Top 10 Most Popular English Dog Breeds

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Since the 13th century, English bulldogs have been utilized for bullbaiting and dog fighting.  Since then, breeders have made them squatter with flatter faces and more wrinkles.

1. Bulldog

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2. Beagle

Rabbits were hunted by English beagles in the 1500s. By 1800, they were developed for hunting and friendliness.  Today, foxes are hunted with a greater variety and rabbits with a smaller one.

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Yorkshire terriers originated in Yorkshire and Lancashire in the 1800s; they are a cross of Skye, Dandie Dinmont, and Maltese and were used as rodent exterminators before becoming attractive lapdogs for the elite.

3. Yorkshire Terrier

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4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier spaniel was created in the 17th century by Charles I and II, who preferred a little black-and-tan spaniel. Breeders reconstructed the original version based on antique portraits in the 1920s.

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"Cocker and Springer spaniels were born in the same litters in England centuries ago.  Springer was recognized by 1902 and still has hunting capacity now.

5. English Springer Spaniel

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6. Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff: a cross between a bulldog and a mastiff that was developed in the 1800s to protect estates from poachers.  Athletic, brave, intelligent, and devoted. Strangers still make me nervous today.

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Airedale Terriers originated in England's Aire Valley. Factory/mill workers bred them to be robust, sharp hunting dogs in the 1800s with otterhound, terriers, setters, retrievers, and herders. They're superb hunting dogs because they're versatile.

7. Airedale Terrier

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8. Whippet

In the 1800s, coal miners in England developed whippets from greyhounds and terriers for hunting and racing.  Prey drive is still quick and forceful.

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Bull terriers are related to bulldogs and were raised to fight, but they are today popular companion animals with gentle temperaments.

9. Bull Terrier

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10. Old English Sheepdog

Old English Sheepdogs are strong, faithful companions that need to be walked and groomed every day.  They need a lot of care, but they are fantastic guard dogs.

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