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Top 10 List
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Beagle
The Beagle has long been a loyal hunting
companion and family dog. These
mild-natured, smart canines are good with
both adults and children. They get along
well with other pets or in a single-pet
household. As long as they have some form of
companionship, it doesn't matter if they are
human or animal. Beagles come in a number of
different
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Collie
Ever since the days of Lassie, Collies have
captured the hearts of America's children.
These loving pets have been known to run
alongside children and even shepherd them to
safety when necessary. Although the exact
moment in
history when Collies began is unknown,
they definitely date back to the 1700s. This
site offers information on breed standards
for these highly active dogs. |
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Dachshund
Also affectionately dubbed "wiener dogs",
these fun, elongated dogs make good family
pets if they are exposed to children from a
young age. Dachshunds tend to choose one
person in the family to bond with strongly
and will be fiercely protective of that
person, so should be encouraged to bond with
the children over adults. You'll find many
tips on this site for
training your dog to be a good family
member. |
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English Bulldog
One of many different
bulldog breeds, the English Bulldog is a
family favorite. You'll find
pictures of some of the cutest (yet
ugliest) bulldogs you've ever seen. Although
they can be a bit stubborn, English Bulldogs
are very loyal to their families and are
affectionate and passive. These dogs come in
a combination of different colors, including
white, red and black. |
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Golden Retriever
If you live in a happy, go lucky family, then
the Golden Retriever is perfect for you. Goldens
are smart, easy to train and want to please
their owners. They are great hunters, excellent
at agility courses and have a high level of
activity. Although they can be a bit hyper the
first few years, they calm down nicely once they
hit about two or three years of age. Their coats
are various shades of gold, including an almost
red-gold color. |
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Keeshond
Keeshonds as a breed have been around for
centuries. Although most dogs were
originally bred for a purpose like hunting,
guarding the home or shepherding, the
Keeshond was bred to be a companion dog.
They are small enough to live comfortably
indoors. Although their fur is a bit longer
and quite fluffy, regular brushing will keep
a Keeshond from excessive shedding. The
Keeshond is an ancestor of the
Samoyed. |
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Labrador Retriever
Labradors come in many different colors, but one
thing remains the same across the dogs in this
breed and that is their fierce love of their
families. A Labrador is the type of dog that
will wait for you at the door every day when it
is about time for you to come home or will whine
when the kids get off the school bus to let you
know they are on their way up the driveway.
According to
breed standard, Labs come in yellow,
chocolate and black. |
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Pug
While Pugs might not be the first dogs you think of
when you are looking for a family pet, this breed is
actually one of the few miniature dogs that are good
with children. While there are always exceptions to
this, in general Pugs are very mild natured dogs.
For pictures of puppies that will melt your heart,
you'll want to take a look at the
photo gallery. |
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Because their head and cheek structure is similar,
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are sometimes mistaken for
Pit Bulls. However, these dogs can make good family
pets. View pictures of Staffordshires with their families and
get info on the breed standard. Some of the color
combinations include blue, fawn, red, brindle, black or
skewbald as well as combinations between these. |
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Standard Poodle
Although miniatures are sometimes seen as temperamental
or hyper, the Standard Poodle is much calmer and makes
an excellent and loyal family dog. Poodles are seen in
artwork dated as far back as the 1400s, giving this dog
breed an interesting
history. These dogs desire to please their owners.
They can be any solid color, but most commonly will be
white, black, gray, apricot, red, brown, cream and
silver. |
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