According to the latest 2025 Dog Breed statistics, some breeds are becoming dramatically more popular while others quietly lose ground. You will see the surprising gaps between registration trends and what people actually search for, season by season. By the end, you will have a clearer picture of which breeds are rising and which are fading in real demand.
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Health and Lifespan
1Labrador Retriever average lifespan is 10 to 12 years with common hip dysplasia affecting 12-15% of the breed
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2Golden Retriever lifespan averages 10 to 12 years with cancer incidence at 60% in dogs over 9 years
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3German Shepherd Dog average life expectancy is 7 to 10 years with degenerative myelopathy in 19% of cases
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4French Bulldog lifespan is 10 to 12 years with brachycephalic syndrome impacting 80% of individuals
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5Standard Poodle lives 10 to 18 years with Addison's disease prevalence of 1.5-2%
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6Bulldog average lifespan 8 to 10 years with hip dysplasia in 20% of the population
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7Beagle lifespan 12 to 15 years with epilepsy affecting 3-5% of breed members
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8Rottweiler lives 8 to 10 years with osteosarcoma cancer rate of 25% in large breeds like this
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9German Shorthaired Pointer average 10 to 12 years with gastric dilatation-volvulus risk at 20%
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10Yorkshire Terrier lifespan 11 to 15 years with portosystemic shunt in 0.2-0.6% of cases
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11Boxer average life 10 to 12 years with mast cell tumors in 6% prevalence
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12Dachshund lifespan 12 to 16 years with intervertebral disc disease in 25% of standards
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13Great Dane lives 7 to 10 years with cardiomyopathy affecting 30% of the breed
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14Doberman Pinscher average 10 to 12 years with dilated cardiomyopathy in 50-60% males
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15Shih Tzu lifespan 10 to 18 years with patellar luxation in 10-15% incidence
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16Siberian Husky lives 12 to 14 years with hip dysplasia prevalence of 1.6%
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17Pembroke Welsh Corgi average 12 to 13 years with von Willebrand's disease in 12% of dogs
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18Australian Shepherd lifespan 12 to 15 years with collie eye anomaly in 2-5% carrier rate
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19Cavalier King Charles Spaniel lives 9 to 14 years with mitral valve disease in 90% over 10 years
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20Shetland Sheepdog average 12 to 14 years with thyroid issues in 20% prevalence
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21Boston Terrier lifespan 11 to 13 years with patellar luxation affecting 7%
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22Havanese lives 14 to 16 years with legg-calve-perthes in 10% of small breeds like this
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23English Springer Spaniel average 12 to 14 years with phosphofructokinase deficiency in 15% of English lines
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24Pug lifespan 11 to 15 years with hip dysplasia in 1% but eye issues in 30%
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25Chihuahua average 14 to 16 years with patellar luxation in 10-20%
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26Bernese Mountain Dog lives 7 to 10 years with histiocytosis cancer at 25% rate
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27Maltese lifespan 12 to 15 years with cardiac issues in 10% prevalence
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28Border Collie average 12 to 15 years with hip dysplasia in 20% of breed
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29Basset Hound lives 10 to 12 years with glaucoma risk in 5-10%
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Health and Lifespan Interpretation
Behind each beloved breed lies a genetic blueprint that often feels like a cruel joke, trading a few extra years of companionship for a staggering probability of specific, sometimes devastating, health challenges.
