Sarah Kuta
Sarah Kuta

Sarah Kuta

Sarah Kuta is a writer and editor with bylines in Conde Nast Traveler, Food & Wine, The Denver Post, Apartment Therapy and more. She has over 16 years of professional experience writing for both local and national publications.
Spend a doggy-and-me day on the water at these pup-friendly lakes across the country.
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  • breed group: hybrid
  • breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion, cold weather tolerant
  • colors: gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver, red, cream, fawn, white
  • patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable
  • coat length/texture: medium, long
  • temperament: gentle, friendly, playful, outgoing
Golden corgis are a sweet, energetic cross between golden retrievers and corgis. Learn more about living with golden retriever corgi mixes.
  • breed group: hybrid
  • breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high potential for weight gain, cold weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies
  • colors: black, cream, white, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
  • patterns: bicolor
  • coat length/texture: medium, long
  • temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful
Golden shepherds are a lovable, highly intelligent cross between golden retrievers and German shepherds. Learn more about living with golden shepherds.
Beaglier
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  • breed group: hybrid
  • breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, good hiking companion
  • colors: red, brown / chocolate / liver, blue, black, white
  • patterns: bicolor, tricolor, black and tan
  • coat length/texture: short, medium
  • temperament: outgoing, gentle, friendly, playful
Beagliers are a cute cross between a beagle and a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. Learn more about living with these friendly, sweet-eyed pups.
  • breed group: none
  • breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, loves water, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: black, gray, brown / chocolate / liver
  • patterns: bicolor, black and tan
  • coat length/texture: short, wiry
  • temperament: friendly, willful, outgoing, playful
Jagdterriers are smart, capable hunting dogs developed in Germany. If you're an outdoor enthusiast and an experienced dog owner, a jagdterrier could be the perfect companion.
  • breed group: terrier
  • breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies
  • colors: cream, blue
  • patterns: brindle
  • coat length/texture: medium, wiry
  • temperament: friendly, willful, playful, outgoing
Glen of Imaal terriers are independent, fun-loving dogs with big personalities. Learn more about living with these intelligent Irish pups.
Harrier
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  • breed group: hound
  • breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to groom, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: black, white, brown / chocolate / liver, red, gold / yellow
  • patterns: tricolor, black and tan
  • coat length/texture: short
  • temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
Harriers are friendly, high-energy dogs that love spending time with their human and canine family members. Learn more about living with these active hounds.
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  • breed group: sporting
  • breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, loves water, high prey drive, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: black, brown / chocolate / liver
  • coat length/texture: curly, medium
  • temperament: gentle, friendly, playful, aloof
Curly-coated retrievers are highly intelligent, energetic dogs that make great companions for outdoorsy families. Learn more about living with curlies.
Corgipoo
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  • breed group: hybrid
  • breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
  • other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners
  • colors: black, gray, blue, red, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
  • patterns: bicolor, black and tan, brindle
  • coat length/texture: short, medium, curly
  • temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful
Corgipoos, also known as corgidoodles, are a hybrid breed developed from corgis and poodles. Learn more about living with these playful small dogs.
Harrier
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  • breed group: hound
  • breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to groom, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: black, white, brown / chocolate / liver, red, gold / yellow
  • patterns: tricolor, black and tan
  • coat length/texture: short
  • temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
Harriers are friendly, high-energy dogs that love spending time with their human and canine family members. Learn more about living with these active hounds.
  • breed group: sporting
  • breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, loves water, high prey drive, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: black, brown / chocolate / liver
  • coat length/texture: curly, medium
  • temperament: gentle, friendly, playful, aloof
Curly-coated retrievers are highly intelligent, energetic dogs that make great companions for outdoorsy families. Learn more about living with curlies.
Corgipoo
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  • breed group: hybrid
  • breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
  • other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners
  • colors: black, gray, blue, red, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
  • patterns: bicolor, black and tan, brindle
  • coat length/texture: short, medium, curly
  • temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful
Corgipoos, also known as corgidoodles, are a hybrid breed developed from corgis and poodles. Learn more about living with these playful small dogs.
