Yorkshire Terrier

yorkshire-terrier-coverThey are an extremely cute breed and have a characteristic fur color of grey, black and tan. Hailing from Yorkshire, England, these dogs can weigh in between 12-15 pounds. It is their small size which enables them to live for a prolonged period of time relative to other dogs that of 13 to 16 years. Used for catching rats in mills, these dogs are very bold and independent.People have given it the nickname of ‘ Yorkie’ considering it’s place of origin.

Boxer

boxer-dog-namesThis dog from Germany is an extremely loyal dog and weighs around 44-71 pounds. They don’t require much care as they are short haired and born with a tight brindled or fawn color coat.They have been used for various purposes in the past such as herding cattle and bull baiting. Despite not that friendly looks, it is one of the most friendly dogs which very easily develops a relationship with its owner.

Bulldog

10.29.15-Skateboarding-Dog-Tillman-Dies3This is one very conscious dog about its physique since it this dog from Britain needs regular exercise. Though, small in size one will be amazed to know that were used for fighting bulls as they are very sturdy creatures. They are known to be very friendly and caring and for the same fact becomes friend with humans quite easily. They weigh around 49 to 55 pounds.

Beagle

1405106713345B029HH_12670801101197_BeagleAnother dog having its origin from the United Kingdom with a characteristic feature of making howling sounds, unlike other dogs which bark. They weigh around 20 to 24 pounds which easily gives an idea that they are not very big in size. They can live up to 12-15 years. A very intelligent and friendly breed, these dogs were initially used for hunting smaller animals. They are very adorable dogs and are very friendly creatures.

Dachshund

dachshundsThese dogs have an excellent sensation of smell and were used to track small animals. Hailing from Germany, this dog has a peculiar structure of a long body but very short legs and hair. Weighing around 16-33 pounds, these dogs have a lifespan of 13 to 17 years. This scent-hound breed is very moody and can be friendly as well as stubborn.

Schnauzer

miniature-schnauzer-15You can’t undermine this dog’s ability because of its extremely small size. As this dog weighing around 12 to 20 pounds is very smart and vigilant. It’s origin dates back to 15th and 16th centuries in Germany. It was originally used for herding and ratting. They can live up to 12-15 years and are very adorable and loyal towards humans.