These beautiful dogs are featured in no particular order of popularity.
![Dachshunds are bright, loyal and courageous.
These little dogs have large barrel chests to give them stamina while hunting – a trait that can also translate into lots of running around and barking.
Dachshunds are utterly devoted to their owners and make for extremely loyal companions.
Provided they are well socialised from a young age, Dachshunds can also be good with children and cats.
As a vocal breed, Dachshunds have a tendency to be a little noisy and standoffish with strangers, so are better suited to slightly older children who will take any barking or territorial behaviour in their stride.](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjVjOGExZDczLTNhOTktNDM4ZC05Y2ViLTU3ZjlkYTJhYWZlYToxYzRlMjQ3ZS0xZWI0LTQ2ZmUtOTMzYS1iOTk4N2U0OGI3ZjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
13. Daschund
Dachshunds are bright, loyal and courageous. These little dogs have large barrel chests to give them stamina while hunting – a trait that can also translate into lots of running around and barking. Dachshunds are utterly devoted to their owners and make for extremely loyal companions. Provided they are well socialised from a young age, Dachshunds can also be good with children and cats. As a vocal breed, Dachshunds have a tendency to be a little noisy and standoffish with strangers, so are better suited to slightly older children who will take any barking or territorial behaviour in their stride.Photo: rahwik - stock.adobe.com
![The Labrador has been one of the most popular choices for family pets across the world for what seems like decades – and for good reason.
Their gentle nature, unmatched loyalty, and cheerful spirit, are all characteristics you’d want in a pet.](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjkwYWIwNzk5LTM4NjEtNDBiNy1hNjllLTZiMTQ3YzVkZjM1ZDoyMjBjZWZlMy05MDQ3LTRmNWMtYTliYS1jMjVlOWYzMmNlZjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
14. Labrador
The Labrador has been one of the most popular choices for family pets across the world for what seems like decades – and for good reason. Their gentle nature, unmatched loyalty, and cheerful spirit, are all characteristics you’d want in a pet.Photo: JAROMIR CHALABALA
![Originally bred as gun dogs to retrieve waterfowl, they also excel in search and rescue missions, drug detection, therapy work, and even show competition due to their high intelligence and trainability.
But above all, their loving nature and zest for life, make them the ideal additions to active, fun-loving families.](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmRjYjBkNTM0LWJlOWMtNDFmNi1hODQ4LTcxMWFmZTQzNzQzNzplMTRmNWFkNC1iYmRiLTQ2ZDQtODgxYi0yNDc1MjAzMzIyZjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=719)
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Originally bred as gun dogs to retrieve waterfowl, they also excel in search and rescue missions, drug detection, therapy work, and even show competition due to their high intelligence and trainability. But above all, their loving nature and zest for life, make them the ideal additions to active, fun-loving families.Photo: Andres Rodriguez - Fotolia
![Poodles are so popular for families because they have a great Temperament
The Poodle tends to be highly intelligent, easy to train, loyal and sensitive dog.
They are also gentle, faithful, empathetic and they love to play.
They get along well with other dog breeds and are great with children — making them wonderful family members and great therapy dogs.](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFhZTU4MmRmLWE2YmEtNDJlYS05MmIyLTU4ZTFkN2QzZmI3NTowZmE5OWU1Yy1hNTFiLTQ2MjEtYjBkMS1lMWU4MjA0OTM4ZjA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=600)
16. Toy Poodle
Poodles are so popular for families because they have a great Temperament The Poodle tends to be highly intelligent, easy to train, loyal and sensitive dog. They are also gentle, faithful, empathetic and they love to play. They get along well with other dog breeds and are great with children — making them wonderful family members and great therapy dogs.Photo: Freelance