Redditor With 10+ Years Experience In Pet Care Provides Comprehensive List Of Doggo Traits For Potential New Dog Parents To Peruse

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kalila courban
Feb 16, 2023 3:00 PM EST

Hey pals, while doing our usual perusing of the interwebs we came across a really helpful comprehensive post written by a pet-care veteran and Reddit user aimed at folks thinking of getting a doggo to help with guidance in choosing a pup. The comprehensive list includes categorized doggo breeds, divided up by a number of factors including- energy levels, shedding frequency, amount of noise that they make, recommended frequency of professional grooming, trainability, and stubbornness. 

It's definitely important to note that though the categories this Redditor provides are comprehensive and extensive, they are not necessarily 100% accurate and there is always some variation of doggos even of the same breed! One note from a responding Redditor regarding 'low shedding dogs' stated that- "Hypoallergenic dogs can still trigger allergies due to it being connected with dander or saliva. Also, as many others noted, poodle mixes still shed and have less predictability on coat type." All good things to keep in mind before making a big doggo-related decision. 

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    Font - Posted by u/ktcat146 27 days ago For anyone looking for their next dog, I have knowledge I would like to share
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    Font - I have worked in the pet care industry for almost ten years now and have learned a lot in that time. I want to make a comprehensive guide for anyone looking for their next dog. *Please note that the lists below are not exhaustive and don't include all possible breeds under each category. It is purely meant to provide an example of what kinds of dogs best represent each category.
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    Font - Popular dog breeds that require professional grooming at least once a month: • Cocker Spaniels • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels • Poodle mixes • Poodles (All sizes) • Schnauzers (All sizes) • Yorkies • Lhasa Apsos • Shih Tzus • Malteses • West Highland White Terriers • Airedale Terriers • Welsh Terriers • Scottish Terriers (labradoodle/goldendoodle, etc)
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    Font - Grooming is an important part of dog ownership. Professional grooming can cost anywhere between $35-$200 depending on your location, what you want done, and the size of your dog. Grooming is something you can learn to avoid grooming costs at a shop, but it's something you can't forgo if you want one of the breeds listed above. They get matted and need regular brushing and trimming to keep that under control. Don't get one of these dogs if you can't afford to groom them regularly or aren't
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    Font - Breeds that shed....a lot: • Labradors (English and American) • Golden Retrievers (some shed more than others) • German Shepherds • Huskies • Samoyeds • Pugs (some more than others) Shelties (mostly in the spring) • Australian Shepherds (mostly in the spring) • Cattle dogs • Corgis
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    Font - These dogs need regular deshedding. This can be accomplished by buying an undercoat rake and comb and using them once a week (give or take, depending on the dog).
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    Rectangle - Low/non-shedding dogs: • Poodles • Doodles (any breed mixed with poodle such as Labradoodle and Goldendoodle) • Bichon Frise • Affenpinscher
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    Font - Highly Trainable Dogs: • Border Collies • Shepherds (German, Australian) • Poodles/doodles • Retrievers (Golden, Lab) Any dog can be trained, but some breeds can be more stubborn.
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    Font - Stubborn Dog Breeds: ● Akitas ● Shiba Inus ● Huskies ● Jack Russells Bulldogs
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    Font - Loud Dogs: Huskies Alaskan Malamutes ● Basset Hounds Beagles Bloodhounds Coonhounds • Miniature Schnauzers ●
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    Font - Quiet Dogs: • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels ● Greyhounds Whippets • Great Danes • Shar Peis • Rhodesian Ridgebacks • Newfoundlands • Saint Bernards ●
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    Font - High Energy Dogs: Shepherds (German, Australian) • Collies • Huskies • Cattle dogs • Terriers (Jack Russell, West Highland, Yorkie, Schnauzer) These dogs will need daily walks, yard time, and play sessions to keep them happy and non-destructive.
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    Font - Low Energy Dogs: ● Newfoundlands ● Saint Bernards ● ● ● Greyhounds Pekingeses Pugs
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    Font - Hope this list helps anyone who is trying to find the perfect breed of dog that suits their lifestyle. Always check out your local shelter first before going to a breeder. Mutts make fantastic pets! Don't limit yourself to a purebred. Also keep in mind that a dog is a fifteen-twenty year commitment that will require vet care (shots, dentals, spay/neuter, yearly exams, medications and screenings when they get old, etc.) Be sure you can afford these things before welcoming a pet into your l
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    Font - offthebeatenpath08 - 27 days ago I appreciate the effort you put together with this list, but want to caution against using hypoallergenic when describing breeds- especially poodle mixes/doodles. You would be better off renaming it as "lower shedding". Hypoallergenic dogs can still trigger allergies due to it being connected with dander or saliva. Also, as many others noted, poodle mixes still shed and have less predictability on coat type.
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    Font - benji950 27 days ago As well-intentioned as this is, it's not a comprehensive guide. This alone: "These dogs will need daily walks, yard time, and play sessions to keep them happy and non-destructive" really gives zero information about what's needed to properly give high-energy dogs enough exercise and stimulation. "Low energy" is also misleading -- "lower" energy would be more accurate but those dogs (with the exception of poor pugs) need a decent amount of exercise every day to keep th
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