Pet care guides

Find your perfect pet

40 species and breeds with photos, care requirements, common health problems and emergency warning signs.

Labrador Retriever🐕 Dogs

Labrador Retriever

America’s easygoing, endlessly friendly family dog.

10–12 years
Golden Retriever🐕 Dogs

Golden Retriever

Gentle, devoted and happiest at your side.

10–12 years
French Bulldog🐕 Dogs

French Bulldog

Compact clown with a big personality.

10–12 years
German Shepherd🐕 Dogs

German Shepherd

Intelligent, loyal and built for work.

9–13 years
Beagle🐕 Dogs

Beagle

Merry scent hound with a nose for adventure.

12–15 years
Poodle🐕 Dogs

Poodle

Brilliant, athletic and low-shedding.

12–15 years
Dachshund🐕 Dogs

Dachshund

Long body, bold heart.

12–16 years
Border Collie🐕 Dogs

Border Collie

The workaholic genius of the dog world.

12–15 years
Shih Tzu🐕 Dogs

Shih Tzu

Sweet lap dog with royal roots.

10–16 years
Siberian Husky🐕 Dogs

Siberian Husky

Striking sled dog with endless stamina.

12–14 years
Domestic Shorthair🐈 Cats

Domestic Shorthair

The adaptable, everyday cat of America.

13–17 years
Maine Coon🐈 Cats

Maine Coon

The gentle giant of the cat world.

12–15 years
Ragdoll🐈 Cats

Ragdoll

Blue-eyed, laid-back and famously floppy.

12–17 years
Siamese🐈 Cats

Siamese

Talkative, clever and deeply bonded.

15–20 years
Persian🐈 Cats

Persian

Serene, sweet and luxuriously coated.

12–17 years
Bengal🐈 Cats

Bengal

A wild look with a playful heart.

12–16 years
Rabbit🐇 Small Pets

Rabbit

Social, clever and more involved than you think.

8–12 years
Guinea Pig🐇 Small Pets

Guinea Pig

Chatty, gentle and great for families.

5–8 years
Hamster🐇 Small Pets

Hamster

Tiny, nocturnal and fun to watch.

2–3 years
Ferret🐇 Small Pets

Ferret

Playful, mischievous and full of energy.

6–10 years
Chinchilla🐇 Small Pets

Chinchilla

Velvet-soft acrobat from the Andes.

10–20 years
Fancy Rat🐇 Small Pets

Fancy Rat

Smart, affectionate and wildly underrated.

2–3 years
African Pygmy Hedgehog🐇 Small Pets

African Pygmy Hedgehog

Spiky, solitary and endlessly charming.

4–6 years
Budgerigar (Parakeet)🦜 Birds

Budgerigar (Parakeet)

Small, cheerful and surprisingly talkative.

5–10 years
Cockatiel🦜 Birds

Cockatiel

Affectionate crested whistler.

15–25 years
African Grey Parrot🦜 Birds

African Grey Parrot

One of the most intelligent animals on Earth.

40–60 years
Canary🦜 Birds

Canary

A song-filled, hands-off companion.

10–15 years
Lovebird🦜 Birds

Lovebird

Pint-sized parrot with a big attitude.

10–15 years
Leopard Gecko🦎 Reptiles

Leopard Gecko

The perfect starter reptile.

15–20 years
Bearded Dragon🦎 Reptiles

Bearded Dragon

Friendly lizard with tons of personality.

10–15 years
Ball Python🦎 Reptiles

Ball Python

Gentle, shy and easy to handle.

20–30 years
Corn Snake🦎 Reptiles

Corn Snake

Colorful, hardy and great for beginners.

15–20 years
Red-Eared Slider🦎 Reptiles

Red-Eared Slider

Long-lived aquatic turtle with big needs.

20–40 years
Crested Gecko🦎 Reptiles

Crested Gecko

Sticky-toed, eyelashed and easy-going.

15–20 years
Betta Fish🐠 Fish & Amphibians

Betta Fish

Jewel-toned fins, big personality.

3–5 years
Goldfish🐠 Fish & Amphibians

Goldfish

Classic, long-lived and bigger than you think.

10–20+ years
Guppy🐠 Fish & Amphibians

Guppy

Colorful, active and easy to breed.

2–3 years
Axolotl🐠 Fish & Amphibians

Axolotl

The smiling salamander that never grows up.

10–15 years
White’s Tree Frog🐠 Fish & Amphibians

White’s Tree Frog

Chubby, chill and always smiling.

15–20 years
Chilean Rose Tarantula🕷️ Exotics

Chilean Rose Tarantula

A calm, low-maintenance eight-legged pet.

15–20 years (females)