With their wonderful range of personalities and their enthusiasm and loyalty, dogs have certainly earned their title of “Man’s best friend”. Dogs are one of the most popular choices of domestic pet around the world.
Throughout history dogs have been bred for specific looks or specific jobs and they now boast one of the most diverse ranges of breeds of any animal on the planet. They are a member of the wolf family – a trait which can clearly identified in certain breeds but could not seem farther from the truth in other breeds.
Certain breeds of dog have become iconic symbols that represent the entire species. They will share many of the same physical characteristics of other dogs but are instantly recognisable to dog lovers around the globe.
The Golden Retriever is a fairly large breed of dog developed in Great Britain as a loyal and energetic dog. Their characteristic friendliness has seen them become and incredibly popular pet, and their ability to learn and be trained easily has seen them widely used as service dogs for people with disabilities.
The Poodle is an incredibly recognisable breed, with its rich and curly coat. The Poodle is an elegant breed that is often used for showing. They are also an intelligent and attentive breed and can be trained very well.
The Dalmatian is another iconic breed with a beautiful white coat punctuated by the familiar black or brown spots. They are believed to have originated from an area in Croatia and their popularity grew with the release of the Disney Film “101 Dalmatians”.
The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the smaller breeds of dog that combines a true sense of loyalty with a very playful nature. They are a type of lap dog and their affection towards humans has seen them become an incredibly popular pet.
Dogs do come in all shapes and sizes and sport a wide range of personalities. Every dog owner has their favourite breed and it is often said that owners will start to resemble their dogs after a period because of their emotional attachment.
Dogs have proved themselves to be useful workers and loyal companions to humans throughout our history.