Which Dog Breed Is Best For Your Family?

Labrador Retrievers are kind, outgoing, agile, intelligent, trusting, even tempered, and gentle dogs. They are not hypoallergenic, but are very child and pet friendly. They require at least 1 hour of exercise a day. They can be left alone for up to 8 hours at a time.

German Shepherds are loyal, obedient, curious, intelligent, alert, confident, watchful, and courageous dogs. They shed, but are good with children and other pets. They can be left alone for 4-6 hours at a time and require at least 2 hours of exercise.

Basset Hounds are tenacious, affectionate, sweet-tempered, devoted, friendly, and gentle. They are not hypoallergenic but are good with children and other pets. They need up to one hour a day of exercise and can be left alone for 3-4 hours at a time.

Jack and Parson Russell Terriers are bold, obedient, energetic, intelligent, eager, happy, stubborn, fearless, athletic, and vocal. They are not hypoallergenic and are not good with children and other pets. They need up to 1 hour a day of exercise and can be left alone for 3-4 hours at a time.

Lhasa Apsos are lively, steady, fearless, obedient, assertive, energetic, devoted, intelligent, alert, playful, spirited, and friendly. They are hypoallergenic and good with children, but not very good with other pets. They require only 15-20 minutes of exercise a day and can be left alone for up to 8 hours at a time.

Irish Setters are lively, affectionate, independent, energetic, companionable, and playful dogs. Though they are not hypoallergenic, they make good pets for families with older children. Irish Setters are suggested to have 2+ hours of exercise a day. They can not be left alone for long periods of time.

Yorkshire Terriers are bold, independent, intelligent, confident, and courageous. They are hypoallergenic and good with children and other pets. They can be left alone for up to 4-6 hours at a time and require 30 minutes of exercise a day.

Dalmatians are energetic, outgoing, intelligent, playful, sensitive, friendly, and active dogs. They are not hypoallergenic but good with children and other pets. They shouldn't be left alone for more than 2-3 hours and need at least 2 hours of exercise.

Cocker Spaniels are gentle, smart, and happy, but they are not hypoallergenic and cannot be left alone for long periods of time. They need 45-60 minutes of exercise a day. They are good with other pets and children.

Pugs are charming, docile, stubborn, clever, sociable, playful, quiet, and attentive. They are not hypoallergenic, but they are good for families with children and other pets. They need at least two 20 minute walks a day and it is not recommended that they be left alone for long periods of time.

Chihuahuas are lively, devoted, alert, quick, and courageous. They are not hypoallergenic and are not very good with children or other pets. They need at least 30 minutes of exercise a day and can be left alone for up to 9-10 hours.

Boxers are fearless, devoted, loyal, cheerful, energetic, intelligent, playful, confident, friendly, bright, brave, and calm. They are not hypoallergenic but they are good with pets and children. They can be left alone for up to 4-6 hours a day and need 30-45 minutes of exercise a day.

Goldendoodles are cheerful, trustworthy, gentle, affectionate, and smart. They are hypoallergenic and good with other pets and children and can be left alone for up to 3-8 hours depending on the age. They need 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a day.

Golden Retrievers are kind, intelligent, reliable, trustworthy, confident, and friendly. They are not hypoallergenic but they are good with children and other pets. They can be left alone for up to 5-8 hours and 1-2 hours of exercise a day.

French Bulldogs are affectionate, lively, patient, sociable, keen, alert, athletic, easygoing, playful, and bright dogs. They are not hypoallergenic and are good with children and other pets. They can be left alone for up to 8 hours at a time and need 1-2 hours of exercise a day.

Bulldogs are willful, docile, friendly, and gregarious. They are not hypoallergenic but can be left alone for up to 8-12 hours at a time. They are good with children and other pets and need 20-40 minutes of exercise a day.

Beagles are amiable, intelligent, determined, excitable, even tempered, and gentle. They are not hypoallergenic and can be left alone for up to 8-12 hours at a time. They interact well with other pets and children.

Poodles are intelligent, alert, instinctual, faithful, trainable, and active. They can be left alone for up to 8-9 hours at a time and are good for families with children. There is a possibility that they can get along with other pets, but it is best to introduce them at a young age.

Dachshunds are lively, stubborn, clever, devoted, playful, and courageous. They are not hypoallergenic but can be left alone for up to 4-6 hours at a time. They need at least 20-30 minutes a day of exercise and are good with kids and other pets.

Siberian Huskies are outgoing, intelligent, alert, friendly, and gentle. They are not hypoallergenic but can be left alone for 4-6 hours. They are good with other pets and children. They need 2-3 hours of exercise a day.

Australian Shepherds are affectionate, good-natured, intelligent, protective, and active. They are not hypoallergenic but they are good with other pets and children. They can be left alone for up to 6-8 hours at a time and they need 2-3 hours of exercise a day.