Companion Dogs: As the name suggests, companion dogs were created to keep people company. Due to the single job, companion dogs are mostly small sized. This is also because it would be quite difficult to lug around a large companion dog. These dogs are generally inhouse dogs, and cannot live in the outside. They are obviously weaker than the bigger and larger dogs, however, they have the same courage and spirit and do fall in spats with larger size dogs, therefore, they have to be protected by their owners. They also wish for the company of their owners more than any other breed of dogs.

Herder Dogs: These are generally found on farms and in villages. This breed was developed to control large flocks of sheep and cattle by farmers. Though they still retain those capabilities, they have today become a domesticated dog breed, which can be found as a pet dog in a city just like any other dog breed. These dogs are energetic, serious and smart. They are the best proponents for togetherness and have a family mentality in them. They like to have the whole family in the same room, so that they can keep an eye on all of them together. They are protective of people and make excellent watchdogs. They have a tendency to nip at people or even bump into them, due to their training in the past. But with a good and consistent training, they learn to behave in a proper fashion.

Hounds: The oldest types of hunting dogs. There are two types of hounds, the dogs that hunt by sight and the dogs that hunt by scent, respectively called sight hounds and scent hounds. Hounds that hunt by sight are sleek and fast. Scent hounds are tough and reliable. Both of these have been bred for centuries for the hunting job.

Though hounds can be trained, they have to understand their training. Hounds are known to have their own minds, and if they do not think it is a good idea, they will ignore you. Hounds also require a tough leash and an open yard for themselves.

These are just two of the dog breeds that are available today. There are several dog breeds. People wishing to have a pet dog should do the proper research on which dog breed would be good for them to have as pet. The internet is the best place to know more information about dog breeds. It will have all the dog breed info you would ever need.