Dog Breeds

Hello guys during this blog we are talking about a number of most popular dog breeds in world. There estimated 900 million dogs are present on planet. 

According to American Kennel Club, there are 193 recognized dog breeds in the world. The opinions are differ for all country. According to Federation cynologique Internationale, there are 344 recognized dog breeds in world. In our world, many types of dog breeds are present some of them are so dangerous rather than cutest. On other mind, some of them are so aggressive and other are simple and gentle. Dogs are loyal, gentle and intelligent pet in whole animals. During this blog, we are talking about a number of most popular dog breeds which are mostly domesticated by peoples.

Top 10 dog breeds in world

10. Boxer – Boxer is most popular dog in America due to courage, upbeat and playful nature. Its origin is Germany. It is dog which had intelligence, ethic, loyalty and affection. Due to these reason, it is a whole doggy package. Its height is about 23 to 25 inches for male and 21.5 to 23.5 inches for female. Its weight is about 65 to 80 pounds for male and 50 to 65 pounds for female. It is docked and cropped dog breeds. It is one of the dog which have short tail or bob tail. Its life span is 10 to 12 years. He is renowned for his great love and faithfulness to his owner. It is a popular family dog and also high energetic dog. It need exercise daily. It perform brilliantly as service, assistance and therapy dogs and roles such as drug detection, rescue and search teams.

9. Yorkshire Terriers – It is one of smallest dog breeds. Its origin is England. It is compact, toy size terrier whose glory is floor length, silky coat of steel blue and rich golden tan. Its nickname is Yorkie. Its height is about 7 to 8 inches. Its weight is about 7 to 8 pounds. It is very playful and energetic dog. It is easy to train and tend to bark a lot. Therefore, it is most popular dog and also an excellent watch dogs. It is similar as alarm. It is intelligent. Its life span is 11-15 years. It is easily adapt able to all surroundings, travel well and suitable pet. Its coat is similar to the human hair. So, it required much grooming. A walk is important twice a day for it. It love their owners.

8. Rottweiler – It is robust working breed. Its origin is Germany. Its main use was to herd livestock. It is one of the oldest herding breeds. Its weight is about 95 to 135 pounds for male and 80 to 100 pounds for female. Its height is about 24 to 27 inches for male and 22 to 25 inches for female. Its name taken by Rottweil, a town in region where it originated. Its neck is strong and muscled. It have a straight, coarse, medium length outer coat. Its life span is 9-10 years. The dogs of this breed are muscular and athletic. Rottweiler love swimming, walking, trotting with owner. It are excellent workers in herding, tracking and obedience.

7. Poodle – It is 2^nd most intelligent dog breeds after Border collie. Its origin is France and Germany. A dispute is present in between scholars for origin.  Its height is about over 15 inches. Its weight is about 60 to 70 pounds for male and 40 to 50 pounds for female. It is active, proud and very smart dog breeds. This breed have three varieties – Standard, Miniature and Toy. Its activities like agility, obedience, tracking, herding and assistance is incredible. Its life span is 10-18 years.  According to American Kennel Club, standard poodle is oldest varieties. Swimming is great exercise for this breed and poodle love to get in water. It are excellent water retriever.

6. French Bulldog – It is domestic dog. It is a result of cross between toy bull dogs imported from England and ratters in France. Its origin is France. It is most popular registered dogs in UK. Its height is about 11 to 13 inches. Its weight is under 28 pounds. It mostly like other companion dogs. If it left alone, it felt anxiety. It is ‘clowns of dog breeds’. It rarely barks on peoples. It takes patient and affectionate with owners. It is a people oriented dogs for easy to train. Its life span 10-12 years. French bulldog with his large bats ears and disposition, is one of the world’s most popular small dog breeds especially among city dwellers. It is a playful, alert and adapt dog breed.

5. Beagle – It is a hunting dog. Its origin is France. It is a loyal companion, pleading expression and cute dog breed. Its height is about 13-16 inches. Its weight is about 22-25 lbs. for male and 20-23 lbs. for female. This dog breeds have two varieties. Both varieties are solid, powerful and sturdy. It is one of the most popular hound dogs. It is a curious, clever and energetic hound. The dogs of this breed need one hour exercise daily for activeness and energetic nature. It is happy and companionable for its owner and its family.

4. Bulldog – It is also known as British Bulldog or English bulldog. Its origin is England. It is muscular hefty dog with wrinkled face and peculiar nose. It have a hanging skin under neck. Its weight is about 50-55 lbs. for male and 40-500 lbs. for female. Its height is about 1 to 2 ft. The lips of bulldog are dropping and teeth are pointed and sharp. The tail of bulldog is short or bob tail. It create strong bonds with the children. It is known for friendly nature with children and other dogs & pets. Its life span is 8 to 12 years. It is also a national animal of Britain.

3. Golden Retriever – It is one of the most lovable dog breeds. It is a gun dog breed for shot waterfowl and ducks. Its origin is Scotland and United Kingdom. It is instinctive lover of water and it is easy to train by owner. Its nature is gentle and friendly. Its weight is about 65-75 lbs. for male and 55-65 lbs. for female. Its height is about 22-24 inch for male and 20-22 inch for female. It is known as disability assistance dog because for blind it is a guide dog and for dumb it is a hearing dog. Its life span is 10-12 years. It is trained to be hunting, detection and rescue team. It is mainly used in rescue or lifesaving along New found land and Labrador retriever.

2. German Shepherd – It is a modern dog breeds with wolf like appearance. Its origin is Germany and it is originated in 1899. Therefore, it is known as German shepherd. It is herding dog used for herd the sheep due to intelligence, work ability, strength, train ability and obedience. Its weight is about 66-83 lbs. for male and 49-73 lbs. for female. Its height is about is about 24-26 inches for male and 22-24 inches for female. It done many works disability assistance, search & rescue police and military. Its life span is 9-13 years. Its appearance is domed forehead, a long square cut muzzle with strong jaws and black powerful nose.

1. Labrador Retriever – It is most popular dog breeds in the list of most popular dog breeds. Its origin is United Kingdom and Canada. It act as a therapy dog. It also perform detection work for law floatation and other legal agencies. Its weight is about 65-80 lbs. for male and 55-70 lbs. for female. Its height is about 22-23 inches for male and 21-22 inches for female. It is known for obedience, intelligence, live nature and loyalty. It also are hunting dogs and working dogs. Its life span is 12-14 years. It have a powerful and muscular body. Its jaws are so strong and powerful. Its eyes are kindly and expressive and colors of its eyes are brown and hazel.

So, these are top 10 most popular dog breeds in whole world, according to American Kennel Club. We hope you like the blog. Comment if you have any of these dog breeds.