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High Dog & Cat Breeds

Compare High dog & cat breeds with honest, research-backed profiles covering temperament, grooming, exercise needs, and real day-to-day care — so you can see which breeds are the right fit and pick your match with confidence.

Border Collie

Dog breed

Border Collie Breed Profile

The most capable working dog most people will ever meet, and the one most often bought by the wrong household. Extraordinary for…

Vizsla

Dog breed

Vizsla Breed Profile

An elegant, affectionate, exceptionally athletic gundog that attaches itself to its people completely — the original velcro dog. Superb for an active…

Brittany dog

Dog breed

Brittany Breed Profile

A compact, tireless pointing gundog with a famously keen nose and a biddable nature — outstanding for genuinely active owners. The energy…

Devon Rex Cat

Cat breed

Devon Rex Breed Profile

A small, wavy-coated, enormously social cat that rides on shoulders and seeks out warmth and company constantly — delightful for people who…

Shetland Sheepdog

Dog breed

Shetland Sheepdog Breed Profile

Among the most trainable dogs alive and a devoted family companion — but Shelties bark seriously and persistently, they are sensitive to…

English Springer Spaniel

Dog breed

English Springer Spaniel Breed Profile

A friendly, highly trainable gundog that makes an excellent active family dog — provided you can meet serious exercise needs and understand…

Abyssinian cat

Cat breed

Abyssinian Breed Profile

One of the most active and engaged cats you can own — endlessly curious, athletic and people-focused. Brilliant for an interactive household,…

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Dog breed

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breed Profile

A big herding dog in a short body — smart, funny, and deeply attached to you, but vocal, opinionated, and a heavy…

Miniature Schnauzer

Dog breed

Miniature Schnauzer Breed Profile

A smart, bearded terrier who wants to be involved in everything you do — great if you want a busy, chatty companion,…

Boxer

Dog breed

Boxer Breed Profile

A goofy, deeply loyal athlete who stays puppy-like for years — wonderful if you want an affectionate family dog and can handle…