| There are over 150 recognized dog breeds which | | | | Beagle is a small dog breed and a member of the |
| come in all different sizes, colors and personalities. | | | | hound family. The breed requires a small amount |
| While this is not necessarily a list of the top ten | | | | of pet grooming and a moderate amount of |
| dog breeds, below are the ten most popular | | | | exercise. |
| breeds in America in 2008 according to the | | | | 6. Boxers - The Boxer is a medium dog breed. |
| American Kennel Club. | | | | The breed was originally developed in Germany |
| | | | during the late 1800s. The Boxer has a smooth, |
| 1. Labrador Retrievers - The Labrador Retriever is | | | | short-haired coat. Boxers require a moderate |
| a large dog breed. They are consistently the most | | | | amount of exercise and grooming. |
| popular breed of dog in the United States and | | | | 7. Dachshunds - The Dachshund was originally |
| Canada. Labs, as they are commonly called, are | | | | bred for badger hunting during the 15th century. |
| generally well tempered, athletic and intelligent | | | | The breed is commonly known for their short |
| dogs. Labrador Retriever originated in | | | | legs and relatively long body. Dachshunds are |
| Newfoundland, Canada. | | | | playful dogs but are also known for their stubborn |
| 2. Yorkshire Terriers (Yorkies) - Yorkshire Terrier | | | | personalities. They require a small amount of |
| dogs make great companions. The Yorkshire | | | | exercise and a moderate amount of exercise. |
| Terrier is an xx-small dog breed but carry a bold | | | | 8. Bulldogs - Bulldogs are known for their thick |
| personality. Often referred to as Yorkies, the | | | | shoulders and head and the folds on their face. |
| breed originated in Yorkshire, England in the mid | | | | Bulldogs were originally bred in England in the |
| 1800s. Yorkies have a long, silky coat which | | | | 1500s and are thought to be a descendent of the |
| requires an average amount of grooming. | | | | mastiff. They are a medium size dog breed and |
| 3. German Shepherd Dogs - German Shepherd | | | | require an average amount of grooming. |
| Dogs were originally bred in Germany during the | | | | 9. Poodles - The poodle is a medium size dog |
| late 1800s. The German Shepherd Dog is a large | | | | breed which originated in German during the 15th |
| dog breed. The breed is generally obedient and | | | | century. The poodle is known as one of the most |
| intelligent which causes them to be utilized by | | | | intelligent dog breeds. Their coat is long and dense |
| many police and military organizations around the | | | | and it is commonly groomed in a fashionable |
| world. German Shepherds are active and hard | | | | manner for dog shows, which makes the breed |
| working dogs. | | | | highly recognizable. |
| 4. Golden Retrievers - Golden Retriever dogs | | | | 10. Shih Tzu - The Shih Tzu is an xx-small dog |
| were originally bred in Scotland during the 1800s | | | | breed which originated in China. The Shih Tzu is |
| as a hunting dog. The Golden Retriever is a | | | | one of the oldest dog breeds. They are |
| medium size dog breed. The breed is often used | | | | characterized by their short muzzle and their long |
| by police, rescue and seeing-eye organizations due | | | | silky coat. Shih Tzus require an average amount |
| to its intelligence and athleticism. Golden Retrievers | | | | of grooming and a minimal amount of exercise. |
| are friendly, kind and confident. | | | | Hopefully you will find this list of the top ten dog |
| 5. Beagles - Beagle dogs were originally bred in | | | | breeds helpful. |
| Great Britain around 1830 as a hunting dog. The | | | | |