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VG Awesome Dogs™ turns real breeds into collectible trading cards — every card ranked across five characteristics so you can trade, compare, and find your favorites.
Each of the 30 cards in a pack carries the same five characteristics, so you can compare any two dogs at a glance.
Where the breed lands on the American Kennel Club's popularity list.
OFFICIAL AKC RANKHow big the breed stands, from teacup to giant.
SCALE 1–10How easygoing and friendly the breed tends to be.
SCALE 1–10Coat, color, and overall show-ring shine.
SCALE 1–10How much exercise and playtime the breed needs.
SCALE 0–10Every pack holds 30 cards — 30 chances to build your collection.
Some packs include limited edition cards for mixed breeds and other dogs that don't appear on the official AKC breed list — just as awesome, just not officially ranked.
The rarest cards carry a real paw print, courtesy of the special dog featured on that card.
VG Awesome Dogs™ packs haven't hit shelves yet. Tell us you're interested and Viaan & Gabito will follow up by email as soon as preorders open.
Sending this opens your email app with a message addressed to woof@vgawesomedogs.com — just hit send.
Curious about a breed on one of your cards — size, temperament, grooming needs? The American Kennel Club has the full profile on every breed we feature.
Browse breeds on AKC.orgTell us about your home, schedule, and dog-parent style. We’ll compare your answers with a varied group of AKC-recognized breeds and suggest a strong starting match.
Breed tendencies are useful clues, not promises. Individual dogs vary with age, health, breeding, socialization, and training. Meet dogs in person and talk with a responsible breeder or rescue before deciding.
From wobbly first steps to a gray-muzzled old soul — here's what actually happens at each stage, and why a Chihuahua's timeline looks nothing like a Great Dane's.
Tap a life stage to jump straight to it
Fast growth, new teeth, and a vital early window for safe social experiences.
Size changes the clockSmall breeds may finish growing near 9 months; giant breeds can keep developing until 18–24 months.
↑ All life stagesThe teenage phase: more independence, big energy, and a brain still learning self-control.
Size changes the clockSmall dogs may mature by 1–1.5 years; large and giant breeds can remain adolescent until age 2–3.
↑ All life stagesA steady chapter when personality, routine, and favorite activities are well established.
Size changes the clockThis stage may last 8+ years in a small dog but only 3–4 years in some large or giant breeds.
↑ All life stagesA gentler pace may arrive as metabolism, mobility, vision, or hearing begins to change.
Size changes the clockSmall dogs may enter this stage at 10–12; large dogs near 8–9; giant breeds sometimes at 6–7.
↑ All life stagesAll three bars below use the same 16-year ruler, colored by life stage. Notice how a dog's expected timeline changes with body size — an important consideration when choosing a dog and planning for lifelong care.
These are averages, not guarantees — nutrition, genetics, spay/neuter status, and veterinary care all shift the numbers. Ask your vet where your own dog's breed or mix typically falls.
Check-ups, cozy sleepovers while you travel, trusted people for long workdays, and teachers for good manners. We don't run or rank these services. Instead, we point you to the professional associations and animal-welfare groups that set the standards.
Off for a long weekend, or away for a few months? A good boarding spot gives your dog a safe bed, regular meals, playtime, and trained people watching over them until you're back.
Staffed facilities with runs or suites, set meal times, and often supervised play groups. Works for both short trips and long stays.
Many animal hospitals board patients, so medical care is close by. Ask whether someone stays on site overnight.
Your dog stays at a professional sitter's house, with fewer dogs and a quieter routine than a kennel.
Listings come from Google Maps and aren't endorsements. Cross-check a place in the directories below, read recent reviews, and always tour it first.
Some dogs are happiest on their own couch. A pet sitter comes to your home for drop-in visits or overnight stays. A dog walker breaks up a long workday with a walk and a potty break.
Great for anxious or senior dogs, homes with several pets, and dogs who don't love kennels. Your dog keeps their own bed, smells, and routine.
Questions to ask
Perfect for long workdays, puppies who need potty breaks, and high-energy breeds who need to burn off zoomies.
Questions to ask
Leave this on the counter for any sitter, walker, or boarding staff. (Based on ASPCA guidance)
Listings come from Google Maps and aren't endorsements. Many independent sitters and walkers don't appear on maps, so check the directories below too.
Good to know: PSI and NAPPS are educational associations. They don't inspect their members' businesses, so a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee. Always check references and insurance yourself.
