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The Australian Shepherd, a lean, tough ranch dog, is one of those “only in America” stories: a European breed perfected in California by way of Australia. Fixtures on the rodeo circuit, they are closely associated with the cowboy life.
A boisterous and charismatic droving dog from Scotland, the shaggy-coated Bearded Collie (“Beardie” to his friends) enjoys outdoor exercise in all weather. Bred to be independent decision-makers, they can be willful but are always friendly.
The smart, confident, and versatile Belgian Malinois is a world-class worker who forges an unbreakable bond with his human partner. To deny a Mal activity and the pleasure of your company is to deprive him of his very reasons for being.
The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly trainable herder whose versatility and intelligence is the stuff of canine legend. This is a breed built for hard work, and plenty of it. These sensitive souls crave human companionship and abhor neglect.
The elegant, agile Belgian Tervuren is a bright and self-assured herding dog of medium size, known to be affectionate and possessive with loved ones. Lots of hard work and challenging play is heaven for this tireless, do-it-all dog.
A remarkably bright workaholic, the Border Collie is an amazing dog—maybe a bit too amazing for owners without the time, energy, or means to keep it occupied. These energetic dogs will settle down for cuddle time when the workday is done.
They don’t build ’em like this anymore. Burly and barrel-chested, the tousle-coated dog of Flandres is from a time and place where a dog had to work like … well, a dog. These smart and steady all-purpose workers make excellent watchdogs.
The Briard packs so much loyalty, love, and spirit into its ample frame that it's often described as a "heart wrapped in fur." The dashing good looks of these muscular Frenchmen radiate a distinct aura of Gallic romance and elegance.
A purebred dog (or money dog) typically refers to a dog of a modern dog breed with a documented pedigree in a stud book and may be registered with a breed club that may also be part of a national kennel club.
Up until 1983, the breeds in the Herding Group were part of the Working Group. All Herding breeds share an instinctual ability to control the movement of other animals. These breeds were developed to gather, herd and protect livestock. Today, some like the Belgian Malinois and the German Shepherd Dog are commonly used for police and protection work. The herding instinct in these breeds is so strong that Herding breeds have been known to gently herd their owners, especially the children of the family. In general, these intelligent dogs make excellent companions and respond beautifully to training exercises.
Let's admit it. Although it's a lot of fun to play with a dog, it can be exhausting too. There's no shame in adopting lazy dog breeds simply because you want to spend less time outside and more time laying on the couch with your best friend. These 30 lazy dog breeds may be just what you're looking for – an ideal couch potato companion.
Don't get me wrong, you'll need to make sure your pooch gets exercise – no matter which breed you adopt, every canine needs to have at least the minimum amount of physical and mental stimulation for a healthy life. If you think lazy dog breeds are laying around one hundred percent of the time, unfortunately you'll be mistaken. Even the laziest dog will still require daily walks and play time.
The difference between lazy dog breeds and more active breeds is that they live a much more sedentary lifestyle. While Labradors will play for a large part of the day, many of the breeds on this list will only be up for a few short walks each day and prefer to spend the rest of the time chilling on their bed or your sofa. If that's what you're looking for, then adopting one of these lazy dogs will get you a perfect companion
Not too big; not too small: These dogs are the definition of a happy medium, and probably why they show up on our list of most popular dogs year after year. Their playful and kind personalities make for excellent additions to families. Some are calmer by nature, like the Bulldog or the Whippet; others are more energetic like the Brittany or the Shetland Sheepdog. No matter what, they’re friendly and obedient, and love to please.
If you like to rough it in freezing temperatures and wet snow, your dog should too. "In general, a dog that thrives in a snowy climate has a dense coat that insulates them from the elements," says Bernadine Cruz, who has worked with arctic dogs as a trail veterinarian for the Iditarod, Yukon Quest, and John Beargrease sled-dog races. "Often, northern dog breeds will have a good foundation by virtue of stout furry paws that allow them to traverse icy terrain."
If you live in the mountains or are looking for a furry friend to keep you warm on those single-digit winter camping trips, these are the best dog breeds for cold-weather climates.
Beautiful dog breeds are admired by everyone who likes these brave and loyal animals. And even if the dogs don’t have frightening view, large size, sometimes even more like cute soft toys - they are still the most faithful friends for men, ready to defend their masters. And so it is interesting to look at the breeds of dogs at the photo, drawing attention to the features of exterior and temperament and character of pets. There are many different breeds, each of them has its fans. A everybody likes beautiful dog breeds - this is just another proof of imagination and mastery of nature, which is creating so much surprise.