English Pointer

The Pointer, often called the English Pointer, is a medium to large-sized breed of dog developed as a gun dog. It is one of several pointing breeds.

 

Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 12 – 14 years

Temperament: Even Tempered, Amiable, Loyal, Kind, Active, Affectionate

Colors: Black, Orange & White, Liver & White, Black & White, Liver, Lemon & White

Height: Female: 21–26 inches (53–66 cm), Male: 22–28 inches (56–70 cm)

Weight: Female: 35–66 lbs (16–30 kg), Male: 40–75 lbs (18–34 kg)

Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute is a large breed of domestic dog originally bred for hauling heavy freight because of their strength and endurance, and later an Alaskan sled dog.

 

Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 13 – 16 years

Temperament: Playful, Devoted, Loyal, Friendly, Dignified, Affectionate

Height: Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm), Male: 24–26 inches (61–66 cm)

Weight: Female: 71–84 lbs (32–38 kg), Male: 79–95 lbs (36–43 kg)

Colors: Brown & White, Gray & White, Sable & White, Seal & White, Red & White, Black & White

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, is a herding dog breed, which originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is one of two breeds known as Welsh Corgi: the other is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. They descend from the line that is the northern spitz-type dog.

 

Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 12 – 14 years

Temperament: Outgoing, Playful, Bold, Protective, Tenacious, Friendly

Colors: Red, Fawn, Sable, Black & Tan, Blue, Black & White

Weight: Male: 22–26 lbs (10–12 kg), Female: 22–24 lbs (10–11 kg)

Height: Male: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm), Female: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)

English Cocker Spaniel

The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. The English Cocker Spaniel is an active, good-natured, sporting dog standing well up at the withers and compactly built. There are “field” or “working” cockers and “show” cockers.

 

Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 12 – 15 years

Origin: England

Temperament: Playful, Faithful, Friendly, Quiet, Affectionate, Trainable

Colors: Black, Orange & White, Liver Roan, Blue Roan, Liver & Tan,More

Weight: Female: 26–33 lbs (12–15 kg), Male: 29–35 lbs (13–16 kg)

Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from the larger Spitz type dogs, specifically the German Spitz.

 

Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 12 – 16 years

Mass: 4.2 – 7.7 lbs (Adult)

Height: 8 in. (Adult)

Temperament: Playful, Friendly, Extroverted, Active, Intelligent, Sociable

Colors: Black, Grey-shaded, Brown, Tan, Orange, White

Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. There is also a miniature version of this breed which is officially known as the Miniature Bull Terrier.

 

Life span: 11 – 14 years

Mass: Male: 49 – 84 lbs

Height: Male: 18 – 22 in.

Origin: England

Temperament: Protective, Keen, Sweet-Tempered, Active, Trainable

Colors: Fawn & White, White & Black Brindle, Brindle & White, Tri-color, Red & White, White

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small spaniel classed as a toy dog by The Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. It is one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom, where it also originated.

 

Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 9 – 14 years

Temperament: Playful, Adaptable, Fearless, Patient, Affectionate, Sociable

Mass: Female: 13 – 18 lbs (Adult), Male: 13 – 18 lbs (Adult)

Colors: Blenheim, Tri-color, Black & Tan, Ruby

Height: Female: 12 – 13 in. (Adult), Male: 12 – 13 in. (Adult)

French Bulldog

The French Bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog. “Frenchies” were the result in the 1800s of a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England and local ratters in Paris, France.

 

Hypoallergenic: No
Life span: 10 – 12 years
Higher classification: Dog
Temperament: Lively, Playful, Athletic, Alert, Easygoing, Bright, Keen, Patient, Affectionate, Sociable
Colors: Brindle & White, Fawn, Brindle, Cream, Tan, Black Brindle, White
Origin: France, England

Great Dane

The Great Dane is a large German breed of domestic dog known for its enormous body and great height. The German name of the breed is Deutsche Dogge, or German Mastiff. The Great Dane is one of the world’s tallest dog breeds.

 

Life span: 6 – 8 years

Origin: Germany

Colors: Black, Mantle, Fawn, Brindle, Blue, Harlequin

Temperament: Devoted, Reserved, Gentle, Friendly, Confident, Loving

Height: Female: 28–32 inches (71–81 cm), Male: 30–34 inches (76–86 cm)

Weight: Female: 99–130 lbs (45–59 kg), Male: 120–200 lbs (54–90 kg)

Border Collie

The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, especially sheep. It was specifically bred for intelligence and obedience.

 

Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 13 – 16 years

Temperament: Alert, Energetic, Tenacious, Responsive, Intelligent

Colors: Black, Red Merle, Gold, White, Blue, Sable Merle, Red, Chocolate, Brindle, Lilac, Sable, Liver, Blue Merle

Height: Male: 19–22 inches (48–56 cm), Female: 18–21 inches (46–53 cm)

Weight: Male: 30–45 lbs (14–20 kg), Female: 27–42 lbs (12–19 kg)