Top 10. The most popular dog breeds in the world

An old children’s song says that there is no creature more faithful than a dog. It’s hard to argue with that. For many, getting a dog is like getting a lot of love for little money.

A dog can become your true friend, play with your children, protect your home and even help you with your work.

Large and dwarf, decorative and service-search, good-natured and wayward … There is a huge variety of dog breeds in the world. Of these, about 350 are officially recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.

All of them differ in appearance, have their own character, purpose, features of care, and, of course, have a different degree of popularity. Introducing 10 most popular dog breeds in the world.

10 German Shepherd

Initially, this type of shepherd was intended for shepherd and service-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 even endure 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 a variety of types of training.

They are better educated if they have only one owner, while one of the positive aspects of the breed is that, being a service dog, they quite easily get used to a new guide and interact with him with interest. By the way, it is this breed of dog that is most famous and most often used in cinema.

9. Pekingese

These little dogs in their historical homeland – in China – once had an almost sacred status.

They could belong exclusively to the emperor’s family. They were kept in the palace and were not available to subjects. These cute creatures owe their name to the capital of the “celestial” – Beijing.

Pekingese is one of the most ancient breeds – it was bred about two thousand years ago. A variety of colors are acceptable for dogs of this breed, but red is considered the most common. At the same time, there are black, and fawn, and colored Pekingese. White Pekingese are considered a real rarity.

Pekingese are playful and fearless. With children, he can be friendly, while 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. The manifestation of cowardice or aggression is completely uncharacteristic for a trained Chow Chow.

He is very devoted to his family and attached to his master. Chow is usually only affectionate with those with whom he has a close relationship, which is why house guests who are unfamiliar with this dog should not aggressively demand the attention of the animal, as the Chow may perceive this as a hostile attack.

7. York

The progenitors of the Yorkies were intended for catching rats and mice on ships, as they were descendants of terriers specially trained for this purpose, while due to their small size and relatively small daily food requirement, they fit perfectly into marine life.

The Yorkie is a long-haired dog with no undercoat at all. This suggests that representatives of this breed almost do not shed. Their hair is very similar to human hair in that it grows continuously and very rarely falls out (sometimes when combed or damaged).

Despite their small size, Yorkies retain the qualities characteristic of large terriers – courage, curiosity, and tirelessness. They have a kind nature get along well with people and other dogs. In addition, they are very devoted to the owner.

6. Welsh Corgi

English shepherd dogs. They are characterized by great vitality, energy, good nature.

Corgis are very loyal, they love all the members of their owner’s family. These famous dogs usually react loyally to other people and animals, get along well with cats.

In terms of learning ability, representatives of this breed are inferior only to the Border Collie. Assimilation of the team from the second or third time is not an achievement, but the 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 a Doberman, his can be left with small children – dogs of this breed will adequately respond to one or another kind of stimuli emanating from the child.

4. Chihuahua

The species name comes from the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Chihuahua has a lively and bold disposition. Looking at them, we can say that these dogs are fast in movement, have a quick reaction, and, despite their size, 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 fearfulness.

If the dog behaves aggressively or, on the contrary, is too shy, then such a trait of a particular individual is recognized as a disqualifying defect of a known breed.

3. Beagle

Beagles are considered a versatile breed: they are actively used in surveillance, therapy, and just as a family pet.

In addition, these dogs are more likely than others become the object of medical experiments and experiments. They also test household chemicals and cosmetics.

Undoubtedly, such a dog needs continuous training. In the process of upbringing and simply communicating with the beagle, the owner is usually amazed at his intellectual abilities and the speed of learning commands.

A properly trained dog of this breed is not capable of showing aggression. Cheerful, energetic and picky in everyday life, he can easily hunt in the morning, frolic with children during the day, and lie quietly on his rug in the evening.

2. Pug

The pug is a very ancient breed that originated in China. Even in early Chinese manuscripts, one can find references to these dogs.

These little pets have long been considered representatives of the “elite” breed, so they were kept mainly by people of noble origin.

Pugs have a lively, cheerful and at the same time balanced character. They are quickly get used to the owner and become very affectionate.

Having got such a dog, it is necessary to carefully monitor his diet, otherwise he may 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 the pet to overwork, not allow it to stay in a stuffy room for a long time and overheat in hot weather.

1. Golden retriever

This is a rather hardy and active dog, with a good ability to remember and flair, thanks to which it can very quickly find lined game on land and in water.

In addition, they can “serve” at customs, look for drugs and explosives, and also take part in rescue operations.

Golden Retrievers have a very friendly personality. They are smart, love affection, 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.