Pet Animals & Breed Guides — Dogs, Cats, Horses

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Pet Animals & Breed Guides

Practical, breed-level information for the animals most people share a home with — plus care guides for feeding, training and general wellbeing. This is educational information, not veterinary advice; always consult a licensed veterinarian for health concerns specific to your animal.

Dog Breeds

Dogs were domesticated more than 15,000 years ago and have since been bred into hundreds of distinct breeds, each suited to different roles, climates and households.

Companion Group

French Bulldog

Energy: Low · Size: Small

Lifespan: 10–14 yrs

Herding Group

German Shepherd

Energy: High · Size: Large

Lifespan: 9–13 yrs

Hound Group

Beagle

Energy: Medium · Size: Medium

Lifespan: 12–15 yrs

Companion Group

Poodle

Energy: Medium · Size: Varies

Lifespan: 12–15 yrs

Cat Breeds

Cat breeds vary more in coat and temperament than in size — most domestic cats fall within a fairly narrow weight range regardless of breed.

Longhair Group

Maine Coon

Energy: Medium · Size: Large

Lifespan: 12–15 yrs

Shorthair Group

Siamese

Energy: High · Size: Medium

Lifespan: 12–15 yrs

Longhair Group

Persian

Energy: Low · Size: Medium

Lifespan: 12–17 yrs

Horse Breeds

Horse breeds are broadly grouped into light breeds (riding), draft breeds (heavy work) and ponies.

Light Group

Arabian

Energy: High · Size: Medium

Lifespan: 25–30 yrs

Light Group

Quarter Horse

Energy: Medium · Size: Medium

Lifespan: 25–35 yrs

Draft Group

Clydesdale

Energy: Medium · Size: Large

Lifespan: 20–25 yrs

Pony Group

Shetland Pony

Energy: Medium · Size: Small

Lifespan: 25–30 yrs
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