there are around 250 breeds of dog. these are the top 10 most popular dogs.
#1 Labrador retriever
#2 Yorkshire terrier
#3 German Shepard
#4 golden retriever
#5 beagle
#6 boxer
#7 dachshund
#8 bulldog
#9 poodle
#10 shih tzu
remember don't just choose a dog down to popularity, choose it by what you and the dog will be able to cope with. for instance if you have a long day at work 24/7 it is not best to get a dog just yet.
what is a breed?
Webster's Desk Dictionary of the English Language defines a breed as "a homogeneous grouping of animals within a species, developed by humans," and the Oxford English Dictionary says a breed is "a line of descendants perpetuating particular hereditary qualities."
Greyhounds, Whippets, and Italian Greyhounds look like large, medium, and small versions of the same dog, but they are different breeds. Schnauzers come in giant, standard and miniature versions, all with different histories. Poodles also come in three sizes, but they are the same breed.
Some purebred dogs look like mixed breeds to the unpracticed eye, and some little-known purebreds resemble crossbreds to even the most astute canine expert. The Pyrenean Shepherd could be a terrier-poodle mix, the Beauceron could be a German Shepherd mix, and the Tibetan Mastiff could be a Newfoundland cross.
#1 Labrador retriever
#2 Yorkshire terrier
#3 German Shepard
#4 golden retriever
#5 beagle
#6 boxer
#7 dachshund
#8 bulldog
#9 poodle
#10 shih tzu
remember don't just choose a dog down to popularity, choose it by what you and the dog will be able to cope with. for instance if you have a long day at work 24/7 it is not best to get a dog just yet.
what is a breed?
Webster's Desk Dictionary of the English Language defines a breed as "a homogeneous grouping of animals within a species, developed by humans," and the Oxford English Dictionary says a breed is "a line of descendants perpetuating particular hereditary qualities."
Greyhounds, Whippets, and Italian Greyhounds look like large, medium, and small versions of the same dog, but they are different breeds. Schnauzers come in giant, standard and miniature versions, all with different histories. Poodles also come in three sizes, but they are the same breed.
Some purebred dogs look like mixed breeds to the unpracticed eye, and some little-known purebreds resemble crossbreds to even the most astute canine expert. The Pyrenean Shepherd could be a terrier-poodle mix, the Beauceron could be a German Shepherd mix, and the Tibetan Mastiff could be a Newfoundland cross.