The most popular puppy breed truly is determined by each specific individual. Whether a purebred or mutt, most puppy breeds have the potential to become number one on your list of furry friends.
For those who just have to have the most recent trendy breed, there are many online sites that list dog breeds by popularity, but beware. Some sites base their determinations on how many hits a particular breed gets. Others, such as the American Kennel Club (AKC), measure popularity by registration statistics.
According to the AKC, the Labrador retriever was definitely the most popular dog in 2008 in America and has been for the past 18 consecutive years. Following in rank were the Yorkshire terrier, German shepherd, golden retriever, beagle, boxer, dachshund, bulldog, which is steadily making its way towards the top, poodle and shih tzu.
The United Kennel Club (UKC) listed the treeing walker coonhound as number one in popularity. The other nine most popular breeds were the American pit bull terrier, bluetick coonhound, English coonhound, American black and tan coonhound, redbone coonhound, beagle, Labrador retriever, plott hound and American Eskimo.
There are many factors that affect where different breeds place on the popularity list. Geography is a big factor, as are the creator of the list and the tools and methods used to determine popularity. Media hype, as well as many other circumstances, can have an effect on which puppy breeds make the top 10 list.
Looking to get a puppy? Some of the things one needs to consider when choosing a puppy breed are the cost of the puppy, economic stability of your family (proper care can cost a lot of money), the size the dog will grow to, the amount of space available for the dog to exercise, the amount of time you have to spend with the dog, the shedding factor, home size, and whether or not there are children and/or other animals in the house.
Are you looking for a watchdog or do you prefer that your puppy likes to lie quietly and cuddle in your lap to watch television? Do you want your dog to be aggressive? These are just a few of the things that should be thought through before making the decision to get a puppy.
Once you know what breed you are looking for, you need to decide whether you are going to buy the dog from a breeder or get one from a rescue operation or local animal shelter. If the decision is to buy one from a breeder, check their credentials to verify that they are legitimate and conscientious. Unfortunately, there are all too many breeders who are in it for just the money and horror stories abound.
Once the shopping for a puppy is finished, the real fun begins. Now it’s time to provide the love and care and reap the benefits of man’s best friend.
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