Fondly called the Bernewfie, this Bernese Mountain dog + Newfoundland is a sweet, gentle giant of black and white. There’s also the Golden Newfie, and although lacking the trademark coat color of a Golden Retriever, still just as adorable as can be. And don’t leave out the cuddly New Shep – a fun mix of the Newfoundland and German Shepherd.
Imagine a bulky Rottweiler’s body with the endearing face of a Frenchie, and you’ve got a French Bullweiler. Or what about a French Bulldog with a Shih Tzu’s fluffy coat? Then, there’s the wavy-coated, flat-faced Froodle, which is a mix between a Poodle and a Frenchie.
Rat Terriers are famed for their ratting skills that they were named because of it. These energetic and feisty dogs are often used by exterminators to rid farms of rats. Cairn Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier also have exceptional ratting skills as well as other dog breeds in the list below.
From small lap dogs like the Maltipoo and the Bichon Frise, to medium-sized expert snugglers like the Cavalier King Charles and the Collie, all the way up to large canine pillows like the Retriever and Greyhound, you’re sure to find the perfect four-legged cuddle canine buddy that fits your lifestyle.
If you’re a self-confessed fur hater, then a Great Dane is your best friend. These noble giants have super short hair that does not shed much. The same goes with other short-haired canines such as the French Bulldog and Dalmatian. Not only are they easy to maintain but they’re highly trainable, smart pooches, too!
The Pugbull, a cross between a Pug and a Pitbull, is like a bigger Pug with the bravery of a Pittie. There’s also the affectionate Golden Bull that’s got the DNA of a Golden Retriever and a Pitbull. And don’t forget the fluffy Pitchow (Pitbull and Chow Chow mix) who’s always eager to be your new best friend!
The American Staffordshire Terrier is arguably the dog breed that is most commonly mistaken for the Pitbull. The American Bully and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are also often mistaken for Pitbulls.
How about a boxy and powerful Great Danebull, a cross between an American Pitbull Terrier and a Great Dane? If space is an issue at home, then there’s the Great Dasenji – small and compact like a Basenji with a fascinating Great Dane coat color combo. Then, there’s the fluffy Great Swiss Dane, a hybrid of the Swiss Mountain dog and Great Dane!
Golden Retrievers are not just good-looking pooches but they’re highly trainable, agreeable, and always eager to please their owners. But if you like something compact and low-shedding, Yorkshire Terriers are a good choice. We also couldn’t recommend enough the super sweet and affectionate Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for newbie pup owners.
