Best dog breed on Reddit

315 reviews from r/dogs, r/AskReddit, r/homestead and 20 more subreddits

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Labrador Retriever

4.8

(28)

"If you love labs get one, you won't be disappointed."

"A bench line Lab from a show breeder is generally a good choice."

"Just stick with the lab. Best decision of my life."

"Perfect blend of energy and chillness."

"Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers are fantastic family-friendly choices."

"4 labs later and the rest is history 🥰 they are THE best."

"I would go for a Labrador, they are the best."

"Labs and goldens are safe bets as long as you get one from a reputable breeder."

"Labrador Retriever."

"Lab hands DOWN."

Golden Retriever

4.8

(19)

"Goldens are fantastic dogs as well, if they come from a good breeder."

"Golden Retriever very good with kids great all round family dog."

"Get a golden. There's really no other choice IMO."

"For kids I won't recommend another breed at this point."

"I think you should get a golden retriever."

"Golden retriever!"

"Those Golden's are the ultimate family dog and do well with kids."

"Golden retriever or Labrador."

"I have a 100 lb white golden retriever. The sweetest boy ever."

"A golden retriever checks literally all of your boxes."

Poodle

4.7

(14)

"Poodles are extremely smart and willing to plz their owners."

"Love our little 2 y/o toy poodle. Smart, travels well, trained easily."

"Our standards were soooo awesome. Smart, empathetic, non allergenic, easy to take care of and train."

"Standard Poodles are the best ever: Brilliant, Beautiful, Wonderful personalities."

"They’re incredibly intelligent, the second most intelligent dog breed."

"Between Poodles and Portuguese Water Dogs, why would any other breeds NEED to exist?"

"Spoos are highly intelligent and want to please their owners."

"Poodle, they're adorable, very active, super smart, and doesn't shed."

"I’d recommend a poodle, they’re water dogs who are friendly, trainable, and shed very little."

"Poodles, papillons, Havanese, or bichons would probably make a good fit!"

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

4.7

(13)

"They are such sweet dogs, and SOOO cute."

"Best lap dog."

"Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are phenomenal companion dogs."

"Cavalier King Charles spaniel from a good breeder."

"I think Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are the best."

"They will forever be my all time favorite."

"We have a Pyr and a Cavalier! They get along so well."

"A cavalier sounds good for you."

"Smallish and usually very nice dogs to deal with in most settings"

"Bred to be companions."

Great Pyrenees

4.5

(13)

"If you have livestock you can’t go wrong with a Great Pyrenees."

"He is also willful, but at a little over a year he is smart and protective."

"She guarded them like LGDs do."

"Very protective of property and family."

"My Pyrenees girl lives out with the goats in my pasture."

"Ours is a gentle giant, and *extremely* low energy."

"I have a pyr and a pomchi. Both females. They are inseparable."

"Great Pyrenese, Thai Ridgeback, Border Collie, lab, golden retriever or Doberman."

"Great pyranese"

"Great Pyrenees are some of the best dogs for a farm and they are great with kids, only downside is how much they shed."

Standard Poodle

5.0

(10)

"The king of duck dogs that doesn’t shed is the standard poodle."

"Southern Retrievers out of Texas breeds hunting lines of standard poodles."

"I’m going to also throw standard poodle out there, I’d look for one with working/hunting lines."

"These dogs are SO underrated, but arguably one of the most versatile breeds."

"I think a Standard Poodle might be the best dog for you."

"Standard poodles are still great dogs!"

"Standard poodle.. versatile, doesn’t shed."

"Standard poodle!"

"She loooooves it."

"Pretty chill but love hikes and walks. They don't shed, which comes in handy in a camper/trailer. We live full time in a camper with our Standard and he's perfect. The only down with having one is grooming, but we learned to groom our pup ourselves and just keep his fur short and brushed."

German Shepherd

4.8

(9)

"German shepherd and Doberman. If trained right, Lethal weapons"

"Fantastic dogs with my littles."

"A good german shepherd breeder will have the parents fully health checked."

"A well bred German shepherd would fit all of your boxes."

"My favorite breed is the German Shepherd."

"Germany Shepherd followed closely by Central Asian Shepherd."

"I am a German Shepherd person but I have trained a couple hundred."

"German shepherd"

"I grew up with German Shepherds. My first got hit by a car, but the rest lived 18 - 22 years."

Bichon Frise

4.4

(8)

"What about a Bichon? Small, hypoallergenic dog known for their friendly."

"I almost went with Bichons."

"Smallish and usually very nice dogs to deal with in most settings"

"Bichon frise is a good dog!"

"Bichons and their relatives (Havanese, Maltese, some others) are lovely little companions."

"Bichon Frise"

"How do you feel about bichon frise or a king cavalier spaniel?"

"Something like a Bichon Frise, Havanese, Maltese, Shih tzu, Chinese Crested."

Boston Terrier

4.7

(6)

"Boston Terrier came out on top."

"Just the sweetest, silliest, snuggliest dogs."

"They’re basically the perfect dog. Smart, eager to please."

"Cute, affectionate little goofballs."

"Both were excellent in guarding the kids."

"I guess you could say she meets more requirements then some akc chihuahuas."

#10

German Shorthaired Pointer

4.3

(6)

"I’d recommend any of the breeds that test in JGHV, I.e. Kurzhaar, Langhaar, Drahthaar."

"A GSP would be hard to beat, provided you can get the dog the work they need to be happy."

"I’m a GSP fan myself."

"A gsp (german shorthaired pointer) might be a great fit."

"A German shorthaired pointer checks at least some of your boxes."

"Anything other than a GSP."

