🔍 Breed Finder
Tell us what fits your life, size, height, personality, and we'll show the breeds that match. Research before you adopt: when you know what suits your home, you and your new best friend are far more likely to stay together. Every dog is an individual, so treat breed traits as a starting point, the shelter staff know each animal best.
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💛 Personality (pick any, breeds must match all of them)
The types you're most likely to meet at a shelter, many are there because of housing rules, not because of who they are.
629 dog breeds match
- Affenpinscher7–10 lb · 9–11.5 in · 12-15 yrsConfident, alert, playful, loyal, courageous
- Afghan Hound45–65 lb · 25–29 in · 12-15 yrsIndependent, dignified, aloof, loyal, confident
- Africanis45–75 lb · 19–24 in · 10-15 yrsIntelligent, loyal, alert, adaptable, independent
- Aidi50–55 lb · 18–24 in · 10-12 yrsAlert, protective, independent, loyal, courageous, intelligent, energetic
- Airedale Terrier40–70 lb · 22–24 in · 11-14 yrsConfident, intelligent, courageous, alert, energetic, outgoing
- Airedoodle40–70 lb · 21–27 in · 10-15 yrsIntelligent, energetic, courageous, loyal, friendly, alert
- Akbash75–140 lb · 27–34 in · 10-12 yrsIndependent, protective, calm, alert, loyal, intelligent
- Akita70–130 lb · 24–28 in · 10-13 yrsCourageous, loyal, dignified, independent, protective, alert
- Aksaray Malaklisi110–198 lb · 27.5–33.5 in · 8-12 yrsProtective, loyal, independent, calm, alert, courageous, intelligent
- Alano Español66–88 lb · 21.7–25.5 in · 10-14 yrsLoyal, courageous, protective, intelligent, confident
- Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog55–90 lb · 18–24 in · 12-13 yrsLoyal, protective, intelligent, confident, alert
- Alaskan Husky35–60 lb · 20–26 in · 10-15 yrsEnergetic, intelligent, work-focused, athletic, friendly, independent
- Alaskan Klee Kai10–23 lb · 13–17 inAlert, intelligent, energetic, loyal, curious, playful
- Alaskan Malamute70–90 lb · 22–26 in · 10-14 yrsAffectionate, friendly, loyal, playful, intelligent, energetic, outgoing
- Alopekis7–15 lb · 8–12.5 inIntelligent, alert, loyal, adaptable, energetic, playful
- Alpine Dachsbracke33–40 lb · 13–16 in · 12-14 yrsIntelligent, courageous, loyal, work-focused, energetic
- American Bulldog💛60–100 lb · 20–25 in · 10-12 yrsConfident, loyal, protective, energetic, affectionate, courageous
- American Bully55–120 lb · 16–20 in · 8-13 yrsConfident, gentle, loyal, affectionate, outgoing, eager to please
- American Cocker Spaniel20–30 lb · 13.5–15.5 in · 10-14 yrsGentle, smart, happy, outgoing, affectionate
- American English Coonhound40–65 lb · 23–26 in · 11-12 yrsEnergetic, friendly, intelligent, alert, work-focused
- American Eskimo Dog6–35 lb · 9–19 inIntelligent, alert, friendly, playful, energetic, eager to please
- American Foxhound60–70 lb · 21–25 in · 11-13 yrsIndependent, friendly, gentle, energetic, intelligent
- American Hairless Terrier12–16 lb · 12–16 inAlert, energetic, intelligent, friendly, playful, curious
- American Leopard Hound35–75 lb · 21–27 in · 12-15 yrsIntelligent, energetic, loyal, work-focused, protective, athletic
- American Pit Bull Terrier💛30–60 lb · 17–21 in · 12-16 yrsConfident, intelligent, loyal, affectionate, eager to please, energetic
- American Staffordshire Terrier💛40–70 lb · 17–19 in · 12-16 yrsConfident, courageous, loyal, intelligent, smart
- American Water Spaniel25–45 lb · 15–18 in · 10-14 yrsEager to please, intelligent, energetic, alert, happy
- Andalusian Terrier18–27 lb · 14–17 in · 12-15 yrsIntelligent, energetic, alert, loyal, courageous, playful
- Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie35–44 lb · 19–22 in · 12-14 yrsEnergetic, intelligent, alert, loyal, work-focused, devoted
- Appenzeller Sennenhund44–70 lb · 19–22 in · 12-15 yrsEnergetic, intelligent, confident, loyal, alert, work-focused