owning a dog is a responsibility to be taken seriously so taking the time to research and ask yourself questions to decide what suits your lifestyle is an important step towards becoming a dog owner in this video we will analyze and review the top 10 most popular dog breeds and explain which dog breed is right for you and your lifestyle and wait until you hear what we have to tell you about mutts or mixed breeds it's a lot more surprising than you may think the german shepherd as herding dogs in the past german shepherds would guide
herd and protect livestock as pets these herding instincts motivate german shepherds to act as protectors for their owner family and children because of this german shepherds may sometimes act a bit distant or aloof they will love you and your family but they may give all new people the stink eye don't worry though they are just looking out for you and your family's safety german shepherds are loyal and intelligent and they respond extremely well to training these dogs need daily strenuous exercise the very energy that allows german shepherds to be police search guide and herding dogs
is often the reason these dogs are surrendered if you're looking for a couch potato you may want to consider a different breed german shepherds have a double coat which enables them to tolerate both cold and hot weather but remember these pups shed heavily and frequently they even lose all their undercoat twice a year in the spring and fall the golden retriever golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds and there are many good reasons for that these dogs are loyal active family dogs they love to be around people they need interaction with their
families and any family friends they also love to be social with other dogs meaning occasional trips to the dog park is great exercise for them goldens love to swim or play a game of fetch because they were originally developed to work with hunters to locate and retrieve quarry unfortunately though if you're looking for a dog that will protect your family in the event of a break-in a golden is not a good choice they will joyfully welcome intruders with a wagging tail and a slobbery tongue on the other hand many families are not looking for a
guard dog but rather a new family member golden retrievers love to be where you are doing what everyone else is if your kids have friends over you are likely to never have to worry about aggression towards a new face instead they are likely to be excited to meet a new friend when it comes to energy levels though golden retrievers do need a decent amount of exercise be prepared to groom your golden often these pubs shed frequently and heavily the labrador much like the golden retrievers labrador retrievers were developed originally to work closely with hunters today
labs still love to hunt and enjoy other field activities including a game of fetch labs are wonderful pets for families and children and they play nicely with other dogs labs are so obedient and kind that they often serve as therapy dogs for the sick and the blind remember though that labs are a large breed and therefore require plenty of regular vigorous exercise in order to stay healthy and fit just like golden retrievers labs are notorious shedders and have a double coat which needs routine maintenance and grooming simply put a double coat is a type of
coat that consists of two layers a dense undercoat full of short hairs and a top coat of longer hairs the undercoat serves mainly to keep the dog protected from extreme temperatures while the top coat helps to repel moisture and dirt dogs with a double coat shed a lot and require more work the beagle beagles are known for their excellent nose and their love to hunt their instincts to track are flawless the second they catch a scent they are locked in and there is hardly a distraction from that unless you intervene gifted with their expert sense
of smell beagles make great detectives sniffing out illegal food or explosives at airports as pets beagles are lovable merry hounds who enjoy groups and children they may follow their owners and stick to their sides but without being overwhelming one of the advantages to owning a beagle is that they are a smaller dog with a shorter coat if you are living in an apartment situation where you have a size limit a beagle will likely fit but make no mistake these pups have tons of energy to burn off which makes beagles a wonderful breed of dog for
any active family and remember beagles are very stubborn and can be difficult to train their bark may be quite sharp and their howling may be more than one hoped for beagles have a much shorter coat which means less shedding the poodle poodles whether standard or miniature or toy in size are easily recognized by their distinctive curly fur however such beautiful coats come at a hefty cost poodles of all sizes need to be brushed daily and keeping the coat neat and attractive involves frequent trips to the groomer if not cared for properly a poodle's fur can
become matted and poorly conditioned poodles are known to be smart confident and highly energetic this dog is excellent with children does everything possible to please its owner is loving and affectionate and gets along incredibly well with other animals if introduced while young even better due to their single fur poodles shed very little and are therefore a good choice for owners who suffer from pet allergies poodles of any size require good exercise every day to suit their high energy level most poodles love to get in the water so swimming is great exercise for them unfortunately though
poodles are susceptible to a number of health problems including von villabrands disease retinal atrophy cataracts skin problems and allergies the english bulldog in great britain the english bulldog was used for bull baiting a blood sport where dogs were used to bait and attack balls today bulldogs could not be more distant from their dangerous pasts bulldogs make cute and cuddly pets staying loyal to their owners they are friendly and easy going as a house dog one of the advantages to owning an english bulldog is the calm and lazy temperament of the dog low exercise requirements allow
