1. Golden Retriever. It's safe to say that this breed is one of the most personable around. Golden Retrievers are always eager to please and have a calm temperament, which means they will be happy to socialise with everyone – even with other pets!
1. Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog) A dog breed that has been on this planet for over 3000 years, the Aztec dog of the gods, Xoloitzcuintli was almost extinct back in the 1950s but due to efforts by breeders, it has survived.
1. Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.
1. American Pit Bull Terrier. The American Pit Bull Terrier is considered one of the most dangerous dog breeds – both in the U.S. and internationally. They are a very aggressive breed and have been known to attack and kill people.
Bouvier des Flandres. Used as a military dog in their native Belgium, the Bouvier des Flandres are strong-willed and so can be tricky to train. ...
Rottweiler. Often a misunderstood breed, the Rottweiler isn't overly-aggressive in normal curcumstances and can make a loving and gentle family pet. ...
Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, entered the Guinness Book of World Records by living to the ripe old age of 29 years and 5 months, setting the record for oldest dog ever.
The breed is considered highly intelligent and easy to train. Aussies are known for being especially eager to please their owners. True to their herding instincts, Aussies are very protective of their families and territory and will let you know if strangers approach, but they are not considered aggressive.
Australian Shepherds have plenty of intrinsic knowledge, so they may follow their instincts rather than follow orders straight away. Australian shepherds often show their smarts in different aspects such as: Herding – Australian Shepherds are known far and wide as a herding breed.
Teddy Bears are a mix of the Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu breeds so each littler may look different from each other. Like other designer dog breeds, this is because Teddy Bear puppies gain different traits from each parent.
As we've already noted, the chihuahua Milly is currently the smallest dog in the world, measuring only 3.8 inches tall. This breed often lives between 14 and 16 years. The coat on this breed can be long or short and groomed appropriately.
