There are probably more number of dog breeds in the world than there are people in the United States! Fine, that was a little exaggeration, but only a very small one. There are indeed a large number of dog breeds in the world and each day more and more breeds are being recognized.
It's not that new dog breeds are being found from the four corners of the earth, it's that new dog breeds are coming into existence because of cross breeding programs. The resulting dogs aren't always considered to be a new dog breed, but some of them do stack up to the standards to be considered as one of the dog breeds, and this is when the number of dog breeds starts to grow.
It is a well known fact that a dog is a man's best friend, so it should not come as a surprise that dog lover around the world decided to cross breed different breeds of dogs to come up with the perfect dog breed for them.
All this required a lot of hard work and dedication on the part of these breeders. The large number of breeds present today is the result of years of breeding programs from several different breeders.
And of these, one of the latest editions to the mix is none other than a cute cross breed called a Puggle who is crossed with a Beagle mother and Pug father. Of the latest new dog breeds to come to the attention of the public this cute, wrinkle faced dog with the big droopy ears and the soulful eyes, is one of the most sought after.
And just as with these Puggles, there are many new dog breeds which come into being on a regular basis. Some people believe that these cross bred dog breeds are better even than their pure bred parents as the cross breeds will have less chance of carrying the same genetic illnesses and diseases which the pure breeds carry in their genetic makeup.
If you want to have a dog as a pet and are confused by the sheer number of breeds present then the best way to decide is by narrowing down your options after taking into account what your requirements are. Following this methodology would help you to reject breeds that are not suited to your lifestyle and will help you to find the perfect soul mate.
It's not that new dog breeds are being found from the four corners of the earth, it's that new dog breeds are coming into existence because of cross breeding programs. The resulting dogs aren't always considered to be a new dog breed, but some of them do stack up to the standards to be considered as one of the dog breeds, and this is when the number of dog breeds starts to grow.
It is a well known fact that a dog is a man's best friend, so it should not come as a surprise that dog lover around the world decided to cross breed different breeds of dogs to come up with the perfect dog breed for them.
All this required a lot of hard work and dedication on the part of these breeders. The large number of breeds present today is the result of years of breeding programs from several different breeders.
And of these, one of the latest editions to the mix is none other than a cute cross breed called a Puggle who is crossed with a Beagle mother and Pug father. Of the latest new dog breeds to come to the attention of the public this cute, wrinkle faced dog with the big droopy ears and the soulful eyes, is one of the most sought after.
And just as with these Puggles, there are many new dog breeds which come into being on a regular basis. Some people believe that these cross bred dog breeds are better even than their pure bred parents as the cross breeds will have less chance of carrying the same genetic illnesses and diseases which the pure breeds carry in their genetic makeup.
If you want to have a dog as a pet and are confused by the sheer number of breeds present then the best way to decide is by narrowing down your options after taking into account what your requirements are. Following this methodology would help you to reject breeds that are not suited to your lifestyle and will help you to find the perfect soul mate.