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Are you shopping for a new dog? If so, you will be able to choose from over one hundred different breeds. Each breed of dog is unique in their own way. Before you make a purchase you should look into what each breed has to offer, as well as what other people think about them. For many people, choosing from the most popular dog breeds is a good start. After all, if so many people are interested in these dogs they have to be doing some right.

Here are a few of the most popular dog breeds:

1. The Labrador retriever is a beautiful and popular dog breed. They weigh between 50 and 80 pounds, and stand from 21 to 24 and a half inches. They love the water, and are very intelligent. My sister’s black labrador would chew the hose if the didn’t get his daily play with it! Labradors love swimming, and have webbed feet which helps him swim well. They have a lovely, gentle nature, and adore humans. They don’t make great guard dogs, as they accept strangers easily. But they are excellent with children. They do have a lot of energy, so will need exercise and somewhere to run around. But their coat is quite low maintenance, and they are easy to train.

2. As far as the most popular dog breeds for families, the Golden retriever is always near the top of the list. This breed is very similar to the Labrador retriever except it has a longer coat. They weigh between 55 and 80 pounds, and stand 22 to 24 and a half inches high. Golden retrievers are very intelligent, and have a great love of humans. They are very playful and eager to please, and even love all the attention that children give a pet! They are good around strangers, so they don’t make good guard dogs, but this can be good for a family with children bringing friends over. Golden retrievers do need obedience training, as their need for attention, and desire to play all the time could be irritating to owners wanting some time of their own. They also need at least an hour of exercise a day.

3. If you are shopping for a smaller dog, look into buying a Chihuahua. This is one of the most popular dog breeds year in and year out, and is nice for people who do not want a big dog running through their home at all times. Chihuahua’s weight from 2 to 6 pounds, and are very loyal, intelligent and perceptive. Despite their size, they don’t think of themselves as small dogs! They are very protective of the house, and make great miniature guard dogs.

4. The German shepherd is a popular large dog breed for people looking for a watch or guard dog, or a very loyal companion. They weight between 60 and 110 pounds, and are 22 to 26 inches high. They do need daily brushing, however. German shephards are extremely protective of their house and territory, and this extends to his human family, with which he becomes strongly bonded to. They are quite sensitive dogs in that they are very aware of their owner’s moods, and are very intelligent. The only potential problems are that they can be suspicious of strangers – and this includes your child’s friends. As a result, they need training and socialization, from puppyhood.

5. Beagles are great hunting dogs and are always popular among dog lovers for their gentle nature and even temperament. They were originally used as hunting dogs, and so have an amazing sense of smell – which, in the domestic environment can translate into a penchant for sniffing out underwear in the laundry! Beagles are extremely loyal and friendly, but they need training, though they can be difficult to train due to their curiosity. They are quite strong willed, especially when they catch a scent they are curious about. But they are very playful dogs, and make great family pets. They are fine with toddlers, and as long as they have been socialized the right way, will get along in multi-dog households.

The most popular dog breeds are not necessarily the best, they are just the ones that are bought the most by the general public. If you are shopping for a new dog, looking at the most popular breeds is probably a great place to start, but be sure to take into account your needs. Do you want a dog that will fit into an apartment? Or be good around children – especially small children? How much time do you have to exercise your dog? These questions will help determine whether a breed is appropriate for your lifestyle and situation.

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Miniature dogs are smaller types of the dog family. They are commonly called toy dogs because of their small size. Learn more on some of the most popular miniature dogs.

Many people all over the world own dogs for different reasons. They are considered as man’s best friend. There are so many breeds of dogs with different characteristics and abilities.

Miniature dogs are the most popular nowadays among the types of dogs because they are easier to take care. Miniature dogs or sometimes called toy dogs are basically smaller types of dogs than the regular ones.

Many miniature dog owners feel the greater advantages of owning small dogs. For starters, smaller dogs do not consume as much food as compared to bigger dogs. Toy dogs also do not require too much space in their house or backyard. These dogs can easily adapt to owners who live in small apartments as they do not require too much exercise.

Though these dogs are small in size, they have strong and distinct personality. They are also ideal pets for younger children and a good playmate.

If you are interested in owning a miniature dog as your pet, it is important for you to understand that these dogs have special characteristics and needs. For example, the elderly would be more inclined to gentle and affectionate dogs for companion. Some would prefer the kind they could bring with them when hunting. Your lifestyle and personality should be considered when choosing what breed to get. You should also consider your financial capability in terms of providing the necessary food and grooming also.

Many breed of miniature dogs have an excellent intelligence just like the Shetland Sheepdogs. Some are good for dog shows while others are ideal as watchdogs.

Here are some of the most favorite miniature dogs of many pet lovers.

