| Dogs make great pets, and people seem to bond | | | | even been trained to detect the minute chemical |
| to them in a unique way. They are, after all, Man's | | | | changes in diabetics and epileptics. Golden |
| Best Friend. But there are so many different | | | | Retrievers make excellent pets for families and |
| breeds out there, all with their own idiosyncratic | | | | active adults, although they can be a bit of a |
| qualities and personalities, all different sizes, all | | | | handful if they're confined to smaller spaces. |
| different advantages and disadvantages. So it can | | | | Terriers |
| be overwhelming to know that you want to have | | | | While there are many breeds that make up the |
| a pet dog, but be confronted with all the various | | | | Terrier group, they all share certain characteristics. |
| breeds out there, not knowing which way to go. | | | | Small but bold, Terriers are known for their silky |
| This article will help you narrow down your choice | | | | coats, and many breeds are hypoallergenic, which |
| based on what you want in a dog. | | | | means they make good dogs for people with |
| The Most Popular Breeds | | | | allergies. And because of their size, they are good |
| The following are some of the most popular | | | | for smaller apartments. Though their personality |
| breeds of dogs, with the qualities that make them | | | | varies from breed to breed, many Terriers are |
| most attractive to prospective owners. | | | | very fond of their owners but wary towards |
| Golden Retrievers | | | | strangers. |
| Golden Retrievers are mid-size dogs with a | | | | Boxer |
| medium-length coat. They are known to be highly | | | | The Boxer is known for its fondness to its |
| intelligent and empathetic, and share a close bond | | | | owners, but also for its solitary nature towards |
| with their family. Golden Retrievers enjoy both | | | | strangers and other dogs. Muscular and energetic, |
| play and relaxation, and because of their size | | | | they are fond of children, but wary of people |
| require a fair amount of exercise. They love to | | | | they don't know. Because of this, they make |
| swim and are highly trainable, known to be one of | | | | great family pets, and are also capable of |
| the most adaptable dog breeds in the world; they | | | | defending the homestead. Boxers require a fair |
| have been trained to be guide dogs for the blind | | | | amount of training, discipline, and exercise, so they |
| or deaf, drug detectors, search-and-rescue | | | | require a dedicated owner. |
| animals, and hunting dogs. Recently, some have | | | | |