The Top Ten Family Dog Breeds

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Choosing a dog for your family, there are more important things to note that only the eyes. Simple training, compatibility with children, trains dominance and aggression should be your top priority. I compiled the list based on the following:

- What are the races is not good at home alone for

- Total Intelligence

- Amount of exercise necessary

- Settings with children, strangers and other animals

- Health Problems

- Mypersonal experience

- The breed standard typical

- The American Temperament Test Results

Small Breeds

Havanese

This race is a classic lap dog. They come from the line of Bichon Frise and Maltese are also compatible with children. They are generally well educated, loyal, calm and subdued. They are easy to train, hypo-allergenic and not paid. They can weigh between 8-13 pounds and live about 14 years. They areideal for home and life are satisfied with the financial year. I'm not very athletic, so they need a family of easy-going. They are a breed with long hair, so that a "puppy cut" is easier to maintain (as shown in photo). If you are looking for an adorable, compact, eternal is the Havanese puppy for you.

Boston Terrier

Boston Terriers are little bundles of joy. You live and learn, to love people of all ages, are easy to make and require little exercise. They areideal for the inner life. They weigh 10 to 20 pounds and live up to 15 years. You do well to be where the action is with other pets and love. Their coats are shiny and short, so they are easier to maintain, but they do. Boston have very short snouts so they can breathe loud snore or drool. Because of the difficulties of birth (often by cesarean section), I suggest you look for your Boston Terrier in a local rescue and not as a breeder. There are several available for adoption in Bostonpetfinder.com.

Cockapoo

The Cockapoo is one of my favorite races, because even if they are small, I'm pretty athletic. Trains Cocker Spaniel to quality and strong and tough love for the sport - Frisbee, fetch, (to name a few), swimming and hunting. The lines give a poodle attitude decent and intelligent unlike other small breeds. Cockapoos are not nervous or anxious, but they do best when the people around day. Are you aware of their masters,very easy to train and love children and other pets. They are also hypoallergenic and not paid. It can weigh between 6 to 25 pounds, depending on whether the parent was a toy poodle or miniature. Life expectancy is about 14 years. They come in many colors and their coats are shaggy or curly. Some breeders dock their tails, but fails to apply - have the most beautiful plume-like tail!

Medium breeds

Miniature AustralianSchäfer

Australians are highly intelligent and devoted to their masters. And 'better with a medium to large yard and an active family. Why keep dogs, they need a lot of exercise or they get bored, hyper-active and destructive. Over two hours of rigorous exercise a day is ideal. They weigh 20-40 pounds and live about 13 years. You're a good race, are available in a variety of colors and sometimes can bright blue eyes.Their coats are thick and throw all year, so daily brushing is recommended. Their coats are insulated so they do not need to be shaved - even if you give them a short "puppy cut" during the warm months. They are usually a quiet race, but may bark at strangers. If properly socialized as puppies, most Aussies wary of strangers and visitors.

Keeshond

Keeshonden dogs are energetic and lively, which are devoted family companions. Although not as intelligent asother races may well trained, with consistent, firm discipline and lots of positive reinforcement. If the appearance of the Huskies and as Akita Keeshond is a better choice for children. They weigh 30-60 pounds and live about 13 years. They are right at home, but some need an hour of exercise a day. A small garden is enough with this race. They love "smile" on people and if they are provoked, the strange turn in circles. Because of their thick coats, areaverage shedders and this is the best in cooler climates. If in a warm climate, may be given a "puppy cut" during the warm months. daily brushing is ideal. They are big, so they tend to bark watchdogs often, might upset the neighbors.

American Pit Bull Terrier

The Pit Bull is the most controversial race of our time, and you may be wondering why this race would be on my list. But in the hands of a responsible owner, I think it can be one of the bestFamily breeds available. They are loving, funny, smart and loyal to the end. Puppies can be aggressive toward other dogs or small animals, but that can easily and quickly trained them out. Pit Bulls are so well behaved that often selected to be service dogs, rescue or police. Although their short coat is easy to get them. You can be a bit 'uncomfortable at home, but can be a regular exercise (about an hour a day) and a net weightreduce it. Pit Bulls are prone to obesity, not eating. They can range from 30 to 60 pounds and live about 12 years. It 'important to go to form a pit bull, right on the leash at a young age, or they can become difficult to walk when I'm older and stronger.