Miniature Poodle
Miniature poodles are considered one of the most popular breed in the world. Poodles are very friendly, obedient and intelligent. This type of dog excels in the field of obedience competitions. They are the most common types used for dog shows. They live longer compared to other types of dogs. Poodles need a lot of grooming and regular bath to maintain its hair.

This breed of dog is originally hairy retriever that has been used to protect flock of sheep. The word poodle was derived from a German word puddle. The miniature poodle that we have known today has originated from the standard poodle from Germany.

Shih Tzu
This breed of miniature dog is fun, loving and intelligent. This toy dog would love to be cuddled and adored. This type of dog likes to be groomed daily and walked on regular places. They are also considered as good guard dogs.

If you decide to own a shih tzu, it is important to groom it daily, otherwise its hair would develop tangles. The coat should also be trimmed in order not to hinder with its daily activities. Its furry body is also prone to nits and ticks so make sure it is bathed and shampooed regularly.

The breed of the Shih Tzu is the result of crossed breeding of Pekingese and Lhasa Apso by the Chinese people. During the time of Empress Tzu-his, the exportation of these breed of dogs is not allowed. It was until the death of the Empress that Shih Tzu dogs were smuggled and reached Europe.

Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is another breed of miniature dog. They are basically easy to maintain compared to other types of miniature dogs. It is the smallest dog breed in the whole world.

Its name was taken from a state in Mexico. These dogs are considered sacred for the Incas.

Whatever breed of miniature dogs you chose as your pet, it is important to know enough information with regards to the characteristics, maintenance needs and abilities before deciding on owning one as your pet.

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I’ve been compiling a list of famous dogs for my Pet Numerology website for some time now.  I know which my favorites are, but I wondered which are the most famous overall.  There are so many great famous dogs that I’m doing this in five or six groups, and then I’ll do a final round with the top dogs from those groups.

The most famous dogs (based on online chatter) with names starting with the letters D to K are:

10. Huckleberry Hound from the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons

9. Delgado the German Shepard from the movie “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”

8. Kipper from the Kipper series of books by Mick Inkpen

7. Friday from the movie “Hotel for Dogs”

6. Doug the Chihuahua-Pug mix from the “Sarah Silverman Show”

5. Goofy from the classic Walt Disney cartoons

4. Gromit from the Wallace and Gromit animated short films

3. Dogbert from the “Dilbert” comic strip

2. Dug the talking dog from the Pixar Animated movie “Up”

. . . and the most famous dog on this list is. . .

1. Eddie the Jack Russell Terrier who was on the TV series “Frasier”

Dogs not ranking in the top 10 were Daisy from the “Blondie” comic strip, Damka the Soviet Space dog, Digby the Golden Retriever on the TV series “Pushing Daisies”, Earl from the “Mutts” comic strip, El Diablo from the movie “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”, Elektra from the “Cathy” comic strip, Fido who was US President Abraham Lincoln’s dog, Flike the terrier from the movie “Umberto D. “, Fly the Border Collie from the movie “Babe”, Fuzz from the “Ziggy” comic strip, Gaspode from several of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, Goliath from the animated TV series “Davey and Goliath”, Grimm from “Mother Goose and Grimm” comic strip, Happy from the TV series “7th Heaven”, Hooch the French Mastiff from the movie “Turner and Hooch”, Howard Huge the Saint Bernard from the “Howard Huge” comic strip, Hubert the Bloodhound from the movie “Best in Show”, Isaboo who is Rachael Rae’s Pit Bull Terrier, K9 the robotoic dog from the TV series “Dr. Who”, and Krasavka the Soviet Space dog.

So a nice mix of dogs from movies (Dug, Gromit, Friday, Delgado), television (Eddie, Doug), books(Kipper), cartoons (Goofy, Huckleberry Hound) and comic strips (Dogbert). Not surprisingly, all of the top ten dogs are characters and not real life dogs.  Too bad those brave Soviet Space dogs aren’t better know, so I’ll mention their names one more time: Damka and Krasavka.

I compiled this list by searching for the dog names listed on a number of search engines and ranking them by the number of web pages, discussion forums, photos, videos, etc that are available online.

Check out my complete list of Famous Dogs at www. PetNum. com.

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So you are on the lookout for the perfect pet dog for your family? You definitely want a breed that can be active when you’re up to playing and can be docile if you need peace and quiet. It would also be great if it can take care of itself and will not need looking after. Finally, you want a breed that doesn’t bite.

