10 breeds of English dogs
There are more than 400 breeds of dogs in the world, each with unique and surprising characteristics, classified into different dog federations around the world. In fact, it is curious that it is precisely in the United Kingdom, in the Victorian era, where more than 80% of the breeds of dogs we know today originate.
- The breeds of British dogs are particularly curious and different from each other.
- So in this article of Animal Expert.
- We invite you to know.
- Where you can discover the most popular.
The English bulldog is the first of our 10 breeds of British dogs. Their behavior is quiet and reliable, so they live with children without problems. It is a breed highly appreciated by families. Its fur is white with brown spots, although it is also possible to find individuals with unicolor hair, either white or chestnut, in several shades. Its ears are short and its head is large, with round and black eyes. Because of its morphology, the English bulldog is considered a brachycephalic dog, and it is common for this breed to suffer various respiratory, ocular, dermatological pathologies, among others.
The Yorkshire terrier is a breed of small English dogs that weigh between 3 and 4 pounds and have a half-life of between ten and fifteen years. It is a very affectionate dog with children because it has a playful personality. Its fur is dark bluish grey from the back of the head to the tail, and the rest of the body is golden, in a shade similar to a lion’s mane. It is a very healthy breed that normally does not get sick frequently; however, you should visit the veterinarian regularly.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a very old Breed of English dog that, in the past, was used for hunting. It is a dog very loyal and attached to its owners, playful and affectionate. However, it is observed that golden-colored individuals tend to be aggressive. [1]
Its body is strong and athletic and weighs about 15 pounds. The fur can be a single color, bicolor or mixed. It is a very intelligent breed, so it is recommended to educate and train it from an early age to develop all your skills.
The border collie is considered the smartest dog in the world according to Stanley Coren’s list of the smartest dogs. He was originally bred as a shepherd’s animal due to his energetic behavior, athletic gifts and great ability to understand and obey orders. Its most common fur is white and black, either short or long.
Common diseases of this breed are deafness, cataracts, hip dysplasia and lens dislocation. They should make regular visits to the veterinarian to maintain their good health.
The English Setter is an agile and intelligent English breed with hunting and livestock control skills, although nowadays many people adopt it just for its beauty. Its fur can be black and white, tricolor or brown with whitish spots. Its ears can be long or short and, in addition, it has an elongated snout and a prominent nose with very rounded eyes, which gives it an elegant and refined appearance.
The English setter is a healthy dog in general, but it is common to suffer certain diseases such as deafness, gastric dilation and skin problems, among others.
The English doge is a breed of giant size that has been used as a war dog for more than 2000 years. At the end of World War II, it was almost extinct, but eventually managed to recover. Today it is considered an excellent watchdog, besides friendly, tender and playful.
This breed is about 80 centimeters long and has a short, rough coat, usually beige or sand, while the snout and nose are dark. The English mastiff may have ectropion, gastric torsion and kidney stones. However, it is usually a very healthy and strong breed.
The English Greyhound is an English dog with an athletic appearance, elegant and fast. Its head is elongated and narrow, with dark eyes and long, slightly drooping ears. As for his personality, he is an independent breed, so he likes to have his own space, although that does not prevent him from being tender and affectionate.
Its fur is light brown, although it can also be bicolor with whitish spots. It has a life expectancy of 12 years. It is an ideal breed to live with children, either in houses or apartments.
The toy spaniel, or king charles spaniel, as it is also called, It is a breed of British dog with an elegant and refined appearance. It takes its name from the fact that it was King Charles III’s favorite breed of dog. It is a small dog, but with a sturdy and hairy appearance. Its ears are long and drooping, while its snout is short. Enjoy the outdoor activities and its character is extremely docile and affectionate.
As for its health, the breed is prone to various eye and respiratory diseases, however, there is an inherited pathology that usually affects the breed, mainly English strains, called syringomyelia. This pathology is extremely serious and painful for the dog. [2]
The English fox, like others mentioned on this list, was first used as an English hunting dog because it is able to travel long distances without easily getting tired; It also has great agility and strength. They are usually about 60 centimeters long and weigh about 40 pounds when they are adults.
Its fur is short and generally tricolor: white, black and brown. It is a very healthy animal, so it usually does not get sick easily. It has the peculiarity of being very noisy, because it barks a lot. She loves being outdoors and rubbing the floor.
We finish the list with the English bull terrier, a breed of English dogs that stands out for its active and sociable character with people, as well as for its strength and agility. White individuals are generally observed, however, dogs of this breed, red, black or tricolor can also be found.
It is a medium-sized breed and its weight is around 25 kilos, but has no weight or height limit. The most common diseases of this breed are acrodermatitis and mitral valve dysplasia.
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