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Sergey Ryumin/Getty Images. Average Height: 10 inches Average Weight: 5 pounds Personality: sweet, energetic Activity Level: moderate to high Shedding Factor: moderate Life Expectancy: 13 to 15 ...
The Papillon — named for their large, butterfly-like ears — makes a wonderful companion for first-time dog owners. These petite companion pups, weighing only five to 10 pounds, require little ...
This was the 31st year of Labrador Retrievers being ranked number one. The Poodle jumped back into the top 5, the last time this occurred was in 1997. Another jump in popularity was the Field Spaniel gaining 24 places to land at number 136. The lowest ranked breed of the year was the Norwegian Lundehund.
A 2008 University of Pennsylvania study of 6,000 dog owners who were interviewed indicated that dogs of smaller breeds were more likely to be "genetically predisposed toward aggressive behaviour". Dachshunds were rated the most aggressive, with 20% having bitten strangers, as well as high rates of attacks on other dogs and their owners.
The West Highland White Terrier (commonly shortened to Westie) is a breed of dog from Scotland with a distinctive white harsh coat and somewhat soft white undercoat. It is a medium-sized terrier, though with longer legs than other Scottish terriers. It has a white double coat of fur which fills out the dog's face, giving it a rounded appearance ...
5. Boston Terrier. boston terrier laying on couch. shutterstock. Boston Terriers are small, sturdy dogs with a tuxedo-like coat that easily sets them apart from other dog breeds. They’re ...
Pomeranian dog. The Pomeranian (also known as a Pom, Pommy or Pome) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from larger Spitz-type dogs, specifically the German Spitz.
Ellis says that first-time owners who are elderly couples might want to consider poodles or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, both trending breeds in the U.S. today, as well as corgis. For apartment ...