These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

These breeds make the best family dogs

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60. Belgian sheepdog -

Origin: Belgium

Temperament: powerful, dominant, loyal, and intelligent

Hypoallergenic: no

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1 / 61 Fotos

59. American Eskimo dog -

Origin: United States/Germany

Temperament: powerful, dominant, reserved, and protective

Hypoallergenic: no

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2 / 61 Fotos

58. Spinone Italiano -

Origin: Italy

Temperament: patient, loyal, gentle, and docile

Hypoallergenic: no

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3 / 61 Fotos

57. Schipperke -

Origin: Belgium

Temperament: confident, fearless, faithful, and agile

Hypoallergenic: no

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4 / 61 Fotos

56. Norwich terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: sensitive, intelligent, hardy, and energetic

Hypoallergenic: yes

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5 / 61 Fotos

55. Gordon setter -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, confident, alert, and fearless

Hypoallergenic: no

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6 / 61 Fotos

54. Tibetan terrier -

Origin: Tibet

Temperament: energetic, sensitive, reserved, and amiable

Hypoallergenic: yes

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7 / 61 Fotos

53. Wire fox terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: quick, keen, friendly, and fearless

Hypoallergenic: yes

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8 / 61 Fotos

52. Rat terrier -

Origin: United States

Temperament: loving, alert, lively, and inquisitive

Hypoallergenic: no

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9 / 61 Fotos

51. Flat-coated retriever -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: optimist, outgoing, devoted, and confident

Hypoallergenic: no

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10 / 61 Fotos

50. English setter -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, energetic, mischievous, and strong-willed

Hypoallergenic: no

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11 / 61 Fotos

49. Border terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, obedient, even-tempered, and fearless

Hypoallergenic: yes

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12 / 61 Fotos

48. Standard schnauzer -

Origin: Germany

Temperament: lively, trainable, intelligent, and playful

Hypoallergenic: yes

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13 / 61 Fotos

47. Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever -

Origin: Canada

Temperament: outgoing, loving, alert, and patient

Hypoallergenic: no

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14 / 61 Fotos

46. Keeshond -

Origin: Germany/Netherlands

Temperament: intelligent, quick, agile, and sturdy

Hypoallergenic: no

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15 / 61 Fotos

45. Coton de Tuléar -

Origin: Madagascar

Temperament: playful, affectionate, lively, and trainable

Hypoallergenic: yes

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16 / 61 Fotos

44. Jack Russell terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: vocal, stubborn, athletic, and energetic

Hypoallergenic: no

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17 / 61 Fotos

43. Lhasa apso -

Origin: Tibet

Temperament: energetic, playful, intelligent, and friendly

Hypoallergenic: no

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18 / 61 Fotos

42. Chow chow -

Origin: China

Temperament: aloof, independent, loyal, and quiet

Hypoallergenic: no

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19 / 61 Fotos

41. Irish setter -

Origin: Ireland

Temperament: intelligent, lively, playful, and companionable

Hypoallergenic: no

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20 / 61 Fotos

40. Old English sheepdog -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: bubbly, intelligent, adaptable, and loving

Hypoallergenic: no

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21 / 61 Fotos

39. Cairn terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, fearless, hardy, and assertive

Hypoallergenic: yes

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22 / 61 Fotos

38. Cardigan Welsh corgi -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, alert, devoted, and companionable

Hypoallergenic: no

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23 / 61 Fotos

37. Shar-pei -

Origin: China

Temperament: independent, reserved, suspicious, and devoted

Hypoallergenic: no

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24 / 61 Fotos

36. Dalmatian -

Origin: Croatia/United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, outgoing, friendly, and energetic

Hypoallergenic: no

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25 / 61 Fotos

35. Bull terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: sweet-tempered, keen, protective, and trainable

Hypoallergenic: no

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26 / 61 Fotos

34. Scottish terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: quick, independent, self-assured, and playful

Hypoallergenic: yes

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27 / 61 Fotos

33. Samoyed -

Origin: Russia

Temperament: lively, sociable, friendly, and playful

Hypoallergenic: yes

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28 / 61 Fotos

32. Papillon -

Origin: England/France/Belgium

Temperament: friendly, energetic, happy, and intelligent

Hypoallergenic: no

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29 / 61 Fotos

31. English cocker spaniel -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: playful, faithful, friendly, and quiet

