Popular Dog Breeds: The 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds With Pictures

Popular Dog Breeds

Choosing The Best Dog For You And Your Family

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Looking for dog breeds that are the perfect fit for yourself or your family can be a bit like going grocery shopping...with so many choices, at times it can be a bit daunting.

Perhaps you’re searching for a type of dog that’s child friendly, or one that's a good guard dog, or maybe you're searching for information about the characteristics of a certain breed before you make your choice?

Well, what we’ve done on this page is to give you info about the most popular breeds of dogs…things like their history, temperament, dimensions and more.

The Top 10 Dog Breeds listed below have consistently been on the American Kennel Clubs list of the most popular types of dogs for some time now. Even though their perspective rankings might change slightly from year to year, the cream always rises to the top, and these dogs have proven their popularity year in and year out.

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Here's The Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds...

Labrador Retriever: Their easy trainability combined with their intelligence makes them one of the most powerful combinations as an excellent sporting dog, as well as a wonderful family pet.

Golden Retriever: This beautifully coated dog is very affectionate, has an excellent temperament and is easily trained. Quite possibly the perfect family pet, if you don’t mind a larger dog.

German Shepherd: While German Shepherds can and do make excellent family pets, they are happiest as working dogs, guide dogs or police dogs, so will do best when kept busy. They are beautiful in appearance and very intelligent.

Dachshund: These dogs are referred to as “wiener dogs” because of their unique elongated shape. A fearless dog for it’s size, it was originally bred to hunt badger.

Beagle: A hardy breed that isn’t prone to many ailments. It’s also a great family dog that has a gentle disposition, and it’s loud bark and howl is handy for warning owners of possible intruders.

Poodle: An excellent companion dog that is well known for it’s beautiful appearance. This is a hardy breed that can adapt to nearly any living condition. They are easy to train too!

Chihuahua: Without a doubt one of the smallest breeds around who has more bark than their bite, these little dogs definitely have a big dog attitude. An excellent pet for a couple with no children, older children or for someone single who is looking for a companion dog.

Rottweiler: These dogs are protective by nature, especially of those they bond with, and are fiercely loyal. This not only makes them excellent family pets, but good watch and guard dogs as well.

Yorkshire Terrier: The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect companion dog for a single person or for an elderly couple, as it usually doesn’t mind spending the majority of the day on its owner’s lap or somewhere nearby.

Boxer: Boxers are great family dogs as they are both loyal and affectionate and once taken into the family won’t want to be out of the owner’s sight. They are best suited for a home with a yard as they prefer being outside and are not an inside type dog.

More About Other Popular Dog Breeds...

Alaskan Malamute	Border Collie	Boston Terrier
English Bulldog	Great Dane	Mastiff
Pit Bull	Pomeranian	Pug
Shih Tzu	Siberian Husky

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Hi, what dog breed should we get? here are our rules;

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• must be medium sized
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Dog Breeds: Scottish Terrier
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Black Labrador
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Italian Greyhound
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American Pit Bull Terrier
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Boston Terrier
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Golden Doodle
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Mutt
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Greyhound
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St. Bernard
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Westie-West Highland White Terrier
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Cavalier king charles
They simply are the Kings dog and they know it to.
Loving, cute, small and proud, you are never sad when they are around.
A kiss and lick thats all ...

Miniature Schnauzer
They have a great personality, friendly and good with kids but they can also be very good watch dogs.

Australian Shepherd
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Akita
Superb with children, gentle and yet protective in a non agressive manner. faithful to its family and very intelligent.

Miniature Austrailian Shepard
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Labs and Bassets
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Bassets ...

Field Cocker Spaniel
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier Not rated yet
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Papillon Not rated yet
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White German Shepherd Not rated yet
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Golden Retriever Not rated yet
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This ...

Belgian Shepherd Tervuren Not rated yet
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Bouvier Des Flandres Not rated yet
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Not rated yet
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Rez Dogs Not rated yet
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Maltese Not rated yet
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Bulldog Not rated yet
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The ...

border collie Not rated yet
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Belgian Malinois-Australian Cattle Dog Not rated yet
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Huskey Not rated yet
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Jack Russell Terrier Not rated yet
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Shetland Sheepdog Not rated yet
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Miniature Schnauzer Not rated yet
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Saint Bernard: A Great Breed Not rated yet
I think they are the best pets! I own 3 currently! They maybe big and some may drool but the breed in general makes up for those faults!

They are super ...

Jack Russell Terrier Not rated yet
Because my Jack Russell Terrier is 15 years old and still going strong. Shes my favorite dog because shes faithful, loving, and loves to see me and always ...

Favorite Dog Breeds: Golden Retriever Not rated yet
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Dog Breeds: Australian Shepherd Not rated yet
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Chihuahua Not rated yet
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Border Collie Not rated yet
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Boerboel Not rated yet
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Not rated yet
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Havanese Not rated yet
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Golden Retriever Not rated yet
They're appearance is beautiful. They have a lovely,wonderful,smooth coat. They get along with children very well and therefore they are suitable in a ...

Golden Retriever Not rated yet
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Not rated yet
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Rat Terrier Not rated yet
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Beagles Not rated yet
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German Shephard Not rated yet
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Australian Shepherds Not rated yet
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Not rated yet
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Labrador Retriever Not rated yet
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Mastiff Not rated yet
I would give my life for one of my kids...and so would my Mastiff. What more needs to be said?

Jack Russell Terrier Not rated yet
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Havanese Not rated yet
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Rottweiler Not rated yet
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Shetland Sheepdog Not rated yet
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Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier Not rated yet
They love you unconditionally, and remain puppies throughout their lives. Their energy level never seems to subside.

Yorkshire Terrier Not rated yet
Would definitely have to say that our Yorkie's the best breed going.

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