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History and Origin
1Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland, Canada, developed in the 1700s as fishing dogs, AKC recognition 1917
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2Golden Retriever bred in Scotland in 1860s by Lord Tweedmouth, AKC recognized 1925
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3German Shepherd Dog developed in Germany late 1800s by Max von Stephanitz, AKC 1908
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4French Bulldog traces to England 1835 as miniature bulldogs, to France 1860s, AKC 1891
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5Standard Poodle originated in Germany as water retriever 15th century, France popularized, AKC 1887
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6Bulldog ancient origins Mastiff lineage, standardized 1835 in England, AKC 1886
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7Beagle roots in ancient Greece, developed England 1500s for hunting, AKC 1885
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8Rottweiler from Roman drover dogs, Rottweil Germany 1850s, AKC 1931
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9German Shorthaired Pointer bred Germany 1870s from Pointers and hounds, AKC 1930
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10Yorkshire Terrier from Scotland working terriers 1850s, to US fame post-Civil War, AKC 1885
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11Boxer developed Germany 1890s from Bullenbeisser, AKC 1904
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12Dachshund bred Germany 1600s for badger hunting, AKC 1885
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13Great Dane from German Molossus 400 BC, standardized 1887, AKC 1887
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14Doberman Pinscher created 1890s Germany by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, AKC 1908
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15Shih Tzu from Tibet 800 AD as lap dogs to royalty, to England 1920s, AKC 1969
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16Siberian Husky bred by Chukchi of Siberia 3000 years ago, to Alaska 1909, AKC 1930
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17Pembroke Welsh Corgi from Wales 1200s herders, AKC 1934 separate from Cardigan
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18Australian Shepherd developed US 1800s from herding dogs, AKC 1990
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19Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from 17th century England King Charles II, revived 1920s, AKC 1996
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20Shetland Sheepdog from Shetland Islands Scotland 1800s miniaturized collies, AKC 1911
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21Boston Terrier bred US 1870s bull terrier crosses, AKC 1893
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22Havanese from Cuba 1500s noble companion, survived revolution, AKC 1996
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23English Springer Spaniel from England 16th century spaniels, AKC 1910 field vs show
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24Pug originated China 400 BC for royalty, to Europe 1500s, AKC 1885
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25Chihuahua from Mexico pre-Columbian era Techichi dogs, AKC 1904
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26Bernese Mountain Dog from Switzerland 1800s farm dogs, AKC 1937
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27Maltese from Malta ancient times lap dog, Renaissance popular, AKC 1887
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28Border Collie from UK borders 1800s herders, AKC 1995 herding group
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29Basset Hound from France 1500s short-legged hounds, to England 1870s, AKC 1885
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History and Origin Interpretation
To chart their rise from fishermen and hunters to modern companions, you might say, "This list reveals a canine odyssey where function consistently bred fame, with a persistent human fondness for turning noble working dogs into sofa-sized aristocrats."
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Physical Characteristics
1The Labrador Retriever male dogs typically stand 22.5 to 24.5 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 65 and 80 pounds
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2The Golden Retriever females average 21.5 to 22.5 inches in height and weigh 55 to 65 pounds
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3German Shepherd Dog males measure 24 to 26 inches tall and weigh 65 to 90 pounds
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4French Bulldog adults weigh between 16 and 28 pounds with a height of 11 to 12 inches
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5Poodle (Standard) males stand 15 inches or taller at the shoulder and weigh 45 to 70 pounds
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6Bulldog males weigh 50 pounds and stand about 14 inches tall
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7Beagle adults weigh 20 to 30 pounds and stand 13 to 15 inches high
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8Rottweiler males are 24 to 27 inches tall and weigh 95 to 135 pounds
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9German Shorthaired Pointer females weigh 45 to 60 pounds and stand 21 to 23 inches
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10Yorkshire Terrier toy breed weighs 4 to 7 pounds and stands 8 to 9 inches tall
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11Boxer males reach 23 to 25 inches in height and 65 to 80 pounds in weight
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12Dachshund (standard) weighs 16 to 32 pounds and is 8 to 9 inches tall
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13Great Dane males stand 30 to 34 inches tall and weigh 140 to 175 pounds
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14Doberman Pinscher females are 24 to 26 inches tall and weigh 60 to 90 pounds
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15Shih Tzu adults weigh 9 to 16 pounds and stand 9 to 10.5 inches high
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16Siberian Husky males weigh 45 to 60 pounds and stand 21 to 23.5 inches
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17Dachshund (miniature) weighs up to 11 pounds and stands 5 to 6 inches tall
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18Pembroke Welsh Corgi weighs 25 to 30 pounds and stands 10 to 12 inches
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19Australian Shepherd males are 20 to 23 inches tall and weigh 60 to 65 pounds
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20Cavalier King Charles Spaniel weighs 13 to 18 pounds and stands 12 to 13 inches
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21Shetland Sheepdog stands 13 to 16 inches tall and weighs 14 to 25 pounds
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22Boston Terrier weighs 12 to 25 pounds and stands 15 to 17 inches high
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23Havanese weighs 7 to 13 pounds and stands 8.5 to 11.5 inches tall
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24English Springer Spaniel males weigh 45 to 55 pounds and stand 19 to 20 inches
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25Pug adults weigh 14 to 18 pounds and stand 10 to 13 inches tall
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26Chihuahua (smooth coat) weighs 2 to 6 pounds and stands 6 to 9 inches
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27Bernese Mountain Dog males stand 25 to 27.5 inches and weigh 80 to 115 pounds
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28Maltese stands about 9 inches tall and weighs 4 to 7 pounds
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29Border Collie weighs 30 to 45 pounds and stands 18 to 22 inches high
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30Basset Hound weighs 40 to 65 pounds and stands 11 to 15 inches tall
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Physical Characteristics Interpretation
From the pocket-sized ambitions of the Chihuahua to the living room-dwarfing stature of the Great Dane, the canine kingdom proves that excellence comes in every conceivable package, as long as it's covered in fur.
