Dog Breeds reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 202 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 17 posts to rank the best Dog Breeds brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/dogs, r/AskIreland, r/forestry, r/BackpackingDogs, r/homestead. Top-rated brands include Dog Breed (4.5/5), Dog (4.3/5), German Shepherd (4.4/5).
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Reviews202
Subreddits10
Posts17
Brands51
Products59
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#1
Dog Breed
4.5
(47)
"Shi tzu’s are OP, don’t shed , great with kids, reasonable size and live a good healthy 12+ years."
"Labs are such amazing dogs, there’s a reason they were the country’s favorite for something like 20 years."
"Chihuahuas are the best dogs! Perfect apartment dwellers and companions."
"Rat Terrier, big dog attitude, smart, athletic, they have an on/off switch and they adjust to your energy."
"Super biased because I am a fellow Bichon owner (a rescue dog at that) but yes I agree with this recommendation!"
"Our rat terrier was selected for being low on the terrier intensity scale, and high in the super buddy column."
"Highly recommend a British Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie). The North American breeds are large but the British ones are usually under 20 pounds."
"Jack Russell! They have BIG personalities and the one I grew up with kept up to me as I rollerbladed everywhere as a teenager."
"Terriers are big dogs in small bodies— Jack Russell and Parsons Russell especially."
"I wanted exactly the same things out of my new dog and ended up going with a Cairn terrier."
#2
Dog
4.3
(21)
"Great Danes are great companions and very receptive to training."
"Our GSD Nugget was an absolute gem, plagued by back issues."
"Kindest most loyal dogs will actually retrieve things."
"Intelligent, responsive, friendly, athletic."
"Never had an animal that was more part of the family. Mini torpedoes of fun and attitude."
"The best dog I ever had - she was huge and super fun and loving .."
"Super loving and a great watch dog .. never been snappy thankfully with the kids and seems to live on my eldest lap."
"Personally my favourite is a Golden Retriever but all dogs are the best boys and girls in the World."
"She was pretty special."
"Boxers are the best breed, end of."
#3
German Shepherd
4.4
(9)
"The German Shepherd is the perfect mix of a family dog and a defender."
"My girl is so loveable but she can be very protective."
"Having two German Shepherds is beneficial for managing multiple dogs."
"My 135 lb German shepard was a perfect dog for my farm."
"German Shepherds are bred to pace all day and are great for active lifestyles."
"The German Shepherd is a very nice dog but not athletic enough for the woods."
"The German Shepherd is a very nice dog but not athletic enough for the woods."
"I had a pittie mix and now a GSD/pit mix that have been great trail dogs."
"I prefer large German Shepherds, but finding a sound one is challenging."
#4
Golden Retriever
4.8
(8)
"I love my Goldens. I have an 11 year old, Dixie and an 8 month old, Teddy. She is a relaxed girl, while Teddy is an energetic puppy. Neither one is needy at all. Never bark for attention. Just happy to be with us. Like to play games of all kinds. Easy to train."
"They’re like big teddies and they have amazing hair colour."
"Playful, smart, and loving."
"Goldens were the best - they stay close, are easy to train and are great family dogs."
"They are super chill personality wise. It is ingrained in them to want to please their family."
"Golden retrievers are amazing dogs. Super easy to train, sweet as pie."
"Goldens are great family dogs but there is going to be A LOT of hair!"
"Golden Retrievers are excellent family dogs."
#5
Labrador
4.8
(6)
"Gentle, loyal, and loving."
"Labrador are fantastic dogs especially if you have children."
"A Labrador, Golden, Poodle, Beagle, and Boxer are all great for what you're looking for."
"Labradors."
"Labs are a good option. I have a lab/pit mix that is willing to go as long as I am."
"Labradors are friendly and good with children."
#6
Great Pyrenees
4.7
(6)
"I have 2 Great Pyrenees and Meremma mix that are so awesome."
"I have 2 Great Pyrenees and i'll never get anything else."
"Will chime in to agree with the pyrenees suggestion."
"Pyrenees. We love ours."
"Any well-bred and trained Great Pyrenees."
"Great Pyrenees as a pet works just fine."
#7
Cocker Spaniel
4.5
(6)
"Mine is 13 and he’s still the loyalist dog in the world. He is blind though so he runs into furniture quite a lot 😂"
"She is loyal, friendly, loves cuddles and is as mad as a bag of hammers."
