{"id":11629,"date":"2022-10-03T10:47:31","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T09:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=11629"},"modified":"2022-12-22T15:43:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T15:43:57","slug":"black-and-white-dog-breeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/black-and-white-dog-breeds\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Adorable Black and White Dog Breeds to Add to Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Black and white dog breeds are quite special with their striking color contrast and various coat patterns: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from <\/span>adorable spots to\u00a0tuxedo-like markings.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the reason, they seem to capture the hearts of many dog lovers.<\/p>\n<p>Below, you can read about 11 of the most popular black and white mutts to learn why!<\/p>\n<h2 id='small-black-and-white-dog-breeds'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small Black and White Dog Breeds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most popular small black and white doggos include the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japanese Chin, the French Bulldog, and the Tibetan Terrier, and they all have their unique personalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='1-japanese-chin'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Japanese Chin<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11630\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image11.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - Japanese Chin\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image11.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image11-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image11-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image11-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image11-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image11-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image11-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image11-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average <\/b><strong>Lifespan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 12\u201314 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average <\/b><strong>Height<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 8\u201310 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Weight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3\u201315 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Japanese Chin is the most adorable bread you&#8217;ll ever meet. They&#8217;re <strong>small<\/strong>, <strong>sprightly<\/strong>, and <strong>cat-like<\/strong> with a compact and <strong>toy-like body structure.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These companion dogs love cuddling up on the couch or in bed with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Note that they are <strong>great companion dogs<\/strong> since they thrive indoors and\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be <strong>shy around new people<\/strong> but generally get along well if introduced to anyone properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='2-tibetan-terrier'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Tibetan Terrier<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11631\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image9.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - Tibetan Terrier\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image9.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image9-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image9-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image9-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image9-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image9-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image9-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image9-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Lifes<\/b><strong>pan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 12\u201315 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average <\/b><strong>Height<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 14\u201316 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average <\/b><strong>Weight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 18\u201330 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite its name, the Tibetan Terrier does not belong to this famed group of dogs but is a unique breed with a <strong>small constitution<\/strong> originating from Tibet.<\/p>\n<p>That is why they sport a very <strong>long, heavy black and white coat<\/strong>, which they developed over the centuries to protect against the harsh cold winters.<\/p>\n<p>Fun fact: Tibetan Terriers have <strong>flat, broad feet<\/strong> with hair between their toes, which function as <strong>natural snowshoes<\/strong> since they are excellent for mountain climbing.<\/p>\n<h3 id='3-french-bulldog'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. French Bulldog<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11632\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image8.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - French Bulldog\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image8.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image8-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image8-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image8-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image8-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image8-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image8-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image8-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Li<\/b><strong>fespan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 10\u201314 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average H<\/b><strong>eight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 11\u201312 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Weight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 18\u201330 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Originally bred in Paris in the 19th century, this toy dog has become one of the <strong>most registered breeds in the West<\/strong>, from the United States all the way to Australia.<\/p>\n<p>French Bulldogs make the perfect apartment pets since they<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;re <strong>quiet<\/strong>, <strong>cuddly<\/strong>, and have <strong>short <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>coats<\/strong> that are straightforward to <a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/dog-grooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">groom and maintain<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Their coats typically come in black and white, so they are easy to identify from a distance, especially when <strong>their ears stand up straight<\/strong> (which they usually do).<\/p>\n<p>What about that cute face shape? <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard not to fall head over heels when you see this pup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id='medium-black-and-white-dog-breeds'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium Black and White Dog Breeds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One size up, we have these wonderful black and white dog breeds: the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">border collie, the Boston terrier, the Dalmatian, and the Portuguese Water Dog. Let&#8217;s learn more about them!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='4-border-collie'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Border Collie<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11633\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image7.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - Border Collie\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image7.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image7-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image7-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image7-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image7-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image7-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image7-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image7-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Life<\/b><strong>span<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 10\u201317 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average H<\/b><strong>eight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 22\u201327 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average W<\/b><strong>eight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 27\u201345 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As arguably the most intelligent dog breed in the world, Border Collies have an uncanny ability to <strong>process information quickly<\/strong>, making them perfect for exercises that require fast thinking. On the downside, they also need mental stimulation not to get bored.