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Australian shepherd
- Also known as Aussies, they are working dogs that are very useful for herding. They can also be used as search and rescue and guide dogs.
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French bulldog - The French bulldog has become one of the most popular dog breeds in recent years. They are direct descendants of dogs from ancient Greece.
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Beagle - The small hound was bred largely for hunting purposes. Charlie Brown's dog Snoopy is a very famous example of a beagle.
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Pembroke Welsh corgi
- The cattle herding dog breed were a firm favorite of Queen Elizabeth II. They are very sociable dogs, and on the higher end of the intelligence scale.
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American Staffordshire terrier - Also known as an Amstaff, this breed is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier, which was used as a fighting dog in the first half of the nineteenth century.
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Shetland sheepdog - Named after their place of origin, the Shetland Islands, this breed of herding dog is also known as a Sheltie.
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Golden retriever - The name of this breed is indicative of its status as a hunting dog. They are also often used as disability assistance dogs.
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Dachshund - Also known as a sausage dog, this hound breed was initially developed as a hunter. They can be rather difficult dogs to train.
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Siberian husky - This working dog breed has a distinctive wolf-like appearance. Originating in Asia, they were brought to Alaska to be trained as sled dogs.
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English setter - A hunter breed, English setters are intelligent dogs, but can also be strong-willed and mischievous.
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Bernese mountain dog - This very large breed of working dog was originally brought to Switzerland by the Romans approximately two thousand years ago.
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Dalmatian - Named after a historical region of Croatia, from where the breed is derived, the dalmatian is instantly recognizable—not least because of the Disney film '101 Dalmatians.'
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Labrador retriever - The most popular breed of dog in North America, the labrador is widely used for disability assistance. They can also be both hunting or working dogs.
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Cairn terrier - Originating in the Scottish Highlands, the cairn terrier is one of the earliest breeds of working dogs. They are active dogs and very easy to train.
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Portuguese water dog
- This relatively rare breed is native to the Algarve region of Portugal. However, the dog was made more famous by the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, who owned two of them.
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Shiba Inu - This Japanese breed of hunting dog is both loyal and independent. It has a distinctive temperament and is smaller than other Japanese dog breeds.
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Soft coated wheaten terrier - This Irish terrier was initially bred as an all-purpose farm dog. It is an energetic and playful breed with a strong prey drive.
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Welsh springer spaniel - This breed of hunting dog is both loyal and stubborn. Formerly referred to as "land spaniels," they are generally very healthy and active.
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Yorkshire terrier - It is important that these extremely playful and energetic dogs are not left alone too often, as they suffer from separation anxiety. They originated in the UK.
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Cocker spaniel - Originally bred in the UK as hunting dogs, there are two breeds, the English and the American. The American breed tends to be smaller in size.
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Brittany - This breed originates from the French region that it's named after. Bred as hunting dogs, they are both intelligent and energetic.
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Boxer - This German breed originally descended from the extinct bullenbeiser. The dogs are both bright and playful.
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Basenji
- This hunting dog breed, of African origin, is one of the most difficult to train. They are highly prey driven and have an above average life expectancy.
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Bearded collie - This Scottish breed of herding dog is also known as a beardie. It is a working dog which is used to herd both sheep and cattle.
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Great Dane - This huge German domestic dog were bred in the 16th century by wealthy landowners, and were often used for hunting purposes.
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Baby's best friend? - Click here to see the best dog breeds to have around infants!
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Australian shepherd
- Also known as Aussies, they are working dogs that are very useful for herding. They can also be used as search and rescue and guide dogs.
© Getty Images
1 / 27 Fotos
French bulldog - The French bulldog has become one of the most popular dog breeds in recent years. They are direct descendants of dogs from ancient Greece.
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2 / 27 Fotos
Beagle - The small hound was bred largely for hunting purposes. Charlie Brown's dog Snoopy is a very famous example of a beagle.
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3 / 27 Fotos
Pembroke Welsh corgi
- The cattle herding dog breed were a firm favorite of Queen Elizabeth II. They are very sociable dogs, and on the higher end of the intelligence scale.
