Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very affectionate, smart, and alert dogs that are categorized in the herding group. They range from a variety of colors including red, sable, fawn, black and tan with or without white markings.  Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a heavy shedding breed. They have a thick, medium length double coat that is fairly easy to maintain, but as with most double coated breeds, they do shed seasonally during spring and fall. They are considered to be a small to medium sized breed with a height ranging from 10-12 inches for both the males and females. They have an average weight up to 30 pounds for the males and up to 28 pounds for the females. Their life expectancy is 12-13 years.

German Shorthaired Pointers are friendly, smart, and very willing to please dog breeds who are categorized as sporting dogs. Their coat color may be of solid black or brown, in combination with white spots. German Shorthaired Pointers tend to shed A lot. In warm climates, they might shed year-round; elsewhere, the shedding might be more seasonal. The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium to large sized breed of dog with a height ranging between 23-25 inches for males and 21-23 inches for females. Their average weight ranges from 55-70 pounds for males and 45-60 pounds for females. Their life expectancy is 10-12 years.

Pomeranians are described as inquisitive, bold, and lively dogs who are categorized in the toy group of dog breeds. They come in a variety of colors including, black and tan, brown and tan, blue and tan, piebald parti color, and Irish parti color. They don’t shed as much as other breeds, but their shedding is still significant, for they are possibly one of the hairiest of the small dog breeds. They are considered a small breed with their height ranging from 6-7 inches and an average weight of 3-7 pounds for both genders. Their life expectancy is 12-16 years.

Poodles are active, proud, and very smart dogs who are categorized in the non-sporting group. They come in a large variety of colors consisting of apricot, black, blue, brown, cafe au lait, cream, gray, red, silver, silver beige, and white. Poodles are not known to shed because they have hair rather than fur, like many other breeds. They come in three size varieties: Standards should be more than 15 inches tall at the shoulder; Miniatures are 15 inches or under; Toys stand no more than 10 inches. The average weight for this breed is 60-70 pounds for the males and 40-50 pounds for the females. Their life expectancy is 10-18 years.

Portuguese Water Dogs are described as affectionate, adventurous, and athletic dogs who are categorized in the working group of dog breeds. Their coat color comes in black, white or various shades of brown. Combinations of black or brown and white are also seen. Portuguese Water Dogs don’t shed much and are often considered hypoallergenic. They are considered a medium sized dog with a height ranging from 20-23 inches for the males, and 17-21 inches for the females. Their average weight is 42-60 pounds for the males, and 35-50 pounds for the females. They have a life expectancy of 11-13 years.

Pugs are described as charming, mischievous, and loving dogs who are categorized in the toy group of dog breeds. Their most common coat colors include, silver, apricot, fawn, and black. Pugs are known to shed quite a lot, especially in the change of seasons compared to other dog breeds. They are considered a smaller dog breed with a height ranging from 10-13 inches and an average weight of 14-18 pounds for both the females and males. They have a life expectancy of 13-15 years.

Golden retrievers are friendly, intelligent, and devoted dogs that are categorized in the sporting group. Golden Retrievers can be found to come in three general colors. Those colors are light golden, golden, and dark golden. Golden Retriever sheds lightly throughout the year, as with every double-coated dog, he sheds his undercoat in large quantities twice a year. They are considered to be medium sized dogs with their height ranging from 23-24 inches for males and 21.5-22.5 inches for females. The average weight for the dogs is 65-75 pounds for males and 55-65 pounds for females. Their life expectancy is 10-12 years.

Labrador Retrievers are very friendly, active and outgoing dogs that are categorized in the sporting group. They come in a range of colors including yellow, black, and brown. They have the tendency to shed more than other short-haired breeds. They are known as medium to large dogs with their height ranging from 22.5 -24.5 inches for males, and 21.5-23.5 inches for the females. The average weight for the dogs is 65-80 pounds for males, and 55-70 pounds for females. Their life expectancy is 10-12 years.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are described as affectionate, dignified, and even-tempered dogs who are categorized in the hound group of dog breeds. They come in only one color – wheaten – which spans from a variety of shades while their noses are typically black or brown. The Rhodesian Ridgeback does shed somewhat, but overall, their grooming needs are minimal. They are considered a medium to large dog breed with a height ranging from 25-27 inches for the males, and 24-26 inches for the females. They have an average weight of 85 pounds for males, and 70 pounds for females. Their life expectancy is typically 10 years.

Rottweilers are loyal, loving, and confidant guardian dogs who are categorized in the working group. Their colors are black, mahogany, rust, and tan. Rottweilers have a double coat and shed heavily in the spring and the fall, and moderately throughout the rest of the year. They are considered a medium to large dog breed with a height ranging from 24-27 inches for males and 22-25 inches for females. Their average weight ranges from 95-135 pounds for males and 80-100 pounds for females. Their life expectancy is 9-10 years.