Dog Breeds that are Friendliest Toward Other Dogs

		Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever is medium sized, short-coupled and athletically built. The coat is straight, short, dense and, most notably, water resistant. The three coat colors for a Labrador Retriever are black, yellow and chocolate, with yellows having the greatest variation... Read more
		American Foxhound Quick and agile, the American Foxhound is the product of a centuries long effort to produce the perfect fox hunting breed. The dog has a lean, strong build and is covered by a solid, tight coat that may be of... Read more
		Beagle The Beagle is a small hound bred for hunting rabbit and hare. The head is somewhat lengthy and is domed at the occiput. Eyes are hazel or deep brown in color, large and set apart with a soft, "pleading" expression... Read more
		Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Built along the lines of a small gundog, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has expressive, large, dark round eyes set in a slightly rounded skull. This member of the Toy Group is the smallest spaniel. The Cavalier has a tapered... Read more
		Cocker Spaniel The smallest dog in the Sporting Group, the Cocker Spaniel (or American Cocker Spaniel as it is sometimes called) has an efficient and serviceable-looking body, with straight forequarters and a spine that slopes gently to powerful, moderately bent hindquarters, and... Read more
		English Cocker Spaniel Slightly larger and more rugged than his American cousin, the English Cocker Spaniel is a compactly built dog, uniquely well suited to hunting. The skull is slightly flat with moderate stop, and the muzzle is broad. Eyes are oval shaped,... Read more
		English Foxhound The English Foxhound is medium sized with a very muscular build. The head is wide with low ears hanging next to the cheeks, along with a well-defined brow. The muzzle is long with open nostrils and the eyes provide an... Read more
		Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever is a powerfully built and well-proportioned dog, whose looks bring to mind a breed designed to hunt and retrieve. The skull is broad and rounded, with a well defined stop and smooth muzzle with a scissors bite.... Read more
		Harrier In terms of physical appearance, the Harrier can quite accurately be called a slightly smaller version of the English Foxhound. Built to hunt hare, the Harrier’s frame and muscular build provide it with the stamina and ability to run swiftly.... Read more
		Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever The smallest of the retrievers, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is strong, compact and agile. The head is clean and wedged shaped, with high set triangular ears atop a slightly rounded skull. The expression is intelligent and friendly, and... Read more
		Whippet The Whippet, a member of the Hound group, is a slender, medium-sized sighthound. Similar in appearance to the greyhound (on a smaller scale), the Whippet is graceful, well-balanced, and strong. The coat is short, smooth, and dense, and can be... Read more
		Ibizan Hound The Ibizan Hound is a lithe and agile dog that vaguely resembles a deer in appearance. The wedge shaped head sports small, round eyes that range in color from light caramel to rich amber. The expression is one of intelligence,... Read more
		Bichon Frise The Bichon Frise is a small, stocky dog of balanced proportions. The gently rounded skull features a lightly accentuated stop and well-balanced muzzle. The round eyes are dark brown or even black in color, with a curious yet soft expression.... Read more
		English Toy Spaniel The English Toy Spaniel is one of the most diminutive members of the spaniel family. Classified by the AKC as one of the Toy Group, this spaniel is small yet compact. The breed’s rounded head is somewhat large in proportion... Read more
		Field Spaniel The Field Spaniel is a medium sized dog that is heavier and longer in body than its better known cousin, the Cocker Spaniel. These dogs have a beautiful glossy coat, flat or slightly wavy and moderately long. The legs, chest,... Read more
		Finnish Spitz With its red coat and kind face the Finnish Spitz is a uniquely beautiful breed. Originally used to hunt small game and birds the Finnish Spitz is a well-balanced medium sized dog. Square in build they are about as long... Read more
		Havanese The Havanese is a Toy breed that sports a bit more length than height. The large, almond-shaped eyes are dark brown in color, wide-set and feature an expression of soft yet mischievous intelligence. The moderately long ears are wide at... Read more
		Irish Setter The Irish Setter is an elegant bird dog with a large build. Rectangular in shape, it is longer than it is tall. A sturdy dog, it has style and grace and at the same time is an excellent athlete. Its... Read more
		Italian Greyhound The Italian Greyhound is a smaller and more slender version of the Greyhound. Its head is long and flat, tapering to a dark nose. Eyes are dark and bright, giving a look of intelligence, and the ears are small and... Read more
		Japanese Chin A member of the Toy Group, the Japanese Chin was once the favored companion of Chinese and Japanese royalty. This dainty dog has a square build that is compact yet refined. The Japanese Chin should never appear coarse nor should... Read more