If You are Planning to Keep a Family Dog, Here is Detailed Information about the Seven Top Breeds of Dogs

Dogs are very friendly pets and were domesticated thousands of years ago. And while every dog has its unique traits, while some breeds tend to be a little more sociable than others. It’s been known for ages that dogs are man’s best friend. There are many benefits along with health benefits also to keeping them as a family dog. A puppy can actually help to improve your health and social life. If you planning to keep a family dog, here is detailed information about the seven Top Breeds of Dogs

1. Poochon

 

The Poochon also known as Bichpoo, Bichon Poo, and Bichon Poodle is a crossbreed between the Toy Poodle and Bichon Frise dog breeds. It’s a small-sized dog and very joyful, and intelligent, and it inherited a few of the best qualities from both of the parents. Researching their parents can offer much insight into their personalities and characteristics. It falls under the category of toy dogs and is a perfect family dog who loves companion of kids. If you are looking for a simple to-maintain, apartment dog then Poochun is an ideal choice to go for.

2. Afghan Sheep Dog

The Afghan Sheep Dod is mostly known as an Afghan Hound and it belongs to the hound family of dogs. Its dense, fine, silky coat and ring-curled tail make it a very attractive dog. As the name suggests, it was first bred in Afghanistan and it can sustain in the cold mountains of Afghanistan. Its local name is Tāžī Spay or Sag-e Tāz. By nature, it’s an aloof and dignified aristocratic dog with magnificent beauty. Despite its majestic appearance, the Afghan has a lovable streak of playfulness and it’s quite loyal to the owners. Since earlier times, they have been well-known for their elegant beauty. It stands as high as 27 inches at the shoulder ‘ made for a long day’s hunt. It has got large and robust paw-pads acted as shock absorbers on their homeland’s punishing terrain. A breed expert tells about this breed, ‘It’s not the breed for all would-be dog owners, but where the dog and owner combination is right, no animal can equal the Afghan Hound as a pet.’

3. Stabyhoun

Stabyhoun is a very rare breed of dog and it first originated in the forested region of eastern and southeastern Friesland. It’s a medium-sized dog and mainly a farm dog. Apart from hunting, these dogs were used as watchdogs of the properties of their owner, and its quite skilled in catching pests like rats, moles, and polecats. This usefulness is still found in this rare breed of dog. By nature, these dogs are intelligent, loving, and loyal along with being responsive. They are also dutiful, gentle, and patient dogs, who are very affectionate to their family, and always wanted to make them happy. It’s also a fine retriever, and waterwork is one of its qualities. It has got sharp-eyed, has a good sense of smell, and ability to work fast and competently. It has an independent nature which was an intentionally bred characteristic by farmers who required a dog that could hunt individualistically for moles and rabbits. It’s that nature is still prevalent and don’t be surprised if you see them digging holes but with proper training and guidance, it can be a very good family dog.

4. Affengriffon

The Affengriffon is an exceptional and gorgeous crossbreed dog that came after the union of its parent breeds Affenpinscher and Brussels Griffon, which are perfect family dogs and it inherited a few good qualities from its parents. Affengriffon is quite an adaptable dog and can adjust to any kind of home and family size. They love companionship and because of its gentle and subtle reason, it’s a perfect dog for first-time keepers. It has got characteristics such as a playful, sometimes clownish personality which make the owners smile. This breed is susceptible to being vocal and can be hyper but if trained well, these qualities of this dog can be suppressed. Nevertheless, it can be a good apartment dog but because of it being an energetic dog, it’s best for the owners who can take them for walking every day and don’t mind some daily exercise

5. Silky Terrier

Silky Terrier is a native of Australia, and the phrase “small dog, big personality,” perfectly suits it. It weighs only around 4 to 6 kilograms when fully developed, but don’t judge it by its size as it is a robust and confident breed, which may be for the reason of its heritage as a hunter earlier. Underneath its gutsy personality lies an affectionate family dog who loves to spend time with its owners. It can easily adjust to apartment life, so long as it gets a good amount of exercise and regular walking. It tends to bark which may irk your neighbors. If you can give them lots of love, kindness, and physical activity, you’ll have a happy dog who will always be dedicated to you.

6. Skye Terrier

It is a very distinctive-looking dog and also very courageous and it’s said to have a lion’s heart because of its courage. It’s elegant along with sturdy aristocrat and was first bred on Scotland’s remote Isle of Skye. It stands for 9 or 10 inches high and has a long, flat-lying coat and peekaboo hairdo. Sky Terriers are famous for big, feathery ears which look a bit like bat wings, but they can have ‘drop ears, also which compliments the large, long head of this breed. Below the copious coat, it has short, muscular legs and a deep chest.

7.Greyador

The Greyador is also known as Greyhound Labs or Lurchers. Greyadors is a a cross between the Labrador and Greyhound dog breeds. Its size varies from medium to large. Nature wise they are very gentle but have a strong body. Greyadors received a few of the best qualities from both of their parents. It can easily live in an apartment with an hour of walk regularly. Though they can adjust in apartments, if you have a big house with a spacious courtyard, they will love to play there. Though they are not wary of strangers but sometimes can be unfriendly with other animals..