Tell Us What You Think About These Dog Breeds and We’ll Guess Which One You Own

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About This Quiz

According to statistics, there are around 90 million dogs in America right now. That's more dogs than there are people in Canada. It also means we really love our dogs and we're happy to share out lives with them. There are also a few hundred different breeds out there as well so narrowing down the one you like the most or the one that will be the best fit for your home isn't always the easiest task. Sometimes you just see the right dog on an off chance and it clicks. Other times you really need to do your research and figure out which one is best.

The fun thing about choosing your dog is that, since there are so many breeds out there, there's bound to be one that suits your lifestyle perfectly. Whether you have a family or live alone, whether you want an active pet or one that just sits around to keep you company, there's a dog out there for you. In fact, if you tell us your opinion of some dog breeds, we can nail down what kind of dog is perfect for you. Maybe we can even guess what dog you currently have in your home right now! Just answer the quiz and see!

Dogs are organized by groups for shows. What group of dogs do you like the most?

Sporting Dogs

Non-Sporting Dogs
Herding Dogs

Toy Dogs

Elvis Presley seemed to like hound dogs. What kind of hound is the coolest?

Basset Hound

Beagle
Afghan Hound

Dachshund

Are you a terrier fan? Which kind of terrier would you take for a walk?

Airedale

Jack Russell
American Staffordshire Terrier

Rat Terrier

If you like a dog with a lot of energy, then maybe a working dog is what you need. Which breed do you like the most?

Great Dane

Akita
Doberman

Schnauzer

Some dogs are bigger than big. What monster breed is best?

Tibetan Mastiff

St. Bernard
Great Dane

Rottweiler

If you have trouble deciding on a dog, maybe just go with your favorite color. Which colorful breed do you like the most?

Golden Retriever

Kelly Blue Terrier
Greyhound

Redbone Coonhound

Are you a fan of designer dog breeds? Which one do you like the most?

Labradoodle

Puggle
Maltipoo

Chiweenie

Many breeds are named after the place from which they come. Which international pooch do you like most?

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Scottish Terrier
Australian Shepherd

Pekingese

If you don't like a dog that sheds, you could always go for a hairless breed. Pick one!

Xolo

Peruvian Inca Orchid
American Hairless Terrier

Mexican Hairless

Sometimes a bushy dog is best. What furry beast do you like the most?

Bouvier

Komondor
Sheepdog

Puli

Bulldogs got their name because they were originally bred for fighting bulls long ago. What bulldog breed is the best?

Bull Mastiff

French Bulldog
American Bulldog

English Bulldog

If you plan on heading up into the mountains you need a mountain dog. What mountain breed is best?

Bernese Mountain Dog

Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Armenian Mountain Dog

Is there an English breed of dog you like more than the others? Let us know!

English Springer Spaniel

English Toy Spaniel
English Setter

English Foxhound

There aren't many people working as shepherds these days, but there are still a lot of shepherd dogs! Which one do you like most?

Australian Shepherd

Pyrenean Shepherd
German Shepherd

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Everyone likes playing fetch with a dog. Retrievers were practically bred for it! What kind of retriever is best?

Labrador Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Golden Retriever

Curly-Coated Retriever

For a little exotic flare, why not get a French dog? Pick one!

Berger Picard

French Bulldog
Dogue de Bordeaux

Coton de Tulear

A spaniel is generally a dog with droopy ears and longer hair. What's your favorite spaniel?

American Water Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Do you like setters? Yeah, you do. What setter is the best setter?

Irish Setter

English Setter
Gordon Setter

Irish Red and White Setter

Aren't you sick of your sheep disappearing all the time? Pick a sheepdog to help out!

Old English Sheepdog

Belgian Sheepdog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdog

Germany is home to bratwurst, beer, and many delightful dogs. Which German breed is the best?

German Pinscher

German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shepherd

German Wirehaired Pointer

Some breeds are much less popular than others. Which of these underrated dog breeds do you like?

Azawakh

Mudi
Basenji

Lowchen

Mutts and pugs have pretty simple names but not every dog does. Which of these exotically named dogs is your favorite?

Kooikerhondje

Sloughi
Affenpinscher

Xoloitzcuintli

Smushy-faced dogs are hilarious! Which smushy-face is your favorite?

Cane Corso

French Bulldog
Brussels Griffon

Pug

Are you a poof fan? Which one of these poofy breeds is your favorite?

Keeshond

Chow Chow
American Eskimo Dog

Pomeranian

Some people like a dog that looks a little wilder. Which of these wolf-like dogs is the coolest?

Siberian Husky

Northern Inuit Dog
Alaskan Malamute

Pomsky

Some breeds are better with kids than others. Which if these family-friendly dogs do you like?

Golden Retriever

Irish Setter
Poodle

Beagle

Sometimes you need a dog for protection. What's the best breed for a guard dog?

Rottweiler

Doberman
German Shepherd

Boxer

Do you like a speedy dog? Which of these fast breeds do you like the most?

Saluki

Vizsla
Greyhound

Jack Russell

Not everyone likes a high energy dog. Which of these lazy pups do you like the most?

Saint Bernard

Bassett Hound
Newfoundland

Shih Tzu

What was the best dog in Hollywood history?

Lassie

Toto
Hooch

The Taco Bell chihuahua

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