Below are nine breeds that make perfect gardening companions—whether you're pruning, planting, or pottering. Miniature SchnauzerFeverstockphoto // Getty ImagesAlert, affectionate and wonderfully loyal, Miniature Schnauzers love spending time wherever their owners happen to be. However, he stresses that occasional gardening sessions alone won't satisfy a dog with such high energy levels. Gardening with dogsWhile some breeds are naturally happier spending time outdoors than others, experts agree that a garden should complement—not replace—daily walks, training and enrichment. He adds that if you love gardening, “your dog will probably enjoy being alongside you, but it's the shared time together that matters most.”