Most popular dog breeds in the world 2019 -II

POPULAR DOG BREEDS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS 

There are hundreds of dog breeds throughout the World, mainly due to cross breeding (breeding of different dog types) resulting in dog hybrids or a new breed.However, according to American Kennel Club (AKC) , a registry of purebred dog pedigree in USA, dogs breeds are classified into 08 groups. 

1. Hound Group
2. Terrier Group
3. Working Group
4. Herding Group
5. Sporting Group
6. Non-Sporting Group
7. Toy Group
8. Miscellaneous Class

The above listed groups contains more than 200 dogs breed, here we will only describe the characteristics of those breeds which are most popular dog breeds in the world 2019.Dogs have many breeds and their characters are determined by  their associations.Dogs have a wide variety in terms of their shape,size and personality traits .In case you are bringing a dog to your home you must look for a dog breed that suits your household composition,your lifestyle and how much grooming you are able to provide. 
Characteristics and temperament of remaining most popular dog breeds of the World are listed below.(You can see the first fifteen breeds in the given link : https://petvethome.blogspot.com/2019/11/popular-dog-breeds-and-their.html )

16. Chihuahua : (Toy group)

Color :    Black, White, Fawn, Cream, Chocolate, Gold.
Weight : 1.5-3 kg.

Height :  15-23 cm (in some dogs 30-38 cm).

Basic characteristics : Highly sensitive, Affectionate with family, Kid friendly, Easy to groom, Easy to train, Playful, Bold, Love to give & receive attention.
Average life-span : 12-20 years.

17. Rottweiler : (Working group)

Color :    Black, Tan, Mahogany.
Weight :  Male : 50-60 kg      Female : 35-48 kg.
Height :   Male : 61-69 cm     Female 56-63 cm.
Basic characteristics : Independent, Courageous, Tough, Strong, Powerful, Best guard dog of all breeds, Easy to groom, Intelligent, Self-assured, Does not make friends with people immediately.
Average life span : 9-10 years.

18. Doberman Pinschers : ( Working group )

Color :   White, Black, Fawn, Blue & Rust, Black & Rust, Blue, Fawn& Rust, Red & Rust.
Weight : Male 40-45 kg        Female 32-35 kg.
Height :  Male 66-72 cm        Female 61-68 cm.
Basic characteristics : Highly intelligent, trainable, courageous, energetic, watchful, determined, alert, obedient, guard dog.
Average life-span : 10-13 years.

19. Sheepdog : (Herding group)

Color :    Blue Merle, Blue, Grey, Grizzle,
Weight :  27- 46 kg.
Height :   Male : 55-61 cm     Female 53-56 cm.
Basic characteristics : Good-natured, sociable, enthusiastic, bumptious, affectionate, demand attention, trainable, always in tone to owner's thoughts, good with kids, working dog.
Average life-span : 10-12 years.

20. Cocker spaniel : (Sporting group)

Color :    Black, Blue Roan, Black & Tan, Orange Roan, Tri-color, Orange 7 White, Liver & White, Liver Roan, Lemon & White, Ash, Silver, Golden, Red, Black & White.
Weight :  Male 13-16 kg        Female 12-15 kg.
Height :   Male 38-43 cm       Female 36-41 cm.
Basic characteristics : Kid friendly, Easy to train, Excellent housedog and family companion, need lots of attention, Highly intelligent, playful & alert, sensitive dog.
Average life-span : 11-12 years.

21. Great Dane : (Working group)

Color :    Black, Brindle, Fawn, Blue, Mantle, Harlequin.
Weight :  Male 54-90 kg         Female 45-59 kg.
Height :   Male 76-86 cm        Female 71-81 cm.
Basic characteristic : (Known as - "Gentle giants" and "King of all dogs") Moderately playful, Affectionate and good with children, Make a good companion, Quick to train, Guard dog.
Average life-span : 8-10 years.

22. Siberian Husky : (Working group)

Color :     White, Black, Agouti, Piebald, Black & Tan, Sable, Copper, Black & White, Splash, Silver, Grey, Brown, Red
Weight :   Male 20-27 kg        Female 16-23 kg.
Height :   Male 54-60 cm        Female 50-56 cm.
Basic characteristics : Affectionate with family, Kid friendly, Energetic, Playful, Love to exercise, Have to be leashed as hey are great escape artists, Known to friendly with strangers and other dogs.
Average life-span : 12-15 years.

23. Brittany : (Sporting group)

Color :    Liver & White, Roan, Piebald, Tri-color, Black & White, Orange & White.
Weight :  16-19 kg.
Height :   44-52 cm.
Basic characteristics : Polite, Gentle, Admired as hunting dogs, Need a lot of attention and affection, Most Brittany are sensitive dogs with a rather "soft" temperament. 
Average life-span : 14-15 years.

24. Collie : (Herding dog)

Color :    White, Tri-color, Blue Merle, Sable & White, Sable Merle, Sable.
Weight :  14-25 kg
Height :   Male 46-56               Female 45-53
Basic characteristics : Great family pet, Strong, Loyal, Affectionate, Responsive & fast, Great communicator, Well known for herding and protecting abilities. 
Average life-span : 14-16 years.

25. Vizsla : (Working group)

Color :    Golden, Golden Rust, Red Golden.
Weight :  Male 20-29 kg           Female 18-25 kg
Height :   Male 56-64 cm          Female 53-61 cm
Basic characteristics : Lively, Gentle & affectionate with family, Highly intelligent, Need a lots of attention, Patient with kids,  Require exercise, Have a strong desire to be with people.
Average life-span : 12-15 years.