"Extremely friendly with people, loves other dogs, easy to train, and a cuddle monster at home."
"A cocker spaniel or golden retriever seems about right, if you find one that doesn't want to inhabit the ""
"Cocker Spaniels are affectionate and playful."
"Cocker Spaniels can be energetic outdoors but are calm at home."
#8
Rottweiler
4.3
(6)
"Highly intelligent and playful, they are cuddly and friendly."
"The most loyal, loving and gentle dog. They do not deserve the stigma attached to them. Fantastic with children as well."
"Reflects their warrior culture."
"I like working breeds such as rottweilers, border collies, shelties and their various crosses."
"I'd go with a Rottweiler for that."
"Rottweilers require special training and can be very protective."
#9
Husky
4.3
(6)
"I absolutely love the Husky mixes and have had great experiences with them."
"I absolutely love the Husky mixes and have had great experiences with them."
"Canadian corn husky"
"Husky"
"My rescue lab/husky/collie/aussie mix is NEVER tired."
"I wouldn't willingly own a husky."
#10
Labrador Retriever
4.6
(5)
"A lab is a great choice for you. They've actually been trained to sniff out pests like emerald ash borer."
"Labs/golden retrievers make great first dogs. They are super chill personality wise."
"Adaptable, friendly, and reliable."
"Great for part-time forestry work but may have issues with endurance after age 7."
"Labradors are a good compromise for those who hike occasionally."
#11
Australian Cattle Dog
4.6
(5)
"ACDs are absolutely amazing dogs if you put in the time to train them."
"My Australian cattle dog LOVES hiking and has more stamina than our family combined haha"
"Australian Cattle Dogs are very active and great for herding."
"I think you could look at Australian Cattle Dogs. They're herding dogs, so they generally have no drive for harming prey and often ignore small animals in inaccessible cages. They are medium-sized."
"Aussie Healers are energetic and require a lot of activity."
#12
Poodle
3.8
(6)
"A male standard poodle with a shorter clip is perfect for families. They're sweet, versatile, and easy to train."
"Poodles are super underrated dogs. Ethically bred ones tend to be healthy, calm, and fairly easily trainable."
"Maybe a mini poodle? Lots of grooming but standard poodles are pretty common service dogs iirc, and they won’t shed."
"Poodles and their mixes are great for those with allergies."
"Requires more upkeep due to grooming costs."
"You will not be able to find an ethically bred poodle mix."
#13
Lab
4.6
(5)
"My black lab female is athletic, energetic while working, and docile at home."
"Labs are loyal and dependable, very tough dogs."
"The lab coat is better than the retriever coat for ticks and stuff."
"Most popular among my colleagues are Labs and springer spaniels."
"Solid family pet choice."
#14
Greyhound
5.0
(4)
"They are such sweet dogs."
"Adopted a 5-year-old brindle girl, she's part of the family."
"Beautiful calm elegant dogs."
"They're gentle, loving, low maintenance supernoodles!"
#15
Border Collie
4.5
(4)
"Best dog breed for full-time forestry work due to endurance and ability to work past age 8."
"Border Collies are intelligent and need mental stimulation."
"Dogs that are smart, work focused, and very biddable."
"A Border Collie is a great choice for active individuals who hike regularly."
#16
Doberman
5.0
(3)
"Beautiful, sleek, and absolute best companion I've ever had."
"They are protective, agile, and watchful!"
"We have three dogs. Dobe (85lbs), Weimaraner (75lbs), and Giant Schnauzer (115lbs)."
#17
Lurcher
5.0
(3)
"They are such sweet dogs."
"Incredibly low maintenance, very quiet, and very loving."
"Lurchers are very simple dogs, chilled and sweet, good with kids, and great for people who work full time."
#18
Siberian Husky
4.7
(3)
"Funny, stubborn, gentle and gorgeous to look."
"Matches their connection to nature."
"Amazing dog to live with, fun, full of personality and affectionate."
#19
Shih Tzu
5.0
(2)
"I also agree that a shih tzu is a great choice for a first dog if you’re looking for something small!"
"Shih Tzus are incredibly loyal and have a really friendly nature."
#20
Standard Poodle
5.0
(2)
"Extremely protective and easy to train, perfect for utility inspections."
