My Top 5 Breeds of Dog

When shopping for dogs, there are a lot of breeds to choose from. I'll admit that a lot of this is personal taste, and based on my own past experiences with dogs; but nevertheless, I decided to make a list of some of the breeds of dogs that really stand out in my opinion.


1. Labrador/Golden Retriever


I was originally going to put these as two separate picks, but then taking into account my number two selection, I thought that they were hogging the list, so I combined the two into one general "retriever" selection. I grew up with a black lab, and they are great dogs. They get along with people and children especially well and they, more often than not, get along with other dogs as well. It's kind of an obvious pick, but they rank as the fan favorite breed for a reason.


2. Labradoodle


Honestly, I've never had a Labradoodle.  I have pet-sit for a couple of them and they are delightful dogs.  It's a rare mix, but I love the breed, if for no other reason than its name. It's so fun to say. I'm not joking try it, Labradoodle. Good stuff.


3. Huskie

This is another great choice if you're looking for a good sized dog. They are also playful and very friendly. The resemblance to wolves adds to the awesome factor. Also notable is their eyes. Rather than the traditional brown, Huskies tend to have bright blue eyes which looks, for lack of a better word, really pretty.


4. Doberman


I know they have a reputation for being more violent, but when trained properly, they make great pets. As they tend to get quite big and strong, they can become a handful, but they are very personable.

One of my neighbors from a while back had a Doberman and when we were waiting for the bus, we would call the dog, she would come outside through her dog door and we would all pet her.

My old dog also became playmates with that dog, so in the afternoon, when I took her on walks, she and the Doberman would run around and play. It was convenient for everyone as both dogs burned up energy, the Doberman got some company during the day, and we didn't have to walk a mile and a half in order to wear our dog out.



5. Corgi


I prefer the larger breeds of dogs. The smaller ones tend to be rather..."yippy". I'm sorry, I would never own a Chihuahua. Pomeranians are OK, but even they fall into that same trap. From what I've seen, Corgis avert that trope. If I were to get a smaller breed of dog, it would definitely be a Corgi.