The best things about dog breeds in the world
(Baonghean.vn) - Dogs come in many breeds, different sizes, different heights, different colors, but they all share the same bravery, especially loyalty to their owners. 2018 is the year of the dog, let's explore the best of dog breeds in the world.
1. The most beautiful dog in the world
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Pomeranian (Pomeranian/Pom) |
This is an extremely small and adorable dog, its entire body is covered with a thick layer of fur, making its body appear larger than it actually is. This dog breed is very popular with pet dog lovers because it is very smart, obedient, loyal, and barks a lot, so it is very suitable for guarding the house. Its only disadvantage is that because it is so small, its skeleton is weak, so it is very easy to get injured if the owner is careless or plays too hard.
2. The most expensive dog breed in the world
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Samoyed dogs cost between $6,500 and $12,000. |
The sled dog from Siberia - Samoyed has an extremely cute appearance with pure white fur and an innate friendly nature. Therefore, they always easily win the hearts of everyone, especially women.
Although gentle and lovely, Samoyeds are diligent gatekeepers. A Samoyed will always diligently observe and bark to warn anyone approaching its “territory”. To own a “standard” Samoyed, you will have to spend about 6500-12000 USD.
3. The smartest dog breed in the world
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Rottweiler or rotti dog is a dog breed originating in Germany. |
The Rottweiler, also known as the Rotti dog, is a breed of dog originating in Germany, used as a herding dog but often trained to become a working dog. They are famous for being calm, confident and loyal dogs with super intelligence.
4. The dog breed with the strangest shape in the world
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Afghan Hound |
The Afghan Hound is a breed of hunting dog originating from Central Asia. They are ranked among the best hunting dogs. The Afghan Hound has a relatively strong, resilient and tall appearance.
One of the characteristics of this dog breed is its pensive expression. Afghans observe things very quickly, rarely lingering to look for long. Males are 68–74 cm tall, while females are 63–69 cm, and their average lifespan is 11 to 13 years.
5. The most ferocious and dangerous dog breed in the world
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Pit Bull is the most dangerous and ferocious dog breed in the world. |
The Pit Bull is a breed of dog originating from the Americas, bred in England in the 18th century and kept as a guard dog and also used in dogfighting. They are a breed of dog selected from the English bulldog and terrier.
This is a fierce, aggressive, persistent, brave dog breed known as a cold-blooded killer or also known as a warrior dog or gladiator.
Pit bulls are used to fight other dogs in arenas or in large pits for bloody fights. They are also trained to hunt.
6. The most popular dog breed in the world
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The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in many countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and USA. |
Lab is the most popular dog breed in many countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and USA. They are devoted, obedient, friendly with children and other animals.
Labs are very intelligent and are often chosen as guide dogs for people who are blind or have autism. Of course, with their intelligence, Labradors are also trusted by law enforcement agencies. And if you own a Lab, congratulations on having a very interesting companion.
7. The largest dog breed in the world
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The Great Dane is considered the tallest dog breed in the world along with the Irish Wolfhound. |
The Great Dane or Danish Mastiff is a breed of dog with a harmonious combination of strength and elegance. With a height of about 80cm and a weight of up to 90kg, they are considered the tallest dog breed in the world along with the Irish Wolfhound.
The Great Dane was chosen as the state dog of Pennsylvania, USA in 1965.
8. The smallest dog in the world
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Chihuahua - weight 1.5-2.2kg |
The Chihuahua is a Mexican dog breed weighing 1.5-2.2 kg. Its origins remain a mystery, with speculation that drawings found in paintings found in Mexico dating back to 300 BC are the ancestors of today's Chihuahua.
9. The ugliest dog in the world
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The Crested Dog is a small breed of dog originating from China. |
The Crested Dog, sometimes called the Chinese Crested Dog, is a small breed of dog that originated in China, and its roots are deep in Africa.
This is a unique looking dog breed with an ugly appearance and a crest-like tuft of hair on its head, this dog breed almost always wins the ugliest dog on the planet award in dog beauty contests.
Their bodies are hairless except for a crest on the top of their heads, a tuft on their tails, and a few on their toes. Their hairless skin is very sensitive and needs to be protected when outdoors.
10. The best guard dog in the world
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The Bullmastiff tops the list of best guard dog breeds. |
The Bullmastiff is known as the "strong warrior" at the top of the list of the best guard dogs. Bullmastiffs are extremely strong and agile, they are extremely brave, intelligent and loyal, Bullmastiff is a very devoted family protector.