65-80 pounds (male) & 55-70 (female)
Yellow, Black, Chocolate, White, Silver, & Red
Labrador Retriever
active / friendly / outgoing
The sweet-faced, lovable Labrador Retriever is one of America's most popular dog breeds, year after year. Labs are friendly, outgoing, and high-spirited companions who have more than enough affection to go around!
35-50 pounds (both male & female)
Blue, Red, Mottled, Speckled
Australian Cattle Dog
loyal / intelligent / fast
These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners!
45-60 pounds (male) & 35-50 pounds (female)
Black & White, Agouti & White, Black, Red & White, Sable & White, Piebald, Saddle-back, and many more
Siberian Husky
Loyal / Outgoing / mischievous
Siberian Husky, a thickly coated, compact sled dog of medium size and great endurance!
65-90 pounds (male) & 50-70 pounds (female)
Black, Black & Cream, Black & Red, Black & Silver, Black & Tan, Gray, Black & Silver, Sable, White, Liver, Blue, & Bi-Color
German Shepherd
courageous / confident / smart
Generally considered dogkind's finest all-purpose worker, the German Shepherd Dog is a large, agile, muscular dog of noble character and high intelligence!
55-75 pounds (male) & 45-65 pounds (female)
Black, Lemon, Liver, Orange, any of those colors with white markings, or ticked
Pointer
loyal / hardworking / even-tempered
The Pointer is the ultimate expression of canine power and grace. The breed's name is its job description: Pointers point game birds, and they have been pointing for centuries.
65-75 pounds (male) & 55-65 (female)
Golden, Light Golden, Dark Golden
Golden Retriever
intelligent / friendly / devoted
The Golden Retriever, an exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty, stands among America's most popular dog breeds. They are serious workers at hunting and field work, as guides for the blind, and in search-and-rescue, enjoy obedience and other competitive events, and have an endearing love of life when not at work!
50-65 pounds (male) & 40-55 pounds (female)
Black, Blue Merle, Red, Red Merle
Australian Shepherd
smart / work-oriented / cheerful
The Australian Shepherd, a lean, tough ranch dog is a great herd dog!
140-180 pounds (male) & 120-140 pounds (female)
Brown & White, Mahogany & White, Orange & White, Red & White, Brindle & White, and many more
Saint Bernard
playful / charming / inquisitive
Saints are famously watchful and patient companions with a fondness for children!
60-100 pounds (both male & female)
Blue & White, Gray & White, Blue Grey & White, Grizzle & White, and many more
(Old) English Sheepdog
smart / gentle / adaptable
Equally famed are their many fine housedog qualities: watchfulness, courage, kindliness, and intelligence. Great with children, OES make patient, protective playmates!
55-68 pounds (male) & 45-58 pounds (female)
Liver
Irish Water Spaniel
playful / hardworking / brave
Among the champion swimmers of dogdom, the alert and inquisitive IWS is hardworking and brave in the field, and playfully affectionate at home!
70 pounds (male) & 60 pounds (female)
Chestnut, Red, Mahogany
Irish Setter
active / sweet-natured / outgoing
The Irish Setter is a high-spirited gundog known for grace, swiftness, and a flashy red coat. They are famously good family dogs: sweet-tempered companions and rambunctious!
30-55 pounds (both male & female)
Black, Blue, Red, Sable, Lilac, Gold, Merle, & many more
Border Collie
energetic / affectionate / smart
A remarkably bright workaholic, the Border Collie is an amazing dog!
80-135 pounds (both male & female)
Black & Rust, Black & Mahogany, Black & Tan
Rottweiler
loyal / loving / confident guardian
A gentle playmate and protector within the family circle, the Rottie observes the outside world with a self-assured aloofness
up to 30 pounds (male) & up to 28 pounds (female)
Black & Tan, Fawn, Red, Sable, with white markings
(Pembroke Welsh) Corgi
alert / affectionate / smart
Among the most agreeable of all small housedogs, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a strong, athletic, and lively little herder who is affectionate and companionable without being needy!
65-80 pounds (male) & 55-70 pounds (female)
Brown, Dark Brown, Dark Deadgrass, Light Brown, White Markings, & more colors
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
bright / affectionate / sensitive
Chessies take to training, but they have a mind of their own and can tenaciously pursue their own path. They are protective of their humans and polite!
25-30 pounds (male) & 20-25 pounds (female)
Black, Black & Tan, Silver, Red, Buff, and many more!
Cocker Spaniel
smart / happy / gentle
The merry and frolicsome Cocker Spaniel, with their big, dreamy eyes and great personality, is one of the world's best-loved breeds. They were developed as hunting dogs, but Cockers gained their wide popularity as all-around companions!
60-75 pounds (male) & 50-65 pounds (female)
Black, White, & Tan, Blue Merle, Sable, White, any of those with white markings, & merle
Collie
devoted / proud / graceful
The majestic Collie, is among the world's most recognizable and beloved dog breeds!
100-150 pounds (both male & female)
White & Black, Gray, Brown, Black, Brown & White
Newfoundland
devoted / sweet / patient
The massive Newfoundland is a strikingly large, powerful working dog of heavy bone. The sweet-tempered Newfie is a famously good companion and has earned a reputation as a patient and watchful dog!
15-25 pounds (both male & female)
They have 14 colors, including Sable & White & Black, Tan, & White
(NOT a Collie)
Shetland Sheepdog
playful / energetic / bright
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is an extremely intelligent, quick, and obedient herder from Scotland's remote and rugged Shetland Islands
55-60 pounds (male) & 44-55 pounds (female)
Golden Rust, Rust, Red, Red Golden, Rust Golden
Vizsla
energetic / affectionate / gentle
Vizslas form a tight bond with their owners and hate to be left alone. Athletes of many talents, Vizslas excel at various sports and activities.
35-50 pounds (both male & female)
Red, Buff, Red Gold
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
intelligent / affectionate / outgoing
Tollers are upbeat athletes who require outlets for their boundless vigor: hunting, hiking, camping, and, of course, swimming (for which they are ideally suited, down to their webbed feet). Tollers are smart, handsome, affectionate companions.
55-75 pounds (male) & 45-60 pounds (female)
Black, Black & White are the only registered colors, but there are 10 other colors that are not
Belgian Sheepdog
bright / watchful / serious-minded
The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly trainable herder and very intelligent!
110-175 pounds (male & female)
More than 10 colors & markings
Great Dane
friendly / patient / dependable
These powerful giants are the picture of elegance and balance. Patient with kids, Danes are also people pleasers!
60-80 pounds (male) & 40-60 pounds (female)
Fawn, Mahogany
Belgian Malinois
confident / smart / hardworking
The smart, confident, and versatile Belgian Malinois is a world-class worker who forges an unbreakable bond with his human partner!
70-90 pounds (male) & 55-75 pounds (female)
Blue, Gray, Silver Gray
Weimaraner
friendly / fearless / obedient
The Weimaraner, Germany's sleek and swift 'Gray Ghost,' is beloved by hunters and pet owners alike for their friendliness, obedience, and beauty.