Dog breeds
Size, lifespan, energy, grooming and family fit for every dog breed — plus real dogs and their owners from the SitterNation community.
115 breeds
French Bulldog
Compact, bat-eared companion with a clownish streak and modest exercise needs, well suited to city apartments.
Small · 10–12 years
Labrador Retriever
Good-natured, water-loving gundog whose easygoing temper and appetite for play make it America's long-running family favorite.
Large · 11–13 years
Golden Retriever
Warm-hearted, biddable retriever with a flowing gold coat that wants nothing more than to be part of everything the family does.
Large · 10–12 years
German Shepherd Dog
Confident, quick-learning herding dog prized for police and service work, deeply loyal to its own people and watchful of everyone else.
Large · 9–13 years
Poodle
Sharp-witted, athletic water retriever in three sizes, wearing a curly low-shed coat that needs regular clipping.
Toy–Large · 10–18 years
Dachshund
Long-bodied badger hunter with a big-dog attitude, offered in two sizes and three coats, equal parts bold, funny and stubborn.
Small · 12–16 years
Beagle
Merry, nose-driven pack hound in a handy size, happiest with company, a scent to follow and a securely fenced yard.
Small · 10–15 years
Rottweiler
Powerful black-and-rust guardian descended from Roman drover dogs; steady and affectionate at home, serious about protecting it.
Large · 9–10 years
Bulldog
Low-slung, wrinkle-faced couch companion whose stubborn calm and gentle way with children belie its bull-baiting past.
Medium · 8–10 years
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tireless, liver-ticked all-purpose hunting dog that points, retrieves and swims, and needs an owner who runs as much as it does.
Large · 10–12 years
Yorkshire Terrier
Tiny, glossy-coated terrier with a feisty, self-important spirit that fits in a purse but acts like it owns the block.
Toy · 11–15 years
Australian Shepherd
Striking merle-coated ranch dog developed in the American West, brilliant and driven, with a strong urge to herd anything that moves.
Medium · 12–15 years
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Soft-eyed lap spaniel with a sweet, adaptable nature, equally content on a country walk or curled up on the nearest available lap.
Small · 12–15 years
Cane Corso
Imposing Italian mastiff with a thinking guardian's temperament; devoted and trainable but far too much dog for a casual owner.
Large · 9–12 years
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Short-legged Welsh cattle herder with a fox-like face and a big personality, bright, bossy and quick to make friends.
Small · 12–13 years
Doberman Pinscher
Sleek, fast and intensely loyal guard dog bred by a German tax collector; a velcro companion that needs a job and firm guidance.
Large · 10–12 years
Boxer
Muscular, square-jawed clown that stays puppyish for years, bouncing between goofy play and devoted watchfulness over its family.
Large · 10–12 years
Miniature Schnauzer
Bearded, bushy-browed little ratter with a lively, outspoken character, low-shedding coat and a knack for announcing visitors.
Small · 12–15 years
Bernese Mountain Dog
Big, tricolored Swiss farm dog with a soft heart, happiest pulling a cart, lounging in snow or leaning on its favorite person.
Large · 7–10 years
Great Dane
Towering, elegant boar hound turned gentle homebody; patient with children, short on lifespan, and convinced it fits on the sofa.
Giant · 7–10 years
Shih Tzu
Palace-bred lap dog with a sweeping coat and a trusting, outgoing nature, built for companionship rather than any kind of work.
Toy · 10–18 years
Pomeranian
Fluffy, fox-faced miniature spitz with a bold, inquisitive personality and a double coat that puffs up far bigger than the dog.
Toy · 12–16 years
Boston Terrier
Dapper, tuxedo-marked American original with round eyes, a cheerful disposition and manners that suit small homes and city life.
Small · 11–13 years
Miniature American Shepherd
Scaled-down Aussie bred in 1960s California for rodeo and trail life, keeping the herding brains and drive in a more portable package.
Small · 12–13 years