Everyone has their own reason for choosing a certain dog to bring home, but many look for a pooch with a friendly temperament. That’s especially true if you want a furry companion who will feel like part of your family.

Our fur babies complete our lives and our hearts. They make us laugh and love us unconditionally in the same way we love them. Each of the types of dogs and the special kind of love they bring into their person's life is unique. They reflect what we need ...

For pet parents who love big dog breeds but want to avoid constant cleanup, low-shedding dogs can be a perfect match. Whether you suffer from allergies or just prefer a cleaner home, choosing a hypoallergenic dog breed with minimal shedding means less dog ...

Resembling a German Shepherd with a long, straight, and silky coat, the Belgian Tervuren (or "Terv" for short) charms with their charisma and confidence. These hard-working and generally good-tempered dogs have the potential to be fantastic family dogs—though as with any working dog breed, there are a few slight caveats.

This ranking counts down the 25 smartest dog breeds based on Stanley Coren's widely respected 2006 book The Intelligence of Dogs, which measured trainability and working intelligence across breeds recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs.