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18 breeds we analyse

Every breed below is scored against your answers across ten-plus traits. Sizes, weights, and coats at a glance — take the quiz for tailored, ranked matches.

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  • Australian Shepherd portrait
    Medium

    Australian Shepherd

    Smart, agile, and endlessly enthusiastic — a partner for active owners.

    Weight
    16–30 kg
    Energy
    High
    Coat
    Medium, double
    Exercise
    2.5 h/day
    Grooming4/5
    Shedding4/5
    Training5/5
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  • Beagle portrait
    Small

    Beagle

    Merry, curious scent hound with a friendly disposition.

    Weight
    9–14 kg
    Energy
    Medium
    Coat
    Short, dense
    Exercise
    1.5 h/day
    Grooming2/5
    Shedding3/5
    Training2/5
    • Flat friendly
  • Bichon Frise portrait
    Small

    Bichon Frise

    Cheerful, hypoallergenic lap dog that loves company.

    Weight
    5–8 kg
    Energy
    Medium
    Coat
    Curly, single
    Exercise
    1 h/day
    Grooming5/5
    Shedding1/5
    Training4/5
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Flat friendly
  • Border Collie portrait
    Medium

    Border Collie

    The world's most intelligent working dog — thrives on a job to do.

    Weight
    14–20 kg
    Energy
    High
    Coat
    Medium, double
    Exercise
    3 h/day
    Grooming3/5
    Shedding3/5
    Training5/5
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  • Boxer portrait
    Large

    Boxer

    Playful, patient, and protective — a family dog that stays young at heart.

    Weight
    25–32 kg
    Energy
    High
    Coat
    Short, smooth
    Exercise
    2 h/day
    Grooming1/5
    Shedding3/5
    Training3/5
    • Garden helpful
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel portrait
    Small

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    Affectionate lap-dog that adapts well to small homes and gentle routines.

    Weight
    5–8 kg
    Energy
    Medium
    Coat
    Medium, silky
    Exercise
    1 h/day
    Grooming3/5
    Shedding3/5
    Training4/5
    • Flat friendly
  • Dachshund portrait
    Small

    Dachshund

    Bold, spunky, and devoted — a small dog with a huge personality.

    Weight
    7–15 kg
    Energy
    Medium
    Coat
    Short, smooth
    Exercise
    1 h/day
    Grooming2/5
    Shedding3/5
    Training3/5
    • Flat friendly
  • French Bulldog portrait
    Small

    French Bulldog

    Charming, low-energy city companion with a huge personality.

    Weight
    8–13 kg
    Energy
    Low
    Coat
    Short, smooth
    Exercise
    0.5 h/day
    Grooming2/5
    Shedding3/5
    Training3/5
    • Flat friendly
  • German Shepherd portrait
    Large

    German Shepherd

    Confident, courageous, and highly trainable — a devoted working companion.

    Weight
    22–40 kg
    Energy
    High
    Coat
    Medium, double
    Exercise
    2 h/day
    Grooming3/5
    Shedding5/5
    Training5/5
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  • Golden Retriever portrait
    Large

    Golden Retriever

    Warm, patient, and endlessly loyal — a beloved family companion.

    Weight
    25–34 kg
    Energy
    High
    Coat
    Long, double
    Exercise
    2 h/day
    Grooming4/5
    Shedding5/5
    Training5/5
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  • Greyhound portrait
    Large

    Greyhound

    Surprisingly calm couch potatoes with a sprint switch — gentle and quiet.

    Weight
    25–32 kg
    Energy
    Medium
    Coat
    Short, single
    Exercise
    1 h/day
    Grooming1/5
    Shedding2/5
    Training3/5
    • Flat friendly
  • Havanese portrait
    Small

    Havanese

    Sociable, adaptable small dog that thrives on company — a gentle city dog.

    Weight
    4–6 kg
    Energy
    Medium
    Coat
    Long, silky
    Exercise
    1 h/day
    Grooming4/5
    Shedding1/5
    Training4/5
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Flat friendly
  • Labrador Retriever portrait
    Large

    Labrador Retriever

    Friendly, outgoing, and eager to please — a classic all-round family dog.

    Weight
    25–36 kg
    Energy
    High
    Coat
    Short, double
    Exercise
    2 h/day
    Grooming2/5
    Shedding4/5
    Training5/5
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  • Miniature Schnauzer portrait
    Small

    Miniature Schnauzer

    Spirited, smart, and low-shedding — a confident small dog for any home.

    Weight
    5–9 kg
    Energy
    Medium
    Coat
    Wiry, double
    Exercise
    1 h/day
    Grooming4/5
    Shedding1/5
    Training4/5
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Flat friendly
  • Shiba Inu portrait
    Small

    Shiba Inu

    Independent and cat-like — clean, quiet, and fiercely loyal to their person.

    Weight
    7–11 kg
    Energy
    Medium
    Coat
    Short, double
    Exercise
    1.5 h/day
    Grooming3/5
    Shedding5/5
    Training2/5
    • Flat friendly
  • Shih Tzu portrait
    Small

    Shih Tzu

    Sweet, low-energy lap dog perfectly suited to indoor life.

    Weight
    4–7 kg
    Energy
    Low
    Coat
    Long, silky
    Exercise
    0.5 h/day
    Grooming5/5
    Shedding1/5
    Training3/5
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Flat friendly
  • Standard Poodle portrait
    Large

    Standard Poodle

    Highly intelligent and low-shedding — an elegant, active companion.

    Weight
    20–32 kg
    Energy
    High
    Coat
    Curly, single
    Exercise
    2 h/day
    Grooming5/5
    Shedding1/5
    Training5/5
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Garden helpful
  • Vizsla portrait
    Medium

    Vizsla

    Affectionate 'velcro dog' bred for the field — needs a truly active home.

    Weight
    20–30 kg
    Energy
    High
    Coat
    Short, single
    Exercise
    2.5 h/day
    Grooming1/5
    Shedding2/5
    Training4/5
    • Garden helpful

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