Toys
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Size
- small
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- high
- Lifespan
- 10–14 yrs
Gentle, affectionate companion that thrives on human company.
Good with kids Find breeders
Breeds & Puppies
Find the right breed for your life
Start with our interactive Breed Matcher, browse the full breed library, and read our checklist before you bring a puppy home.
Interactive
Breed Matcher
Tell us about your home and lifestyle and we'll rank breeds by compatibility.
Adult size
Energy level
Home type
Grooming time
Family with children
Your top matches
- 1
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
95%Terriersmedium · moderate energy · 12–14 yrs - 2
Cocker Spaniel
88%Gundogsmedium · moderate energy · 12–15 yrs - 3
English Springer Spaniel
80%Gundogsmedium · high energy · 12–14 yrs - 4
Border Collie
80%Working Dogsmedium · high energy · 12–15 yrs - 5
Siberian Husky
80%Working Dogsmedium · high energy · 12–14 yrs
Match percentages are a sample guide only — meet breeders and ask about temperament before choosing.
Library
Browse breeds by group
About twenty sample breeds across the seven breed groups.
Toys
Papillon
- Size
- small
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- medium
- Lifespan
- 13–15 yrs
Bright, lively little dog that loves learning tricks.
Best for adults Find breeders
Toys
Pug
- Size
- small
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
Charming and sturdy lapdog with a playful streak.
Good with kids Find breeders
Terriers
Jack Russell Terrier
- Size
- small
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 13–16 yrs
Energetic and bold hunter needing plenty of exercise.
Good with kids Find breeders
Terriers
Border Terrier
- Size
- small
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
Good-natured, hardy little worker with a wiry coat.
Good with kids Find breeders
Terriers
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Size
- medium
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
Affectionate and reliable, fond of people and play.
Good with kids Find breeders
Gundogs
Labrador Retriever
- Size
- large
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
Friendly, eager and versatile — a true family favourite.
Good with kids Find breeders
Gundogs
Golden Retriever
- Size
- large
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- high
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
Trustworthy and kind, outstanding with children.
Good with kids Find breeders
Gundogs
English Springer Spaniel
- Size
- medium
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- high
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
Cheerful and energetic gundog built for fieldwork.
Good with kids Find breeders
Gundogs
Cocker Spaniel
- Size
- medium
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- high
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
Merry and gentle, happy in town or country.
Good with kids Find breeders
Hounds
Beagle
- Size
- small
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
Curious and friendly hound with a melodious voice.
Good with kids Find breeders
Hounds
Whippet
- Size
- medium
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
Quiet at home, explosive on the lure course.
Good with kids Find breeders
Hounds
Greyhound
- Size
- large
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 10–14 yrs
Gentle couch potato that sprints for sport.
Good with kids Find breeders
Hounds
Dachshund
- Size
- small
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 12–16 yrs
Long-backed and bold, devoted to their people.
Good with kids Find breeders
Working Dogs
German Shepherd Dog
- Size
- large
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- high
- Lifespan
- 9–13 yrs
Loyal, trainable and versatile working partner.
Good with kids Find breeders
Working Dogs
Border Collie
- Size
- medium
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- high
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
Brilliant and athletic — needs a job to do.
Good with kids Find breeders
Working Dogs
Siberian Husky
- Size
- medium
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- high
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
Endurance sleddog with a free-spirited nature.
Good with kids Find breeders
Utility
Poodle (Standard)
- Size
- large
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- high
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
Highly intelligent and proud, with a hypoallergenic coat.
Good with kids Find breeders
Utility
Poodle (Miniature)
- Size
- small
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- high
- Lifespan
- 13–15 yrs
Clever, active companion in a smaller frame.
Good with kids Find breeders
Non-Sporting
Bulldog
- Size
- medium
- Energy
- low
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
Placid, courageous and devoted companion.
Good with kids Find breeders
Non-Sporting
French Bulldog
- Size
- small
- Energy
- moderate
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 10–14 yrs
Adaptable and playful city favourite.
Good with kids Find breeders
Non-Sporting
Dalmatian
- Size
- medium
- Energy
- high
- Grooming
- low
- Lifespan
- 11–13 yrs
Active and distinctive coaching dog.
Good with kids Find breeders
Before you buy a puppy
A responsible purchase protects you, the puppy and the breed. Work through this checklist first.
- Choose a breed that suits your home, energy and time — not just looks.
- Use a registered breeder and ask to see the parents' health test results.
- Visit the puppy with its mother and littermates at the breeder's home.
- Ask for the puppy's microchip, vaccination and worming records.
- Confirm pedigree papers and registration will transfer to your name.
- Budget for food, vet care, training, grooming and insurance for life.
- Never pay a deposit without a written agreement and a vet check clause.
Seen something worrying?
If a breeder won't show health tests or the puppy's mother, walk away and tell us. We can check any membership number on our Find a Breeder page.
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