12 super cute German
dog breeds

German dog breeds are overwhelmingly affectionate & active–with many bred to fetch, retrieve & hunt. So, for a reliable, sweet companion consider one of the dogs on this list.

1. BIEWER TERRIER

HEIGHT: 7-11 inches WEIGHT: 4-8 pounds PERSONALITY: Smart, Loving ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate SHEDDING FACTOR: Low LIFE EXPECTANCY: 16 years

2. boxer

HEIGHT: 21-25 inches WEIGHT: 50-80 pounds PERSONALITY: Active, Playful ACTIVITY LEVEL: High SHEDDING FACTOR: Low to Moderate LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-12 years

3. dachshund

HEIGHT: 5-9 inches WEIGHT: 11-32 pounds PERSONALITY: Curious, Affectionate ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate SHEDDING FACTOR: Low LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-16 years

4. doberman pinscher

HEIGHT: 24-28 inches WEIGHT: 60-100 pounds PERSONALITY: Intelligent, Alert ACTIVITY LEVEL: High SHEDDING FACTOR: High LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-12 years

5. GERMAN SHEPHERD

HEIGHT: 22-26 inches WEIGHT: 50-90 pounds PERSONALITY: Loyal, Confident ACTIVITY LEVEL: High SHEDDING FACTOR: High LIFE EXPECTANCY: 7-10 years

6. german shorthaired pointer

HEIGHT: 21-25 inches WEIGHT: 45-70 pounds PERSONALITY: Friendly ACTIVITY LEVEL: High SHEDDING FACTOR: Moderate LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-12 years

7. great dane

HEIGHT: 28-32 inches WEIGHT: 110-175 pounds PERSONALITY: Patient, Friendly ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate SHEDDING FACTOR: Low LIFE EXPECTANCY: 7-10 years

8. pomeranian

HEIGHT: 6-7 inches WEIGHT: 3-7 pounds PERSONALITY: Lively, Adaptable ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate to High SHEDDING FACTOR: Moderate LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-16 years

9. POODLE (TOY, MINIATURE, & STANDARD)

WEIGHT: 4-70 pounds PERSONALITY: Intelligent, Active ACTIVITY LEVEL: High SHEDDING FACTOR: Hypoallergenic LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-18 years

10. rottweiler

HEIGHT: 22-27 inches WEIGHT: 80-135 pounds PERSONALITY: Confident, Loving ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate SHEDDING FACTOR: Moderate LIFE EXPECTANCY: 9-10 years

11. SCHNAUZER (GIANT, STANDARD, MINIATURE)

HEIGHT: 15-70 inches PERSONALITY: Friendly ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate SHEDDING FACTOR: Hypoallergenic LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-16 years

12. weimaraner

HEIGHT: 23-27 inches WEIGHT: 55-90 pounds PERSONALITY: Friendly, Obedient ACTIVITY LEVEL: High SHEDDING FACTOR: Moderate LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-13 years

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12 super cute German
dog breeds

German dog breeds are overwhelmingly affectionate & active–with many bred to fetch, retrieve & hunt. So, for a reliable, sweet companion consider one of the dogs on this list.

1. BIEWER TERRIER

VINCENT SCHERER/GETTY IMAGES

2. boxer

DANNY BEATTIE PHOTOGRAPHY

3. dachshund

COURTNEY CAIN

4. doberman pinscher

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5. GERMAN SHEPHERD

PURPLE COLLAR PET PHOTOGRAPHY

6. german shorthaired pointer

JO BRADFORD/GREEN ISLAND ART STUDIOS

7. great dane

JASON CHILDS/GETTY IMAGES

8. pomeranian

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9. POODLE (TOY, MINIATURE, & STANDARD)

KISZON PASCAL/GETTY IMAGES

10. rottweiler

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11. SCHNAUZER (GIANT, STANDARD, MINIATURE)

DARREN BROWN

12. weimaraner

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12 super cute Germandog breeds

German dog breeds are overwhelmingly affectionate & active–with many bred to fetch, retrieve & hunt. So, for a reliable, sweet companion consider one of the dogs on this list.

1. BIEWER TERRIER

VINCENT SCHERER/GETTY IMAGES

2. boxer

DANNY BEATTIE PHOTOGRAPHY

3. dachshund

COURTNEY CAIN

4. doberman pinscher

RISTOARNAUDOV/GETTY IMAGES

5. GERMAN SHEPHERD

PURPLE COLLAR PET PHOTOGRAPHY

6. german shorthaired pointer

JO BRADFORD/GREEN ISLAND ART STUDIOS

7. great dane

JASON CHILDS/GETTY IMAGES

8. pomeranian

popoudinasvetlana/getty images

9. POODLE (TOY, MINIATURE, & STANDARD)

KISZON PASCAL/GETTY IMAGES

10. rottweiler

DAGELDOG/GETTY IMAGES

11. SCHNAUZER (GIANT, STANDARD, MINIATURE)

DARREN BROWN

12. weimaraner

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12 super cute German
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