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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.

Olde English Bulldogges are sweet, loving dogs who are eager to please their owners—who they can sometimes be a little overprotective of. This breed was created to start a Bulldog breed with fewer health and breathing problems, and so far, it’s worked! Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-80 pounds and stand 16-20 inches tall.

Olde English Bulldogges are generally excellent with children of all ages. Olde English Bulldogges can adapt to living in all kinds of situations. However, Olde English Bulldogges love their people, and should live inside with you, no matter what type of house you have. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Old English Bulldogges can range from active to moderately active. They need to go for a daily walk and will always enjoy a good outdoor play session together, but they also won’t mind just being lazy for part of the day either. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

Olde English Bulldogges' short coats are easy to care for. A quick brushing about once a week will help keep their coat vibrant and healthy. They do shed throughout the year but not an excessive amount. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Olde English Bulldogges are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. However, Olde English Bulldogges love their people, and should live inside with you, no matter what type of house you have. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.