Hypoallergenic: no

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30 / 61 Fotos

30. Bloodhound -

Origin: United Kingdom/Belgium

Temperament: stubborn, affectionate, gentle, and even-tempered

Hypoallergenic: no

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31 / 61 Fotos

29. Saint Bernard -

Origin: Italy/Switzerland

Temperament: friendly, lively, watchful, and gentle

Hypoallergenic: no

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32 / 61 Fotos

28. Akita -

Origin: Japan

Temperament: dignified, friendly, courageous, and docile

Hypoallergenic: no

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33 / 61 Fotos

27. Bichon frise -

Origin: France/Spain/Belgium

Temperament: playful, gentle, sensitive, and cheerful

Hypoallergenic: yes

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34 / 61 Fotos

26. Rhodesian ridgeback -

Origin: Zimbabwe

Temperament: dignified, sensitive, mischievous, and strong-willed

Hypoallergenic: no

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35 / 61 Fotos

25. Standard collie -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: gentle, loyal, intelligent, and protective

Hypoallergenic: no

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36 / 61 Fotos

24. Basset hound -

Origin: France

Temperament: gentle, friendly, devoted, and sweet-tempered

Hypoallergenic: no

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37 / 61 Fotos

23. Border collie -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, energetic, tenacious, and responsive

Hypoallergenic: no

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38 / 61 Fotos

22. Newfoundland -

Origin: Canada/United Kingdom

Temperament: gentle, trainable, and sweet-tempered

Hypoallergenic: no

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39 / 61 Fotos

21. Weimaraner -

Origin: Germany

Temperament: energetic, stubborn, fast, and intelligent

Hypoallergenic: no

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40 / 61 Fotos

20. Maltese -

Origin: Malta/Italy

Temperament: playful, gentle, lively, and docile

Hypoallergenic: yes

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41 / 61 Fotos

19. Chihuahua -

Origin: Mexico

Temperament: devoted, quick, courageous, and lively

Hypoallergenic: no

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42 / 61 Fotos

18. Pug -

Origin: China

Temperament: playful, stubborn, attentive, and sociable

Hypoallergenic: no

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43 / 61 Fotos

17. American cocker spaniel -

Origin: United States/United Kingdom

Temperament: outgoing, sociable, even-tempered, and trusting

Hypoallergenic: no

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44 / 61 Fotos

16. Brittany -

Origin: France

Temperament: happy, intelligent, agile, and quick

Hypoallergenic: no

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45 / 61 Fotos

15. Havanese -

Origin: Cuba

Temperament: companionable, responsive, playful, and affectionate

Hypoallergenic: yes

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46 / 61 Fotos

14. Boston terrier -

Origin: United States

Temperament: intelligent, friendly, lively, and playful

Hypoallergenic: no

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47 / 61 Fotos

13. Shih tzu -

Origin: China

Temperament: happy, playful, gentle, and friendly

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

48 / 61 Fotos

12. Cavalier King Charles spaniel -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: playful, sociable, patient, and fearless

Hypoallergenic: no

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49 / 61 Fotos

11. Australian shepherd -

Origin: United States

Temperament: active, intelligent, good-natured, and protective

Hypoallergenic: no

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50 / 61 Fotos

10. Pembroke Welsh corgi -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, playful, outgoing, and friendly

Hypoallergenic: no

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51 / 61 Fotos

9. Dachshund -

Origin: Germany

Temperament: clever, courageous, devoted, and lively

Hypoallergenic: no

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52 / 61 Fotos

8. Boxer -

Origin: Germany

Temperament: playful, friendly, devoted, and loyal

Hypoallergenic: no

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53 / 61 Fotos

7. Yorkshire terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: independent, intelligent, courageous, and confident

