Most Adopted Pets
It may not be very surprising to say that Dogs are the most adopted pets in the world. Most people adopt them because they are very loyal to their masters. They do not forbid any order of master. That is why a lot of humankind adopts dogs for their fondness or the security of some other pets like birds, etc. This is also a reason that dogs are called man’s best friend. Only in the United States, there are more than 10 million are living alone. Globally, one-third of the households have at least one dog. Therefore, it is not surprising to have one dog in every house.
- Scientific name: Canas Lupus Familiaris
- Lifespan: 10-13 Years
- Gestation period: 58-68 Days
- Class: Mammalia
- Domain: Eukaryotes
- Family: Canidae
FOR WHAT DOGS ARE USED?
In most countries, dogs are adopted for their fondness.
Some people use them for hunting. There are special breeds of dogs which are used for hunting. These breeds of dogs have strong smelling power and a strong body.
Some dogs are also used as security pets outside homes and private societies.
BREEDS OF DOGS:
There are many breeds of dogs with significant characteristics.
German Shepherd
German shepherd is a breed of dog. This breed is the most obedient and alert type. This breed can be used for every purpose. It is also a very playful breed. These dogs are in assorted colors like black, white, red black, silver, and white. These dogs have LIFESPAN: 9-13 years, WEIGHT: 30-40KG MALE AND 22-32KG FEMALE, HEIGHT: 60-65 CM MALE AND 55-60 CM FEMALE.
BULLDOG
This is a British breed of dogs of mastiff type. It is also known as English Bull Dog or British Bull Dog. These are medium-sized and bulky with a weight of 40-55 lbs. They have big heads and folded layers of skin around the face and the shoulders which make them look bulky. These have flat faces from the lower jaws. These dogs are friendly and gregarious. This breed has LIFESPAN: 8-10 years, WEIGHT: 18-23KG FEMALE AND 23-25 MALE, COLORS: White, Red, Red and White, Fawn and white, etc.
Labrador Retriever
Labrador or Simple Retriever is a British type of gun dog. Sometimes these are high-tempered. These dogs are intelligent, kind, intelligent, agile, and gentle. This breed was developed in the United Kingdom. Street John’s water dogs, it was imported from the colony of Newfoundland. This breed has LIFESPAN: 10-12 Years (adult), WEIGHT: 29-36kg Male and 25-32kg Female, COLORS: Black, Yellow, and Chocolate. HEIGHT: 57-62cm MALE AND 55-60cm FEMALE.
SIBERIAN HUSKY
Siberian Huskies It is a breed of working sled dog. These dogs are also Medium-sized. Siberian Huskies have some distinct characteristics which make it easy to recognize them. They have double-layer fur on them which makes them fluffy. They have hazy and sky-blue colored eyes which make them more attractive. This breed has LIFESPAN: 12-15 years, WEIGHT: 20-27Kg MALE and 16-23Kg Female, TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent, Friendly, Alert, and gentle. COLORS: White, Black, Grey and White, Sable and White, etc. ORIGIN: Siberia.
Rottweiler
Rottweiler is a breed of domestic dogs. These are in varied sizes and heights. In Germany, it was named Butchers’ Dog. Because these dogs were used to pull the butchers’ carts of meat. These dogs are very friendly to the home children. These dogs have LIFESPAN: 8-10 Years, WEIGHT: 50-60Kg male and 35-48Kg female, HEIGHT:61-69cm (about 2.26 ft) Male and 56-63cm (about 2.07 ft) Female, COLORS: BROWN AND BLACK. BLACK, SABLE, etc.
BICHON FRISE
Bichon Frise is a breed of dog having hypoallergenic coats on them. This coat feels as velvety and soft to the touch as polyester. It is a Franco-Belgian breed of small toy dog. These are non-sporting dogs. It can be adopted to increase the beauty of a house. These have LIFESPAN: 12-15 Years, TEMPERAMENT: Playful, affectionate, cheerful, and gentle. HEIGHT: 23-30cm (about 11.81 in) WEIGHT: 5.2-8.5Kg.
NUMBER OF DOGS IN THE UNITED STATES
In the United States, most of the population loves pets. It is stated that there are up to 70 million dogs in the country. Not every household needs to have a dog. But there is more than one dog in some households. Masters having more than one dog are trying to have a shed for them to control the increasing population of stray dogs in the country. These 70 million dogs do not include street dogs, but these are all household pets.
NUMBER OF DOGS LIVING IN THE ASIAN COUNTRIES
Dogs are extremely popular in Asian countries as well as in the United States. Different countries have different numbers of pets living there. Some countries are described below:
CHINA
In China, most of the people also love to have a pet dog in their houses. China has a population of five times that of the United States. However, there are 27 million households that have dog pets. Most of the households love cats. But these dogs are increasing quickly, especially in the young generation.
JAPAN
In Japan, the public is also fond of having pet dogs. They love to have smaller pet dogs to go shopping within the market. Japanese have almost 12 million household dogs. Cats are also popular in them, but dogs are still on the rise in Japan.
