Breed quiz · 282 breeds

Which Dog Breed Is Right for Me?

Eleven short questions about your everyday life – at the end you will see the dog breeds that fit you best, with a percentage score and a link to the full breed profile. Free, no sign-up.

Question 1 of 11

What is your home like?

These criteria shape your result

  • Home – apartment, house or lots of space
  • Your activity level against the breed exercise needs
  • Your dog experience against beginner suitability
  • Preferred size of the dog
  • Grooming effort you are willing to put in
  • How much the breed sheds
  • Suitability for a household with children
  • How much the breed barks (your need for quiet)
  • Whether the dog can be left alone
  • Compatibility with other pets (cats and dogs)
  • How easy the breed is to train

The quiz matches your answers against the traits of 282 breeds. It does not replace advice – mixed breeds and shelter dogs can be a great fit too. See every breed in detail in the A–Z dog breed overview.

Frequently asked questions

How does the dog breed quiz work?

The quiz asks you eleven short questions about your daily life – home, activity, experience, preferred size, grooming, shedding and children in the household. From your answers it calculates which of the 282 breeds fit you best and shows your top matches with a percentage score.

Does the quiz replace advice before getting a dog?

No. The quiz is a first orientation on which breeds could suit your life in principle. Before getting a dog you should research the specific breed, a reputable breeder or the shelter and your personal situation in depth.

Which criteria go into the result?

The quiz weighs your home (space needed), your activity level against the breed exercise needs, your dog experience against beginner suitability, your preferred size, the grooming effort, how much a breed sheds, and its suitability for a household with children.

Should I also consider mixed breeds and shelters?

Absolutely. Breed traits are guide values – mixed breeds and shelter dogs can be a great fit too. Use the result as a starting point, not a rigid rule, and always get to know the individual dog in person.

The breed quiz is for general guidance and does not replace professional advice. Breed traits are guide values; every dog is an individual.