Top 8 Dog Breeds That Like to Play

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1. Labrador Retriever

playful, water-loving dogs from Newfoundland, bred for retrieving. Sociable, even-tempered. Popular family pets since 1917.

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2. Boxer

Brave, intelligent, loyal dogs with a storied history. Great for active families, but not ideal for homes with young children.

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3. Golden Retriever

quintessential American family dogs with loyal, intelligent, and lively personalities. Beautiful, goofy, and great companions for all ages.

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4. Pomeranian

Descended from sled dogs, Pomeranians are playful, affectionate, and popular thanks to Queen Victoria. Small, fluffy, with a stubborn streak.

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5. Australian Shepherd

athletic, agile, herding dogs. Need exercise, mental stimulation. Miniature version available. Developed in US for ranch work.

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6. English Springer Spaniel

popular since 1900s, friendly, intelligent, suited for active families, kid/pet-friendly, high energy, prone to separation anxiety.

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7. Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Queen's favorite breed. Active, intelligent, loyal. Prone to weight gain. Engage with fetch games.

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8. Jack Russell Terrier

1800s English breed for fox hunting, small and feisty. Popular family dogs, spunky and intelligent, but noisy with high prey drive. Not ideal for homes with small pets.