The 10 Most Common Dog Breeds in America
Dogs are the second most common pet in the US. Even with hundreds of different dog breeds, all having different skills and traits, there are a few that are the most desired.
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- 10 years ago by NathanHutchcraft
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10 - Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a small dog with a short muzzle and long, silky hair. It is thought to have originated in Tibet, and grew in popularity in China. They only weight 10-15 lbs. at full grown size, making them the second most common toy dog breed in America, behind only the Yorkshire Terrier.
Source9 - Poodle
The Poodle is a group of dog breeds that includes three different breed sizes: Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, and Toy Poodle. They come in many different coat colors. They come from Germany, where they were bred to catch and flush water birds from rivers and lakes during bird hunting. Their thick curly hair keeps them warm and made them more buoyant, and therefor, exceptional swimmers.
Source8 - English Bulldog
The English Bulldog (or just simply, Bulldog) is a heavy, muscular dog. It features a heavily wrinkled face (especially when a puppy) and its famous pushed-in nose. Bulldogs are known for their excellence as family pets, as they have a very low level of aggression and can form very strong relationships with children.
Source7 - Dachshund
The Dachshund is a member of the hound family and has a long body and famously short legs. They were originally bred in Germany to chase and flush out badgers and other burrowing animals. Their short legs, large paws, and long bodies all work together to help them move through burrows and catch small animals underground.
Source6 - Boxer
The Boxer is a working class dog developed in Germany. It has an extremely strong bite, which helped it to take down large prey while hunting. It has been known to be able to take down wild boars, large deer, and even bears! Even with its exceptional hunting abilities, an high, playful energy, the breed is known to be very gentle towards children, making them an excellent family dog.
Source5 - Beagle
Beagle are medium sized members of the hound family. They were bred in England to track and hunt rabbit, deer, and other small game, which they do with their extremely powerful sense of smell. Beagles come from a very old line of dogs; with small hound-type dogs having existed for over 2.500 years!
Source4 - Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a large water dog, bred to catch water birds, such as ducks and game birds. Like the poodle, their long fur helps them to swim and keep them warm during cold, winter hunts. The name 'retriever' comes from their known ability to catch and bring back hunted animals without damaging the kill, making them ideal for hunting food.
Source3 - German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a large, working-class dog, bred to be excellent sheep herders. They are a somewhat new breed of dog, being developed in 1899. Because of their intelligence, obedience, ability to be trained, and strength; they are often used for many important roles, such as police dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and assistance dogs for the blind.
Source2 - Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier (or Yorkie) is a small terrier dog, and the most common toy dog breed in the US. They were bred in Yorkshire, England to catch mice and rats in mills. They are famously small, reaching a maximum size of only 7 lbs.
Source1 - Labrador Retriever
The most common dog in America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and much of the rest of the western world, is the Golden Retriever. They were originally bred to catch and retrieve water birds during hunting, but their exceptional intelligence has given them many other important roles. They can be trained incredibly well, allowing them to be the most common assistance dog for the blind or mentally disabled. They are also very effective therapy dogs, and great at screening and detection for law enforcement.
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NathanHutchcraft
Nathan Hutchcraft is the creator and co-host of the YouTube web series, NathanAndRose. He also writes for several online sources, as well as having a nearly insatiable love for jalapeno pizza.
