There are so many dog breeds all around the world nowadays. It seems that there is a kind of dog made for everyone! Here are some breeds that you can find.
Small dog breeds include the Bichon Frise, Chihuahua, English Toy Spaniel, Jack Russell Terrier, Maltese, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier and many more. It is important to know that this kind of breed is also referred as the toy dog breeds.
On the other hand, large dog breeds include the Alaskan Malamute, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bloodhound, Collie, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Greyhound, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, etc. Large dogs are usually over 25" high at the shoulder.
Sussex Spaniel, American Foxhound, American Eskimo, Chinook are Dogue de Bordeaux are part of the rare dog breeds.
Finally here are the ten most popular dog breeds in the United States:
10. Miniature Schnauzers
9. Shih Tzu
8. Poodles
7. Boxers
6. Dachshunds
5. Beagles
4. German Sherpherd dogs
3. Yorkshire Terriers
2. Golden Retrievers
1. Labrador Retrievers
You don't have to have own a large house to own a large dog (although a tiny apartment isn't going to be big enough for one of the giant breeds). If you can take him outside for a good hour of two of exercise every day... a large dog can live in a small house or apartment just fine.
Keep in mind that large dogs are more expensive to keep. They eat more food, which costs you more money. Tick and flea preventives cost more for large dogs, as do other mediations.
See also miniature dog breeds or non shedding dog breeds
Dominique 2009-03-08 19:07:01