"We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our own faults. Heaven has approved this to us in the uncritical canine attachment. "~ George Eliot

Dog is definitely people's companion. Typically dogs play an important role in our lives. They have been domesticated since time immemorial and have aided man in hunting, herding, companionship and protection. In the recent times, they have taken up other roles, such as assisting military & police and helping physically challenged individuals.

Over the years, environmental factors, such as changes in habitats, and also other factors, such as cross propagation have resulted in the progression of several breeds of dogs. Many of these popular dog breeds are well known for their intellect, loyalty and fun-loving nature. As it is, the following is a list of dog breeds which are very popular:

German shepherd

German shepherd, commonly known as Alsatian, is a moderately new dog breed. It was originally developed for herding as well as guarding sheep. Due to its intellect, strength and behavior, it is quite often engaged in military and police roles across the world. Its intellect coupled with its fearless nature makes it an intelligent guard dog. No wonder, this breed is one of the most popular breeds of dogs.

Labrador Retriever

This is another popular breed of dogs. It is a kind of firearm dog and was originally developed for the retrieval of fishing nets. As it is, they are seen as an webbed paws which assist them while swimming itsaboutdog. Like the German shepherd, this dog is also popular for its role in military and police roles. These dogs are very kind, thoughtful as well as loving to their masters.

Doberman Pinscher

Commonly known as Doberman, this is a popular breed of dogs. These folks were originally developed in the 1890s and were once common as guard dogs, as well as police dogs. This has however lessened today. Nevertheless, they are alert, intelligent, as well as loyal companion dogs.

Poodle

This is another popular dog breed and is widely believed to be one of the most intelligent breeds. This breed is found in various sizes and coat colors. These folks were originally developed as water dogs. However, they today mostly play the role of companion dogs. This breed is competent in several dog sports, which involve agility, tracking, behavior as well as herding.

Saint. Bernard

Popularized by the blockbuster movie Beethoven, Saint. Bernard happens to be one of the most thoughtful breeds of dogs. Originally used as rescue dogs in the ice covered terrains of the Italian as well as Swiss Alps, this breed has been credited to have saved numerous lives of men and women trapped in excellent skiing conditions, during rough climate.