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Dog breeds A–Z
Size, sleep, exercise, potty and feeding notes for each breed, with sources.
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Australian ShepherdB
BeagleBeagle size, sleep and exercise needs: 9–14 kg, 60–90 minutes of exercise a day, with potty training and feeding tips for this food-loving scent hound.
Bernese Mountain DogBernese Mountain Dog size, sleep and exercise: 32–52 kg, about an hour of exercise a day, plus potty, feeding and bloat-aware mealtime tips.
Bichon FriseBichon Frise size, sleep and exercise: 5.5–8 kg, around 30 minutes of exercise a day, plus potty training tips for small bladders and feeding advice.
Border CollieBorder Collie size, sleep and exercise: 14–25 kg and at least two hours of activity a day, plus potty training, rest and feeding tips for this sheepdog.
Boston TerrierBoston Terrier size, sleep and exercise: 5.5–11.5 kg, 30–60 minutes of exercise a day, plus heat safety, potty training and feeding tips.
BoxerBoxer size, sleep and exercise: 23–36 kg, at least two hours of exercise a day, plus potty training, heat safety and bloat-aware feeding tips.
BulldogBulldog size, sleep and exercise: 18–25 kg, up to an hour of gentle exercise a day, plus heat safety, potty training and weight-aware feeding tips.
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Cavalier King Charles SpanielCavalier King Charles Spaniel size, sleep and exercise: 6–8 kg, about an hour of exercise a day, plus potty training and weight-aware feeding tips.
ChihuahuaChihuahua size, sleep and exercise: about 1.5–2.5 kg, around 30 minutes of exercise a day, plus potty training and low blood sugar tips for toy puppies.
CockapooCockapoo size, sleep and exercise: usually 8–15 kg, about an hour of exercise a day, plus potty training and feeding tips for this Cocker–Poodle cross.
Cocker SpanielCocker Spaniel size, sleep and exercise: 12–15.5 kg, at least an hour of exercise a day, plus potty training and feeding tips for this happy gundog.
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DachshundDachshund size, sleep and exercise: 4.5–14.5 kg across miniature and standard, 30–60 minutes a day, plus back care, potty and feeding tips.
DalmatianDalmatian size, sleep and exercise: 20–32 kg and at least two hours of exercise a day, plus potty, water and feeding tips for this spotted athlete.
Doberman PinscherDoberman size, sleep and exercise: 27–45 kg and at least two hours of exercise a day, plus potty training and bloat-aware feeding tips for Dobermanns.
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English Springer SpanielF
Finnish LapphundFinnish Lapphund facts: 15–24 kg, 41–53 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, heat and coat care, plus potty and feeding tips.
French BulldogFrench Bulldog size, sleep and exercise: 8–14 kg, up to an hour of gentle exercise a day, plus heat safety, potty training and feeding tips.
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German ShepherdGerman Shepherd size, sleep and exercise: 23–41 kg, at least two hours of exercise a day, plus potty training and bloat-aware feeding tips for GSDs.
German Shorthaired PointerGerman Shorthaired Pointer size, sleep and exercise: 20–32 kg, more than two hours of exercise a day, plus potty training and feeding tips.
Golden RetrieverGolden Retriever size, sleep and exercise: 25–34 kg, at least two hours of exercise a day, plus potty training and feeding tips for this friendly retriever.
Great DaneGreat Dane size, sleep and exercise: 50–79 kg, around two hours of exercise a day for adults, plus growth, potty and bloat-aware feeding tips.
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HavaneseJ
Jack Russell TerrierL
LabradoodleLabradoodle facts: a Labrador x Poodle cross that varies widely, roughly 7–30 kg and 35–60 cm, with sleep by age, exercise, potty and feeding tips.
Labrador RetrieverLabrador Retriever size, sleep and exercise: 25–36 kg, more than two hours of exercise a day, plus potty training and weight-aware feeding tips.
Lagotto RomagnoloLagotto Romagnolo size, sleep and exercise: 11–16 kg, more than two hours of activity a day, plus potty training and feeding tips for the truffle dog.
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MalteseMaltese facts: 3–4 kg adult weight, sleep by age, about 30 minutes of daily exercise, plus potty training and feeding tips for a tiny toy dog.
Miniature SchnauzerMiniature Schnauzer facts: 4–8 kg, 30–35 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, plus potty training and feeding notes.
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NewfoundlandNewfoundland dog facts: 45–68 kg, 66–71 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, and feeding advice for a giant, deep-chested breed.
Norwegian ElkhoundNorwegian Elkhound facts: about 22–25 kg, 49–52 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, hunting drive, plus potty and feeding tips.
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PapillonPapillon facts: 2.3–4.5 kg, 20–28 cm, sleep by age, about 30 minutes of daily exercise, plus potty training and feeding tips for a toy breed.
Pembroke Welsh CorgiPembroke Welsh Corgi facts: 9–12 kg, 25–30 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, and potty training and feeding tips.
PomeranianPomeranian facts: about 1.4–3.2 kg, 18–24 cm, sleep by age, up to 30 minutes of daily exercise, plus potty and feeding tips for toy puppies.
PoodlePoodle facts for toy, miniature and standard sizes: 24–60 cm, about 1.8–32 kg, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, potty and feeding tips.
PugPug facts: 6.5–8 kg, sleep by age, up to an hour of gentle daily exercise, heat safety for a flat-faced breed, plus potty and feeding tips.
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Rhodesian RidgebackRhodesian Ridgeback facts: 32–39 kg, 61–69 cm, sleep by age, more than two hours of daily exercise, plus potty and feeding tips for a large hound.
RottweilerRottweiler facts: 36–61 kg, 56–68 cm, sleep by age, more than two hours of daily exercise, plus potty training and bloat-aware feeding tips.
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SamoyedSamoyed facts: 16–25 kg, about 53–57 cm, sleep by age, more than two hours of daily exercise, coping with heat, plus potty and feeding tips.
Shetland SheepdogShetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) facts: 7–11 kg, 33–41 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, plus potty training and feeding tips.
Shiba InuShiba Inu facts: 8–10 kg, 35.5–41.5 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, plus potty training and feeding tips for this clean spitz.
Shih TzuShih Tzu facts: 4.5–8 kg, 23–27 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of easy daily exercise, heat care for a short-nosed breed, potty and feeding tips.
Siberian HuskySiberian Husky facts: 16–27 kg, 51–60 cm, sleep by age, more than two hours of daily exercise, heat and cold tips, plus potty and feeding notes.
Staffordshire Bull TerrierStaffordshire Bull Terrier facts: 11–17 kg, 36–41 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, plus potty training and feeding tips.
Swedish VallhundSwedish Vallhund (Västgötaspets) facts: 9–15 kg, 31–33 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, plus potty training and feeding tips.
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VizslaW
WeimaranerWeimaraner facts: 25–40 kg, 57–70 cm, sleep by age, more than two hours of daily exercise, plus bloat-aware feeding and potty training tips.
West Highland White TerrierWest Highland White Terrier (Westie) facts: 7–9 kg, 25–28 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise, plus potty and feeding tips.
WhippetWhippet facts: 11–18 kg, 44–51 cm, sleep by age, up to an hour of daily exercise with room to sprint, plus potty training and feeding tips.
Yorkshire Terrier