Popular Dog Breeds - The Top Five

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With 157 AKC (American Kennel Club) recognized dog breeds and hundreds of others, dogs are the most popular breeds of dog lovers all the U.S.? The first five, with some information;

# 1 Labrador Retriever - If dog used to his ability on the field or in the family Labrador Retriever is a breed of intelligence and love for nature. This breed can weigh 55-80 pounds, and was rearedto be agile in water. He has a thick otter tail that the dog used as a rudder and webbed feet. It can be black, yellow or chocolate in color. An invitation to tender, the animals generally free of aggression towards people or other. The nature and outgoing nature of this breed is most popular in America for many years.

# 2 Yorkshire Terrier - a breed that in years of increasing popularity in the last ten years. It is a member of the toyGroup of races, such as 3:00 to 7:00 and weighs pounds. And 'long-haired with a blue jacket and brown. Get size of the dog is not fooled. It 's a terrier, and as such has a lot of spirit and acts like its larger cousins ​​Terrier at times.

# 3 German Shepherd - A member of the Herding group, this breed is known for his loyalty, perseverance and intelligence. No wonder that this research race and is used for guide dogsdogs and rescue dogs of the police. This breed responds well to training, and maintains it. This breed can be suspicious of strangers. The love and trust of a German shepherd dog has earned. But once you have earned, this race is a friend for life, and be faithful unto death.

# 4 Golden Retriever - Labrador Retriever as a breed was bred for this game to hunt and retrieve. E 'passionate, caring and confident. As the nameimplies, is golden blond in color, with a longer coat of the Labrador Retriever. You can weigh 55-75 pounds. A happy, friendly and trusting temperament generally makes this breed a good choice for hunting or pet.

Beagle # 5 - Greyhound. A member of racing dogs hunt by smell and are used for hunting rabbits, sometimes in packs. I usually do not have a "dog" smell and not paid much. They have a lot ofAmount of energy and activity. When a Beagle, a family pet, her energy and "dog" vote must be kept in mind. Beagles in two variants, depending on height, not those of more than 13 inches, and those exceeding approximately 13 cm, but not at 15 inches. E 'dyed black and beige, with white and can have different models of these colors. This is essentially a miniature Fox Hound.