The Bernese Mountain Dog is a big and beautiful canine. It’s quite larger than many other breeds, often reaching a weight of up to 100 pounds. While it may not look like the smartest dog in the pound, there are many things about the Bernese Mountain Dog that make it unique among the breeds. It’s very athletic and needs to move often, that’s why this type of dog is most suited for living in an outdoor setting, such as a farm.
“Berners” are considered excellent dogs for anyone who’s looking for a big and energetic breed that can learn a lot of commands. It’s also known for being quite gentle with children and is ideal for a family with little kids. It might even let them ride on it like a horse! One thing to note, though, is that Bernese Mountain Dogs tend to attach themselves to one owner in particular, so it’s best if you establish who is its primary leader right from the start.
Alaskan Husky
These magnificent wolf-looking canines have light blue eyes, a coat that covers them in black or light brown fur, and white fur on their faces and legs. Huskies are some of the most wolf-like animals and retain much of their pack mentality. They work best in groups and have very developed ways of communicating with each other and establishing a basic hierarchy. Alaskan Huskies are especially suited for cold temperatures and can thrive on just about any cold climate, no matter how freezing it might get. They are also known for their unique ability to vocalize their owners' words, as they have a very developed howling ability.
Alaskan Huskies aren't considered pure breeds, as they are a bred combination between Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes. They have excellent athletic abilities and are world-class sled racers, with no other canine coming even close to them in terms of their towing ability. They are extremely fast and have high stamina, which makes them perfect for hunters or sled owners. You can expect your husky to reach about 50 pounds of weight and have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years.
Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dogs in the world and are considered by many to be the best family dog of all time. These dogs usually require about two hours or more of daily exercise, something which most dog owners either don't know or don't pay attention to. They have a long and beautiful golden coat, which gives them ample heating during colder periods. Golden Retrievers are extremely well suited to urban living and country environments and have an instinctive love of water. They are one of the easiest dogs to train and live to about 12 years old.
One of the amazing perks in having a Golden Retriever is that they possess the ultimate family personality — they are calm, respecting, patient, loving, confident, kind, and will not allow any form of unprovoked aggression or hostility next to them, to the point of even getting along with cats and most livestock. Another amazing attribute of Golden Retrievers is that they are able to adapt to various levels of energy, and can either be extremely fun and energetic or exceptionally calm and quiet when needed.
Poodle
The poodle was originally bred in Europe and was often associated with royalty, as the dog was owned by various kings, including Louis XVI. Nowadays, the dog is a popular breed among Hollywood celebrities and elites and was owned by various stars and famous people such as Elvis Presley, Winston Churchill, Elizabeth Tailor, Lady Gaga, and many more. What's surprising about the Poodle is that despite the stigma that they are basically toy pets for the rich, Poodles are actually the second most intelligent dog in the world after the Border Collie.
Poodles are also vicious hunters and have lightning-fast reflexes and an incredible sprint. They are very good bird hunters and are even agile swimmers. Poodles are often crossbred with various other dogs, which results in some hilarious combinations, such as the Labradoodle, the Goldendoodle, and the Schnoodle.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Depending on your financial status and willingness to look pompous, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, otherwise known as a "dwarf dog", are either one of your favorite breeds or one of your most despised. These are the smallest herd dogs out of all that category and are famous for being the preferred breed of the late Queen Elizabeth, who had allegedly owned over thirty of them over the years. They are also quite popular in elite circles across the United States, mainly in cities like New York and Los Angeles.
Pembroke Welsh Corgis are considered the 11th most intelligent dog breed according to Stanley Coren's book, "The Intelligence of Dogs". They are quite small and usually weigh no more than 30 pounds. You can expect your Corgi to be very affectionate, loving, and eager to follow. They are very alert, well-behaved and will chase anything that moves fast due to their herding instincts. You can expect a Pembroke Welsh Corgi to live for up to 15 years.