Check Out These Facts About Dogs

Facts about Dogs are easy to find - Dogs have been bred selectively for thousands of years. The process continues today, sometimes by using Dogs of the same breed, and sometimes mixing breeds to bring about hybrids. Dogs are the only animal that has such a wide variation in appearance.

There are some dog breeds who have known favor with breeders and showers (and pet owners) for years, and still others that strike peoples' fancy more today.

A few of the more popular breeds include Chihuahuas, always a favorite, because they are called a big dog in a little dog's body. Chihuahuas are tiny and spunky, and they need a lot of exercise, but they can get it without needing a lot of room.

Yorkshire Terriers are a popular dog today, as well. They have sweet faces and pleasant dispositions. They aren't usually quite as "yappy" as Chihuahuas, and they tend to be a bit more docile.

Poodles are always a favorite, in all three of their sizes. Toy poodles are the perfect apartment dweller's lap dog, and miniature poodles can use a little more room. Standard poodles are quite large in stature, and are good family dogs, facts will confirm. They need even more room to run.

West Highland Terriers, also called "Westies", are bright-eyed and loving little dogs, although their size is not as diminutive as some of the toy breeds or toy half-breeds.

Yorkie-Poos and Lhasa-Poos (Lhasa Apso/Poodle crosses) are quite popular these days, sometimes called "purse pets" because of their tiny size. They are rather high-strung dogs to be practical for a family, unless your children are older. Little children are actually more compatible with big, quiet dogs than little high-strung dogs who are more likely to snap.

There are some popular medium sized dogs, too. Beagles are always a favorite, especially with hunters. Shelties and Australian Shepherds are lovely and well-mannered, but their coat takes a lot of upkeep to maintain. Border Collies are a lot of fun, but they need a lot of exercise. It's a shame to see such an energetic dog if he doesn't have a place to run some of it off.

Not to forget the large dogs, the German Shepherd is a traditional favorite. They make good police K-9 dogs, too. They are not necessarily all that good with children, who react quickly to their surroundings just like Shepherds do.

Pit Bulls are not a breed, but a group of breeds, that have really gotten a bad reputation, through no fault of their own. If you treated *any* dog as cruelly as fighting dogs are treated, they might become fighters, too.

Any article regarding facts on dogs wouldn't be complete without talking about Collies. Collies are beautiful dogs that traditionally make excellent family dogs. They do need a lot of attention to their coat, though.

Labradors come in several colors and are very good family dogs, whether full or part-bred. They have a quiet demeanor, and get along well with almost any other dog or cat.

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