Most of us are fond of keeping a pet in our homes and insist our parents to allow us to do so. There are many different kind of dog breeds and it should be given due consideration that which dog is going to be the part of your family. Some dogs are very loyal as compared to others and some are more playful. It is up to you that which kind fits in your family setup. Some of the times you need a dog for protection purpose and sometimes it is the wish of your kids which makes you buy a dog more playful in nature and harmless.
Let us move on to the top 10 list to see which dog best suites your family.
10. Pugs
The other names of this dog are Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff and its country of origin is China. Pugs are very small dogs with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. It has developed muscles and comes in different colors. If you are to buy a dog with an intention to entertain your children and play with them, then pugs breed is the right option for you guys.
9. Poodles
This breed of dogs is considered to be the second most intelligent dog after Border Collie, and before the German Shepherd Dog. It is a multi-talented dog which is skillful in numerous dog sports such as agility, obedience, tracking, and even herding. Poodles have won top places in many conformation shows such as “Best in Show” at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1991 and 2002, at the World Dog Show in 2007 and 2010.
8. Shih Tzu
It is a breed of dog weighing around 4–7.25 kilograms (8.8–16.0 lb) and has long silky hair which adds to its beauty. They are equally friendly with both adults and young. Shih Tzu are among the earliest Chinese breed.
7. Golden Retrievers
As the name suggests, they were actually trained as gundogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting. Its country of origin is Scotland and it is able to perform numerous tasks such as guide dog for the blind, hearing dog for deaf people, hunting dog, illegal drug detector, and search and rescue participant. They are also very popular among family because of their great loyalty and cool temperament.
6. Yorkshire Terrier
Some of the nicknames of this breed are Yorkie, Walking Jewel, Yorkshire Terror and the country of origin of this breed is England. Basically, it was developed in the 19th century in Yorkshire, England to catch rats in the clothing mills. Some of the prominent features of this breed are its small size, less than 3.2 kilograms (7.1 lb), and its silky blue and tan coat. Owing to the small size of this breed, they can be conveniently kept in small homes. They are very much protective about their loved ones.
5. Boxers
The nicknames for this breed are German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer, German Bulldog and they are large-sized, short-haired dogs. They are from Germany and some of the distinguishing features of Boxers are that they have broad, short skulls, and have a square muzzle, very strong jaws and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. In 1985, Boxers were first exhibited in a dog show for St. Bernards at Munich.
4. Dachshunds
This breed has got some very interesting nicknames such as Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Wiener Dog/Hotdog, Sausage Dog and they belong to the hound family. I am sure you must be deceived by its miniature frame but guys believe me it is an excellent guard dog and a hunting dog. Dachshunds are long-bodies and short-legged. They are fearless and are very easy to train. The country of origin of this breed is Germany.
3. Beagles
The country of origin of this breed is Great Britain and they are the member of the hound group. Beagles are primarily scent hounds and they serve the purpose to track hare, rabbit, and other game. Due to their good sense of smell, they are also of great importance as detection dogs for prohibited agricultural imports and foodstuffs in quarantine around the world. They are in beautiful color combinations such as Tricolour or white in combination with red, lemon, or orange. One interesting fact about Beagles is that Snoopy of the comic strip Peanuts has been promoted as “the world’s most famous beagle”.
2. Labrador Retrievers
As this is a very popular breed so I would like to divulge some facts and figures about this one before getting into other details. Their life span is around 10-13 years. The weight of male is 27–60 kg (60–130 lb) and female is 25–42 kg (55–93 lb). Similarly, the height of male is 56–63 cm (22–25 in) and that of female is 54–60 cm (21–24 in). There is a great variation In their coats such as Smooth, short, dense and straight and they come in very different colors as Black, silver (very rare), chocolate, or yellow (pale cream to red). They are very much entertaining and your kids are totally safe with these. They are also very loyal and protective towards the family they stay with. Their country of origin is Canada.
1. German Shepherd
The other names for this breed are Alsatian, Berger Allemand, Deutscher Schäferhund, GSD, Schäferhund and as the name suggests their country of origin is Germany. Their life span is about 9.7 years and it is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. It is a large-sized dog and is particularly useful for herding and guarding sheep. As the German shepherd is strong, intelligent and can be shaped into a well-trained dog, so owing to these features it is often employed in police and military roles around the world. They can be equally friendly with your kids and are a nice option to keep at home.
