Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retrievers, or labs, are big dogs who are frequently trained to help people with disorders. These dogs are also used for duck hunting to retrieve the ducks. Labs have also been the number 1 most popular dog breed in the United States since 1991.
German Shepherd
The German Shepherd Dog is loyal, bold and courageous. He's self confident and utterly fearless. He won't back down if challenged! He's highly intelligent and learns commands very quickly. Because of his high trainability and courage he's the world's number one police and military dog!
Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. The breed's friendly, tolerant attitude makes him a fabulous family pet, and his intelligence makes him a highly capable working dog.
Beagle
Small, compact, and hardy, Beagles are active companions for kids and adults alike.Their noses guide them through life, and they're never happier than when following an interesting scent. The Beagle originally was bred as a scenthound to track small game, mostly rabbits and hare.
Bulldog
Bulldogs originally were used to drive cattle to market and to compete in a bloody sport called bullbaiting.
Yorkshire Terrier
Small in size but big in personality, the Yorkshire Terrier makes a feisty but loving companion. The most popular toy dog bread in the U.S., the "Yorkie" has won many fans with his devotion to his owners, his elegant looks, and his suitability to apartment living.
Boxer
Boxers were originally bred to be medium-size guard dogs. Today, although they are a part of the AKC's Working Group, they mostly find homes as loving family companions.
Poodle
A formal dog breed that preform in many competitions. They were originally bred to be a water dog, which retrieved ducks for their owners.
Rottweiler
Rottweilers were originally dogs bred to drive cattle to market. Later they were used to pull carts for butchers. They were among the earliest police dogs and serve with honor in the military. Most important, they are popular family guardians and friends.
Dachshund
Many people know these dogs as "wiener dogs". They were breed to scent and chase out badgers or other burrowing critters. They have short legs and long bodies.