If you have been asking around which dog breeds are most likely to bite, you are asking the wrong question. All dogs bite. No matter how well they have been trained, there is always the likelihood that they will be compelled or be pushed into aggressiveness and bite. After all, it is just the way dogs are. There are, however, breeds that have a higher tendency to bite than the rest of the breeds. A recent survey of dog owners identified the following as some of the dog breeds that are most likely to bite:

The Dachshund

This cute pet that looks more like a baloney than a dog have been found to have a high propensity to nip at their owners and strangers. Dachshunds are hunting dogs. They have by nature very sharp instincts towards their prey. As such, they may exhibit aggressiveness at the sight of tots running around, making noise, and react to the stimulus by biting.

The Chihuahua

Like the dachshund, Chihuahuas are very cute toy dogs. But many owners complain about pet Chihuahuas who have the habit of nipping at strangers and owners alike. This breed are typically born with a set of characteristics—and biting is one of them. But this behavior can be addressed by proper training.

The Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terriers are a very aggressive breed of dogs. In fact, there have been many reported cases of aggression towards other breeds and other dogs of the same breed. In general, puppies learn about their environment by biting at things and people. You need to take control of this habit by correcting them early on. Otherwise, they will think that biting is an accepted behavior and keep it as adults.

The Australian Cattle Dog

An Australian Cattle Dog that doesn’t bite is rare, especially because they were bred to work as herding dogs, which means they bite for a living. They were bred to use nipping and biting to make the stock toe the line. It is up to you to train them and unlearn this bad habit.

The American Cocker Spaniel

The American Cocker Spaniel is a favorite family pet. By nature, they have a rather bad temperament, compare to your average canine friend. This is rooted in the indiscriminate breeding of American Cocker Spaniels beginning in the 1940s, when the breed became popular. The worst cases are those that are suffering from genetic seizure conditions also called the rage syndrome. This condition is characterized by a sudden urge to bark violently and bite what is on sight.

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I’ve been compiling a list of famous dogs for my pet numerology website for some time now.  I know which my favorites are, but I wondered which are the most famous overall.  There were so many great famous dogs that I did five alphabetical gourps, with a final round of the top most famous dogs.  This is that final round, and I’ll reveal which are the most famous of these terrific dogs.

The top twenty most famous of all dogs (based on online chatter) are:

20. Goofy – from the classic Walt Disney cartoons

19. Chloe – a Chihuahua who is a lead character in the movie “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”

18. Mr. Peabody – who appeared in “Peabody’s Improbable History” cartoons with his boy Sherman in the 1960s

17. Benji – who starred of a series of “Benji” movies

16. Buddy – a Labrador Retriever who belonged to US President Bill Clinton

15. Gromit – from the “Wallace and Gromit” animated short films

14. Tinkerbell – a Chihuahua belonging to socialite Paris Hilton

13. Dogbert – from the “Dilbert” comic strip

12. Snowy – the White Wire Fox Terrier traveled with Tintin in the “Adventures of Tintin” comic books

11. Barney – a Scottish Terrier belonging to US President George W. Bush

10. Lassie – the Collie is a character seen in movies since the 1930s

9. Santa’s Little Helper – the Simpson’s family dog on the animated TV series “The Simpsons”

8. Bo – the Portuguese Water Dog belonging to US President Barack Obama and the First Family

7. Snoopy – the Beagle is a character in the “Peanuts” comic strip

6. Bolt – the white German Shepherd who is the title character of the animated movie “Bolt”

5. Eddie – the Jack Russell Terrier from the TV series “Frasier”

4. Odie – from the “Garfield” comic strip

3. Dug – the talking dog from the Pixar Animated movie “Up”

2. Scooby Doo – from the “Scooby-Doo” cartoons and movies

. . . and the most famous dog is. . .

1. Marley – the Labrador Retriever who is the title character in the book and movie “Marley and Me”

So a nice mix of breeds in the top twenty with two Yellow Labs (Marley and Buddy), two Chihuahuas (Tinkerbell and Chloe), a Portuegses Water Dog (Bo), a German Shepherd (Bolt), a Beagle (Snoopy), a Colie (Lassie), a Jack Russell Terrier (Eddie), a Scottish Terrier (Barney), and a White Wire Fox Terrier (Snowy).

I was a little surprised by the order of the top twenty.  I always think Snoopy will be the most famous, but he was down at number seven.  I’m sure Marley and Scooby Doo benefit from having their names in the title of their movie, book, or TV series.

Surprisingly, five of the top twenty dogs are real life dogs, as fictional dogs tend to be more famous than their real world counterparts.  I’m sure it doesn’t hurt that most of these dogs have had their own books, movies, or extended press coverage.

I compiled this list by searching for the dog names listed on a number of search engines and ranking them by the number of web pages, discussion forums, photos, videos, etc that are available online.

Check out my complete list of Famous Dogs at www. PetNum. com.

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