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Collect the pack.
Know your dogs.

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.

Founded by Viaan & GabitoAge 10
30 cards
per pack
5 stat lines
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Buddy
Golden Retriever
Buddy the Golden Retriever, face forward
AKC POP RANK
#3
SIZE
6/10
GOOD TEMPER
10/10
GLAMOUR
6/10
ENERGY
8/10
AWESOME DOGS
Fun fact Golden Retrievers were originally bred in the 1800s in the Scottish Highlands to retrieve waterfowl during hunts without damaging the birds.
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The stat line

Every card, ranked five ways

Each of the 30 cards in a pack carries the same five characteristics, so you can compare any two dogs at a glance.

AKC Pop Rank

Where the breed lands on the American Kennel Club's popularity list.

OFFICIAL AKC RANK

Size

How big the breed stands, from teacup to giant.

SCALE 1–10

Good Temper

How easygoing and friendly the breed tends to be.

SCALE 1–10

Glamour

Coat, color, and overall show-ring shine.

SCALE 1–10

Energy

How much exercise and playtime the breed needs.

SCALE 0–10

Every pack holds 30 cards — 30 chances to build your collection.

Limited Edition

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.

Extremely Rare

The rarest cards carry a real paw print, courtesy of the special dog featured on that card.

Coming Soon

Reserve your pack before launch

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.

A group of puppies playing together up close in the grass

Every card starts with a real breed

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.org
16-question breed matcher

Which dog breed is right for me?

Tell 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.

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Life Stage Guide

Pawstones™: milestones in a dog's life

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

Birth – ~6–9 months

Puppy

Fast growth, new teeth, and a vital early window for safe social experiences.

  • Vaccines and parasite prevention
  • Chewing, small meals, and sleep
  • Gentle training and socialization

Size changes the clockSmall breeds may finish growing near 9 months; giant breeds can keep developing until 18–24 months.

↑ All life stages
End of growth – ~3–4 yrs

Young Adult

The teenage phase: more independence, big energy, and a brain still learning self-control.

  • Consistent cues and boundaries
  • Daily exercise and enrichment
  • Ongoing positive socialization

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 stages
Maturity – last ~25% of life

Mature Adult

A steady chapter when personality, routine, and favorite activities are well established.

  • Regular preventive checkups
  • Weight-matched food and exercise
  • Daily dental care and enrichment

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 stages
Last ~25% of life onward

Senior

A gentler pace may arrive as metabolism, mobility, vision, or hearing begins to change.

  • More frequent wellness checks
  • Comfort, mobility, and weight support
  • Watch for subtle behavior changes

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 stages

Same age, very different clocks

All 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.

Puppy Young Adult Mature Adult Senior
Small & Toy Breeds~10–15 yrs, some to 18
Midsize Breeds~10–13 yrs
Large & Giant Breeds~8–10 yrs
0481216 yrs

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.

Just for Fun

Take a break and play

Twelve free dog-themed games — no pack required. They open in the VG Awesome Dogs™ Games page in one click.

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Math Pack™

Puppy Problems™, Underdog Equations™, Alpha Dog Mathletics™ & Blue Ribbon Bootcamp™ — pick your level.

Play now →
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Pawdoku™

Classic number logic with a dog-park twist — 10 difficulty levels and an optional timer.

Play now →
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Paws & Rackets™

Chase every ball in singles or doubles at the Fetch Cup™.

Play now →
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Pawssword™

Solve one connected crossword with 20 adorable dog clues.

Play now →
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Pup Bowl™

Guide the paw ball down the runway and topple treat towers.

Play now →
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Snuffle Search™

Find a fresh set of dog words in a reshuffled letter grid.

Play now →
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Squeaky Squash™

Rally Royale™ on a glass court — beat a legendary AI dog or play a friend live online.

Play now →
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Zoomies Grand Prix™

Race an eight-dog arcade circuit solo or online with friends.

Play now →
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Fetch Cup Football™

5-a-side arcade soccer — pick a stadium, play solo or online, and lift the Golden Bone™.

Play now →
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The Barkade Pinball

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 →
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Homeward Hounds™

A whimsical 10-level rescue adventure through New York or an enchanted forest — solo or online with up to four friends.

Start the quest →
♟️

Checkmutt™

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 →
Website account required

Set up a Pack Playdate™

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.

Website account required 🔐

Log in to your VG Awesome Dogs™ account from the website header to register a dog and access Pack Playdate™.

Who's behind it

Founded by two 10-year-olds who love dogs

VG Awesome Dogs™ is owned and run by Viaan and Gabito — young entrepreneurs building a trading card company from the ground up.

Viaan, co-founder of VG Awesome Dogs, holding his Cavapoo puppy

Viaan

Co-Head of the Litter

Co-founded VG Awesome Dogs™ at age 10, helping design the card stats and pick which breeds make each pack.

Gabito, co-founder of VG Awesome Dogs, with his dog

Gabito

Co-Head of the Litter

Co-founded VG Awesome Dogs™ at age 10, helping design the cards and plan how each pack comes together.

Jaiden, assistant and advisor to VG Awesome Dogs, with his Cavapoo puppy

Jaiden

Assistant & Advisor to the Litter

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.

Questions about a pack?

Reach out to Viaan and Gabito directly - they run the inbox themselves, with grown-up human supervision!

woof@vgawesomedogs.com