9 Great Dog Breeds for Women

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They say dogs are a man’s best friend, and canines are totally a woman’s best pal, too. Have you been thinking about getting a new canine friend? Dogs can be great companions, but it’s important to consider your home size, lifestyle and family goals when looking for your future pet. Fortunately, there’s a dog breed for every type of lifestyle. Here are nine great dog breeds that are known for being great companions for women.

Labrador Retriever

When talking about the perfect family dog, a lot of people think of the Labrador retriever, and there’s a good reason for that. Labs are friendly, loving medium-sized dogs that are great both for singles and women with families. This breed is very smart and easy to train. 

However, don’t get one of these pups if you live in an apartment because labs don’t adapt well to small living quarters. They have lots of energy and need to get plenty of exercise. Not to mention, these furballs are shedders, so you’ll be cleaning up a lot of hair every week. These canines are great if you can spend time playing with them and have easy access to the outdoors, like at a dog-friendly park or spacious yard.

Source: Labrador Retriever Dog Breed 

Bernedoodle

The gentle, goofy Bernedoodle, or Bernese mountain poo, is a perfect puppy to get if you’re looking for a sweet, loveable companion. Bernedoodles are friendly and trainable and have the added bonus of being hypoallergenic. They have adorable black, tan and white colorations, and they’re small and able to live happily with you in compact living quarters. Their biggest drawback is that Bernedoodles can be rather talkative, which may cause issues with your neighbors.

Source: Standard Bernadoodle Puppies

Beagle

Beagles are small, fun-loving and very friendly dogs who adapt well to apartment living and do great with people and other dogs. They tend to be very playful, and they’re fantastic because they’re relatively easy to groom. However, they don’t tolerate being alone very well and can be rather stubborn and hard to train. This dog breed would do well in a home with a family that has other companion animals in the home. 

Source: Definitive Guide to Best Dog Breeds

Otterhound

If you live alone and are looking for a large, protective dog, the otterhound is a great choice. Otterhounds are rather rare in the U.S., but they are extremely loveable and great with families. Additionally, this breed makes fantastic watchdogs and does well with being left alone now and again. Otterhounds are very energetic and need plenty of time outside, making them great choices for women who like spending time hiking or going for long walks in nature. One drawback is that this shaggy dog breed sheds a ton and can be difficult to groom.

Source: Otterhounds: What’s Good About ‘Em, What’s Bad About ‘Em

French Bulldog

The ever-friendly French bulldog is a great little dog for people living in a small house or apartment. This breed of dog is super loving and very low energy, making it a great cuddle buddy. They’re also known to bring laughter and joy to their owners because of their quirky personalities and adorable faces with big, puppy-dog eyes. Additionally, these little guys will protect their homes like a valiant, pudgy knight. While bulldogs are really chill, low-maintenance little dogs, they do have a tendency to drool and resist being trained.

Source: 5 Best Dogs for Single Women

Keeshond

The keeshond are great listeners and easy to train. Originally, they acted as watchdogs and can still guard a home quite well. These curly-tailed cuties are great with families and love to be a part of all sorts of fun activities. Lively, smart, people-lovers, the keeshond are great if you have or plan to have a family. However, these medium-sized dogs have plush coats that shed quite a bit. They tend to dislike being left alone for any length of time, so they’re a great choice for women who work at home and are looking for a Velcro-dog. 

Source: Keeshond Dog Breed Information and Personality Traits

Maltese

The Maltese dog breed is a loving, gentle and absolutely glamorous toy breed with long, silky coats of white fur. If you’ve ever wanted a purse puppy or lapdog, this the perfect dog next to a Chihuahua. This breed is tiny, adorable, totally apartment-friendly and a great starter dog for people who don’t have much experience rearing canines. Some drawbacks of the Maltese breed are that their long fur needs regular grooming, and they develop separation anxiety pretty easily. Because of their petite frames, they are prone to injury and can’t really be left alone around small children.

Source: Friendliest Small Dog Breeds

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles spaniels are beautiful small dogs with lots of energy. These canines love running and exercising, making them great pals for athletic types. You can take a Cavalier King Charles spaniel on just about any adventure, including hiking, camping and even fishing. This dog breed is family-friendly, incredibly adorable, adapts well to apartment living and is pretty easily trained. However, keep in mind that Cavalier King Charles spaniel dogs do not like to be left alone.

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Boxer

Not many people would think of boxers as great companions for women. However, boxers absolutely adore their people. These medium-to-large-sized dogs are very protective and loyal. That said, they are also great with children and tend to be gentle with small animals, like cats.  One drawback is that they need to be trained around dogs at an early age or else they may act aggressively toward other canines. 

Source: Boxer Dog Breed

Boxers are probably among the highest-maintenance dogs when it comes to physical exercise, but that makes them a great choice if you need motivation to get outside and get moving. They can be rambunctious attention hogs, but as they age, they calm down a lot. Boxers are energetic goofballs who bring giggles and fun to their families.

Dogs are incredible companions who offer up a lot of love, protection and companionship. As you can see, there are many wonderful dog breeds to choose from. Take a little time to do some research, talk to breeders and visit with them if you can to spend some time with the breed you’re considering, and you’re sure to find the perfect pal. 

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