1. Top 10 dog breeds. By: Andrea Cox

2. 10. Shih tzu • They originated in China. • Weight Male 8.8–16 lb Female 8.8–16 lb • Height Male 7.9–11 in Female 7.9–11 in They are very friendly lap dogs, but can be very protective.

3. 9. Poodle • They originated in Germany. • These dogs are very smart, active, and sweet. • They only come in 3 sizes: standard, mini, and toy • The ‘poodle clip’ was designed by hunters to help these dogs move through the water better better.

4. 8. Bulldog • Originated in the British Isles • Very friendly and docile. Not as aggressive and people think. • Were mainly bread for ‘bullbaiting’ a gambling sport where the dogs latched onto a bulls mouth and tried to suffocate it. • Said to be a cross between a Mastiff and a Pug.

5. 7. Dachshund • Originated in Germany • Was bred to get badgers out of their burrows • Often called weiner dogs or sausage dogs • Playful and fairly smart but very stubborn. Which makes them difficult to train. • Very loyal and make great watch dogs!

6. 6. Boxer • Originated in Germany • Bred form an english bulldog and Bellenbeisser (extinct now) • Got the name from how they move their front paws when they play • They are extremely active, playful, energetic, and itnelligent!!

7. 5. Beagle • Originated in Great Britain • Were bred to track rabbits and other game. • Very popular in detection work with police because of their keen sense of smell. • Friendly, docile dogs but can be distracted easily because of smells around them.

8. 4. Golden Retriever • Originated in Scotland • They are a gundog breed used to retrieve water fowl. • Very friendly, intelligent, eager-to-please, and very very playful active dogs. • Incredibly easy to train

9. 3. German Shepherd • Originated in Germany • Bread as herding dogs • Very intelligent, obedient, and protective • Excellent dog for police and military roles • Known for their aggression and have been banned in some places in the U.S. as a result.

10. 2. Yorkshire Terrier • Originated in Yorkshire, England • Often called ‘Yorkies’ • They do not shed as much as other dogs, which is good for people with allergies • They are active, intelligent, and sometimes can be bold • Bred from Paisley Terrier and the Skye Terrier, both of which are extinct.

11. 1. Labrador • Has been the number one dog for 16 years in a row! • Originated in Canada • Bred from Newfoundland & Labrador • Gundog used to retrieve waterfowl • 3 types of labs: Yellow, Black, and Chocolate • Very friendly. Intelligent, easy to train, great with kids and families

12. Border Collie • Originated in Northnumberland, along the borders of Scotland and England • Are considered the worlds best herding dogs • They are extremely active, friendly, loving and affectionate. And sometimes can be protective over their human family. • They also are very intelligent dogs, making them very easy to train.