Golden Retriever large - friendly, gentle Labrador Retriever large - outgoing, friendly German Shepherd large - loyal, confident French Bulldog small - playful, adaptable Poodle medium - intelligent, elegant Border Collie medium - energetic, intelligent Beagle medium - curious, merry Rottweiler large - loyal, protective Yorkshire Terrier small - feisty, affectionate Dachshund small - spunky, curious Boxer large - energetic, playful Siberian Husky large - energetic, independent Great Dane large - gentle, noble Australian Shepherd medium - energetic, intelligent Shih Tzu small - affectionate, playful Welsh Corgi small - outgoing, intelligent Chihuahua small - sassy, loyal Pomeranian small - lively, bold Doberman Pinscher large - loyal, fearless Shetland Sheepdog small - intelligent, loyal Boston Terrier small - friendly, lively Maltese small - gentle, playful Weimaraner large - energetic, loyal Bernese Mountain Dog large - calm, affectionate Cavalier King Charles Spaniel small - affectionate, gentle Border Terrier small - plucky, affectionate Vizsla medium - energetic, affectionate Whippet medium - gentle, quiet Newfoundland large - sweet, patient Saint Bernard large - gentle, watchful Pit Bull Terrier medium - loyal, confident Cane Corso large - loyal, protective Australian Cattle Dog medium - energetic, intelligent Goldendoodle medium - friendly, intelligent Labradoodle medium - friendly, outgoing Bernedoodle large - affectionate, gentle Shiba Inu small - independent, alert Belgian Malinois medium - energetic, intelligent Pug small - charming, playful Bichon Frise small - cheerful, playful Havanese small - affectionate, cheerful Miniature Schnauzer small - spirited, intelligent English Bulldog medium - calm, gentle Airedale Terrier medium - energetic, intelligent Basset Hound medium - calm, gentle Greyhound large - gentle, quiet Bull Terrier medium - spirited, playful Lhasa Apso small - calm, independent Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier medium - friendly, energetic
Basset Hounds are long-eared, low-slung scent hounds with soulful eyes. Their French heritage suits gentle, classic names. Their calm, stubborn nature fits vintage and funny names.