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Poodle

Life Expectancy: 12 to 15 years

Height: 18 to 24 inches

Weight: 50 to 70 pounds

Hypoallergenic: No

The Poodle, called the Pudel in German and the Caniche in French, is a breed of water dog. The breed is divided into four varieties based on size, the Standard Poodle, Medium Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle, although the Medium Poodle variety is not universally recognised.

The Poodle is most commonly claimed to have been developed in Germany, although it is also claimed to be from France, the Standard Poodle was originally used by wildfowl hunters to retrieve game from water. The smaller varieties of the breed were bred from the original in France where they were once commonly used as circus performers, but have become popular companion dogs.

Pomeranian

Life Expectancy: 12-16 years Weight: 3-7 pounds Height: 6-7 inches

Hypoallergenic: No A breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. They are highly intelligent, playful, and energetic. They're also easily trained, mastering tricks and games with ease. A Pomeranian’s double coat is one of its most distinguishing characteristics and requires frequent brushing. Despite their fluffy coat, they are not heavy shedders. 

Pug

Life Expectancy: 13 to 15 years

Height: 10 to 13 inches

Weight: 14 to 18 pounds

Hypoallergenic: No

The pug is a breed of dog with physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, most often light brown or black, and a compact, square body with well-developed muscles. Pugs were brought from China to Europe in the sixteenth century and were popularized in Western Europe, in the nineteenth century, Queen Victoria developed a passion for pugs which she passed on to other members of the Royal family.

ROTTWEILER

Life Expectancy: 9-10 years

Height: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female)

Weight: 95-135 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female)

Hypoallergenic: No

The Rottweiler is considered to be one of the oldest dog breeds. Its origin goes back to Roman times. These dogs were kept as herder or driving dogs. Rottweilers are smart, hard-working dogs that can be gentle and devoted family pets with proper positive reinforcement training.
 

SCHNAUZER

Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

Height 12-14 inches

Weight 11-20 pounds

 Hypoallergenic: Yes The earliest records of the Schnauzer come from the late 19th century in Germany. Bred to be medium sized farm dogs equally suited to ratting, herding and guarding property. These salt-and-pepper colored dogs are a great sized dog for living in smaller houses or apartments. They are affectionate and loyal, although they can be stubborn. Schnauzers make great family pets and they are often well-suited to living with cats.
 

SHETLAND SHEEPDOG

Life Expectancy: 12-14 years 

Height: 13-16 inches Weight: 15-25 pounds

Hypoallergenic: No

Known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. They have a gentle, sweet, pleasing personality. They are also playful and affectionate, all traits that have made them a popular family pet.  

SHIH TZU

Life Expectancy: 10-18 years Height: 9-10.5 inches Weight: 9-16 pounds

Hypoallergenic: Yes 

Shih Tzu is an Asian toy dog breed originating from Tibet. Although small in size, they are notorious for their largely fun and playful personality, and calm and friendly temperament 

Siberian Husky

Life Expectancy: 12-15 years

Height: 20-23.5 inches 

Weight: 35-60 pounds

Hypoallergenic: No

The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working sled dog breed. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings, and is smaller than the similar-looking Alaskan Malumate .

Siberian Huskies originated in Northeast Asia where they are bred for sled pulling, and companionship. It is an active, energetic, resilient breed, whose ancestors lived in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic.


STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

Life Expectancy: 12-14 years

Height: 14-16 inches tall 

Weight: 24-34 pounds

Hypoallergenic: Yes

They were derived from the fighting bulldog and combined with some terrier blood. The aim, of course, to breed a dog that was going to give and sustain a large amount of physical punishment, but would also be very quick and nimble. (Staffy) bull terrier puppies and dogs however, aren’t as good with other dogs and must be socialized regularly with other animals from an early age. They are a very dominant dog, and especially don’t appreciate other dogs trying to share their owner’s company.  They have a beautiful smooth, short coat, which looks like velvet on their face. The staffy is a very loyal dog who loves people  

Yorkshire terrier

Life Expectancy: 11-15 years

Height: 7-8 inches

Weight: 7 pounds

Hypoallergenic: Yes

The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the smallest dog breeds of the terrier type, and of any dog breed. The breed developed during the 19th century in Yorkshire, England. Yorkshire terriers, or Yorkies, are small, feisty, and fiercely dedicated to their owners. 

Weimaraner

Life Expectancy: 10-13 years 

Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) 

Weight: 70-90 pounds (male), 55-77 pounds (female)

Hypoallergenic: No

Developed in Weimar, Germany nobleman bred them for hunting. They are very intelligent dogs, so they need lots of stimulation to stop them becoming destructive or manifesting their boredom in negative ways. They are mostly stubborn, aloof and alert.

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