There are different rankings of which dog breeds are the most popular. However, it is enough to look at the statistics of the Main Board of the Kennel Club in Poland to determine the most popular dog breeds in our country from the latest breeding data.
The transition between small, medium and large dogs is smooth and non-binding. Generally, however, all dogs whose height at the withers is less than 40 centimeters are small dog breeds. That's about 80 small dog breeds around the world. In recent years, small dogs have overtaken many large breeds in popularity. Certainly, this is due to the many advantages of small four-legged friends, including, in particular, great strength of character. Observations show that the size of a dog does not play a significant role in its social behavior towards other quadrupeds. The toddler can also defend himself very well and show exceptional bravery. It is not uncommon for a small dog to be the leader among the household.
It is a small, muscular dog with large erect ears and a snub nose. Reaches 24 - 35 cm in height at the withers. Despite the peculiar expression of his face, he has a cheerful personality, is very playful, friendly, good-natured and playful. In addition, it is characterized by a special adaptability and undemanding nature. The dog of this breed shows a strong bond with its loved ones and adapts to their rhythm and lifestyle. The French Bulldog does not like loneliness and loves to be cuddled and stroked. He is also very affectionate with children and other dogs. In emergency situations, the inner guard wakes up in him and tries to protect his household. However, he does not show aggressiveness and easily calms down.
Interesting: Due to the specific structure of the body (large, heavy head and quite short legs), the French Bulldog is a poor swimmer. That's why the traveler on the Titanic insured his bulldog Gamon de Pycombe for $750.
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Reaches 18 - 22 cm in height at the withers. He is alert, intelligent and full of life. He is a cheerful, affectionate and devoted companion who loves to play. He does not like loneliness and prefers to always have family around him. If trained properly, it can be left alone for several hours. He is brave and has a tendency to bark. Despite its small size, it is an excellent guard dog. He can behave provocatively towards other dogs, even much larger ones.
Interesting: the Miniature Spitz has been popular in many parts of Europe for many centuries. He accompanied, among others, the British Queen Victoria and the painter Michelangelo. Currently, representatives of this breed often accompany celebrities and stars such as: Gwen Stefani, Hillary Duff and Sylvester Stallone. Even Elvis Presley had a Pomeranian named Edmund.
Read more: Miniature Spitz, description of the breed
In the short-haired and long-haired variety, it is the smallest dog breed in the world. He is a lively, brave, intelligent dog, affectionately known as Chi. He is cheerful, funny, even playful. He has a great temperament and a lot of energy. He is generally not afraid of anything or anyone. He likes to be in the center of events and draw attention to himself. Needs constant contact with people. He reluctantly stays alone. With strangers, he is usually open, trusting, and friendly towards other pets.
Interesting: chihuahua is very popular among well-known show business figures, including Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, The breed is also known from film productions, such as: "Chihuahua from Beverly Hills", "Mars Attacks!", or " Legally Blonde."
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He is a brave dog with great self-confidence and great temperament. Reaches 25 - 30 cm in height at the withers. First of all, like all terriers, it is a working or hunting dog. It is an intelligent, very energetic dog that is extremely loyal to its owner. And although he is an apt student, his strong hunting instinct is difficult to control. The typical jack russell terrier loves to play and likes any challenge. He is fearless and persistent. He gets along great with children and other dogs.
Interesting: jack russell terrier many times starred in film and television. A dog named Uggie rose to fame in the silent film The Artist (starring opposite Jean Dujardin) and in Water for Elephants with Robert Pattinson. The active terrier was given away by the first two owners because he was too wild. Moose is another animal actor best known as Eddie US from the series Frasier.
Read more: Jack russel terrier, description of the breed
This is an intelligent, energetic and courageous dog with a charming appearance. Reaches 18 - 23 cm in height at the withers. Despite his small size, he is a very brave and confident dog, smart, playful and full of life. He knows his worth and knows how to use his charm in a captivating way. He is a cheerful swashbuckler with a great temperament who shows great attachment to his guardian. He easily makes contact with people and other dogs. Despite his small stature, he is feisty and brave, sometimes beyond measure.
Interesting: the race has also made its mark in Hollywood. Charming Yorkshire terriers starred in many films and series, m.in. in The Big Bang Theory, or in the film A Fish Called Wanda, in which three Yorkshire terriers play quite a tragic role. Famous women who were fans of this breed include Audrey Hepburn and Whitney Houston.
The smallest dog in the world, the chihuahua, was already known in antiquity, as evidenced by the images on the artifacts of ancient civilizations. It comes from Mexico and weighs from 1,5 to 3 kilograms. The title of the smallest representative of the Chihuahua breed has been held by a bitch named Milly, living in Dorado, Puerto Rico, since 2013. Milly weighs only 500 grams and measures only 9,65 cm in height at the withers. Immediately after birth, the female dog weighed 20 grams.
The Polish Hunting Dog is a hunting dog with excellent working qualities and a balanced temperament. Agile, smart and easy to train. It is used primarily for hunting foxes, hares and wild boars. It also works great as a family dog. With his obedient, friendly, energetic disposition, he is the perfect companion for active people who spend a lot of time in nature.
A cystic cyst in dogs is a benign neoplastic lesion. It usually takes the form of a raised lump and is painless. Most caregivers do not notice these changes because the cysts are usually the size of a mustard seed and grow slowly. However, they can grow to the size of a walnut if left unrecognized and treated.
If you have been taking care of your four-legged friend for a long time, you usually recognize the signals given by your pet that it needs to go for a walk. The repertoire of teasers can range from restlessly fidgeting around the room, staring, scraping at doors, fetching leashes, to barking, squeaking, and howling. However, if your ward has been in the household for a short time, it is not always possible to recognize or notice in time a sign of the need to settle his physiological needs. Then special accessories come in handy, with which you can easily teach your dog to signal its needs.
