Dog Breeds Perfect For Family Homes

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Having a pet is a wonderful addition to the family. Plus, it can teach children about responsibility. But, with over 450 different dog breeds to choose from it can be hard to pick which is the right fit for your home. In today’s blog, we’ll talk about the various people-friendly dog types and how they came to be. 

Why Do Dog Breeds Exist?

The dog is the domesticated descendant of the wolf. While their kind is ancient and extinct, a dog’s nearest living relative is the modern grey wolf. Tamed over 15,000 years ago by hunter-gathers, these animals have uniquely adapted to human behaviour and diet. Additionally, they are bred perform many roles for humans such as:

For each breed, there is a specific standard that details the ideal specimen. The breeds are continually appearing and disappearing. Newcomers often pop up due to popularity, fashion, or to help with different jobs. 

Variations in Breeds

This is how different dogs are told apart! 

It is because of their loyalty and impact on human society that dogs earned their title “man’s best friend”. 

Paws Perfect for Family Homes

Interested in getting your own canine? Keep reading to see which dogs breeds are family-friendly. 

Big Dogs

Medium Dogs

Small Dogs

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Lydia B.

Lydia B.

Lydia B. is a Marketing Coordinator and Music Club Coach for Gooroo, a tutoring membership that matches students to tutors perfect for them based on their unique learning needs. Gooroo offers Math, English, SAT, Coding, Spanish tutoring, and more.