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Choosing a Dog Breed (Part 1)

Various breeds of dogs offer different strengths and weaknesses that may or may not be the right fit for your family.  A little research into the different dog breeds to find the right choice would be well advised and would be time well spent. 

This article cannot possibly list all the dog breeds and their qualities, but it will go into a few to give you a hint of what you may want to take into consideration.  I would suggest, however, that before you decide on a particular breed you need to familiarize yourself with the type of dog want.  Do your research by finding books at the library or book store, or even on the internet.  Visit kennel and breeding websites and read through the attributes of each breed before making your final decision.



According to the American Kennel Club (2014) the five most popular breeds of dogs are as follows (listed in order of kennel registrations):

Labrador Retriever – Labradors are fairly large dogs, standing at about 22-24 inches and weighing approximately 60-75 lbs, full grown.  They have a short, water-resistant double coat which is relatively easy to care for.  They are friendly, loving, affectionate, patient and highly intelligent.  They are loyal, willing, active all-around good natured dogs.  They have a life span of 10-16 years.

Labradors make excellent companions and are also quite often used as working dogs.  They respond well to praise and positive attention.  They are dependable, obedient and gentle.  They tend to be great with children, making them an excellent choice for a family dog.

Yorkshire Terrier – The Yorkshire Terrier is a small breed of dog in the toy category, standing about 6-7 inches in height and weighs about 7 pounds.  They have long, silky-fine fur.  They tend to have a high activity and energy level, and are quite intelligent.  They are brave, loyal, clever and affectionate, but are sometimes aggressive.  Their life expectancy runs about 12-15 years. 

Due to their small size, Yorkshire Terriers make excellent lap dogs.  As mentioned, they tend to be highly energetic and will bark at strangers, although they can be fiercely loyal within a family.  These small dogs require a bit of extra grooming due to their long hair.

German Shepherd – The German Shepherd or “Alsatian” is a larger variety of dog weighing in at about 77-85 lbs. and standing about 24-26 inches tall.  There are three varieties of German Shepherd dogs, a short-haired, medium-haired and long-haired.

German Shepherd dogs have an extraordinarily high intelligence rating.  They are fearless, alert, obedient, loyal, courageous, and eager to learn.  They are protective and fearless, making them excellent guard dogs.  They have a life span of about 15 years.

Golden Retriever – This is a medium-large sized dog with a height of about 20-24 inches and weights averaging about 55-80 lbs.  They have a soft, feathered double coat of long-ish fur, which can be wavy or flat.  They fur is golden in color, giving them part of their name. 

Golden Retrievers tend to be highly intelligent and have a medium-high energy level.  They are athletic, friendly, confident, biddable and never seem to be timid or aggressive.  Their life expectancy is about 12-13 years.  They make excellent family dogs.

Beagle – The Beagle is a medium sized dog measuring about 13-16 inches high and weigh in at about 16-35 lbs., with females being slightly smaller.  They have large, soft floppy ears and big brown eyes that are hard to resist.  They have an excellent sense of smell and are often used as scent dogs for tracking or detecting prohibited products at airports, etc.

Beagles tend to be popular dogs because of their even temperament, smaller size and relatively lack of inherited health problems.  Beagles are intelligent dogs, but because they were bred for their single-mindedness in the hunt, they can tend to be stubborn and hard to train.  They are good with children which make them good family dogs, but they do tend to be prone to separation anxiety.


 

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