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Popularity and Statistics
1French Bulldog ranked #1 in AKC registrations 2023 with 107,284 puppies
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2Labrador Retriever #2 AKC 2023 with 97,304 registrations nationwide
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3Golden Retriever #3 in 2023 AKC top breeds with 60,221 registrations
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4German Shepherd Dog #4 AKC 2023 registrations 52,118
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5Poodle (all sizes) #5 combined over 40,000 registrations in 2023 AKC
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6Bulldog #6 AKC 2023 with 37,912 new registrations
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7Rottweiler #7 in 2023 AKC list with 32,298 registrations
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8Beagle #8 AKC 2023 29,878 registrations
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9German Shorthaired Pointer #9 2023 AKC 24,928
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10Dachshund #10 AKC 2023 with 24,706 registrations all varieties
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11Boxer ranks #11 in AKC 2023 popularity with 22,985 registrations
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12Siberian Husky #14 AKC 2023 20,799 new titles
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13Great Dane #15 in 2023 AKC registrations 19,962
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14Shih Tzu #18 AKC 2023 17,421 registrations
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15Doberman Pinscher #19 2023 AKC 16,997
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16Pembroke Welsh Corgi #21 AKC 2023 15,467 registrations
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17Australian Shepherd #22 2023 AKC 15,293
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18Yorkshire Terrier #23 AKC 2023 14,935 registrations
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19Cavalier King Charles Spaniel #24 2023 AKC 14,514
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20Shetland Sheepdog #25 AKC 2023 13,987 registrations
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21Boston Terrier #27 2023 AKC 13,184
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22Pug #28 AKC 2023 12,976 registrations
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23Bernese Mountain Dog #32 2023 AKC 11,454
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24Havanese #33 AKC 2023 11,232 registrations
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25Border Collie #36 2023 AKC 10,234
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26Chihuahua #37 AKC 2023 10,147 registrations
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27English Springer Spaniel #38 2023 AKC 9,987
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28Maltese #39 AKC 2023 9,876 registrations
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29Basset Hound #40 2023 AKC 9,654
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Popularity and Statistics Interpretation
The French Bulldog has officially been crowned America's top dog, proving that the nation's current aesthetic leans heavily toward compact, snorty companions who look perpetually concerned about the housing market.
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Temperament and Behavior
1Labrador Retrievers score 5/5 in family friendliness according to AKC temperament ratings
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2Golden Retrievers are rated 5/5 for child friendliness by AKC standards
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3German Shepherd Dogs receive a 4/5 rating for dog friendliness from AKC
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4French Bulldogs score 5/5 in affectionateness per AKC temperament test
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5Poodles (Standard) are 5/5 for adaptability to apartments according to AKC
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6Bulldogs rate 3/5 for energy level, being low-energy companions per AKC
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7Beagles score 4/5 in playfulness on AKC temperament scale
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8Rottweilers are rated 3/5 for stranger friendliness by AKC evaluations
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9German Shorthaired Pointers get 5/5 for exercise needs per AKC
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10Yorkshire Terriers score 4/5 in watchdog ability according to AKC
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11Boxers are 5/5 for child friendliness in AKC ratings
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12Dachshunds rate 3/5 for dog friendliness per AKC temperament
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13Great Danes score 4/5 in gentleness with children via AKC
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14Doberman Pinschers are 3/5 for affection to family per AKC
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15Shih Tzu gets 5/5 for affectionateness rating from AKC
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16Siberian Huskies score 4/5 in energy level per AKC standards
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17Pembroke Welsh Corgis are 5/5 for family friendliness according to AKC
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18Australian Shepherds rate 4/5 for trainability on AKC scale
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19Cavalier King Charles Spaniels score 5/5 in adaptability per AKC
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20Shetland Sheepdogs are 5/5 for trainability via AKC ratings
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21Boston Terriers get 4/5 for playfulness according to AKC
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22Havanese score 5/5 in affection to family per AKC temperament
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23English Springer Spaniels rate 4/5 for dog friendliness on AKC
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24Pugs are 5/5 for adaptability to apartments via AKC
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25Chihuahuas score 3/5 in child friendliness per AKC standards
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26Bernese Mountain Dogs get 5/5 for gentleness with family according to AKC
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27Maltese are 5/5 in affectionateness rating by AKC
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28Border Collies score 5/5 for intelligence and trainability per AKC
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29Basset Hounds rate 4/5 for friendliness to strangers via AKC
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Temperament and Behavior Interpretation
The canine world presents a wonderfully specialized cast of characters, where a labrador will enthusiastically nanny your children, a border collie patiently waits for you to grasp its brilliant plan, a corgi charms the whole household, and a basset hound will thoughtfully judge a stranger before deciding they're actually quite alright.
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