Category Breeds

BOXER: The Breed That’s Big On Personality

Boxer

Overview Group: Working Group AKC Breed Popularity Rank: No. 11 of 195 Height: Male – 23-25 inches; Female – 21.5-23.5 inches Weight: Male – 65-80 lbs; Female – Around 15 lbs less than male Life Span: 10-12 years Temperament: Active;…

DACHSHUND: That Lovable Weiner Dog!

Dachshund

Overview Group: Hound Group AKC Breed Popularity Rank: No. 12 of 195 Height: Standard – 8-9 inches; Miniature – 5-6 inches Weight: Standard – 16-32 lbs; Miniature – 11 lbs and under Life Span: 12-16 years Temperament: Friendly; Exuberant; Curious…

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD: A Cowboy’s Working Dog

Australian Shepherd

Overview Group: Herding Group AKC Breed Popularity Rank: No. 15 of 195 Height: Male – 20-23 inches; Female – 18-21 inches Weight: Male – 50-65 lbs; Female – 40-55 lbs Life Span: 12-15 years Temperament: Intelligent; Exuberant; Hard-working The Australian…

GREAT DANE: A Gentle Giant Among Dogs

Great Dane

Overview Group: Working Group AKC Breed Popularity Rank: No. 16 of 195 Height: Male – 30-32 inches; Female – 28-30 inches Weight: Male – 140-175 lbs; Female – 110-140 lbs Life Span: 7-10 years Temperament: Friendly; Dependable; Very Patient The…

DOBERMAN PINSCHER: The Brave & Dedicated Guardian

Doberman Pinscher

Overview Group: Working Group AKC Breed Popularity Rank: No. 17 of 195 Height: 12-13 inches Weight: 13-18 lbs Life Span: 12-15 years Temperament: Gentle; Loving; Graceful Among the dog breeds, the Doberman Pinscher is easily recognizable for its sleek, compact…

SHIH TZU: The Family’s Sweet Lion Dog

SHIH TZU: The Family’s Sweet Lion Dog

Overview Group: Toy Group AKC Breed Popularity Rank: No. 20 of 195 Height: 9-10.5 inches Weight: 9-16 lbs Life Span: 10-18 years Temperament: Playful; Affectionate; Outgoing; Exuberant The Shih Tzu (pronounced “sheet-su” or “sheed-zoo”) is arguably one of the cutest…