<\/p>\n<p>Most often, they come with <strong>furry black and white double coats<\/strong> that can have smooth or curled hair, but still, there are Border Collies with all sorts of coat colors and patterns, from single-colored to red tri-colored ones with red, tan, and white patterns.<\/p>\n<h3 id='5-boston-terrier'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Boston Terrier<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11634\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image4.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - Boston Terrier\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image4.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image4-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image4-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image4-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image4-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image4-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image4-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image4-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Lif<\/b><strong>espan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 13\u201315 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average H<\/b><strong>eight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 16\u201317 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average <\/b><strong>Weight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 15\u201325 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also known as the &#8220;American Gentlemen&#8221; for their black and white tuxedo coats, Boston Terriers are very <strong>friendly<\/strong>, <strong>eager to please<\/strong> their owners, and <strong>easily trainable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Their amicable nature makes them ideal for accommodating in an apartment building but be warned that they can be <strong>stubborn<\/strong> and <strong>impish<\/strong> at times, especially while growing up.<\/p>\n<p>At least Boston Terriers have <strong>short, shiny coats<\/strong> that you only have to brush once weekly, and they are happy to oblige as they look at you with their <strong>big round eyes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id='6-dalmatian'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Dalmatian<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11635\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image10.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - Dalmatian\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image10.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image10-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image10-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image10-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image10-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image10-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image10-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image10-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Li<\/b><strong>fespan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 10\u201313 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Height<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 22\u201323 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Weight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 45\u201360 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You would definitely recognize a Dalmatian if and when you see one since the breed&#8217;s <strong>spotted white coat<\/strong> (with black or brown spots) is unmistakable.<\/p>\n<p>Hailing from the Croatian region of Dalmatia, these <strong>muscular dogs <\/strong>originally worked as hunting and carriage dogs and were even used as <strong>firefighter assistants<\/strong> since they have a certain affinity for horses.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Dalmatian puppies are born spotless, and their <strong>spots appear within the first two weeks<\/strong> and continue to develop for the following 18 months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The Dalmatian Club of America offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/dalmatianclubofamerica.org\/dalmatian-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thorough insight into the breed&#8217;s history<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id='7-portuguese-water-dog'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Portuguese Water Dog<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11636\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image6.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - Portuguese Water Dog\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image6.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image6-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image6-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image6-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image6-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image6-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image6-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image6-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Lif<\/b><strong>espan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 12\u201315 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average <\/b><strong>Height<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 20\u201323 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Weight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 35\u201360 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Originally taught to herd fish for Portuguese fishermen and retrieve nets and tackle, these <strong>fluffy medium-sized dogs<\/strong> are a rather rare breed.<\/p>\n<p>Their main appeal is the seemingly <strong>hypoallergenic single-layered coat<\/strong> that does not shed, which most often comes in black, but you may also find white, brown, and silver-tipped ones.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People-pleaser is an apt description for these dogs, as they are <strong>intelligent<\/strong> and <strong>friendly<\/strong> and would be ideal for households with pools or next to lakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> PWDs have become quite popular in recent years after President Obama&#8217;s family adopted two of them, named Bo and Sunny.<\/p>\n<h2 id='big-black-and-white-dogs'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Black and White Dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, we have several black and white gentle giants that will simply melt your heart: the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newfoundland, the Great Dane, the Alaskan Malamute, and the Bernese mountain <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='8-great-dane'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Great Dane<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11637\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image5.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - Great Dane\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image5.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image5-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image5-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image5-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image5-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image5-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image5-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image5-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Lif<\/b><strong>espan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 8\u201310 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Averag<\/b><strong>e Height<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 30\u201332 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Averag<\/b><strong>e Weight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 100\u2013120 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the biggest dog here and <strong>one of the tallest breeds anywhere<\/strong>, the Great Dane has an imposing build, which was useful for hunting large prey in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their impressive stature, Great Danes are <strong>quite harmless and gentle<\/strong> with humans, even children, pets, and other animals.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to adopt this breed, you first have to ensure you have enough <strong>room to accommodate them<\/strong> and time to exercise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With enough love and care, your Great Dane will <a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/how-long-do-great-danes-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live up to 10 years<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='9-alaskan-malamute'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Alaskan Malamute<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11638\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image1.