trendmax Some are known to be very faithful, intelligent, affectionate, or overly strong. Whatever their best quality is, these dogs are the most beloved by millions of families all around the world. Let's follow the tracks of their little paws and meet these furry friends one by one.
# BEAGLE
While it is a dog that exudes tenderness in its path, the truth is that the Beagle was a real hound in its beginnings, that is, an expert hunting dog. This is because it has such a developed nose that it is able to find a mouse in an area of 43055 feet square in less than a minute. Marvelous smell-master! With tremendous abilities, don’t be surprised if you find them working as contraband products at airports or customs inspectors and detectors. But don’t worry, although it is a hound par excellence, there’s nothing aggressive about it. On the contrary, it is extremely loving, friendly, intelligent and docile. It loves spending time with its family and unloading all its energy playing with children. This breed is also distinguished by its overflowing elegance that can be seen when walking proudly, wagging its C-shaped tail. Its small and compact body measures between 13 to 16 inches at the withers and has a weight that varies between 17 to 35 pounds. While it is true that it does not have a big body, it is important to take it out for a walk often to avoid for it to become obese. As you heard it, this little boy suffers from the same as any mortal: it is prone to fattening. So a few laps in the park and a healthy diet would fall very good with a Beagle, and why not say it, with the owner too.
# PUG
If we’re talking about popular and very striking dogs, above all, there is no doubt that the Pug takes all the credit. This canine of peculiar appearance is characterized by a tender round face that steals sighs and hearts, a very proud posture and a compact body that measures between 10 to 12 inches, and does not exceed 18 pounds heavy. Not only is it irremediably attractive, it also possesses a completely devastating personality, being so friendly, playful and loving. But don’t let its overflowing tenderness deceive you; it can be the most distrustful and territorial with strangers. It might be small, but it is able to enlarge its lungs and bark tirelessly to alert its owner. Everything in order to protect his one true love. Small but powerful!
# LABRADOR RETRIEVER
Happiness! Happiness! Happiness! That is the only thing that all families that have adopted a Labrador Retriever, a breed originally from Newfoundland, now Canada, get. With a formidable body that can reach up to 22 inches tall and weigh up to 75 pounds, one of the most remarkable characteristics of the Labrador retriever is its personality. Thanks to its reliable appearance and ease of integration into any group, this dog breed has been the most popular in the world for more than a decade. If we add to this its quick adaptability, we can see how he has become a key player in society, collaborating as rescue dogs, therapy dogs, assistance dogs, police dogs, among other functions according to its possibilities.
# DACHSHUND
Known as Teckel or “wiener dog”, the Dachshund is easy to recognize due to its characteristics and very short legs along with its extremely long body. But have you ever wondered why it has such a long torso? The moment to unveil the mystery has arrived: its distinctive physiognomy is due to a genetic mutation known as achondroplasia, which makes its legs notoriously short, causing its torso to look much longer. And it is precisely those small legs that along with its tiny body that measures between 8 to 9 inches high, they help it dig as fast as possible and thus manage to burst the burrow of their next prey. Didn’t you know it? The Dachshund is a hunter, being his specialty to trap badgers, its name actually means “badger dog”, although it is also able to hunt wild boars or a cunning fox since it was raised for that purpose. It is rightly considered a great symbol of Germany. Tremendous canine pride! Now, if you think that all the Dachshunds are the same, you are very wrong. Not only do they have different sizes, but they are divided into 3 types of fur: rough hair, straight hair and long hair. This daring dog that does not exceed 32 pounds heavy is so popular that it was even the favorite pet of one of the most remembered characters in history: former President John F. Kennedy, during his time in Germany. A real public figure!
# GERMAN SHEPHERD
While it is true that the origin of the German shepherd is associated with grazing, this breed has demonstrated such an amazing intelligence, perseverance and versatility that it would be unfair to encapsulate all its qualities under the sole title of a shepherd dog. With a body that can weigh up to 88 pounds and measure up to 26 inches tall, this beautiful canine has also served as a police dog, professional child caretaker, faithful friend, guide, seasoned rescuer, adventurous, among many other anecdotes. Undoubtedly, the German shepherd is an all-terrain dog.
