New to Dog Parenting 🐶 16 Popular Breeds with Pros/Cons ⭕️ Feeding Guide

Puppies are too cute, but not sure which to choose? Here’s a breakdown of common breeds—there’s one for everyone!

1️⃣ Poodle (Teddy)

☘️ Pros: Small appetite, alert, friendly, no body odor, minimal shedding
💥 Cons: Dramatic behavior, prone to fractures, barky
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟

2️⃣ Bichon Frisé

☘️ Pros: Curly “loli” look, odor-free, gentle, almost no shedding
💥 Cons: Anxious nature, fragile bones, tear stains
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟

3️⃣ Pomeranian

☘️ Pros: Tiny cutie, lively, adaptable, light odor
💥 Cons: Yappy “嘤嘤” dog, tear stains
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟

4️⃣ Schnauzer

☘️ Pros: Cheerful “old man” face, quiet, minimal shedding, robust
💥 Cons: Prone to ear mites, needs regular grooming
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟

5️⃣ Yorkshire Terrier

☘️ Pros: Miniature, energetic, small appetite, no shedding
💥 Cons: Picky eater, high grooming needs
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟

6️⃣ Maltese

☘️ Pros: Adorable, low exercise needs, no shedding
💥 Cons: Tear stains, constant hair care
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟

7️⃣ Corgi

☘️ Pros: “Queen’s dog,” short legs, peachy butt, friendly
💥 Cons: Sensitive stomach, heavy shedder, gassy
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟

8️⃣ Shiba Inu

☘️ Pros: Clean, minimal odor, independent, brave
💥 Cons: Heavy shedder, stubborn training
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟

9️⃣ Border Collie

☘️ Pros: Brainiest breed, agile, alert
💥 Cons: Heavy shedder, low obedience, sensitive stomach
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟

🔟 German Shepherd
☘️ Pros: Intelligent, easy to train, loyal
💥 Cons: Large appetite, high energy, sheds & farts
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟

1️⃣1️⃣ Golden Retriever
☘️ Pros: “Gentleman of dogs,” gentle, obedient
💥 Cons: Seasonal heavy shedding, strong odor
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟

1️⃣2️⃣ Chow Chow
☘️ Pros: Quiet, independent, fluffy cuteness
💥 Cons: Strong odor, slobbery, prone to skin issues
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

1️⃣3️⃣ French Bulldog
☘️ Pros: Quiet, gentle “clown,” good temper
💥 Cons: Prone to illness, heat-sensitive, odorous
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Not for newbies)

1️⃣4️⃣ Siberian Husky
☘️ Pros: Clean, low odor, goofy, handsome
💥 Cons: Destructive chewer, heat-sensitive, sensitive stomach, sheds
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

1️⃣5️⃣ Samoyed
☘️ Pros: “Smiling angel”
💥 Cons: Sensitive stomach, high grooming needs
🦴 Difficulty: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Which breed stole your heart? Let us know! 🐾