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Choosing The Best Dog For You And Your Family

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?

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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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The Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds...


Labrador Retriever: Their easy trainability combined with their intelligence makes them one of the most powerful combination's 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.

Other Popular Dog Breeds...


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Other Dog Breed Related Information

Types Of Small House Dogs: Do live where space for a dog is limited, like in an apartment? Perhaps you're elderly, and are looking for a small house dog that requires limited excercise and upkeep. Or maybe you're just looking for a small dog breed for companionship. If so, check this article for some dog breed suggestions and tips.

Want more information about small dogs? then we recommend a visit to this other fine site which has a wealth of knowledge that specializes in all there is to know about small dog breeds.

Hypoallergenic Dogs: Do you love dogs, yet hate your allergic reactions to them? Then this article may prove of interest, as it touches upon the causes of dog allergies and gives a list of breeds less prone to cause you to run for the tissue box.

Puppy Growth Stages: If you've just acquired a new pup, or are in the market for one, then you should know what's coming growth wise over the next few years. This interesting article will help you to avoid any surprises and to be better prepared.

What Is The Very Best Dog Breed To Own?

The Top 10 Dog Breeds shown above are the most popular, but in your opinion, are they the best to own?

Many who visit this page have yet to acquire a dog and would appreciate owner information about these and other breeds.

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    Standard Poodle  starstarstarstarstar
    I think Standard poodles are perfect because they feel really great to the touch, and their fur doesn't end up all over the house. It pretty much only ...

    American Pit Bull Terrier  starstarstarstarstar
    We own two American Pit Bull Terriers. One who is almost 10 years old and one who is 10 months old. They are so loyal and loving. They are full of energy ...

    Female German Shepherd  Not rated yet
    Female German Shepherds are gentle with children, show total devotion to family, are intelligent, energetic, calm, confident, protective to loved ones ...

    Cocker Spaniel  Not rated yet
    Cocker Spaniels are friendly, great company, good guard dogs, top show dogs and also great hunting/game dogs. They love to sniff around alot and they need ...

    American Bulldog  Not rated yet
    American Bulldogs are an excellent breed because of their many abilities: Guard dog, companion, bull-baiting, watch dog, catch dog in the fields around ...

    Border Terrier  Not rated yet
    Border Terrier: They're very often friendly, affectionate and usually get along with other dogs. They're also great with children and a great family pet....

    Kerry Blue Terrier  Not rated yet
    The Kerry Blue terrier is the perfect choice for people with allergies, because they are hypoallergenic. They are also WONDERFUL guard dogs, and great ...

    Welsh Pembroke Corgi  Not rated yet
    Welsh Pembroke Corgis, I can not say enough good about this breed. I bought my first corgi 3 years ago as a puppy. They've always amused me by their looks ...

    Labrador Retriever  Not rated yet
    Labrador Retrievers are like four-legged people and are gentle, intelligent, loyal, and if they are angel dogs, they will have the face of a Lab. Their ...

    American Bulldog  Not rated yet
    American Bulldogs have awesome personalities. Along with being incredibly intelligent and easily trainable, they are gentle and loving dogs. Owners of ...

    Chihuahua!  Not rated yet
    I recently adopted my Chihuahua Vixie Lou from a no-kill shelter near my house, and she is the best dog i have ever had. As soon as i picked her up at ...

    Blue Staffy  Not rated yet
    Blue Staffy is a medium-sized, short-coated, old-time breed of dog.

    In the early part of the twentieth century, the breed gained respectability, and ...

    Shetland Sheepdog  Not rated yet
    The Shetland Sheepdog is intelligent, they seem to understand you, sweet, eager to please, gorgeous looking, and easy to train. Not to mention, obedient,...

    Chihuahua  Not rated yet
    I have a chihuahua and she is the sweetest dog ever. She loves kids and basically anyone she meets but she is wary at first when new people come over but ...

    Boxer  Not rated yet
    My family owned a boxer, Baxter, as I was growing up. He eventually became my dog and would pace by the windows and door when it was time for me to come ...

    Doberman & Pitbull  Not rated yet
    Doberman and Pit Bull: I have been around many types of dogs (growing up in a family that bred Great Perenese, Rottweilers, Pit bulls, Labradors, Dachshunds ...

    Bulldog  Not rated yet
    The Bulldog: These big critters may seem a little boring to you. But in the inside once you get to know them and they get to know you it will get used ...

    Miniature Schnauzer  Not rated yet
    Miniature Schnauzers are very intelligent and are perfect for people who suffer from allergies and they shed little to no hair which means just a little ...

    Saint Bernard: A Great Breed  Not rated yet
    Saint Bernard: A Great Breed. 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 ...

    Border Collie  Not rated yet
    Border Collie: These dogs are the smartest dog breed and are easily trained. They are great around kids, though if yours is young and extremely hyper I ...

    Boerboel  Not rated yet
    The Boerboel is a big intellegent muscular working dog, and not very many people in the united states know about it.

    The Boerboel is reliable, obedient ...

    Golden Retriever  Not rated yet
    Golden Retriever: They're appearance is beautiful. They have a lovely,wonderful,smooth coat. They get along with children very well and therefore they ...

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi  Not rated yet
    The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is one of the best dogs a person can own. They are loyal, protective, easy to train (with patience amongst the owner) and very ...

    Jack Russell Terrier  Not rated yet
    Jack Russell Terrier: They are active dogs, and are easily trained. A hardy breed that isn’t prone to many ailments, they do well as an indoor pet as well ...

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

    I will say though that it is very protective of my wife, as she's the lucky one ...



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