# SIBERIAN HUSKY
And we come to the hairiest of this list: The Siberian Husky. It is practically impossible to resist the tremendous attraction that this beautiful dog has. With hypnotizing glacial eyes and an appearance similar to that of an imposing wolf, the Siberian husky provokes love at first sight. This breed was raised by the Chukchi, a Russian tribe that used Siberian specimens as companion dogs, to pull the sleds or graze deer. They were of vital help to their community! Although the Siberian husky is recognized worldwide for its surprising resistance to extremely cold temperatures or its formidable strength, it is also considered one of the oldest and purest breeds on the planet because its breeders were always very selective in their offspring, always following the same lineage.
This magnificent race is characterized by having a muscular body that can span between 21 to 24 inches tall and weigh between 33 to 62 pounds, having a life expectancy of up to 16 years, with females living the longest. If you are a person who loves sports or outdoor activities, the Siberian Husky is your best choice. Not only for its incredible resistance, but also for the great vitality it has and does not hesitate to share with its owners. Of course, like any great husky, it loves digging everywhere, so if you don’t want to win a huge hole in your backyard, taking it out for daily exercise would be a good solution. Too much energy for a single dog, right? But, just as it is very energetic, it is also very independent. It will not need you to be 24 hours a day by its side pampering it; it is so intelligent that he knows how to respect your space and your time. Of course, it has a high sense of protection with its pack, and if it are part of a family, it is the most noble and loyal dog you could find. It is able to put aside its imposing posture to become the most loving and adorable along with children, having above all, a great predilection for babies. Just look at them! Aren’t they adorable?
# GERMAN BOXER
Do you recognize this face? If it is impossible to forget! It’s nothing more or less than the German boxer, a work and companion dog breed. This friendly dog can measure up to 24 inches tall and weigh up to more than 66 pounds. It is the product of the crossbreeding between a Brabant bullenbeisser and an ancient Bulldog, breeds that unfortunately are already extinct. It appeared for the first time in Munich (Germany), in a kennel called von Dom. Since then, the boxer has made history. It became a war dog, during the First and Second World War the boxer transported communication cables and with great courage in the midst of the clashes, he even managed to collect the bodies of wounded soldiers on the battlefield thanks to its incomparable sense of smell.
But those times of war are now behind us. Now it focuses on being a loyal dog to its family. If it observes any indication of aggressive behavior in its environment, its overprotective sense is activated. With the boxer there is no wrong, for something is the consent in thousands of homes around the world.
# GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Despite being a hunting dog during the nineteenth century, the undeniable elegance of the Golden Retriever prevailed and managed to adapt without problems as a companion dog. For this reason, it is known as a friendly, playful, relaxed, intelligent and easy to train dog, perfect for a family with children. With an athletic body that can measure up to 24 inches tall and weigh up to 82 pounds, the Golden Retriever has a very special quality stored at the tip of its nose: it has a prodigious sense of smell, which has made it perform as an explosives or narcotics detecting dog, or simply as an experienced candy tracker. Anything to please its master! Of course, when it comes to practicing sports, it is a fact that it will prefer swimming. And despite the fact that some individual dogs may not like it, the vast majority of Golden Retrievers love water, so if you intend to go for a dip in the beach, pool or river, before you know it, it will already be enjoying the water.
# AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER
Despite being known for being one of the strongest dogs in the world, the American Pit Bull Terrier is much more than that. Behind all those muscles, is a canine that, with specialized training, can be one of the most loyal, helpful and protective that exist. The American Pit Bull Terrier has a height of up to 19 inches, can weigh up to 62 pounds and has a life expectancy of up to 15 years. It stands out for being a loyal and obedient pet, which facilitates its training, being in any case very important that it has an owner with character and sense of security. It is also very enthusiastic, faithful, fun, vital, protective and with very fixed ideas. It adapts easily and is an excellent companion for owners who can devote part of their time, is very tolerant with children, to the point that it will be happy to participate in their games.
# ENGLISH BULLDOG
With a height at the withers of 16 inches maximum, along with a robust and plump body that does not exceed 55 pounds; the English bulldog is a dog that obviously is not known for its enormous size, but for its great personality. It is an excellent family dog, although its morphology has some health problems typical of this breed. Although, it should be noted, the current bulldogs were not like the old ones, who stood out for being more athletic, strong, robust and resistant, also they did not have the typical flat nose of the bulldogs we have today. In contrast, we can enjoy the affectionate, brave and sociable character that this unique companion is. Of course, if it is about making friends, the English bulldog is number 1. It is happy to meet new friends every day.
