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There are a lot of types and breeds of dogs, over a hundred.

Knowing how those types of dogs act and behave has to do with its breed. Such as there are dogs that are purebred, and there are mixes.

Purebreds are dogs that have only been bred with their breed, and have a pure ancestry or lineage.

Mixes are dogs that have another breed or several breeds in their lineage, and have mixed traits.

Assuming you are thinking about buying a new dog or puppy, you should first figure out what breed or type of dog you want.

Here are some common and popular breeds of dogs.

German Shepherds

These types of canines originally use to help farmers in herding.

They are brilliantly smart and trainable. They have a large and sturdy build, and because of that they are often used as police or military working dogs.

A lot of them are also used as guides for the blind. German shepherds are massive and strong canines with a variety of possible fur colors. The most common colors are gray, cream, black, or white.

Labradors

Labradors are quick and outgoing canines that have a wide range of attributes. A lot of them are also called retrievers and are used as guide canines for the blind, similar to German Shepherds.

Labradors enjoy playing with their owners, and chewing on various objects. Labradors are also very sensitive to their owner’s mood and the things around them; they care about their territory a lot.

Some people use them for waterfowl hunting because of their water repellant fur makes them ideal for it.

They are loveable dogs with families, and don’t tend to be very aggressive. Labradors usually have yellow, black or brown furs.

Boxers

Boxers are a very lively, and playful breed, they are considered a puppy until they hit the age of three which gives them extra puppy years.

Boxers are great with children, because of their extended puppy years. They are very obedient, and do not require a lot of hard training, they listen very well.

It’s best to train them at a young age. Boxers have ears that are pointed while tilted forward slightly, an obvious white underbelly, and at the tip of each foot there are some white parts.

The white parts can sometimes be on other parts of the body, but are most commonly on the shoulders and face.

Rottweiler

Rottweilers have been around a very long time, their lineage is traced back to ancient times where they were used as watchers for groups of cattle.

They are a very intelligent and strong breed of dogs. During wars, they are often used as military and police dogs. Rottweilers are also said to be fearless dogs, as well as very active, and they also love to play.

They are very good at learning things quickly, such as tricks, and rules. Rottweiler’s are black and have tan spots on their legs, chest, face, cheeks, and sometimes under their tails.

They have triangles that are upside down on their chest, and each eyebrow has a unique spot.

Poodles

Poodles are a very loyal breed, and can be an excellent companion. Poodles are a calm breed of canines that have naturally very curly fur.

They are a variety of colors that Poodles come in, such as grey, white, black, blue, brown, and tan. Poodle training is usually more work than training of other breeds.

Poodles are mostly known for their lovely coats of curly fur, which require a lot of grooming to keep manageable, because you don't want their hair to tangle or clump up.

Dachshund

Dachshunds are also called wiener dogs because of their long torso/build. They have pointed faces, and short legs which are also another factor in their nickname.

They love to chase things, as well as hunt things, though they aren't as fast as other dogs. Dachshunds are very loyal and energetic, and they love to play. Despite appearing shy, there senses are very well-developed and astute.

Beagle

Beagles are often used for hunting because of their powerful sense of smell.

Training can be difficult because they are very strong willed which makes them obstinate. They are known to be very well tempered.

Beagles often look very gentle because of their large ears which are set low, their furs are often brown, black, white, or a mixture of both.

They often travel in packs, therefore being a pet dog might cause them some frustration or anxiety unless you plan on having more beagles as pets.

That was a simple overview of some popular breeds of canines. When choosing a dog for you, you need to think about certain factors such as its health, physical appearance, temperament, and which type of dog fits you best.

Also, you need to factor in your work, if you work a lot and will never be home then you need to find a dog that fits that type of living, or consider if you can handle having a dog at all.

Keep in mind that dogs need to be given positive and proper attention, love, and care.