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Top 10 Dogs by Breed
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is a solid, muscular dog, that is slightly longer than tall, with a water-resistant double coat that comes in black, yellow, or chocolate colors. The Labrador's tail works as an efficient rudder, allowing the dog in the strongest currents.
Golden Retriever
This dog was originally bred for the purpose of hunting and retrieving, and they were bred for qualities which were useful for the task. But now a days they are being bred for exhibition and people are more interested in the beauty of the dog.
German Shepard
The German Shepherd is a recent breed, it has been in existence as a distinct breed for only around 90 years. The traits of this dog include intelligence and trainability that have made it arguably the most versatile breed in history.
Dachsund
The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed that belongs to the hound family. The breed's name is German and literally means the "badger dog," This breed was developed to scent, chase, and hunt badgers and other hole-dwelling animals. Due to their long, narrow build, they are sometimes referred to as wiener dog, hot dog, or sausage dogs.His hunting spirit, good nose, loud tongue and different build make him suitable for below-ground work and for beating the bush. His keen nose gives him an advantage over most other breeds for trailing.
Beagle
The Beagle is actually a part of hunting dogs also known as scent hounds, which use scent to search and find its prey. This is a medium-sized hunting dog used primarily for hunting rabbits and even larger hares. It is similar to look at like a Foxhound but has smaller with shorter legs, and with longer, softer ears.
Poodle
Poodle is a part of the non-sporting breed group; it is a gun-dog known for its ability in water and bird hunting skills. This ancient breed is seen in three varieties: Standard, Miniature, and Toy; Standard being the oldest. The Poodle was originally bred to be a water dog that retrieved game fowl, but this versatile breed was able to master many tasks and earned the reputation as a fine companion.
Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier, though a toy breed, still keep many of its Terrier ancestry traits in terms of personality. Though the personalities change from dog to dog, but they are overall very intelligent, independent and spunky. Yorkies, especially the males, are very territorial and are known for their disregard for the limitations of their own size.They will often attack much larger dogs despite their extreme size disadvantage.
Chihuahua
The Chihuahua's origins are not exactly known. According to theories, they are said to be of Chinese ancestry, brought to Mexico by Chinese only 100 years ago, It is being considered as the descendant of an ancient Egyptian breed. Read on to know more on the top 10 breeds of dogs.
Boxer
The main features of a boxer include blunt face, steady gaze with some mischief, and undeniable joy of life, and incredible grace, the Boxer is affectionate to children and a very good friend and guardian to the whole family. The talented Boxer is another gift to dog owners from Germany. He is a cousin to many breeds developed from the massive Molossian Hound, an ancient Greek guarding, fighting, and herding dog. From Greece to Rome these dogs gave birth to a number of large, square-headed breeds that assist men in the hunt and at war.
Shih tzu
Though the Shi Tzu is thought to be Tibetan or Chinese in origin, it is generally believed to be a product of crossbreeding between the Tibetan temple dog, the Lhasa Apso, and the early Pekinese of China. From the middle of the 19th Century the Shi Tzu was bred as a watchdog for the emperors of the Manchu Dynasty.