Temperament: Playful, Affectionate, Engaging Height: 10-13 inches Weight: 14-18 pounds Life Expectancy: 13-15 years
The cute Pug, a natural cuddler, enjoys nothing more than spending time with its owner. When it's not sleeping, it'll follow you around.
Temperament: Friendly, Reliable, Patient Height: 30-32 inches (male), 28-30 inches (female) Weight: 140-175 pounds (male), 110-140 pounds (female) Life Expectancy: 7-10 years
The Great Dane is one of the largest canine breeds, but don't let its intimidating stature fool you. It requires a lot of love and will repay you tenfold.
Temperament: Curious, Active, Intelligent Height: 8-9 inches (standard), 5-6 inches (miniature) Weight: 16-32 pounds (standard), 11 pounds & under (miniature) Life Expectancy: 12-16 years
Because this breed enjoys sleeping buried under blankets, your Dachshund will most likely try to get into your bed whenever possible.
Temperament: Playful, Curious, Peppy Height: 9.5-11.5 inches Weight: 12-18 pounds Life Expectancy: 14-15 years
The Bichon Frise's naturally loving and attentive demeanor makes it a popular choice for a therapy dog, visiting hospitals and nursing homes to spread the love.