Large Dogs

Collie (rough coat or smooth)

The Collie is another fabulous family companion. As the Australian Shepherd above, are a breed shepherd, areexceptionally intelligent. Eager to please, pamper and protect, are faithful and deserving animals. They weigh 50-75 pounds and live about 15 years. They make great watchdogs and are naturally "babysitter" for children in the family. Rough Collies do not need hair cuts hair - is fine in the warmer months, as their coat acts as an insulator. While they may overheat if used too much during the warm months. The smooth-haired Collie have a hair shorter, so thatin any climate. Both are average shedders. Collies need about two hours of exercise per day and a large courtyard. Country life is better for this race, because they love to explore the world.

Golden Retriever

Happy, fun loving and loyal, Goldens are one of the most popular breeds in the United States. They love people, so even if they can bark when a stranger approaches the house, load faster than a thief does not frighten him. They weigh 50 to 80 poundsand live about 11 years. They are average shedders and benefit from daily brushing. Why are retrievers, have at least two hours daily rigorous exercise, either swimming, playing or running next to recover while you jog. Some do well left alone and not be destructive. Although they are much more intelligent, they are bred for the most dominant features that can make training difficult. With firm and consistent discipline that can be refined gold pets, butlead to inconsistent training for out-of-control dog that takes years to build confidence in 5 to 4.

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador is the most popular breed in the United States. Your friendly disposition, energetic and loyal, they are excellent pets. They are wonderful with children and enjoy the water, hunting, retrieving, Frisbee - almost everything you love, they love it! Even if their hair is short, they are average shedders. Weigh50 to 100 pounds and live about 11 years. Like gold, you need the inside, but two hours of training per day, or they can destructive. Without getting proper exercise, excess weight may Labs, which can lead to common problems. Because of over-breeding, American laboratories are usually hyper-active and often submissive. These workshops will be wild and difficult to train for the first four or five years. Since the labs are the most popular breed, but also one ofmost popular breeds are in shelters - so check the local rescue before visiting a breeder.

Please understand that although I also tend Golden Labrador Retriever and purebred in this list, I families to buy because they are discouraged about the nature due to high demand and popularity. This over-breeding creates unhealthy and extremely hyper dogs that is:) euthanasia with a high cost of veterinary and 2) dogs exposedHospitalizations due to hyper (and destructive) activities. There is no doubt that both breeds can be excellent family companion, but I encourage all families to consider other laboratories, as well as the wonderful first race and Golden. If you need to have one, check your local shelter, rescue or petfinder.com. Please note that the protected or rescued Goldens and Labs will be overestimated grew, so education and tolerance is a must. Together, we can drop in popularityand put an end to this race than farming.

Giant Breeds

American Mastiff

For those partial giant breeds, I recommend an American Mastiff. Quiet, dignified and gentle, these dogs are patient and loving with children. They weigh 140-200 pounds and live to 12 years. Like most giant breeds, the Mastiffs do not need much exercise, and this at home or with a small garden. But because of their inertia, canoverweight. Mastiffs are good with other dogs, but should be monitored animals and other species. It can be very protective, but rarely aggressive unless threatened. The puppies are wild and awkward, because they grow rapidly in the first year, but mature in a hurry. And even if one of the breeds are more delicate, their size can be intimidating - so keep on a leash in public Mastiff

Remember, there may be exceptions with each shot so make sure you farmers research and always insist that determine the performance of the general temperament of the parents of the litter. With the adoption of research breed characteristics carefully before him home. - Also designed a hybrid can be just right in the characteristics of each breed in its blood line. For example, if you look in / Labrador Mastiff mix, is a good rule to combine the features of bothRaces>, so you know what to expect.