"They’re basically the perfect fit for what you want."
#21
Jack Russell
5.0
(2)
"Jack Russell’s are great in my opinion. Small dogs, very cute and totally loyal."
"I've always loved the big personality and energy of a Jack Russell."
#22
Brittany Spaniel
4.5
(2)
"Brittanies don’t look tough but my girl had a motor that was non stop."
"Liked them all but the Goldens were the best."
#23
Great Dane
4.5
(2)
"I have a great dane who works work me. I am a surveyor and hike all day in Maine."
"We have a lab/great dane/pyrenees mutt that loves the woods, is tall, has a medium coat, has stamina, and is a good protector."
#24
Pomeranian
4.5
(2)
"Very smart, cuddly and playful. She’s just so cute."
"Pomeranian"
#25
Norwegian Elkhound
4.5
(2)
"She’s probably the best dog I’ve ever had. They do have a prey drive but I’ve never had a single problem with her running off to chase stuff."
"Maybe consider a Norwegian Elkhound?"
#26
Bernese Mountain Dog
4.5
(2)
"Suits their peaceful and strong nature."
"My bernese mountain dog is a great alert dog."
#27
Beagle
4.5
(2)
"Beagles love being outside and are energetic, making them great for outdoor activities."
"I'm quite loving the Beagle we have at the moment."
#28
Australian Shepherd
4.5
(2)
"An Australian Shephard is a good protective companion, great attitude, loves being outdoors, not annoying, comforting."
"Heeler breeds are smart, watchful, loyal, and can be fierce."
#29
Retriever
4.0
(2)
"The retriever coat is good but the lab coat is better for ticks."
"Both the lab and retriever are awesome dogs, loyal and dependable."
#30
Maremma
4.0
(2)
"I have 2 Maremmas."
"We have an Italian Maremma and he fits your bill perfectly."
#31
Collie
3.5
(2)
"The most intelligent dog he ever had."
"Collies require insane amounts of stimulation."
#32
Blue Heeler
3.5
(2)
"She’s full of energy, she listens so well, she’s a good size so she’s easy to pack for."
"They are not a casual dog lol. I would only recommend that if you could take yours most days."
#33
Maltese
3.5
(2)
"Maltese! They're apartment sized and very sweet."
"Very hard work with barking and control."
#34
Springer Spaniel
3.0
(2)
"Springer Spaniels need plenty of activities to stay happy."
"Hyper fixated on birds and very energetic."
#35
Chihuahua
5.0
(1)
"Chihuahuas are amazing pets with great personalities, low grooming needs, and minimal health issues."
#36
German Pointer
5.0
(1)
"I'd love a wirehair German pointer."
#37
Icelandic Sheep Dog
5.0
(1)
"My prof at uni had an icelandic sheep dog named Sunna. She could always keep up in the field and she was so light and strong."
#38
XL Bully
5.0
(1)
"My XL Bully named Princess is the best companion!"
#39
Havenese
5.0
(1)
"Both dogs are easy going and require grooming every 4-6 weeks."
#40
Maltipoo
5.0
(1)
"I had a maltipoo that would hike ten miles."
#41
Busy B Spinone
5.0
(1)
"Very cold hardy, great stamina but not neurotic or crazy in the house. She does great laying around the house on super rainy days."
#42
Mixed Breed
5.0
(1)
"What a smart girl working in the Maplewoods. She'll be two in December."
#43
Fido
5.0
(1)
"Cattle dogs work well for hiking and carrying their stuff."
#44
Hovawart
5.0
(1)
"The best dog breed differs from person to person depending on their lifestyle and work life."
#45
Border Terrier
5.0
(1)
"Incredible breed. So much personality."
#46
Bull Terrier
5.0
(1)
"Entirely different, but another one full of personality."
#47
Bull Mastiff
5.0
(1)
"They are the biggest babies and amazing with kids!"
#48
Spaniel
5.0
(1)
"Spaniels are extremely needy but very affectionate, staying puppy-like their whole lives."
#49
Olde English Bulldogge
5.0
(1)
"An absolute unit of a dog, soft and gentle."
#50
English Bulldog
5.0
(1)
"He sleeps all day, gets treats and walks. Has the best life."
#51
Border Collies
5.0
(1)
"Border Collies are intelligent and energetic dogs, perfect for active families."
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