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What’s your favorite dog? There are are many popular dogs. The America Kennel Club produces annually a top ten most popular dog list based on data from their registration information. After several years of having dogs of my own and taking care of my clients dogs, I decided to share with you my top ten dog list.
Here are the Pet Nanny’s top 10 dogs.
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Mastiff
- Great Dane
- Boxer
- Burmese Mountain Dog
- Dachshund
- Standard Poodle
- Blood Hound
- Bulldog
Here is what the AKC has to say about Golden Retriever’s
The Golden Retriever, with its intelligence and eager to please attitude, is one of the most popular breeds in the United States according to AKC® registration statistics. The working ability that has made the Golden Retriever such a useful hunting companion also make him an ideal guide, assistance and search and rescue dog. The golden-colored coat is the hallmark of this versatile breed, and can range from light to dark gold.
A Look Back
The Golden Retriever originated in the Scottish Highlands in the late 1800s and was used predominantly for hunting. The breed was developed by Lord Tweedmouth, whose goal was to create a superb retriever suited to the Scottish climate, terrain and available game. He crossed his original “Yellow Retriever” with the Tweed Water Spaniel (now extinct) found on his estate. Later integrations of Irish Setter, Bloodhound, and more Tweed Water Spaniel produced the retriever we know today.
I’d like to hear what’s your favorite dog.
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