Size
Toy	anything within the AKC- toy group or 12 pounds or under full-grown	Small	between 10 and 25 pounds full- grown	Medium	between 25 and 45 pounds full-grown	Large	between 45 and 90 pounds full-grown	Giant	90 pounds and up full-grown
Shedding
Non-Shedding	these breeds have hair instead of fur. They are considered the best choice for those who have allergies or do not want fur around the house	Low Shedding	these breeds shed less than most other dogs but are not considered hypoallergenic	Average Shedding	these breeds are normal shedding. They are neither high nor low shedding	High Shedding	owners of these breeds must be prepared for fur around the house	Seasonal Shedding	these breeds shed, but only seasonally. During shedding season, it is usually considered “high-shedding”
*Hypoallergenic does not mean people cannot be allergic to these breeds. All dogs have dander and saliva that may be a source of an individual’s allergies. “None or light” shedders will still lose hair similar to how people lose hair
Training
Not Easy	All dogs are trainable, yet more time and persistence has to be spent with these breeds	Normal	These breeds are easily train with a diligent trainer and thrive with the attention training provides a pet	Easy	These breeds train easily
Barking
Vocal	These breeds tend to bark. Often the breed was bred for something that required use of vocals. Usually these breeds make good watch dogs	Average Barking	These breeds tend to bark when they hear an unfamiliar noise or become excited	Low Barking	These breeds are not known for barking
Children
Not Recommended	Not considered a good choice for children	Older	Good with older or considerate children that will treat the animal with respect	Young Exposure	Good with children when raised with them since puppyhood	Good	Good family pets for all ages
Other Pets
Not Recommended	Not considered a good choice for homes with other pets	Young Exposure	Usually good with other pets as long as they are introduced to them during puppyhood	Good	Usually good with other pets
Exercise
Minimal	These breeds do not require much exercise. They tend to be small in size and do well in apartments	Moderate	Okay with short walks and room to move around the house. These breeds tend to be smaller in size and okay with apartment living providing the pet is given enough exercise	Regular	Most breeds need regular exercise. Multiple daily walks will be sufficient in most cases	Heavy	Regular and heavy exercise are needed for these breeds. A fenced in yard is a must