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With striking, spotted coats and a strong drive to herd, the Catahoula Leopard Dog is a beautiful, hard-working companion. Their unique looks may be what initially catches your eye, but these protective pups will impress you even more with their watchfulness, high energy, and affection. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-95 pounds and stand 22-24 inches tall.

Catahoula Leopard Dogs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. This breed gets along best with older children, but can be a bit overwhelming for babies and toddlers. Catahoula Leopards can co-exist with cats and dogs, although they may be a bit aggressive toward dogs of the same sex. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

As a working dog at heart, the Catahoula Leopard needs plenty of exercise and companionship to be happy. Give them at least an hour of activity or hard play each day, or they may get destructive and loud. These dogs love walking, running, hiking, and any activity that taps into their natural hunting and herding instincts. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Catahoula Leopard has a short- to medium-length single coat of coarse hair. They get their name from the leopard pattern on their fur with red, blue, black, gray, or multi-color patches. Catahoula Leopards are moderate shedders that need weekly brushing and an occasional bath to maintain their good looks. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Catahoula Leopard Dogs are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. They can live indoors or outdoors, but if they spend a lot of time outside, make sure that the fence is secure and they still get plenty of human interaction. They are fairly easy to train.

With a star-studded history and loving yet protective personality, it’s easy to understand why German Shepherd Dogs are one of the most popular breeds around. These pups possess the perfect blend of gentle love and fierce watchfulness. As long as you’re safe and content, they will be too. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-90 pounds and stand 22-26 inches tall.

German Shepherd Dogs are generally excellent with children of all ages. German Shepherd Dogs are ultra territorial, making them among the least likely of breeds to run away from a fight. German Shepherds get along fine with children and other animals, as long as they’ve been socialized, and they prefer to live in a home with family around. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

German Shepherd Dogs are happiest when they’re doing some type of work, such as agility, obedience, or any activity that taps into their herding instincts. This breed enjoys helping and having a job to do, so they're often used as guide dogs and police dogs. No matter what the activity is, be sure to keep your German Shepherd busy with mental and physical activities to prevent boredom. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

There are three varieties of German Shepherds: coarse and short-haired, coarse and long-haired, and wavy and long-haired. The most common dogs are tan with a black back and mask, but German Shepherds come in a variety of colors, including solid black, grey, brown, and yellow, tricolor, or sable. They also have several kinds of markings, such as “pencilling” (black lines on the toes) and “tar heels” (black on the back of the leg). Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

German Shepherd Dogs are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. German Shepherds get along fine with children and other animals, as long as they’ve been socialized, and they prefer to live in a home with family around. However, they don’t enjoy being with other dogs and would prefer to have the house to themselves. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.