Top 10 Dog Breeds
1- French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a French breed of companion dog or toy dog. It appeared in Paris in the mid-nineteenth century, apparently the result of cross-breeding of Toy Bulldogs imported from England and local Parisian ratters.
Life expectancy: 10 – 12 years
Temperament: Playful, Bright, Lively, Easygoing, Keen, Athletic, Affectionate, Alert, Sociable, Patient
Colors: White, Brindle, Fawn, Brindle & White,
2- Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever or simply Labrador is a British breed of retriever gun dog. It was developed in the United Kingdom from St. John's water dogs imported from the colony of Newfoundland, and was named after the Labrador region of that colony.
Lifespan: 10 – 12 years (Adult)
Temperament: Outgoing, Even Tempered, Intelligent, Kind, Friendly, Agile, Gentle, Trusting
Colors: Black, Chocolate, Yellow
Weight: Male: 29–36 kg, Female: 25–32 kg
3- Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a Scottish breed of retriever dog of medium size. It is characterised by a gentle and affectionate nature and a striking golden coat. It is commonly kept as a pet and is among the most frequently registered breeds in several Western countries.
Life span: 10 – 12 years
Temperament: Intelligent, Kind, Friendly, Reliable, Trustworthy, Confident
Temperament: Intelligent, Kind, Friendly, Reliable, Trustworthy, Confident
Colors: Dark Golden, Light Golden, Cream, Golden
Height: Female: 51–56 cm, Male: 56–61 cm
4- German Shepherd
The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size. The breed was developed by Max von Stephanitz using various traditional German herding dogs from 1899. It was originally bred as a herding dog, for herding sheep.
Life expectancy: 9 – 13 years
Temperament: Intelligent, Obedient, Loyal, Stubborn, Alert, Protective, Confident, Curious, Watchful, Courageous, Brave
Colors: Black, White, Black & Tan, Black & Silver, Red & Black, Sable, Grey
Height: Male: 60–65 cm, Female: 55–60 cm
Weight: Male: 30–40 kg, Female: 22–32 kg
5- Poodle
The Poodle, called the Pudel in German and the Caniche in French, is a breed of water dog. The breed is divided into four varieties based on size, the Standard Poodle, Medium Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle, although the Medium Poodle is not universally recognised.
Height: Toy Poodle: 24 – 28 cm, Miniature Poodle: 28 – 35 cm, Standard Poodle: 45 – 60 cm, Medium Poodle: 35 – 45 cm
Temperament: Intelligent, Alert, Active, Trainable, Instinctual, Faithful
Life span: 12 – 15 years
Colors: Black, White, Apricot, Cream, Sable, Black & White, Silver, Red, Brown, Grey, Blue
Weight: Standard: 20–32 kg (44–71 lb); Medium: 9–13 kg (20–29 lb); Miniature: 4.5–7 kg (9.9–15.4 lb); Toy: 2–3 kg (4.4–6.6 lb)
6- Bulldog
The Bulldog is a British breed of dog of mastiff type. It may also be known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog. It is a medium-sized, muscular dog of around 40–55 lb. They have large heads with thick folds of skin around the face and shoulders and a relatively flat face with a protruding lower jaw.
Life expectancy: 8 – 10 years
Temperament: Docile, Willful, Friendly, Gregarious
Colors: White, Fawn, Piebald, Fawn & White, Brindle & White, Red & White, Red Brindle, Red
Weight: Female: 18–23 kg, Male: 23–25 kg
7- Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a breed of domestic dog, regarded as medium-to-large or large. The dogs were known in German as Rottweiler Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweil butchers' dogs, because their main use was to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered meat to market.
Temperament: Steady, Obedient, Good-natured, Devoted, Alert, Fearless, Confident, Self-assured, Calm, Courageous
Life expectancy: 8 – 10 years
Weight: Female: 35–48 kg, Male: 50–60 kg
Height: Female: 56–63 cm, Male: 61–69 cm
8- Beagle
The beagle is a breed of small scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. The beagle was developed primarily for hunting hare, known as beagling.
Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years
Temperament: Amiable, Curious, Even Tempered, Intelligent, MORE
Height: Male: 36–41 cm, Female: 33–38 cm
9- Daschund
The dachshund, also known as the wiener dog or sausage dog, badger dog and doxie, is a short-legged, long-bodied, hound-type dog breed. The dog may be smooth-haired, wire-haired, or long-haired. Coloration varies. The dachshund was bred to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals.
Life expectancy: 12 – 16 years
Temperament: Clever, Playful, Lively, Stubborn, Devoted, Active, Independent, Courageous
Colors: Black, Black & Tan, Blue & Tan, Chocolate & Tan, Chocolate & Cream, Cream, Tan, Red
Coat: Smooth-haired, Long-haired, Wire-haired
Height: Miniature Dachshund: 5–6 in (13–15 cm) at the withers Standard Dachshund: 8–9 in (20–23 cm) at the withers
10- German shorthaired pointer
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a breed of medium-sized pointing dog developed in nineteenth century Germany.It is an all-purpose gun dog suitable for hunting and retrieving on both land and water. It may also be kept as a companion dog. The German Shorthaired Pointer is a member of the Sporting Group.
Temperament: Affectionate, Intelligent, Boisterous, Bold, Cooperative, Trainable
Life expectancy: 12 – 14 years
Weight: Female: 20–27 kg, Male: 25–32 kg
Colors: Liver Roan, Liver & White, Liver, White & Chocolate, Black & White, Brown
Height: Female: 53–59 cm, Male: 58–64 cm