Cool Canines: 11 Dog Breeds That Instantly Enhance Your Vibe

The French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in the US, largely because of its cool factor! French Bulldogs rose to become the new fashionable dog breed in the early 2010s, and now most people want Frenchies more than Golden Retrievers and Labs. French Bulldogs are goofy, stubborn, and social—they are hilarious little characters that will keep you on your toes but also love to snuggle up for a weekend of being a couch potato. 

Siberian Huskies look very similar to wolfdogs and have a certain mystique that can give you a few extra cool points. Siberian Huskies are not for beginner dog owners and are high-energy, intelligent, independent dogs who will happily cure their boredom with mischief. 

Australian Shepherds are one of the world’s most intelligent dog breeds and can learn complex obedience and training sequences. A dog that can do almost any trick you can train, Australian Shepherds are super cool dogs to show off to friends, family, and other dog lovers who can appreciate their skills. Plus, they come in amazing colors like the blue merle Aussie Shepherd and are prone to heterochromia—two different colored eyes!

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the internet’s favorite dog breeds probably because of their famously fluffy Corgi butts! A breed in part popularized by Queen Elizabeth II of England, people get super excited to see these royal dogs, and owning a Corgi will get you lots of attention. 

Any dog breed that falls under the Pitbull umbrella will automatically give you extra cool points! People who know about Pitbulls will think you’re cool because you also know how awesome these dogs are. People who know nothing about Pitbulls will think you’re cool because you own a “ferocious” dog breed—the joke’s on them, Pitbulls are just little babies!

If you want a dog that kind of looks like an alien, the Italian Greyhound is the perfect breed for you! The delicate Italian Greyhound is affectionate, curious, and gentle yet playful, and it’s even rumored that Cleopatra owned Italian Greyhounds. Because Italian Greyhounds are very slim and have short, thin fur, they like to wear clothing in even slightly chilly weather. I can guarantee the fashion shows your Italian Greyhound will put on will give you tons of cool points. 

When you own a giant dog breed like the Great Dane, people can’t help but stare in awe! The harlequin Great Dane is an especially beautiful and unique color variety of Great Dane, and many people you meet will never have seen one in real life. If your goal is to drop jaws when you walk past, the stoic, gentle, and loyal harlequin Great Dane is for you. 

Old English Sheepdogs are a mainstay in pop culture, appearing in beloved movies like The Shaggy Dog, The Little Mermaid, and 101 Dalmatians, but many people have never seen one in real life! If you own this giant, super-fluffy dog breed you’ll get non-stop attention and plenty of interest in how you live with a giant herding breed. Intelligent, playful, and social, Old English Sheepdogs do best in active families that can dedicate lots of time to their dogs. 

Dalmatians are one of the world’s most recognizable dogs, but also one of the rarest! Beautiful and unique, Dalmatians are the kind of dog people put on their bucket lists but might only meet once or twice in their lives. Many people don’t even know that there are two types, short-haired and long-haired Dalmatians! High-energy, social, but sensitive, Dalmatians are best for adult-only homes with lots of dog experience. 

Have you ever seen a dog with fur that looks like long ropes? The Puli has a wooly coat that can be carefully styled into cords that look similar to locks on humans. Sort of like living mops, Pulis are a rare breed with super-unique fur, and owning one will show everyone you have refined taste. Intelligent, athletic, and very loyal, Pulis are wonderful companion dogs who bond closely with their humans. 

The ultimate cool dog breed is the Tibetan Mastiff, one of the world’s most expensive dog breeds. One Tibetan Mastiff once sold for $1.5 million, so it’s not the most affordable breed, nor is it easy to find one. If you can find a reputable breeder of Tibetan Mastiffs, you’ll have one of the world’s most exclusive dogs, but don’t rush into owning this breed. Tibetan Mastiffs are territorial, aloof, and intelligent, and are not your average family pet.