Breed Finder
Answer eight questions about your home, time and experience and see all 205 AKC breeds ranked by how well they fit.
Runs entirely in your browser: nothing you enter is sent to this site. Results are estimates for planning, not veterinary advice.
What it does
The Breed Finder compares your answers with the ratings in each breed profile and ranks every breed the American Kennel Club recognizes. You get a percentage fit for the top twelve, a short note on what each one suits, and where it is weaker for you.
How it works
Each profile rates a breed from 1 to 5 on energy, trainability, shedding, grooming, barking, suitability for children, apartment living, first-time owners, heat and cold. Your answers choose which of those matter and how much. A question you answer "no preference" has no effect. A few answers count heavily: living in an apartment, having young children, wanting the least shedding because of allergies, and this being your first dog.
The size question narrows the list by weight class: small is under 25 pounds, medium 25 to 60 and large over 60.
Where it stops being right
The ratings describe a breed as a whole, and dogs vary. A mixed-breed or an individual from a very different line can differ from its breed. No breed is hypoallergenic, and "least shedding" is the closest the data can get. A high match is a reason to read the profile and meet the breed, not a promise. For help with a particular dog's health or behavior, ask a veterinarian or a qualified trainer.
Privacy
Everything runs in your browser. Your answers are not saved and nothing is sent to our servers.
Last reviewed November 8, 2026