From "sit" and loose-leash walking to a nervous rescue who needs patience, the right teacher makes all the difference. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer. So it's worth taking a little time to find a good fit for you and your pup. (AKC)
Sit, stay, come, and polite walking, plus practice around other dogs and people. Many classes build toward the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
One-on-one sessions at home, at a training center, or online. Good for anxious dogs and for problems like jumping, pulling, or barking.
Work with a credentialed behavior consultant or a board-certified veterinary behaviorist instead of a general trainer. (AVSAB)
Listings come from Google Maps and aren't endorsements. Check a trainer's credentials in the directories below, and watch a class before you sign up.
Good to know: a credential means someone passed an exam and follows a code of ethics, but it doesn't guarantee a perfect match. Watch a class and see how your dog responds.
Paws for thought: VG Awesome Dogs™ doesn't run, inspect, or endorse any of these services, and map results come from Google. Meet every provider first, check references, and trust your dog's reaction.
Twelve free dog-themed games — no pack required. They open in the VG Awesome Dogs™ Games page in one click.
Puppy Problems™, Underdog Equations™, Alpha Dog Mathletics™ & Blue Ribbon Bootcamp™ — pick your level.
Play now → 🧩Classic number logic with a dog-park twist — 10 difficulty levels and an optional timer.
Play now → 🎾Chase every ball in singles or doubles at the Fetch Cup™.
Play now → ✏️Solve one connected crossword with 20 adorable dog clues.
Play now → 🎳Guide the paw ball down the runway and topple treat towers.
Play now → 🔎Find a fresh set of dog words in a reshuffled letter grid.
Play now → 🐾Rally Royale™ on a glass court — beat a legendary AI dog or play a friend live online.
Play now → 🏁Race an eight-dog arcade circuit solo or online with friends.
Play now → ⚽5-a-side arcade soccer — pick a stadium, play solo or online, and lift the Golden Bone™.
Play now → 🪩Five dog-themed tables — three classics plus Sir Woofalot’s Kennel Castle and Astro-Pup’s Moon Base — with ramps, multiball, jackpots, jukebox tunes and shake-to-tilt pinball.
Flip out → 🗺️A whimsical 10-level rescue adventure through New York or an enchanted forest — solo or online with up to four friends.
Start the quest → ♟️The Dogs vs. Cats Championship — full-rules chess with clocks, lightning matches, tournaments with a trophy ceremony, whimsical computer opponents and online play.
Make your move →Log in once from the website header. Breed and age are required, while the other profile questions help compare personality, location, and play style for a safer, happier match.
Log in to your VG Awesome Dogs™ account from the website header to register a dog and access Pack Playdate™.
Complete and save your dog's registration to unlock matching.
Log in and save your dog's breed, age, and profile to look for compatible registered dogs.
Choose a fenced public dog park together after both owners agree.
For everyone's safety, VG Awesome Dogs™ recommends first playdates take place at a fenced, public dog park during daylight hours, with both owners present.
VG Awesome Dogs™ cards are for collecting — these partners are where you go for puppies, adoptable dogs, supplies, and food. (Looking for breed research? See the American Kennel Club link above.)
Looking to bring home a puppy? Find responsible breeders here.
gooddog.com →Puppies from screened breeders nationwide, matched and delivered to you.
pawrade.com →Search thousands of adoptable dogs from shelters and rescues near you.
adoptapet.com →Filter shelter and rescue listings by breed, size, and location.
petfinder.com →Order toys, beds, leashes, and every other supply your dog needs.
chewy.com →Trusted dog food for every breed, age, and energy level.
purina.com →Vet-recommended nutrition backed by science for every life stage.
hillspet.com →Breed-specific formulas tailored to your dog's exact needs.
royalcanin.com →More partner links coming soon.
VG Awesome Dogs™ is owned and run by Viaan and Gabito — young entrepreneurs building a trading card company from the ground up.
Co-founded VG Awesome Dogs™ at age 10, helping design the card stats and pick which breeds make each pack.
Co-founded VG Awesome Dogs™ at age 10, helping design the cards and plan how each pack comes together.
Age 12 and Viaan's older brother, Jaiden lends a paw as the litter's assistant and advisor. A true dog lover, he and Viaan are raising a real-life Cavapoo puppy together.
Reach out to Viaan and Gabito directly - they run the inbox themselves, with grown-up human supervision!