Pet Decisions

The popularity of a family pet is the motivation for this AKC list of the top breeds for puppies in the U. S. The goal of this information is to provide non-biased facts to facilitate the important decision in the quest for the ideal family pet.

The Labrador Retriever has earned the honor as top dog for 19 consecutive years. Labs, originally from Newfoundland, are renown for their kind, gentle, but industrious disposition. They like having a purpose and are an adept contributor in any hunting party or as a working or service dog. They love the family environment where they thrive as an obedient, keenly devoted and protective member. This handsome breed works the color range in black, chocolate or yellow.

The Golden Retriever, originally bred for hunting in the Scottish Highlands, is described as the ideal family pet qualifying the Golden as a top breed for puppies. Gentle, intelligent, playful and protective, family life suits the "Golden". The ultimate people pleaser, the Golden needs plenty of exercise and regular grooming to manage prolific shedding of a coat that ranges in colors from blond to dark gold.

The Beagle came to England with William the Conqueror and was a favorite with Queen Victoria. Beagles, as pack animals, are happiest with a canine companion. Friendly, energetic, and curious, beagles love family life, but can be challenging to train, not for lack of intellect, but rather, the attitude that they know what's best. Grooming is not an issue with this breed, but they require frequent outdoor exercise. The beagle's coat is often tri-colored in white, lemon and red-brown.

The Shih Tzu, originally from Tibet, means "lion dog", was first exported to the U. S. By the Dalia Lama as a gift of good luck. Intelligent, independent, but adaptive, affectionate and social, this breed does not like alone time. Considerable grooming demands is the only drawback with this breed. All colors are acceptable.

The Poodle is native to Germany and touted one of the hypoallergenic, non-shedding breeds, making Poodles one of the top breeds for puppies. The poodle is intelligent, easily adaptive, fun-loving, friendly and even tempered, but sensitive, this breed thrives best in a calm home. Standard variety was bred down to toy and miniature breeds. Colors include white, silver, apricot, black and brown. Poodles require clipping and lots of exercise.

The Yorkshire Terrier is a tough, sturdy breed originally bred to catch rats in the Yorkshire mines. Yorkies, tiny in physical stature, adapt well to apartment living. They are an intelligent, brave and tenacious breed that tolerates pampering, but appreciates a walk and being treated like real dogs. Their silky coats of rich tan and steely blue require regular grooming.

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