Top Ten List for Dogs

According to Kori Ellis, these top 10 breeds are the lowest maintenance dogs.  If you just don’t have a lot of time to groom and play, but you’d like to own a dog, these breeds are for you.  A Chihuahua is the smallest dog on the earth, weighing 5 lb.’s or less usually.  However, they are not a breed to choose if kids are around.  They are sometimes a little too loyal and can be snippy and high strung.  A Puggle, a cross between a beagle and a pug are very friendly with everyone, including kids and need a walk every now and then.  A Japanese Chin weighs up to about 10 lb.’s and needs a regular 

brushing, but very little exercise and training.  The Chinese Crested is the most hypoallergenic with very little hair.  They are very good with kids and are very low maintenance dogs.  The Bichon Frise and Welsh Corgi are very smart dogs.  The Corgi will just need a little exercise since he tends to become overweight easily.

Her top 10 large dog breeds are the Burmese Mountain Dog, the Collie, the Mastiff, the Great Dane, the German Short-haired Pointer, the Rottweiler, the Standard Poodle, the Golden Retriever, the German Shepard and the Labrador Retriever.  

Also, Kori says that the top ten hypoallergenic breeds are as follows; the Bichon Frise, the Schnauzer, the Yorkshire Terrier, the Bedlington Terrier,  the Shih Tzu, the Poodle, the Italian Greyhound,  the Basenji, the Chinese Crested and  the Samoyed.

Choosing the right dog breed for you and your family can be a big undertaking, however, it will be worth the research and effort if you’re happy with your choice.  Please spay and neuter your dog if you are not a breeder.  

All dogs will need a crate, a bed, toys, a leash or easy walk harness.  Also, check the new restraining laws for your state.  Some states now require your pet to be restrained in the back seat properly or you may pay a steep fine and may be at risk for other animal cruelty charges.

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Thanks for this helpful information Kori Ellis!