  • breed group: terrier
  • breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: black, blue, brown / chocolate / liver, red, gold / yellow
  • patterns: black and tan, blue and tan, bicolor
  • coat length/texture: short, wiry
  • temperament: outgoing, willful, friendly, playful
Lakeland terriers are small, highly intelligent dogs with big personalities and a distinctive appearance. Learn more about living with this bearded English breed.
  • breed group: sporting
  • breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, loves water, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: red, white
  • patterns: bicolor
  • coat length/texture: medium
  • temperament: gentle, playful, aloof
Welsh springer spaniels are highly affectionate and intelligent dogs with rich red and white coats. Learn more about living with this happy family dog.
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  • breed group: non-sporting
  • breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, low prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good for first-time pet owners, good hiking companion
  • colors: red, gold / yellow, cream, black, white
  • patterns: black and tan, sable
  • coat length/texture: medium
  • temperament: gentle, outgoing, playful
Tibetan spaniels are small, affectionate, and intelligent dogs who love spending time with their human families. Learn more about living with the Tibetan spaniel.
  • breed group: terrier
  • breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: white, black, fawn
  • patterns: bicolor, tricolor
  • coat length/texture: wiry, medium
  • temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
Wire fox terriers are fun, adventurous little dogs with nearly boundless energy and lots of affection to give. Learn more about living with wire fox terriers.
  • breed group: working
  • breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies
  • colors: black, brown / chocolate / liver, fawn, red
  • patterns: bicolor
  • coat length/texture: short
  • temperament: willful, friendly, aloof, gentle
German pinschers are highly intelligent, energetic dogs who make great companions for experienced owners. Learn more about living with this working breed.
Barbet
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  • breed group: sporting
  • breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
  • other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, high prey drive, cold weather tolerant, loves water, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
  • colors: black, brown / chocolate / liver, fawn, gray, white
  • patterns: bicolor
  • coat length/texture: medium, curly, long
  • temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
Barbets are smart, fun-loving, and affectionate dogs who make the perfect addition to any family. Whether you live in an apartment or on a farm, a curly-haired barbet will be your BFF.
Chorkie
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  • breed group: hybrid
  • breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, low prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good for first-time pet owners
  • colors: black, gray, blue, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver, red
  • patterns: bicolor, tricolor, black and tan, liver and tan, blue and tan
  • coat length/texture: short, long, medium
  • temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
Chorkies are fun, affectionate little dogs who love to go everywhere with their humans. Learn more about living with Chorkies, a Chihuahua-Yorkie hybrid dog breed.
Komondor
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  • breed group: working
  • breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
  • other traits: tolerates being alone, hot weather tolerant, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
  • colors: white
  • coat length/texture: long
  • temperament: gentle, willful
Komondors are intelligent, affectionate dogs with a unique corded hairstyle. Bred to guard livestock, these working dogs are rare in the U.S.
  • breed group: none
  • breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
  • other traits: easy to groom, tolerates being alone, hot weather tolerant, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies
  • colors: black, red, blue, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow
  • patterns: bicolor, tricolor
  • coat length/texture: medium
  • temperament: gentle, friendly, aloof, playful
Central Asian shepherds are large, independent dogs who are loyal to their families but can be wary around strangers. Learn more about living with Central Asian shepherds.
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  • breed group: hound
  • breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
  • other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, loves water, good hiking companion
  • colors: red
  • coat length/texture: short
  • temperament: friendly, playful
Pharaoh hounds are affectionate, energetic dogs who love to play, run, and spend time with their humans. Learn more about living with and caring for this ancient breed.
  • breed group: terrier
  • breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
  • other traits: high prey drive, loves water, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, prone to health issues
  • colors: fawn, red, gold / yellow, black
  • patterns: black and tan, bicolor
  • coat length/texture: medium, wiry
  • temperament: outgoing, willful, friendly, playful, anxious
Norfolk terriers are spunky, affectionate, and energetic small dogs who make great travel companions and outdoor adventurers. Happy and social, they thrive with active families.