Ten Most Popular Dog Breeds

1. Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever has a gentle yet outgoing nature. This breed of dog is very amiable and becomes attached to her owners very quickly. They eat a lot of food and initially it might look to you that they appetite can never be satiated. Since, they are big, they need a lot of exercises to stray fit.

2. Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is an all in one dog. They are hunters, family pets, show dogs and companions for blinds. Be prepared to take pains grooming them, since they shed a lot of hair. They are really friendly dogs and can be seen wagging their tales even at strangers.

3. German Shepherd

German Shepherd is a multi purpose dog and can be used as a guide dog, police dog, herder, and all around great family pet. They are good at following orders from their owners and make for great family dogs. They love to stay in large houses and open spaces.

4. Beagle

This is the same breed which is popularly known as Peanuts star Snoopy and is a great tracker and hunter. This dog needs to be monitored properly as its killer instinct can leed it to go out on risky ventures for himself as well as for others.

5. Yorkshire Terrier

This breed requires to be groomed properly. It is so small and round that it looks like a ball of cotton. This dog requires a lot of care and attention and can easily feel left out of the company if you don't call out his name every ten minutes.

6. Dachshund

A daschund has many points in its favour. Firstly, it is small in size and can be easily accommodated in a small house. They also eat very less food plus they are very peace loving and friendly. They are one of the most active and fastest species of dog.

7. Boxer

This breed is developed out of careful cross breeding of several dogs. Boxer is a very alert-looking animal and is very sharp of ears. It is friendly and amicable, even to young annoying children.

8.Poodle

The USP of this breed of dog is that it can be shaped according to the choice of the owner. So, they are a dog and a piece of art at the same time. But so metimes, they may look more of a show piece and less of a dog but again that depends on the taste of the owner. They are very civilized and friendly dogs.

9. Rottweiler

The word Rottweiler literally means "rotten and vile," . They are huge, powerful and energetic. They are an excellent hunter and protector. They are usually known as the lone hunter.

10. Chihuahua

This breed is developed out of careful cross breeding of several dogs. Boxer is a very alert-looking animal and is very sharp of ears. It is friendly and amicable, even to young annoying children.