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Find the dog breed that fits your life.
Answer a few simple questions about your home, your week and what you want from a dog. We will show you the breeds that suit you, and tell you why.
No account or password. Add your email at the end to see your match and keep a copy.
How it works
Three steps, about two minutes.
Tell us about your life
Where you live, how busy your week is, and who else is at home.
Answer a few quick questions
13 questions, all plain English. Most people finish in about two minutes.
See the breeds that fit you
You get your closest matches, each with a short reason why it suits you.
Why breed fit matters
Picking a dog is more than picking a look.
Two dogs that look alike can need completely different things from you. One is happy with a short walk and a quiet evening. The other needs a job to do, and finds its own if you do not give it one.
A mismatch shows up fast. A dog with more energy than your week can absorb gets bored, and a bored dog barks, chews and pulls. None of that is the dog’s fault. It is the wrong fit.
What the quiz weighs up
- Energy and daily exercise
- Time the dog spends alone
- Space at home and outside
- Grooming and shedding
- Barking and noise
- Training and first-time owners
- Kids and other pets
- Size, and the weather where you live
How we work out your match
Your answers are scored against how each breed usually behaves: energy, size, grooming, temperament, how easy it is to train and how much company it needs. The breeds that line up best with your answers come out on top, and you see the reason for each one.
Every dog is an individual, and how a dog is raised matters as much as its breed. Use your results as a good place to start your research, not as a promise about any one dog.
This is not veterinary advice. Pup & Parent gives lifestyle guidance only. Before you bring a dog home, talk to a vet, a responsible breeder or your local shelter.
Let’s find the right dog for you.
13 quick questions. Around two minutes. No account needed.
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