How many hours have we spent watching videos with dogs on the internet? We are well versed in every dog breed! How many of us want to but due to limited space or time, haven’t been able to bring a dog into our lives?
Some of them are more social or playful. Others have an intense protective instinct. Each breed with its own beauty and its own distinct character. All are adorable. If you had to choose one, which would it be?
Choose your favorite dog breed!
P.S. If you really want to have a dog in your life, better adopt a stray, even if it’s a half-breed!
A few words about the dog breeds of the poll
European dog breeds
Beagle
Small and happy breed. It can keep your feet warm and keep company. However, it can as well bring dinner to the house, as a hound.
Border Collie
Very clever and hard-working sheepdogs with a lot of curiosity and sensitivity. They can also be very canny when they want something!
Boxer
A breed with German origin that has been around for about 1.5 centuries. It was created in order to overpower prey, hence its muscular body type.
Bull terrier
Smart and protective dog. Its courage may originate from the fact that it was used to fight bulls and participate in dogfights.
Bulldog
Normally, they may look pissed off with the whole universe. Their gait can lull you to sleep, but they are very sweet and social creatures.
Cane Corso
An ancient breed that has long been used for guarding. Polite dog, adaptable and welcoming as long as its owner is around.
Collie Rough
Kind and protective sheepdog. After his TV career (remember Lassie?) it converted into a first class companion dog.
Dachshund
Also known as “sausages”. Loyal dogs with… strong opinions. Due to their body type, they are excellent at burrowing and finding prey (or just hiding!)
Dalmatian
Another breed with career in cinema and literature. Before being one of the attractive choices for companion dog, they escorted carriages using up the excess energy they have.
Dobermann
A well-known guardian with an imposing muzzle. Despite the rumors, they are very intelligent, obedient and social (unless you want to harm their owner).
English Cocker Spaniel
Small but very intelligent and full of energy. Another breed with a hunting background and plenty of appetite to keep families company.
English setter
Quite energetic hound but also a gentle companion. It may as well help as a guide for the blind or a rescuer in natural disasters.
Fox Terrier
Small and energetic. That’s why they were used as foxhounds. Its versatile and cheerful character made it an easy choice for companion dog.
French Bulldog
Small creatures with a particular inclination in hunting mice. Just what British immigrants needed in the 19th century. They wanted not only a (easily smuggled) souvenir of their homeland but also a mouse-free home. It soon became the star of the French working class.
German Shepherd Dog
Confident dogs with determination. Inspector Rex taught us everything else about this lovely breed.
Golden retriever
Clever, social, friendly. It does everything except guard. The chances are that it will help the thieves!
Great Dane
The friendly giant with the kind heart. Despite its enormous size and athletic appearance, it won’t say no to relaxing in the armchair.
jack russell
Foxhounds with strong personalities, an appetite for adventure and huge (really huge) amounts of energy.
Maltese
Small dogs with white fur. The friendly and cheerful touch that a home sofa needs.
Neapolitan Mastiff
A strong dog and a guardian by nature. Thought, it is not very energetic.
Pointer
Classic hunting breed specializing in tracking (as its name says…). Kind and full of energy. When they’re not running up the mountain, they can comfortably romp around the house as a member of the family.
Rottweiler
A strong breed with a strong protective instinct. It will hardly bite if you don’t provoke it. We’re not willing to take this risk though…
St. Bernard
The Swiss giant is perhaps one of the first rescue dogs since both his sloop and his strong sense of smell allowed him to roam the Alps in search of injured or lost travelers.
Visla
Friendly and tireless dogs. Ideal for hunting or simply hiking in the mountains.
Yorkshire Terrier
You can also call it a sofa accessory, but the Yorkie used to hunt mice in factories. Its wariness of strangers makes it a good watchdog (ok, at first, then you’ll probably need something bigger…)
Asian dog breeds
Akita
Large, independent but also loyal. Part of Japanese heritage with hunting dna. Many people met and fell in love with them from the movie Hachiko.
Chow Chow
Devoted yet suspicious dog breed. Courageous guardian but also needs to be respected in order to function properly.
Pug
For many people, this particular dog breed is the ultimate choice as a companion dog. Small and very friendly, they first appeared next to Chinese emperors and before arriving in Europe, they became known for accompanying Buddhist monks.
Shar Pei
Chinese sheepdogs. Despite their frowning muzzles, they are clever, affectionate, friendly and carry centuries of history.
Siberian Husky
Fast, hard-working, with a lot of courage and even more strength. In the past, they were used for dragging sledges carrying whole families.
American dog breeds
Alaskan Malamute
Dedicated, friendly and very energetic. Their origin fully justifies their minimal resistance to heat. They might as well replace Rudolph on the sledge.
Chihuahua
It may lacks a bit in terms of size, but it is as aggressive as it can be! The legend says that the last Aztec emperor, Montezuma, took the breed with him to Mexico, in the Chihuahua region.
Labrador retriever
Beautiful, smart, outgoing. It is very easily trained for every need: guide for the blind, search & rescue, explosive & drug detection.
