Top 5 Popular Dog Breeds

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     Dogs since time immemorial have been the most loyal companion man could ever have. Over the years the bond has only grown stronger. In the earlier days the dogs were used for herding the cattle, but now the role of the dogs are not only limited to that. Apart from security, dogs are also providing great assistance to the police and the military. This is an animal which is not only courageous, alert but extremely swift too. Because of its importance and unflinching support, over the years many breeds of dogs have been raised. To keep one of such popular dog breeds has become in fact a must have now.

Different people have different likings and the same applies to the popular dog breeds as well. Many people have in fact started trading in dog breeds too. There are a multitude of dog breeds available. In case you want to own a pup or want to join a kennel club, you can search online for the same.
The best place to see the different and the popular dog breeds are the dog shows, wherein a person can not only see different breeds of dogs, but can also decide upon the one to own. Here is a quick look at some of them.

German Shepherd
This is breed was first raised by Max Von Stephanitz in 19th century for the purpose of herding the sheep. This breed is not only intelligent and gives extremely sharp responses, but is also the first dog which was used as a guide for blind people. This is one of the most sought after breeds of dugs.

Labrador Retriever
There's a good reason why the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in America ?it is incredibly loyal, fun, friendly, and affectionate. They were bred as hunting dogs ?to retrieve birds ?and have lots of energy as a result, requiring lots of exercise. This breed originated in Newfoundland in 1700s, though it was only in 1800s that it was bought to England. This breed of dog has a very friendly nature and is one of the most popular breeds to be kept as family pets.

Yorkshire Terrier - Yorkie
This breed of dog can any day be touted as one of the best pets that a man can keep. This breed of dogs is known for its special skills. This is an exemplary watch dog. Though small, they are highly energetic, clever and athletic.

Beagle
This breed of dog is a cross breed between the Harrier and the hounds. This breed has exceptional smelling powers and is widely used in hunting. If trained well, this breed of dog can do wonders. This is widely used for hunting rabbits and quails.

Other than the above mentioned breeds, the other popular breeds of dogs are St. Bernard, Labrador, Great den, Rottweiler, German Mastiff, and Pomeranian. The internet can come to your aid when you search information on all such breeds. Don't wait; in case you wanted to own a pup for a long time now, do your research and decide upon the breed to own.