ITALY – Today, 26 August 2023, is the nineteenth World Dog Day. Founded in 2004 in the USA to honor our little and big four-legged friends the way they deserve. This day has become a real national holiday abroad.
On this occasion, we will focus on our country, exploring what it is like. Top 10 Dog Breeds more accepted by Italians in recent years, with corresponding characteristics.
World Dog Day Top 10: Let’s start with some data. How many Italians have a dog?
According to the latest and most accurate searchsupposed to be good 39.5% of our compatriots have at least one animal domesticated.
This is about height like exponential (they were 33.6% IN 2019one percentage point less 2018).
Of these, in particular 20.7% It has A One animalwhile 9.6% he has two And 5.6% Three.
And, as you might have guessed from the beginning of this article, at the top of the list of most adopted pets is dogwith a record 44.7% Italians who chose him as companion of daily adventures.
Now let’s start our top ten: Golden Retriever.
Ideal for families some This is great playmate for your children despite the achievement considerable size in record time, golden retrievers remains eternal puppyamateur movement and literally can’t hold it enthusiasm.
He has an innate passion for water and after education specific will become rescue dog prodigy.
Let’s talk about the Rottweiler.
Originally born as working dog, Rottweilers he is infamous guard dogit also reaches big size.
This is especially dexterous and strong, careful, massive and fastbut also incredible loyal and friendly to his master, as well as to anyone who knows how to show him a little love.
He will do everything to protect your familybe it a human or a member of its own species.
Its reputation has not always been idyllic, due to some of the (individual) attacks that received extensive news and newspaper coverage.
But Rottweilers remains one of the most beloved dog breeds despite these rare occurrences, and its fame has risen in recent years, following decline belonging leave and the improvement of increasingly advanced training.
Cane Corso
Although the name suggests that this dog breed is of Corsican origin, in fact, the French island has nothing to do with it.
Cane Corso is 100% Italian.and even say that it is directly related to Neapolitan Mastiff.
Great dog from education, study and accepts fastso much so that he was born as a watchdog, also for his own dexterity noted.
Aiming for Color: Gray, big cut may seem erroneously intimidating at first glance, but we assure you that sweetness AND sympathy in relation to those who know how to love, I am unlimited.
Fourth place in the Top 10 World Dog Day is occupied by the German Shepherd.
police dog par excellence and also the protagonist German-Austrian series REX extension.
Perhaps it is for this reason that one of the breeds of dogs more recognized, loved and accepted all over the world.
His intelligence is excellent and adapts perfectly to any type education also thanks to him supreme obedience by order of instructors or, more simply, at their own request bipedal friends.
originas the name suggests, they German.
Chihuahua
Very smallbut amazing lively AND bravethis dog breed is full of characteristics that I, a true enthusiast, can recognize.
Despite small sizeIn fact, Chihuahua This daredevil dog AND with a strong soul.
Always on the lookoutready to pull out his nails and teeth for uphold his master and against dogs much larger than him.
Especially sincere and proudonce made friends with Chihuahuahis heart will be dedicated to none other than you and his favorite croquettes (although this, of course, applies to everyone).
english setter
origin English AND ancientin the past, the Setter has always been a faithful companion noble and wealthy families belonged to the upper classes of England.
Perhaps for this reason, too, he recognizes himself many miles behind his carrier elegant AND exquisite. When he runs up to you when you return home after a long day at work, his steps will indeed seem to be one. very light dance.
His gentle ways, in short, they are exactly the same as those inherited from noble masters.
His nose and from thirty and praiseso much so that it belongs to the most used dog breeds in the world. hunting And in look for truffles Worldwide.
TO long hair and from big sizes, Setter it is also easy to recognize dense spots colors black or beige that cover his body.
Jack Russell Terrier
This little friend give it languid eyes he is known for his short-haired coatdecorated coffee color patches.
For golden retrieversAlso Jack Russell This great playmate and ran to the park.
Elastic, friendly AND flexibleit’s a lot I am getting up and has strong intellectual abilityespecially for me commands (from the most classic to the most complex).
It’s really a lot Sports And vigorous and despite the size voice it is felt even at long distances, (especially if yes stubborn little bit and not immediately gets what he wants).
Labrador Retrievers
It is too eternal puppy which we recommend for large families.
Yes perfect fit in any situation, even life in an apartment despite achieving remarkable weight and height.
High communicative AND thoughtful equipped very high sensitivityto install sensitive and emotional contact constant with your master.
If you are afraid loneliness in the saddest moments, well know that if you accepted labradors this will never happen.
Minimum a hint of sadness or small pout From angeryou will hear the sound of his paws running towards you in search of hugs: la best therapy For Heart and for intelligence.
Among other curiosities concerning gold Retrievershere is his name, derived from the English term goldas for the characteristic color of it shiny blonde hair.
And how could we not remember that it was the favorite breed in 2008 interpret marleyfamous movie protagonist Me and marley director David Frankelalong with actors like Owen Wilson AND Jennifer Aniston.
italian hound
beagle No That’s for sure there race improve For life V apartment.
Definitely due to Big size which they have achieved since little more than puppies, but above all for their non-expansive character and habit loneliness.
How many I love care and company their mastersconstant attention directed at them would result in them not feeling completely at ease.
THAT hounds I am very sweets AND No they have aggressive tendencies.
This is also because they very shy and they take a little longer to fully open.
But once this goal is achieved, there will be no going back. it will be mutual love forever.
They are known to vie affectionately for space, as best seekers From truffles together with english setter.
Boxers
He is also from German originthe first copies are dated around 1800.
Depending on the situation he is in, Boxers he is a dog from thousand qualities AND contradictions.
We explain why.
His location AND Good AND obedient. His tenderness is immeasurableespecially with children.
But if context You doing more intenseAnd Boxers start to perceive danger, guard dog what is hidden in it pops up and takes over.
Ready for protecting yourself and your mastercurtains rarely To attack For first.
Four-legged friends and two-legged friends: unconditional love for the ages
But why is it right to celebrate dogs on this day?
There world dog day so it’s so important?
To make it clear even to those who are still skeptical, we conclude by offering you one beautiful love story between a man and a puppy, which even in the grayest days will bring a little joy and color.
This is a story full sweetness and from hopefrom which it is possible to draw conclusions e teachings.
That’s why dogs, like other animals, should be honored every day: for the unconditional love they give us without asking for anything in return.
For everyone else information, This is the official site world dog day (International Dog Day).
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