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Pets

Breeds, behaviour and care for the animals we share our homes with, from dogs and cats to the smallest companions.

Dogs

Labrador RetrieverDog Labrador RetrieverNewfoundland, Canada · Large (55–80 lb; 21.5–24.5 in tall) Golden RetrieverDog Golden RetrieverScotland · Large (55–75 lb; 21.5–24 in tall) German ShepherdDog German ShepherdGermany · Large (50–90 lb; 22–26 in tall) French BulldogDog French BulldogFrance / England · Small (under 28 lb; 11–13 in tall) Border CollieDog Border CollieAnglo-Scottish border · Medium (30–55 lb; 18–22 in tall) BeagleDog BeagleEngland · Small to Medium (20–30 lb; 13–15 in tall) PoodleDog PoodleGermany / France · Small to Large (varies by variety: Toy, Miniature, Standard) DachshundDog DachshundGermany · Small (Standard 16–32 lb; Miniature under 11 lb) Siberian HuskyDog Siberian HuskySiberia, Russia · Medium (35–60 lb; 20–23.5 in tall) Cavalier King Charles SpanielDog Cavalier King Charles SpanielUnited Kingdom · Small (13–18 lb; 12–13 in tall)

Cats

Maine CoonCat Maine CoonUnited States (Maine) · Large (one of the largest domestic cat breeds) SiameseCat SiameseThailand (Siam) · Medium (slender, elegant build) British ShorthairCat British ShorthairUnited Kingdom · Medium to Large (sturdy, rounded build) PersianCat PersianIran (Persia) · Medium (cobby, heavy-boned build) RagdollCat RagdollUnited States (California) · Large (one of the largest cat breeds) BengalCat BengalUnited States · Medium to Large (athletic, muscular build) Scottish FoldCat Scottish FoldScotland · Medium (rounded, medium build) SphynxCat SphynxCanada · Medium (slender, muscular build) Russian BlueCat Russian BlueRussia · Medium (slender, fine-boned build) Norwegian Forest CatCat Norwegian Forest CatNorway · Large (sturdy, muscular build)

Small Pets

Netherland Dwarf RabbitRabbit Netherland Dwarf RabbitNetherlands · Small (one of the smallest rabbit breeds; 1.1–2.5 lb) Syrian HamsterHamster Syrian HamsterSyria / northern Middle East · Small (5–7 in long; the largest commonly kept pet hamster) American Guinea PigGuinea Pig American Guinea PigAndes region, South America · Small (8–10 in long; 1.5–2.6 lb) FerretFerret FerretEurope (domesticated from the European polecat) · Small (13–20 in long including tail; 1.5–4 lb)

Pet Guides

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How to Care for a New Puppy
Dogs

How to Care for a New Puppy

Everything you need to settle a new puppy into your home with confidence in those first crucial weeks.

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Understanding Your Cat's Body Language
Cats

Understanding Your Cat's Body Language

Learn to read the subtle signals cats use to tell you exactly how they feel.

6 min read→
Choosing the Right Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle
Dogs

Choosing the Right Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle

A practical guide to matching a dog's needs with your home, routine and energy levels.

7 min read→