Best Dog Breeds for Families
Best Family Dogs is a structured animals dataset with 21 entries. Its fields include Breed, Origin, Size. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 21 rows
- Fields
- 10 columns
- Source
- Not provided
- Data updated
- Not provided
Included fields: Breed, Origin, Size, AKC Group, Temperament, and 5 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Size groups
- 4 distinct values
- Across 21 preview rows
- AKC Group groups
- 7 distinct values
- Across 21 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Breed, Origin, and Size across animals entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 21 downloadable records
Breed↕ | Origin↕ | Size↕ | AKC Group↕ | Temperament↕ | Life Span↕ | Hypoallergenic↕ | Good with Kids↕ | Energy Level↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Labrador Retriever | Canada | Large | Sporting | Friendly, Active, Outgoing | 10-12 years | No | Excellent | High | America's most popular breed for 30+ years |
Golden Retriever | Scotland | Large | Sporting | Intelligent, Friendly, Devoted | 10-12 years | No | Excellent | High | Therapy and service dogs |
Beagle | England | Small | Hound | Merry, Friendly, Curious | 10-15 years | No | Excellent | High | Scent tracking, Snoopy |
Boxer | Germany | Large | Working | Fun-Loving, Bright, Active | 10-12 years | No | Excellent | High | Playful, muscular, great with families |
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | England | Small | Toy | Affectionate, Gentle, Graceful | 12-15 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Lap dog, royal history |
Bernese Mountain Dog | Switzerland | Large | Working | Good-Natured, Calm, Strong | 7-10 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Tri-color coat, farm work |
Boston Terrier | United States | Small | Non-Sporting | Friendly, Bright, Amusing | 11-13 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Tuxedo markings, American Gentleman |
Havanese | Cuba | Small | Toy | Intelligent, Outgoing, Funny | 14-16 years | Yes | Excellent | Medium | Cuba's national dog |
English Springer Spaniel | England | Medium | Sporting | Friendly, Playful, Obedient | 12-14 years | No | Excellent | High | Flushing game birds |
Vizsla | Hungary | Medium | Sporting | Affectionate, Gentle, Energetic | 12-14 years | No | Excellent | Very High | Velcro dog, Hungarian pointer |
Saint Bernard | Switzerland | Giant | Working | Playful, Charming, Inquisitive | 8-10 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Alpine rescue, Beethoven movies |
Bichon Frise | France | Small | Non-Sporting | Playful, Curious, Peppy | 14-15 years | Yes | Excellent | Medium | Powder-puff coat, cheerful |
Newfoundland | Canada | Giant | Working | Sweet, Patient, Devoted | 9-10 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Water rescue, nanny dog |
Collie | Scotland | Large | Herding | Devoted, Graceful, Proud | 12-14 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Lassie |
Irish Setter | Ireland | Large | Sporting | Outgoing, Sweet-Natured, Active | 12-15 years | No | Excellent | High | Red coat, show dog elegance |
Portuguese Water Dog | Portugal | Medium | Working | Affectionate, Adventurous, Athletic | 11-13 years | Yes | Excellent | High | Obama's dog Bo, fishing companion |
Samoyed | Russia | Medium | Working | Adaptable, Friendly, Gentle | 12-14 years | Yes | Excellent | High | Sammy smile, white fluffy coat |
Staffordshire Bull Terrier | England | Medium | Terrier | Loyal, Smart, Brave | 12-14 years | No | Excellent | High | Nanny dog in England |
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | Ireland | Medium | Terrier | Happy, Friendly, Deeply Devoted | 12-14 years | Yes | Excellent | High | Silky wheat-colored coat |
Leonberger | Germany | Giant | Working | Friendly, Gentle, Playful | 7 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Lion-like appearance, water rescue |
Keeshond | Netherlands | Medium | Non-Sporting | Friendly, Lively, Outgoing | 12-15 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Spectacles markings, Dutch barge dog |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Best Dog Breeds for Families organized?
The table starts in the source data's default order. You can sort and filter the loaded rows by the displayed fields.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 21 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 21 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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