The Dachshund is an elongated, vigorous, muscular dog with short legs, this is how the nick name wiener dog came about. It is easy to see why so many people enjoy the company of this small breed dog. Loads of fun to play with and so easy to teach new tricks to, these little guys just rank number one for so many of this breeds owners. Many of the owners who own these little guys never want to own a different breed again. Time spent teaching and training these guys gives both the owner and breed long, happy and fulfilled lives for many years to come.

A working class dog that not only shows true old fashioned loyalty and high intelligence, the German Shepherd comes in as number three in the top ten pure breeds in America. Pure dedication to advancement and learning these beautiful beasts are used in many working fields, including law enforcement. Often used in search and rescue, drug detection, and criminal man-hunt procedures, it is no wonder why so many have such a hard core dedication to this breed. Many see not just the intelligence but also see this beast as a beauty with its build and stride. This large breed dog is easily intimidating but rest assured can be just as caring and attentive. With so many reasons listed to love this animal it is no question why it is the number three breed in America.

Golden Retrievers come in on the top ten pure breed dogs in America as number four. Just as beautiful and the number one seated Labrador Retriever, a close relative, it is no wonder why the Retriever family débuts twice on the AKC top ten chart. The similar built stature and facial structure makes this breed family a heart stopping show. Tested with time, again and again the Golden Retriever is a beautiful beast. Also in comparison to the Labrador retriever, it is extremely intelligent as well. He or she will spend hours playing with adults and children alike, and as with most of the Retriever family is very gentle with the small children. This also is a breed that with proper training and dedication to success will bake any family a life long dedicated friend.

As the number five pick in the top ten beagles round out the top five of the AKC top ten list. The only medium sized breed in the top five makes this guy stand out even more. Pitted against the large breed Retrievers and the small breed Yorkie, these guys held their own and got fifth place rankings according to the AKC. Many owners love the easy trainability and family loyalty that seems to just be bred into these little guys. The beagle is also a very common placed hunting dog. The intelligence and high intuitive sense of smell helps this breed find whatever it is trained to sniff out. This ability alone gives the breed the keen determination needed to help the hunter. Outside of the abilities bred into these little guys to hunt, beagle puppies they make an awesome friend to spend hours with playing in the back yard.

The highly intelligent breed can be used for many working class type activities such as a courier or even a seeing eye dog. This breed is very owner loyal, it even goes without saying that they can act and seem to be depressed if their owner does not attend to them adequately. Many Boxers can display affection just with a look, or a baby whimper begging for just a slight bit of affection. Some even act more like a lap dog then the smaller breeds, just simply because of their need for human affection. Oddly enough these guys were bred as fighting dogs, and are still unfortunately discovered as fighters for human entertainment. If they are not forcibly treated negligently and confined away from human contact, along with training and affection, they often create a dedicated breed owner.

Yorkshire Terriers (Yorkies) are a beautiful breed! Iit’s amazing that this breed is the second most popular breed in the United States. Second only to one, the Labrador Retriever. The small breed dog, has a simple light fur as delicate as the breed itself. Personality and energy make this little guy or girl a heart breaker of sorts. Many love to accessorize their pet with clothes, and jewelry, even their own bedroom furniture and of course toys. Not many resist the fact that these tiny faces are so full of love and affection, and also many are highly intelligent. Some like to rule the roost but, it all depends on their training. Anyone who takes the time and devotes their efforts to training this breed will be a satisfied pet lover.

One again for the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America. The fact is this breed is the most loving family favorite and the most highly registered breed according to the AKC. Families nationwide have chosen this breed for many reasons. Loyalty, kid friendly, and not to mention a red carpet show stopper, the Labrador is hard to compete with. A wonder of beauty, intelligence, and just out right heart embezzling these dogs are one that is almost impossible to say no to. The large size dog has a sleek coat, big beautiful eyes, and loves to play. Any family who takes the time to teach this beautiful breed will have a life long companion and have many happy years loving them as much as they will love you.

It is nearly as hard to choose the perfect name for a pet as it is to pick the pet itself. Names can mean so much about the pet, everything from personality to demeanor. Choosing the right name will also help your pet also. Make it a name that is easy and simply understood when spoken. Also chose a name that does not sound like another command that you want to your new puppy to learn. You don’t want them to be confused about what they are hearing or this will cause issues with training. There are numerous books just like baby name books, there are pet name books. If you really want a name that fits the pup well take a few days to decide on the name so you have the chance to interact with the pup for a few days before deciding.

Kasey is the adorable full size Yorkie owned by the Director of Marketing here at Animaroo.com. She celebrated her first birthday over the weekend and had tons of fun with her new toys and presents. The party went well and she enjoyed the day with her cousins Bruce and Max. She had so much fun that a nap that afternoon was an essential part of the day to keep her energy levels at peak performance for play that evening. She loved her gourmet biscuits and new chew toys from mom and dad, and the really loved all the attention from the entire family. As a pet owner many of us know that our pets are just like our children and need to be spoiled sometimes. Why not use their birthday as a reason to spoil them. In our family we have several birthdays in the month of April so we all celebrated them together at one great big party and enjoyed each other company.

What a hard decision the Obama’s had to make between the Labradoodle and the Portuguese Water Dog. So many great traits for both of these breeds make it a hard decision for anyone to make. The Obama’s first photos with their new pet, came out and proved they made a great decision for their family. All the love and excitement for the entire family, and their new arrival shows on everyone’s face that the choice of the Portuguese water Dog is an excellent fit for them. The respectable manor in which they chose their puppy, and introduced him into the mix, was exceptionally executed. Bo is a fortune puppy to have such a wonderful loving family to care for him.