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4 / 27 Fotos
American Staffordshire terrier - Also known as an Amstaff, this breed is a descendant of the Bull and Terrier, which was used as a fighting dog in the first half of the nineteenth century.
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5 / 27 Fotos
Shetland sheepdog - Named after their place of origin, the Shetland Islands, this breed of herding dog is also known as a Sheltie.
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6 / 27 Fotos
Golden retriever - The name of this breed is indicative of its status as a hunting dog. They are also often used as disability assistance dogs.
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7 / 27 Fotos
Dachshund - Also known as a sausage dog, this hound breed was initially developed as a hunter. They can be rather difficult dogs to train.
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8 / 27 Fotos
Siberian husky - This working dog breed has a distinctive wolf-like appearance. Originating in Asia, they were brought to Alaska to be trained as sled dogs.
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9 / 27 Fotos
English setter - A hunter breed, English setters are intelligent dogs, but can also be strong-willed and mischievous.
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10 / 27 Fotos
Bernese mountain dog - This very large breed of working dog was originally brought to Switzerland by the Romans approximately two thousand years ago.
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11 / 27 Fotos
Dalmatian - Named after a historical region of Croatia, from where the breed is derived, the dalmatian is instantly recognizable—not least because of the Disney film '101 Dalmatians.'
© Getty Images
12 / 27 Fotos
Labrador retriever - The most popular breed of dog in North America, the labrador is widely used for disability assistance. They can also be both hunting or working dogs.
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13 / 27 Fotos
Cairn terrier - Originating in the Scottish Highlands, the cairn terrier is one of the earliest breeds of working dogs. They are active dogs and very easy to train.
© Getty Images
14 / 27 Fotos
Portuguese water dog
- This relatively rare breed is native to the Algarve region of Portugal. However, the dog was made more famous by the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, who owned two of them.
© Shutterstock
15 / 27 Fotos
Shiba Inu - This Japanese breed of hunting dog is both loyal and independent. It has a distinctive temperament and is smaller than other Japanese dog breeds.
© Getty Images
16 / 27 Fotos
Soft coated wheaten terrier - This Irish terrier was initially bred as an all-purpose farm dog. It is an energetic and playful breed with a strong prey drive.
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17 / 27 Fotos
Welsh springer spaniel - This breed of hunting dog is both loyal and stubborn. Formerly referred to as "land spaniels," they are generally very healthy and active.
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18 / 27 Fotos
Yorkshire terrier - It is important that these extremely playful and energetic dogs are not left alone too often, as they suffer from separation anxiety. They originated in the UK.
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19 / 27 Fotos
Cocker spaniel - Originally bred in the UK as hunting dogs, there are two breeds, the English and the American. The American breed tends to be smaller in size.
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20 / 27 Fotos
Brittany - This breed originates from the French region that it's named after. Bred as hunting dogs, they are both intelligent and energetic.
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21 / 27 Fotos
Boxer - This German breed originally descended from the extinct bullenbeiser. The dogs are both bright and playful.
© Getty Images
22 / 27 Fotos
Basenji
- This hunting dog breed, of African origin, is one of the most difficult to train. They are highly prey driven and have an above average life expectancy.
© Getty Images
23 / 27 Fotos
Bearded collie - This Scottish breed of herding dog is also known as a beardie. It is a working dog which is used to herd both sheep and cattle.
© Getty Images
24 / 27 Fotos
Great Dane - This huge German domestic dog were bred in the 16th century by wealthy landowners, and were often used for hunting purposes.
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25 / 27 Fotos
Baby's best friend? - Click here to see the best dog breeds to have around infants!
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The cutest dog breeds, ranked
Some very cute canines
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Dogs are adorable, and it seems absolutely impossible to choose any kind of favorite in terms of cuteness. However Town & Country has tried, making a definitive ranking of the 25 cutest dog breeds. Click through the gallery to see everything from fluffy pups to accessorized canines.
Just try not to adopt them all at once!
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