Popular Companion Dog Breeds to Know

Your perfect canine companion is out there. Learn about the best companion—or non-working breeds—to join you for walks, hikes, fetch, and cuddles on the couch.

Goldendoodle dog walking with rope leash near brick wall
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Doberman Pinscher
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Whippet
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Brown and white pit bull dog sitting with tongue hanging out
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Brown poodle sitting on white and brown pouf next to metal walker
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Small child holding leash to black and white Boston terrier dog
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Pomeranian
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Pug lying in meadow with dandelions
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French bulldog standing indoors in profile
French Bulldog (Frenchie): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Newfoundland dogs
Newfoundland (Newfie): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
English bulldog with tan and white fur standing on grass lawn
Bulldog (English Bulldog): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
norwich terrier posing in green grass
Norwich Terrier: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Shikoku
Shikoku: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
A teacup Chihuahua.
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Dachshund (Doxie) dog standing indoors in profile
Dachshund (Doxie): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
A cream-colored toy poodle looking at the camera.
Toy Poodle: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Standing side profile of a cavapoo dog
Cavapoo: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Yakutian Laika
Yakutian Laika: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Standing side profile of an Irish Setter
Irish Setter (Red Setter): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Golden retriever standing indoors in profile
Golden Retriever: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Eurasier dog standing on the grass
Eurasier: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Boston terrier dog standing indoors in profile
Boston Terrier: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Cream and black colored pug laying on made bed
Pug: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Alaskan klee kai dog looking up and smiling
Alaskan Klee Kai: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Bulldog and girl
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Golden Retriever Puppy
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Japanese Spitz
Japanese Spitz: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
A Golden Retriever wearing a t-shirt laying down with yellow peeps on his arms and in front of him.
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Best Dogs for Kids
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small dog in lion costume; orbidoodle Instagram
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