Dog Types
- Companion Dogs- Within this group of dogs, you´ll find the typical family pet: friendly, tempered, and typically small. This article introduces the common companion dog and then it describes what you can expect from such an affable breed.
- Terrier Dogs- Terrier dogs are the canines originally bred to chase after and catch vermin. From rats to rabbits, terriers are experts at the job and their predatory nature passes on to each generation. This characteristic is why owners must be careful to leash them in new environments. They’re small, they’re feisty, and they’re fast! But that’s what makes them fun.
- Northern Dogs- Northern dogs are named so due to their geological origin. If you can imagine the typical husky, then you’re picturing the typical northern dog since many of them share similar body characteristics: tall alert ears, thick coats, and curled tails.
- Hound Dogs-
Hound dogs, also known as scenthounds or sighthounds, have a misleading appearance that gives many people the wrong impression. At first sight, they look like somber, lethargic little things when in reality, they're quite active. The scenthounds for example, are the hound dogs that seemingly live and breath with their noses wedged into the ground. It’s a position that they’ve been bred to crave as hunting companions, and if they’re not secured by a leash or with a fence, they’ll follow a scent for days.
- Gun Dogs (Hunting Dogs)- Also known as 'sporting dogs,' gun dogs make excellent family pets. Some would go so far as to say that they make the perfect family pet, which is a hard point to argue considering the fact that they're naturally loyal, sociable, and affectionate. Yet knowing their history, you might not have ever suspected such. A gun dog is also known as a hunting dog!
- Guard Dogs- Also known as guardian dogs, this group of canines accompanies an important warning. The natural predisposition of guard dogs makes them extremely wary of strangers in a way that could be dangerous if they aren’t properly trained and socialized. We bet if we name just a few of the dogs that belong in this group, you’ll immediately know what we’re talking about. Would you like to try it? How about the Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, or Pitt Bull?
