Great Britain is the ancestor of more than 50 breeds of dogs, many of them were bred under the very Queen. By the way in Britain, 40% of families have at least one pet and in many cases it is a dog. So, what English breeds of dogs are the most in demand? About this below.
Dog breeds rating
- English mastiff . Such a breed of dogs is considered quite large (at the withers approximately 80 cm, weight 90-100 kg). The mastiffs are good-natured, very attached to their family, but at the same time they look at strangers with mistrust. In case of danger, they may suddenly attack. Among the shortcomings can be allocated increased salivation, a tendency to snoring, a number of diseases associated with the musculoskeletal system.
- English Terrier. The breed of dogs does not differ with outstanding dimensions and belongs to the category of "that terrier". Today, the British Toy Terrier is on the verge of extinction, so people are doing their best to preserve a viable gene pool.
- English pointer. A well-known breed of pug dogs, for the breeding of which it was necessary to cross a few smooth-haired breeds (Spanish Pig, Bulldog, Setter and Greyhound). Pointers are distinguished by an excellent sense of smell, strong stance and energy.
- English Setter. This breed is more than a hundred years old and at present its popularity only increases. The reason for this is the unusual color and beautiful character of the setter. By the way, you can safely take a setter with you on an amateur hunt, as it is a direct descendant of hunting European dogs.
- English stuffy. This unique breed of dogs was created back in the 17th century by combining an English terrier and a bulldog . The main advantage of the stuff is that it is unpretentious. The dog is able to live both in an apartment and in a country house, does not require the care of wool, has the strongest health.