bulldogs to be comfortable living in an apartment if you like the idea of a dog that runs to play fetch or can stay beside you on a bicycle then this isn't the breed for you bulldogs are expensive to purchase and prone to numerous health issues because of their flat face they suffer from breathing difficulties heart problems and overheating bulldogs unnatural proportions make them incapable of mating or giving birth without medical intervention bulldogs shed a moderate amount of hair they drool often and tend to be gassy because of their body composition these dogs seldom bark but
that doesn't mean they aren't noisy bulldogs make a symphony of snorts and snores these pups can act stubborn from time to time and are more difficult to train the french bulldog french bulldogs make excellent pets for city dwellers since they rarely bark are small in size and require minimal exercise much like the english bulldog frenchies are predisposed to multiple health problems such as breathing issues allergies hip dysplasia and eye diseases their flat face makes them unable to cool down in hot weather and they need to be protected from heat stroke these gorgeous bat-eared creatures act
great with children and don't require much exercise if you're kind of a lazy person who would rather spend time watching movies than go running french bulldogs will fit your personality while english bulldogs require brushing two to three times a week frenchies don't shed much and one brushing per week is enough to keep their coat healthy and free of dead hair frenchies also have less wrinkles on their face than an english bulldog which means they require less folds cleaning much like english bulldogs though french bulldogs like to act stubborn from time to time slobbering drooling and
gassiness are also common in these dogs the rottweiler one of the oldest dog breeds rottweilers are thought to have roots dating back to the roman empire these working dogs were used to drive the herds and pull carts laden with butchered meat to the market rottweilers maintained their helpful nature today often serving as guard dogs police dogs and the like due to their history as guard dogs the rottweiler will instinctively see itself as the guardian of the pack this means that your rottweiler may become very territorial of your home and family and will instinctively find it
challenging to accept the presence of strangers or visitors this requires significant amounts of training and socialization to resolve busy adults who do not have the time to commit to this demanding breed should not get a rottweiler potential owners need to be prepared to spend considerable amount of time to exercise this dominant dog rottweilers may not be a great fit for you if you don't want to deal with drooling gassiness or legal liabilities such as public perception or insurance problems these pups double coat sheds moderately and rottweilers are one of the most expensive dog breeds the
siberian husky huskies originated in northeast asia where they are bred by the chuchi people for sled pulling guarding and companionship it is an active energetic resilient breed whose ancestors lived in the extreme cold and harsh environment of the siberian arctic as born pack dogs siberians enjoy family life and get on well with other dogs an attractive feature of the breed siberians are naturally clean with little doggy odour and typically don't require many baths unlike other dog breeds that shed year round huskies shed once or twice a year due to seasonal changes if you think a
siberian husky looks intimidating enough to make a loyal guardian think again this breed is very sociable and will befriend just about anybody including the occasional burglar the breed's stamina extreme intelligence and independent nature makes them very stubborn this means that they require strict guidance and the come command may be a challenge to train huskies have tons of energy and need plenty of regular exercise they don't bark a lot instead they howl pembrokeshire welsh corgis these adorable friendly creatures first originated in wales as a dog breed to herd cattle and sheep today these small but mighty
dogs are most popular as family pets since their sweet smart and playful nature makes for an ideal companion these pups may not be a good fit for cyclists though because corgis stumpy legs are too sure to keep up with the fast pace of a bicycle corgis are often willing and eager to please but they have a stubborn streak to them that can sometimes become problematic many people believe that exercise is not necessary for corgis but this is just not true these herding dogs require a lot of exercise and remember corgis are dense and heavy and
their belly gets dirty easily because they are so low to the ground motz a mixed breed dog also known as a mutt can make a great pet for you and your family many mutts come into the world as a surprise born of a homeless stray or an unneutered house pet and then sent away to the animal shelter adopting one of these unwanted dogs means you are literally saving a life and the odds are they will make a great companion these dogs tend to be less expensive and less prone to hereditary health conditions this is because
over generations breeders have perpetuated and magnified genetic flaws in many of the popular pure breeds pugs for example are prone to respiratory problems because of their short nose mixed breed dogs are great athletes and have lots of personality even better many are easy to train because they have a blend of characteristics rather than all of their traits from a single breed these pups don't have the same extremes in temperament and behavior that some purebred dogs do but remember getting a mutt puppy means you don't know the exact mix of breeds that have come before that
puppy like you have no idea how small or large they'll become or if they'll have a propensity towards certain behavioral issues
