Best breeds for…
Short lists from the same 1-to-5 scores the breed finder uses. Each breed links to its full page.
- Best dogs for cold climates
Dogs that cope with long, cold winters: thick double coats, bred for snow, ice and wind. - Best dogs for apartments
Dogs that settle well in a flat: calm indoors, not too loud, happy with walks instead of a garden. - Low-shedding dogs
Dogs that leave the least hair on the sofa. Useful for tidy homes, though no dog is truly allergy-free. - Best dogs for first-time owners
Forgiving, easy-going breeds that suit someone who has never had a dog before. - Dogs that cope with being alone
Breeds that handle a few hours on their own better than most. - Quiet dogs that bark less
Breeds that bark the least. A good start for flats and close neighbours. - Best cats for indoor life
Cats that are happy indoors: calm, playful at home and not desperate to roam. - Low-shedding cats
Cats that leave the least hair around the home. No cat is allergy-free.