Some of the best companion dog breeds

Here are some of the best companion dog breeds and given below are their charachters, see what fits you the best . .


Basset hound


  • Medium size
  • Short hair
  • Good companion
  • Requires a great deal of hygiene

Beagle


  • Small
  • Short hair
  • Good with children
  • Good character
  • Vivid

Bichon frise


  • Small
  • Curly hair that requires cutting and grooming

Boxer


  • Medium size
  • Short hair and little maintenance is needed
  • Agile and playful
  • Can be compatible with children

Bulldog


  • Medium size
  • Short hair
  • Tranquil and quiet

Poodle


  • Small to medium size
  • Long curly hair that requires cutting and grooming

Chihuahua


  • Small size
  • Short hair
  • Not adequate for children

Cocker


  • Small to medium size
  • Long hair that requires cutting and grooming
  • Good companion

Collie


  • Medium to large size
  • Long hair that must get groomed
  • Good companion
  • Good with children

Dalmatian


  • Medium size
  • Short hair
  • Requires of a special diet

Fox terrier

  • Small
  • Curly hair that requires cutting and grooming
  • Hyperactive and barks a lot
  • Does not live well with other dogs

Greyhound


  • Medium size
  • Short hair
  • Good with children

Labrador


  • Medium to large size
  • Short to long hair
  • Very obedient
  • Excellent companion
  • The perfect dog for children

Maltese


  • Small size
  • Long hair that requires of a lot of care
  • Peaceful

Pekingese


  • Small size
  • Long hair that requires care

Pinscher


  • Small
  • Short hair
  • Hyperactive and boisterous
  • Easy to transport

Pitbull


  • Medium size
  • Short hair of low maintenance
  • Aggressive with other dogs
  • Needs good training

Saint Bernard


  • Big size
  • Long hair that requires special care and grooming
  • Can serve as a guard dog
  • Needs spacious areas to move around in
  • Tranquil

Miniature and medium Schnauzer



  • Hair that requires care and grooming
  • Hyperactive
  • Vivacious

English sheepdog


  • Big size
  • Long curly hair that requires a lot of care and grooming
  • Agile and playful
  • Prefers to be around company
  • Requires good training

Yorkshire Terrier


  • Small
  • Long hair that needs special care and grooming
  • Barks a lot