These dog breeds are some of the most popular breeds for the following reasons Dogs are considered to be the most docile animals of all and are truly the best friends of humans. They are smart, loyal, affectionate, obedient and adorable. In India alone, there are more than 20 million pet dogs. So you can figure out how popular a choice it is when it comes to pets. Where in India the most popular breeds seemed to be Beagle, German Shepherd and Labrador, across the world different countries prefer different dog breeds. Ideally, the local breeds are the best suitable pets as their inherent climatic conditions are apt for their growth but today people are more inclined towards different breeds. Here are some of the breeds that are popular in different countries. Rottweiler Rottweiler is among the most popular breeds of dogs around the world. It is the most searched-for dog in over 100 countries. History dates back to the Romans, Rottweilers were originally used as herding dogs, they are incredibly strong and are of medium- to large-sized. Originating in Germany these dogs are very devoted to their owners, calm and courageous and not aggressive. They are most popular in Sri Lanka, Honduras and Guatemala. Bull Dog Bulldog is one of the most searched dogs in the world. Also known as the British Bulldog and English Bulldog, they are muscular, well-set and have a very distinctive set of unmistakable facial features. Their history dates back to the thirteenth century when these brave dogs were used in bull-baiting, an animal blood sport that was once a hot ticket in England. England banned these brutal blood sports in 1835 when the breed started to become extinct. Although they are found to be typically friendly and loyal. They are most popular in the United Kingdom, Hungary and the United States. German Shepherd German Shepherd is another popular dog breed around the world. It is known for its large size and high intelligence, loyalty, courage and bravery. They are mostly found in the task forces like police and army as guard dogs. The breed was developed by German breeders who aspired to create the perfect herding dog. But its popularity dropped after the First and Second World Wars due to anti-German sentiment. But today it is one of the most favourite breeds around the world and it consistently places second on the AKC ( American Kennel Club ) list. They are most popular in the region of Poland, the United States and Slovenia. Labrador Retriever Labradors are undoubtedly the most adored breed of all. Their friendly and outgoing personality makes them perfectly suited to life as a family pet. They are friendly, least aggressive, loyal and intelligent. They have a keen sense of smell, thus, are trained as service dogs in many countries. They also act as therapy dogs where they aid the blind and provide assistance to humans with autism. Labradors were imported to Europe from Canada in the 1830s to be used as gundogs. Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the British standardized the breed. Today they are most popular in the United States, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. Apart from the above-mentioned breeds, Siberian Husky, Maltese, Pug, Golden Retriever are some of the most popular breeds around the world.