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - Alaskan Malamute\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image1.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image1-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image1-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image1-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image1-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image1-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image1-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image1-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average L<\/b><strong>ifespan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 10\u201312 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average H<\/b><strong>eight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 23\u201325 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average W<\/b><strong>eight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 75\u201385 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might mistake this arctic breed for the blue-eyed husky, and with good reason, since they share the same ancestry and have a very similar <a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/dogs-that-look-like-wolves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wolf-like appearance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Alaskan Malamute was originally bred as a very <strong>powerful work dog<\/strong> that can endure the harsh northern winters and haul freight.<\/p>\n<p>That said, these <strong>highly intelligent and energetic dogs<\/strong> prefer the outdoors and require a lot of exercise and human companionship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> They are still used as sled dogs to this day.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>We also thoroughly outline the <a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/alaskan-malamute-vs-husky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">differences between the Alaskan Malamute and Huskies<\/a>!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id='10-newfoundland'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Newfoundland<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11640\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image2.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image2-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image2-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image2-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image2-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image2-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image2-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image2-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average Li<\/b><strong>fespan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 8\u201310 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average H<\/b><strong>eight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 26\u201328 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average W<\/b><strong>eight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 100\u2013150 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Newfoundland is a massive breed that can weigh up to 150 pounds in adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So, to tame their <strong>tremendous strength<\/strong>, they need equally strong owners that can properly handle them, not because they grow unruly but because they are hard to stop and control when they feel excited and ready to share their love.<\/p>\n<p>Originally bred as fishermen helpers, these Newfies are still <strong>excellent swimmers<\/strong> thanks to their muscular bodies, webbed paws, and <strong>thick double coats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to give these furry giants a home, note that nothing except a large house and backyard will prove enough for their adventurous spirits.<\/p>\n<h3 id='11-bernese-mountain-dog'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Bernese Mountain Dog<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11641\" src=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image3.png\" alt=\"black and white dog breeds - Bernese Mountain Dog\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image3.png 1500w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image3-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image3-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image3-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image3-380x274.png 380w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image3-800x576.png 800w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image3-1160x835.png 1160w, https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/image3-140x101.png 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average <\/b><strong>Lifespan<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 6\u20138 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average He<\/b><strong>ight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 23\u201327 in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Average We<\/b><strong>ight<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> 70\u2013150 lb<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The last entry on our list is the huge Bernese Mountain Dog hailing from the Swiss Alps.<\/p>\n<p>While originally kept as farm dogs, these large herding dogs were also used to pull carts since they have wide and very <strong>strong, muscular wide backs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, they make excellent family pets as they are <strong>good-natured<\/strong>, <strong>confident<\/strong>, and <strong>calm<\/strong> dogs that feel at home on farms and in open spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Note that if you are planning to get a gorgeous long-haired Bernese, you have to <a href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/dog-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicate a fair chunk of your time to training and socializing it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id='key-takeaways'><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hopefully, you&#8217;ve both had fun and learned something new about the unique and beautiful black and white dog breeds we chose for you. At the end of the day, if your family needs a playful and protective companion, any of these eleven pooches will make a great choice!<\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.animalwised.com\/black-and-white-dog-breeds-list-3816.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AnimalWised<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/a-z-animals.com\/blog\/15-black-and-white-dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A-Z Animals<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hepper.com\/black-and-white-dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepper<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/petkeen.com\/black-and-white-dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pet Keen<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailypaws.com\/living-with-pets\/pet-compatibility\/black-and-white-dog-breeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily Paws<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.com\/list\/black-and-white-dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Healthy<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petguide.com\/blog\/dog\/top-10-black-and-white-dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PetGuide.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101dogbreeds.com\/coat\/black-and-white-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">101 Dog Breeds<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black and white dog breeds are quite special with their striking color contrast and various coat patterns: from adorable spots to\u00a0tuxedo-like markings. Regardless of the reason, they seem to capture the hearts of many dog lovers. Below, you can read about 11 of the most popular black and white mutts to learn why! Small Black [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/black-and-white-dog-breeds\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from 11 Adorable Black and White Dog Breeds to Add to Your Family<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":11643,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11629","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-guides"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11629","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/42"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11629"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11629\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11629"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11629"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}