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Top Ten Breeds of Dogs in the World

Pit Bull​
Pit Bull​

The American Pit Bull Terrier, recognized by the UKC, is the only official "pit bull" breed in the United States. Originating in the United Kingdom as a bull-and-terrier cross in the 19th century, the dogs were used by farmers and ranchers for hunting, driving livestock and as family pets.

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Australian ​Shepherd​
Australian ​Shepherd​

Herding dogs are some of the smartest ... in this close-up of herding dog breeds from around the world. ... information about the Australian Shepherd Dog in ...

Boston Terrier​
Boston Terrier​

Both breeds of dog have a short, single layered smooth coat, but the French bulldog has looser, more wrinkled skin like other bulldog breeds, while the Boston terrier has smooth, unwrinkled skin.

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American Pit ​Bull Terrier​
American Pit ​Bull Terrier​

The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) has a strong desire to please. The APBT has evoked more human emotional, rational and irrational response than any other breed that exists today. By no means are these dogs people-haters or people-eaters.

American ​Staffordshire Terrier​
American ​Staffordshire Terrier​

American Staffordshire Terrier: American Staffordshire Terrier, dog breed developed in the United States and based on the smaller British Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The ancestry of the American Staffordshire Terrier, or ’Staffie’ as it is sometimes known, includes breeds such as bulldogs and mastiffs used for bearbaiting.

American ​Cocker Spaniel​
American ​Cocker Spaniel​

Spaniel Breeds: American Cocker Spaniel The American Cocker Spaniel is the smallest member of the gun-dog group. Slightly smaller than the English Cocker Spaniel, the American cocker has a much heavier coat, especially in the solid colored dogs, they have a shorter muzzle and their head is more heavily domed.

American ​Foxhound​
American ​Foxhound​

For more on feeding your American Foxhound, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog. Coat Color And Grooming American Foxhounds have a medium-length coat that lies close to the body and has a hard texture, protecting the hound from brush and briars in the field.

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American ​Bulldog​
American ​Bulldog​

American Bulldog Information - The dog breeds is important when you want to buy or adopt a dog. Walk across the dog breeds profiles that we collected and see the introduce,the story and everything about the dog breeds.

American ​Eskimo Dog​
American ​Eskimo Dog​

The American Eskimo Dog is a breed of companion dog, originating in Germany. The American Eskimo is a member of the Spitz family. The breed's progenitors were German Spitz, but due to anti-German sentiment during the First World War, it was renamed "American Eskimo Dog".

Chesapeake ​Bay Retriever​
Chesapeake ​Bay Retriever​

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not recommended for an inexperienced new dog owner. The handler needs to be confident, exerting a natural authority over the dog. A firm, consistent, but kind approach is the most successful way to handle them. If possible, attend obedience classes with this breed. Proper canine to human communication is essential.

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Miniature ​American Shepherd​
Miniature ​American Shepherd​

As several Australian Shepherd enthusiasts objected to these dogs’ association with their breeds, ... (Miniature American Shepherd ... other parts of the world, ...

Redbone ​Coonhound​
Redbone ​Coonhound​

Redbone Coonhound Dog Breed Information Main Characteristics of Redbone Coonhounds R edbone is the name that coon hunters called the red dogs they owned back in the day.

Black and Tan ​Coonhound​
Black and Tan ​Coonhound​

Black and Tan Coonhound information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard. Right breed for you? Black and Tan Coonhound information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

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Boykin ​Spaniel​
Boykin ​Spaniel​

The Boykin Spaniel breed has evolved from this one dog, with crosses to American Water Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, Pointers and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. It is used as a hardy retriever of upland birds as well as water fowl. The Boykin Spaniel is popular in the southern United States among bird hunters.

Toy Fox ​Terrier​
Toy Fox ​Terrier​

The Toy Fox Terrier is an American breed, resulting from a cross of Fox Terriers with toy breeds such as the Miniature Pinscher, Italian Greyhound, and Chihuahua. Share The Toy Fox Terrier was developed in the 1930s.

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Bluetick ​Coonhound​
Bluetick ​Coonhound​

The Bluetick Coonhound is a breed of Coonhound originating in the United States. The Bluetick Coonhound is known for its friendly persona, cold nose and deep bawl mouth. It is most commonly used as a raccoon hunting dog, but may also be kept as a pet.

Treeing ​Walker Coonhound​
Treeing ​Walker Coonhound​

The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a breed of hound descended from the English and American Foxhounds. The breed originated in the United States when a dog known as "Tennessee Lead", was crossed into the Walker Hound in the 19th century.

American ​Water Spaniel​
American ​Water Spaniel​

The American Water Spaniel was developed in the United States as an all-around hunting dog, bred to retrieve from skiff or canoes and work ground with relative ease. The American Water Spaniel is an active muscular dog, medium in size with a marcel to curly coat.

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Chinook​
Chinook​

**All dogs are individuals. Our ratings are generalizations, and they're not a guarantee of how any breed or individual dog will behave. Dogs from any breed can be good with children based on their past experiences, training on how to get along with kids, and personality. No matter what the breed or breed type, all dogs have strong jaws, sharp pointy teeth, and may bite in stressful circumstances.

source: dogtime.com
Rat Terrier​
Rat Terrier​

Types of Terrier Dogs: Terrier Breeds Around the World. Terrier is the generic name for a type of dog breeds that share a common origin. Over the years, they have developed such diverse...

American ​English Coonhound​
American ​English Coonhound​

If this is the first time you’ve heard of the American English Coonhound, read on – this dog may just be the perfect fit for your family. A true Southern U.S. dog, the American English Coonhound loves to hunt. Origin. The American English Coonhound was first brought to the United States by European settlers during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Parson ​Russell Terrier​
Parson ​Russell Terrier​

The Parson, Jack Russell, and Russell terriers are actually three different breeds, even though they’re related and look much alike. The Russell Terrier was introduced at the National Dog Show in 2012 as a new breed recognized by the AKC. The Jack Russell is not a recognized breed, despite the dog’s popularity in this country.

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American ​Leopard Hound​
American ​Leopard Hound​

The American Leopard Hound is a medium to large size dog and comes in three patterns: Solid, Leopard and Brindle; nine different official colors; and a variety of markings, however, sixty percent of all American Leopards are solid-colored dogs.

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Black Mouth ​Cur​
Black Mouth ​Cur​

The Black Mouth Cur is an unquestionably muscular, sturdy, rugged Southern dog. The coat comes in a variety of shades of yellow, fawns and brindle. Some BM Curs are born with heavier coats and some are born with lighter coats; these two different coat types can appear in the same litter.