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What
are the best dog breeds? Should you go for the ever-popular
Labrador Retrievers, the hardworking German Shepherd Dogs
or small dog breeds like Toy Poodles? Different people have
their own favorite dog breeds.
The
truth is, there are no good or bad dog breeds, just different
breeds for different people and different environments.
Dog breeds ideal for a family with children in the country
side may not be suitable for a young couple residing in an
apartment. Likewise, dog breeds good for a strong young man
may not be good for an old lady.
But
one thing is certain. With more than 120 dog breeds represented
in the American Kennel Club (AKC), everyone would be able
to find their ideal dog breeds.
In
choosing the right dog breeds for your home, it's useful to
ask yourself these questions:
- What
do you want the dog to do for you? Are you looking for a
watchdog like Boxer to guard your house or a toy dog like
Shih Tzu? Every dog breed is unique and is good for different
tasks.
- What
is your family composition? If you have children, aggressive
dog breeds like Rottweiler and child-intolerant dog breeds
like Chihuahua may not be suitable.
- What
are your personality traits? If you not an active person,
do not choose highly active dog breeds like Labrador or
Golden Retriever.
- How
is the dog going to fit into your house? If you are staying
in an apartment, forget about getting big dog breeds like
the Golden Retrievers.
- How
much time and effort can you afford? Dog breeds like Youkshire
Terrier need significant grooming while other dog breeds
like Dobermans Pinscher require plenty of exercise.
- What
is your budget? All dog breeds cost money to feed and take
care. But small dog breeds like Dachshund certainly eat
less dog food than the Labrador Retriever.
- Do
you have other animals or pets at home? If you have, avoid
animal-intolerant dog breeds like Bulldog and go for friendly
dog breeds like Beagle and Pug.
Dog
Breeds Classifications
Here's
a brief overview to the 7 dog breeds groups and some of popular
dog breeds:
- Working
Dogs - Boxers, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers
- Terriers
- Miniature Schnauzers, Boston Terriers, West Highland White
Terriers
- Hunting
Dogs - German Shepherds, Shetland Sheepdogs, Collies
- Hounds
- Beagles, Dachshund, Basset Hound
- Sporting
Dogs - Labrador Retrivers, Golden Retrivers, Cocker Spaniels
- Non
Sporting Dogs - Poodles, Pugs, Bulldogs
- Toy
Dogs - Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, Pomeranians
A
lot of dog lovers also tend to classify dog breeds by sizes,
such as calling them small dog breeds.
Most
Popular Dog Breeds
Based on the registration statistics provided by AKC, the
10 most popular dog breeds (in descending order) are:
1.
Labrador Retrievers
2. Golden Retrievers
3. German Shepherd Dogs
4. Beagles
5. Dachshunds
6. Yorkshire Terriers
7. Boxers
8. Poodles
9. Chihuahuas
10. Shih Tzus
Do
take time to find your perfect dog breed as it's going to
be a long-term commitment.
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