Hypoallergenic: yes

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54 / 61 Fotos

6. Standard poodle -

Origin: Germany/France

Temperament: intelligent, faithful, trainable, and instinctual

Hypoallergenic: no

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55 / 61 Fotos

5. Beagle -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: gentle, intelligent, even-tempered, and determined

Hypoallergenic: no

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56 / 61 Fotos

4. Bulldog -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: friendly, docile, willful, and gregarious

Hypoallergenic: no

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57 / 61 Fotos

3. French bulldog -

Origin: France/United Kingdom

Temperament: playful, sociable, lively, and patient

Hypoallergenic: no

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58 / 61 Fotos

2. Golden retriever -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, kind, friendly, and confident

Hypoallergenic: no

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59 / 61 Fotos

1. Labrador retriever -

Origin: Canada/United States

Temperament: cheerful, gentle, friendly, and intelligent

Hypoallergenic: no

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0 / 61 Fotos

60. Belgian sheepdog -

Origin: Belgium

Temperament: powerful, dominant, loyal, and intelligent

Hypoallergenic: no

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Shutterstock

1 / 61 Fotos

59. American Eskimo dog -

Origin: United States/Germany

Temperament: powerful, dominant, reserved, and protective

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

2 / 61 Fotos

58. Spinone Italiano -

Origin: Italy

Temperament: patient, loyal, gentle, and docile

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

3 / 61 Fotos

57. Schipperke -

Origin: Belgium

Temperament: confident, fearless, faithful, and agile

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

4 / 61 Fotos

56. Norwich terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: sensitive, intelligent, hardy, and energetic

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

5 / 61 Fotos

55. Gordon setter -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, confident, alert, and fearless

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

6 / 61 Fotos

54. Tibetan terrier -

Origin: Tibet

Temperament: energetic, sensitive, reserved, and amiable

Hypoallergenic: yes

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Shutterstock

7 / 61 Fotos

53. Wire fox terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: quick, keen, friendly, and fearless

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

8 / 61 Fotos

52. Rat terrier -

Origin: United States

Temperament: loving, alert, lively, and inquisitive

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

9 / 61 Fotos

51. Flat-coated retriever -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: optimist, outgoing, devoted, and confident

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

10 / 61 Fotos

50. English setter -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, energetic, mischievous, and strong-willed

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

11 / 61 Fotos

49. Border terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, obedient, even-tempered, and fearless

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

12 / 61 Fotos

48. Standard schnauzer -

Origin: Germany

Temperament: lively, trainable, intelligent, and playful

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

13 / 61 Fotos

47. Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever -

Origin: Canada

Temperament: outgoing, loving, alert, and patient

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

14 / 61 Fotos

46. Keeshond -

Origin: Germany/Netherlands

Temperament: intelligent, quick, agile, and sturdy

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

15 / 61 Fotos

45. Coton de Tuléar -

Origin: Madagascar

Temperament: playful, affectionate, lively, and trainable

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

16 / 61 Fotos

44. Jack Russell terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: vocal, stubborn, athletic, and energetic

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

17 / 61 Fotos

43. Lhasa apso -

Origin: Tibet

Temperament: energetic, playful, intelligent, and friendly

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

18 / 61 Fotos

42. Chow chow -

Origin: China

Temperament: aloof, independent, loyal, and quiet

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

19 / 61 Fotos

41. Irish setter -

Origin: Ireland

Temperament: intelligent, lively, playful, and companionable

Hypoallergenic: no

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Shutterstock

20 / 61 Fotos

40. Old English sheepdog -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: bubbly, intelligent, adaptable, and loving

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

21 / 61 Fotos

39. Cairn terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, fearless, hardy, and assertive

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

22 / 61 Fotos

38. Cardigan Welsh corgi -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, alert, devoted, and companionable

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

23 / 61 Fotos

37. Shar-pei -

Origin: China

Temperament: independent, reserved, suspicious, and devoted

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

24 / 61 Fotos

36. Dalmatian -

Origin: Croatia/United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, outgoing, friendly, and energetic

Hypoallergenic: no

© iStock

25 / 61 Fotos

35. Bull terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: sweet-tempered, keen, protective, and trainable

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

26 / 61 Fotos

34. Scottish terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: quick, independent, self-assured, and playful

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

27 / 61 Fotos

33. Samoyed -

Origin: Russia

Temperament: lively, sociable, friendly, and playful

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

28 / 61 Fotos

32. Papillon -

Origin: England/France/Belgium

Temperament: friendly, energetic, happy, and intelligent

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

29 / 61 Fotos

31. English cocker spaniel -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: playful, faithful, friendly, and quiet

