Love is in the air! And this love is not only the conventional love of a person loving another person, but also the love of a pet! More than 70% of Earth’s pet owners have at least one dog in their house, which renders it to be the most common pet! If you want to observe this statistic, just go for a walk in the early morning. You would surely come across hundreds of people who have come for a walk with their pet! Now if you are thinking of domesticating a dog, the specie that you would want to get would have surely crossed your mind. Here are a few top species of dogs, that are usually domesticated by most of the people, anmd are active and joyful, thus making them great pets.
10. Dalmatian
Dalmatians have been an inspiration of agility and restlessness since time immemorial. The white black spots on their white fur make these dogs unique. Earlier, they were used to run with the horse carriages, thus showing that they have a great stamina. Dalmatians are natural leaders, and have a fun time when they are enjoying company of their owner or their fellow pets! They are not suited to live in very cold climates, and are also not suited if you dwell in an apartment and are not willing to take it out for a walk on a regular basis!
09. bulldog
Ever watched the cartoon serial, “Tom and Jerry”? Remember the dog, “Spike” in it? He belonged to the specie of a Bulldog. Looks that give an intimidation of ferocity and danger, this college is not what it seems to be! It is one of the most gentle dogs known to mankind. But if they see an intruder or a trespasser, they surely match up to their looks and get angry on them. They are known to be great guards, and are full of energy.
08. boxer
Pretty much common, boxers are known to make great and ideal pets. If you are looking for an energetic pet, who would play with you all day long, you got to go for a boxer, as along with fulfilling these requirements, these not so tall dogs are affectionate, and always crave to learn something new. Thus, they can easily be trained and made obedient. They are very loyal too!
07. poodle
Poodles are really common specie of pet dogs present in the pet market. These little dogs are termed as the most trainable breed. Being small, they are very active and playful, and as a benefit above this all, they are very intelligent. But if proper exercise is not given to them, they may simply get blown up!
06. mutt
Mutts are not natural, but are a type of cross bred off springs. That is why, they come in various shapes and sizes, and also, varying characters. Mutts are domesticated for purposes seeing a wide range, which is from a purpose of guarding a house to the purpose of being an investigator. Their trait basically depends on the type of parents, from which, these off springs are being produced. They may possess traits of both mother and father.
05. basset hound
Whenever I listen about a Basset Hound, “The Hounds of Baskerville” episode of Sherlock series comes into my mind, where hounds were rendered to be very dangerous dogs. On the contrary, Basset Hounds are known for their calmness and a well behaved nature. A Basset Hound is a perfect example of being a complete package as a family dog, as they bond really well with people of all age groups in a family.
04. Chihuahua
This is one of the smallest species of birds known to humans. These dogs are meant to be very affectionate and special in the hearts and minds of people. This breed of dogs is meant specially for girls, as they match up the requirements of girls. Small in size, they are very loyal, and above all, extremely friendly. They like human companionship and enjoy playing fun games with them.
03. rottweiler
One of the family’s most favourite dog species, this dog possess the qualities of a pet since time immemorial and has been domesticated ever since. Usually available in black and yellow colour, they are very loyal towards their owner and don’t ditch them ever in their life. They are also very well behaved and friendly and make great pets.
02. dachshund
I have seen a few Dachshunds in my lifetime, and everytime I come across them, I feel like picking them up and keeping them as my own pet! These dogs are really mischievous, but affectionate at the same time. They have small legs, but big body, making them even more attractive. They can be trained easily, and are purposely loyal.
01. Labrador
The best is always left for the last. The most common dog pet, which can be found in any second household, and this is because of its jolly nature and build. They make really great pets. Always ready to play, these dogs can be trained very easily, and they also adjust to their surroundings very easily. They come in different colours, and can grow very healthy, if proper care of their exercise is not taken.