In an old children's song it is sung that there is no creature devoted to a dog. It's hard to argue with that. For many, having a dog is like getting a lot of love for little money.
A dog can become your faithful friend, play with your children, guard your home and even help in your work.
Large and dwarf, decorative and official search, good-natured and wayward ... In the world there is a huge variety of dog breeds. Of these, approximately 350 are officially recognized by the International Cynological Federation.
They all differ in appearance, have their own character, purpose, care features, and, of course, have varying degrees of popularity. Introducing 10 the most popular dog breeds in the world.
10. German shepherd
Initially, this type of shepherd was intended for shepherd and search activities.
The German Shepherd is a large dog with a strong musculoskeletal system. She has a developed thoracic region, a slightly lowered pelvis and a very recognizable stance.
The coat of such dogs is short, thick, thanks to which they can tolerate even frosts. To date, there are two varieties of the breed: smooth-haired and long-haired.
German shepherds are dogs with an energetic character, capable of various types of training.
They better educated if they have only one master, while one of the positive aspects of the breed is that, being a service dog, they quite easily get used to the new guide and interact with it with interest. By the way, this particular breed of dogs is the most famous and most often used in cinema.
9. Pekingese
These little dogs in their historical homeland - in China - once had almost a sacred status.
They could belong exclusively to the emperor’s family. They were kept in the palace and were not accessible to subjects. These cute creatures owe their name to the capital of the “heavenly places” - Beijing.
Pekingese - one of the oldest breeds - it was bred about two thousand years ago. A variety of colors are acceptable for dogs of this breed, but the most common is considered red. At the same time, there are black, and fawn, and color Pekingese. White Pekingese are considered a real rarity.
The Pekingese are playful and fearless. He can be friendly with children, and in any case he will consider himself the main creature in the house and demand attention.
8. Chow Chow
This is one of the oldest dog breeds. Manifestation of cowardice or aggression is not at all characteristic of a trained Chow Chow.
He is very devoted to his family and attached to his master. The Chow usually shows affection only with someone with whom he has a close relationship, which is why guests at home unfamiliar with this dog should not insistently demand the attention of the animal, since the Chow can perceive this as a hostile attack.
7. York
The ancestors of York were intended for catching rats and mice on marine vessels, since they were the descendants of terriers specially trained for this purpose, and due to their small size and relatively small daily need for food, they fit perfectly into marine life.
York is a long-haired dog with no undercoat at all. This suggests that representatives of this breed almost do not fade. Their hair is very similar to human hair in that it grows continuously and very rarely falls out (sometimes when combed or damaged).
Despite the small size, Yorkies retain the qualities inherent in large terriers - courage, curiosity, tirelessness. They have a good natured character, get along well with people and other dogs. In addition, they are very loyal to the owner.
6. Welsh Corgi
English shepherd dogs. They are characterized by great vitality, energy, good nature.
Corgis are very devoted, they love all members of their master’s family. These famous dogs usually react loyally to other people and animals, get along well with cats.
In terms of training, representatives of this breed are inferior only to border collies. Learning a team from the second or third time is not an achievement, but a norm.
5. Doberman
Dogs of this popular breed have a balanced character. They equally effectively cope with both the security function and the safe everyday household role.
For example, after a short preparation of the Doberman, his can be left with small children - dogs of this breed will adequately respond to one kind or another of the stimuli emanating from the child.
4. Chihuahua
The name of the species comes from the name of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Chihuahua has a bold and bold disposition. Looking at them, we can say that these dogs are fast in movement, have a quick reaction, and, despite the dimensions, are practically devoid of fear.
They are incredibly energetic, inquisitive, tireless and hardy.
Chihuahua pretty friendly to people and other animals, without showing signs of aggression and timidity.
If the dog behaves aggressively or, conversely, is too shy, then a similar trait of a particular individual is recognized as a disqualifying defect of a known breed.
3. The Beagle
The beagle is considered a universal breed: they are actively used in surveillance, therapy and simply as a family pet.
In addition, these dogs are more likely than others become the subject of medical experiments and experiments. They also carry out testing of household chemicals and cosmetics.
Undoubtedly, such a dog needs continuous training. In the process of education and just communication with the beagle, the owner is usually amazed at his intellectual abilities and the speed of learning teams.
A properly raised dog of this breed is not able to show aggression. Cheerful, energetic and picky in everyday life, he can easily hunt in the morning, frolic with children during the day, and calmly lie on his rug in the evening.
2. Pug
Pug is a very ancient breed bred in China. In the early Chinese manuscripts you can find references to these dogs.
These small pets have long been considered representatives of the "elite" breed, so they were mainly kept by people of noble origin.
Pugs have a lively, cheerful and at the same time balanced character. They quickly get used to the owner and become very affectionate.
Having got such a dog, it is necessary to carefully monitor its diet, otherwise it can become obese and this will significantly reduce the average life expectancy.
Important! The respiratory system of these dogs is very vulnerable, so the owner should not allow overwork of the pet, not to allow him to stay for a long time in a stuffy room and overheat in hot weather.
1. Golden Retriever
This is a rather hardy and active dog, with good ability to memorize and a sense of flair, thanks to which it can very quickly find dead game on land and in a pond.
In addition, they can “serve” at customs, look for drugs and explosives, and also take part in rescue operations.
Golden retriever's character is very good-natured. They smart, love affectionate, playful, get along well with children.
They also have a fairly calm disposition, so they do not bark. Because of this, they are completely unsuitable as a guard dog.