From pups that fit your purse to those than can cover up your whole bed in one move, all dogs are special and wonderful. And, of course, they are all different. But humans seem to prefer some certain types of breeds, and here we have prepared a top-10 list for you.
German shepherds
This is pure gold when it comes to police or military dogs. This breed comes from mixing a farm breed with a herding one in Germany, 1899. The German shepherd is at the top of the Club’s annual most popular dogs list.
Labradors
They are called “labs” and they seem to be preferred by children. This breed comes from Newfoundland and it was used to help fishermen to pull the nets up and catch the fish that escaped the fishing lines. It didn’t get its superb retriever skills until it was crossed with spaniels.
Golden retrievers
This breed appeared from the wish of a Scottish nobleman to have a breed suited to the Scottish climate. So he crossed the Yellow retriever with the Tweed Water Spaniel that is now extinct. The breed is great for hunting, rescue and assistance cases.
Beagles
This breed was a common possession for the Englishman of the 16th century. It was used mostly in hunting and tracking down rabbits. Today, they are a great friend to kids and families with small children.
Yorkshire terriers
They are loved by children, as they are very small, cute and affectionate. They are also called Yorkies and they are a part of the toy group, together with Chihuahua. They get their name from the city in England they originate from. They were used to catch rats in mills during 19th century, so, unlike today, they belonged to the working class.
Boxers
This breed developed in Germany during the 19th century - they were used for dog fighting. They arrived in America after the World War I and they grew in popularity in the 1930s. Although it was known as a violent breed, it is now famous for its love and human affection, mostly for children.
Dachshunds
They are very nicely called Hotdogs. It was first bred in Germany in the 17th century, but they only became popular in America during the 20th century.
Poodles
This is a breed that excels in obedience training and sports. Though you may think of it as a fluffy toy, the poodle is actually very smart. It was bred in Germany at first, as a water retriever. They also come in surprising colors, such as apricot.
Bulldogs
Who can resist that squashed little face? Though it is a very affectionate breed, it gets his name from bull baiting in the British Isles. But when this activity became illegal, breeders decided to make it nicer and it took more than 10 generations to have this sweet little dog from today
Shih Tzus
This is a toy dog, cherished in the past by all the Chinese royals. The Shih Tzu was the preferred house pet for the whole Ming Dynasty and it was brought in Europe by soldiers from England during the World War II.