#11

Beagle

4.3

(6)

"I agree with the person that said beagle - they are wonderful dogs!"

"Good fit, plenty of them in rescues"

"Beagle. Just make sure that you lock your gates well since they love sniffing and may accidentally escape."

"Excellent dogs for around little kids."

"Personally a Beagle, followed really really closely by a Parsons Jack Russell."

"They are tenacious and have a strong personality."

#12

English Shepherd

5.0

(5)

"You need an English Shepherd! They are a medium breed, sporty like an Aussie or BC, but with what we who love them call an "offswitch"."

"English Shepherd."

"English shepherds %100."

"We love our English shepherd."

"Great with herding livestock. Amazing with children."

#13

Australian Shepherd

4.0

(6)

"Coz of their intelligence and their active lifestyle."

"They're VERY smart and easy to train"

"The Aussie is very chill but turns on when we’re doing her favorite activities."

"I love a mutt!! I have three of them, and one is a little nippy when excited (I think she is an Australian shepherd/ rough collie mix)"

"Aussies are great dogs, but they need training and plenty of exercise."

"I would NEVER own an Australian Shepard again."

#14

Border Collie

4.0

(6)

"I love our border collie for my son."

"Smart? If not the smartest."

"A border collie might be a good choice so long as it gets plenty of exercise every day."

"I have a border collie x corgi mix and they get along great."

"I’d shy away from BC."

"They can also be a bit neurotic."

#15

Boxer

4.8

(5)

"High energy always ready to go, loves to cuddle."

"You’ll never have a breed better with kids."

"Boxer!"

"The best overall in my opinion is a Boxer."

"Although I've never met a boxer I didn't like."

#16

Mixed Breed

4.6

(5)

"The naughtiest dogs I know are pure breeds."

"Their mixed genes make them far superior and healthier than me."

"Because each of them is unique and inimitable."

"Mixed breeds. Sweet and smart."

"Healthy. Smart."

#17

Miniature Schnauzer

4.6

(5)

"My miniature schnauzers are the most awesome dogs I've ever had."

"I have miniature German Snauzers and they are a great breed to have."

"Easy to train. Will follow you everywhere you go."

"I think the suggestion of a mini schnauzer is a decent one."

"They have a lot of health issues and smell bad."

#18

Havanese

4.6

(5)

"I just got a new puppy yesterday she a Havanese."

"They are little snuggle buddies."

"Small dogs would love to go hiking"

"What about a havanese or just a regular poodle."

"Check out Havanese."

#19

Miniature Poodle

4.4

(5)

"Mini poodles are honestly the more active of all three varieties."

"I have a mini poodle puppy and a large factor of me getting him was i wanted a dog i would be able to do creative grooms with."

"Sounds perfect for you, if you’re willing to do the grooming."

"If you like the look of poodle mixes how about a miniature poodle?"

"A mini poodle on the larger side of breed standard might be a good fit personality wise."

#20

Boykin Spaniel

4.8

(4)

"My friend loves his Boykins."

"Boykin might be ideal."

"I love Boykin spaniel’s they are excellent retrievers in and out of water."

"I have a Boykin. Dont get a Boykin if you’re expecting a small longer haired lab."

#21

Shetland Sheepdog

4.5

(4)

"She is absolutely *fearless* around Byron."

"He’s so gentle though that I think he’d do well with any small dog that wasn’t straight-up aggressive."

"I’d also consider a Shetland sheepdog."

"Watches out for your kids and your animals."

#22

Cocker Spaniel

4.3

(4)

"A cocker spaniel would be great."

"I’ve met some super awesome field bred cockers. They do well in the sports you’re interested in."

"A touch heavy but sweet little dogs."

"A well-bred Cocker Spaniel sounds like it would be a good fit!"

#23

Doberman

4.3

(4)

"Doberman the best as they are super smart and loving."

"Doberman or German Shepherd"

"A Doberman sounds like a great fit."

"Dobermans come to mind."

#24

Greyhound

4.3

4.0

(3)

"They're super loving, protective, fun dogs."

"Maybe a Rhodesian Ridgeback"

"Rhodesian Ridgeback great all around scent/sight hound good size."

#37

Cat

5.0

(2)

"Definitely cat. Her house would be covered in pee and poop."

"I think a cat could truly be a great option."

#38

West Highland White Terrier

5.0

(2)

"They are fiercely loyal. It's like having a secret service agent with you when you're at home."

"She is technically long haired but I just keep her coat cut short."

#39

Doberman Pinscher

5.0

(2)

"Would highly highly recommend dobermans!"

#40

Yorkshire Terrier

5.0

(2)

"I think yorkies seem up your alley."

"My suggestion is a male yorkie."

#41

Corgi

3.0

(3)

"We just got a corgi puppy and she (Pyr) is obsessed with him."

"Corgis are probably too high maintenance for what you’re looking for, as well as deceivingly strong for their size."

"Corgis are smart but they’re a herding breed and on the stubborn side so they’re not always super easy to train."

#42

Rottweiler

3.0

1.6

(5)

"She should try fostering first, see how it goes before adopting/buying."

"If she has a fenced yard it may be an option."

"Please do not get her a dog, it would be neglectful."

"It’s a big no."

"I'd say no to a dog."

#51

Whippet

4.0

(2)

"They're actually really fucking lazy and don't require too much exercise."

"Whippets can be amazing at agility, flyball and dockdiving."

#52

Collie

3.5

(2)

"They’re known for being great with kids."

"Decent choice if you’re into that look"

#53

Husky

3.0

5.0

(1)

#70

1.0

(1)

"Pitbull"

#99

Gsd

1.0

(1)

"GSD"

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