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

30 / 61 Fotos

30. Bloodhound -

Origin: United Kingdom/Belgium

Temperament: stubborn, affectionate, gentle, and even-tempered

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

31 / 61 Fotos

29. Saint Bernard -

Origin: Italy/Switzerland

Temperament: friendly, lively, watchful, and gentle

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

32 / 61 Fotos

28. Akita -

Origin: Japan

Temperament: dignified, friendly, courageous, and docile

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

33 / 61 Fotos

27. Bichon frise -

Origin: France/Spain/Belgium

Temperament: playful, gentle, sensitive, and cheerful

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

34 / 61 Fotos

26. Rhodesian ridgeback -

Origin: Zimbabwe

Temperament: dignified, sensitive, mischievous, and strong-willed

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

35 / 61 Fotos

25. Standard collie -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: gentle, loyal, intelligent, and protective

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

36 / 61 Fotos

24. Basset hound -

Origin: France

Temperament: gentle, friendly, devoted, and sweet-tempered

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

37 / 61 Fotos

23. Border collie -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, energetic, tenacious, and responsive

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

38 / 61 Fotos

22. Newfoundland -

Origin: Canada/United Kingdom

Temperament: gentle, trainable, and sweet-tempered

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

39 / 61 Fotos

21. Weimaraner -

Origin: Germany

Temperament: energetic, stubborn, fast, and intelligent

Hypoallergenic: no

© iStock

40 / 61 Fotos

20. Maltese -

Origin: Malta/Italy

Temperament: playful, gentle, lively, and docile

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

41 / 61 Fotos

19. Chihuahua -

Origin: Mexico

Temperament: devoted, quick, courageous, and lively

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

42 / 61 Fotos

18. Pug -

Origin: China

Temperament: playful, stubborn, attentive, and sociable

Hypoallergenic: no

© iStock

43 / 61 Fotos

17. American cocker spaniel -

Origin: United States/United Kingdom

Temperament: outgoing, sociable, even-tempered, and trusting

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

44 / 61 Fotos

16. Brittany -

Origin: France

Temperament: happy, intelligent, agile, and quick

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

45 / 61 Fotos

15. Havanese -

Origin: Cuba

Temperament: companionable, responsive, playful, and affectionate

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

46 / 61 Fotos

14. Boston terrier -

Origin: United States

Temperament: intelligent, friendly, lively, and playful

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

47 / 61 Fotos

13. Shih tzu -

Origin: China

Temperament: happy, playful, gentle, and friendly

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

48 / 61 Fotos

12. Cavalier King Charles spaniel -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: playful, sociable, patient, and fearless

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

49 / 61 Fotos

11. Australian shepherd -

Origin: United States

Temperament: active, intelligent, good-natured, and protective

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

50 / 61 Fotos

10. Pembroke Welsh corgi -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, playful, outgoing, and friendly

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

51 / 61 Fotos

9. Dachshund -

Origin: Germany

Temperament: clever, courageous, devoted, and lively

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

52 / 61 Fotos

8. Boxer -

Origin: Germany

Temperament: playful, friendly, devoted, and loyal

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

53 / 61 Fotos

7. Yorkshire terrier -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: independent, intelligent, courageous, and confident

Hypoallergenic: yes

© Shutterstock

54 / 61 Fotos

6. Standard poodle -

Origin: Germany/France

Temperament: intelligent, faithful, trainable, and instinctual

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

55 / 61 Fotos

5. Beagle -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: gentle, intelligent, even-tempered, and determined

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

56 / 61 Fotos

4. Bulldog -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: friendly, docile, willful, and gregarious

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

57 / 61 Fotos

3. French bulldog -

Origin: France/United Kingdom

Temperament: playful, sociable, lively, and patient

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

58 / 61 Fotos

2. Golden retriever -

Origin: United Kingdom

Temperament: intelligent, kind, friendly, and confident

Hypoallergenic: no

© Shutterstock

59 / 61 Fotos

1. Labrador retriever -

Origin: Canada/United States

Temperament: cheerful, gentle, friendly, and intelligent

Hypoallergenic: no

©

Shutterstock

60 / 61 Fotos

These breeds make the best family dogs

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These breeds make the best family dogs

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LIFESTYLE Dogs

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