#Breed Characteristics
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33 Brindle Dog Breeds, From Boxers to Great Danes
33 dog breeds come in brindle, the tiger-stripe coat. Meet the best-known ones and see size, lifespan and temperament for all of them.
10 Curly-Haired Dog Breeds (Poodles and Beyond)
10 dog breeds have curly coats, from Poodles to Irish Water Spaniels. See size, lifespan, shedding and grooming needs for each, with tips on caring for curls.
17 Dog Breeds With Blue Eyes (and Why They Have Them)
Blue eyes show up in 17 breeds in our data, from Siberian Huskies to Dalmatians. See which breeds can have them, how big they get, and what causes blue eyes in
36 Dog Breeds With Curly Tails (With Photos)
A tail that curls over the back shows up in 36 breeds in our data, from Pugs and Akitas to Samoyeds and Shiba Inus. See the best-known breeds with size, tempera
17 Dog Breeds With Different Colored Eyes (Heterochromia)
One blue eye and one brown eye turns up in 17 breeds in our data, from the Siberian Husky to the Great Dane. See which breeds can have odd eyes and why it happe
13 Dog Breeds With Merle Coats (and the Health Risk)
13 dog breeds come in merle, from Australian Shepherds to Great Danes. See each breed's size and lifespan, and why breeding two merle dogs together is dangerous
10 Dog Breeds With Short Tails (Natural Bobtails)
Some dogs are born with a short or bobbed tail, and others have theirs docked. Here are the 10 breeds in our data with a naturally short tail, and how that diff
9 Dog Breeds With Spotted Coats (Dalmatians and More)
Dalmatians are the classic spotted dog, but 8 other breeds have ticked, roan or speckled coats. Here is how each one looks, how big it gets and how long it live
Fluffy Dog Breeds: 26 Long-Coated Dogs and Their Grooming Needs
Fluffy dogs look soft, but long coats mean regular brushing. Meet 26 long-coated breeds, from the Samoyed to the Pomeranian, with their size, lifespan and AKC g
18 Wire-Haired Dog Breeds and How to Groom Them
18 dog breeds have wire hair, from Schnauzers and Airedales to wirehaired pointers. See each breed's size and lifespan, plus hand-stripping versus clipping.
Dogs with abs: 5 dog breeds with a six pack
Yes, dogs have abs: like us, they have abdominal muscles, including a six-pack muscle along the belly. You can only see them in short-coated, lean and muscular
20 Dog Breeds With White-Tipped Tails (Updated 2026)
Beagles, Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Siberian Huskies and English Springer Spaniels are among the breeds most likely t
What breed of dog hops like a bunny? (Complete Guide)
No breed naturally moves like a bunny, but springy breeds such as Jack Russell Terriers, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies and Poodles bounce when excited an
What kind of dog keeps the best time for you? (Comprehensive Guide)
No dog can read a clock, but every dog can learn a routine, so the dog that keeps the best time for you is one that’s trainable and suits your schedule. Breeds