English Cocker Spaniels are described as energetic, merry, and responsive dogs who are categorized in the sporting group of dog breeds. English cocker spaniels are most commonly found in color combinations of black, red, liver, tan, orange, lemon, or white. They are known to shed quite a lot compared to other dog breeds. They are considered a medium sized dog with a height ranging from 16-17 inches for the males, and 15-16 inches for the females. They have an average weight of 28-34 pounds for the males, and 26-32 pounds for the females. Their life expectancy is 12-14 years.

French Bulldogs are adaptable, playful, and smart dogs that are categorized in the non-sporting group. Standard Colors for French Bulldogs are brindle, brindle and white, cream, fawn, fawn and white, fawn brindle, white, white and brindle, and white and fawn. They are also found in cream and white and fawn brindle and white. The French Bulldog does shed, but not often. On average the French Bulldog will shed twice per year during spring and fall. They are known as a small dog breed with a height ranging from 11-13 inches for males and females. The average weight for the dogs is under 28 pounds for both females and males. Their life expectancy is 10-12 years.

German shepherds are confident, courageous, and smart dogs that are categorized in the herding group. The colors that are common for this breed include black, grey, black and tan, red and black, and black and silver. German shepherds are a breed of dog that are known to constantly shed. They are considered large dogs with their height ranging from 24-26 inches for males and 22-24 inches for females. The average weight for the dogs is 65-90 pounds for males and 50-70 pounds for females. Their life expectancy is 7-10 years.

The Great Dane is a friendly, patient, and dependable dog who are categorized in the working group of dog breeds. The most common colors for Great Danes are black, blue, fawn, brindle, harlequin, mantle, and merle. The Great Dane has a short, thick, smooth coat. It sheds moderately, but requires little grooming. They are known as a large breed with a height ranging from 30-32 inches for males, and 28-30 inches for females. Their average weight is 140-175 pounds for the males, and 110-140 pounds for the females. Their life expectancy is 7-10 years.

The Havanese is described as an intelligent, outgoing, and funny dog who is categorized into the toy group of dog breeds. A Havanese comes in a variety of colors. They can be black, blue, silver, chocolate, brindle, sable, red, gold, champagne, cream and white and as one color as well as in combination with other colors. This breed’s fur grows very fast and without brushing it, the fur can become tangled easily. Even though this breed is hypoallergenic, Havanese do not shed but they still need to be groomed often. They are considered a small dog breed with a height ranging from 8.5-11.5 inches and have an average weight of 7-13 pounds for both genders. Their life expectancy is 14-16 years.

The Maltese is described as a gentle, playful, and charming dog who is categorized in the toy group of dog breeds. The Maltese’s most common color is white with the exception of a light tan at times. This breed is not known to shed much at all, many consider them hypoallergenic. They are considered a small dog breed with a height ranging from 7-9 inches and an average weight which is typically under 7 pounds. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.

Mastiffs are described as courageous, dignified, and good-natured dogs who are categorized in the working group of dog breeds. They come in a few different coat colors including fawn, brindle, and apricot. Mastiffs have an easy to care for coat, but they still do shed quite a lot compared to other dog breeds. They are considered a large dog breed with a height ranging from 30 inches and up for the males, and 27.5 inches and up for the females. They have an average weight of 160-230 pounds for the males, and 120-170 for the females. They have a life expectancy of 6-10 years.

Miniature American Shepherds are described as good-natured, intelligent, and devoted dogs who are categorized in the herding group of dog breeds.  Miniature American Shepherds come in a variety of colors including, blue merle, red merle, black bi or black tri, and red bi or red tri. The Miniature American Shepherd has a double coat, with a longer outer coat and a wooly undercoat. The breed sheds a fair amount, even more so during shedding season, which can occur once or twice a year. They are considered a small dog breed with a height ranging from 14-18 inches for the males, and 13-17 inches for the females. They have an average weight of 20-40 pounds for both genders. Their life expectancy is 12-13 years.

The Miniature Schnauzer is a friendly, smart, and obedient dog who is categorized in the terrier group of dog breeds. They come in three common different colors that include salt and pepper, solid slack, and black and silver. The Miniature Schnauzer has a double coat, a tough topcoat, with a soft undercoat that requires frequent brushing, combing, and grooming to look its best, yet the breed sheds very little. The dog is a small breed with a height ranging from 12-14 inches and an average weight of 11-20 pounds for both males and females. Their life expectancy is 12-15 years.

Newfoundlands are described as sweet, patient, and devoted dogs who are categorized in the working group of dog breeds. They come in a variety of colors including gray, brown, black, and a black-and-white coat. Newfoundland’s are known to shed a lot and need to be groomed in order to keep their coat nice and neat. They are considered a large dog breed with a height ranging from 28 inches for the males, and 26 inches for the females. They have an average weight of 130-150 pounds for the males, and 100-120 pounds for the females. Their life expectancy is 9-10 years.