With their warm eyes and cheerful grins, Labrador retrievers are the picture of friendliness. That's probably why they have been the most popular dog breed in the US for more than three decades,
Another breed that has remained in the top most popular breeds for decades, Golden retrievers generally exude friendliness as they engage with people and other animals.
German shepherds have long served as hunting and herding dogs in Germany. Often trained as service dogs, they work with police, search and rescue, and the military.
Berners, Bernies, or Bernese mountain dogs, whatever you call them, this Swiss breed would risk life and limb to help rescue people stranded in the Alps.
Despite their tough-guy name, boxers are actually incredibly sweet, attention-loving dogs. Boxers respond extremely well to positive attention but can be a bit excitable—so consider training if you have very young kids or if your boxer
Although they were originally bred to hunt powerful prey, like bears and seals, today's Alaskan Malamutes are fully domesticated, gentle giants that would make an excellent addition to an active family.
If you or a family member suffers from allergies—but your family must have a dog—consider bringing home a goldendoodle. While no dog is truly hypoallergenic,
A basset hound may not seem to be a large breed at first glance, but their average weight places them in the ranks of Siberian huskies, golden retrievers, and goldendoodles—to name a few.
Calm, loyal, and clocking in at 200 pounds fully grown, the Great Dane is the gentle giant of the canine world. But don't let their massive stature fool you—these king-sized pooches are calm and only require a few walks per day once they're out of puppyhood.