10. Chow Chow
Chow chow is a powerful, lion-like looking dog that originally breed in Northern China. This breed has very dense coat that comes either rough or smooth. The lion-like look come from the thick fur on the neck. This breed comes in five colors – red, black, cream, cinnamon and blue. Apart from eye-catching appearance, chow chows are known for their skills in protection and hunting.
9. Miniature Schnauzer
Miniature schnauzer is a small dog that known for its distinguishable whiskers and coat. In fact, their coat is double coat, a hard outer coat over soft under coat. The beauty of miniature schnauzer dog is described by its long fur on the legs, bushy eyebrows and beard. They are extremely loyal, affectionate, intelligent, playful and alert. Its coat comes in different colors including black, white, silver and salt and pepper.
8. Icelandic Sheep Dog
The thick coat helps icelandic sheep dogs to survive in extreme cold weather. The color of their coat varies as golden, black, tan and red. Their coat comes in both long and short type. Icelandic sheepdogs shed their coat twice a year. They are extremely social and form strong relationships with family members. The intelligent Icelandic sheepdogs also learn tricks from their masters quickly.
7. Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese mountain dog is a large, beautiful breed that originally breed in Switzerland. It is one of varieties of Swiss mountain dogs. This pretty breed has thick tri-colored coat. The chest of Bernese mountain dogs are black and white. Bernese mountain dog has rust colored markings on eyes, mouth and front legs. Their bushy tail is carried below and ears are triangular in shape. The strikingly colored thick coat of this breed also gives prevention against weather threats.
6. Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan malamute is a large and powerful dog breed. It is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. Alaskan malamute dogs also have a thick and colorful coat. Alaskan malamutes come in different color shades including light gray, sable, black and white, gray and white and red and white. The pretty, Alaskan malamutes also have impressive markings on their face and neck.
5. Akita Inu
Akita Inu is a large and beautiful dog that originally breed in Japan. They are two kinds of Akitas in the world – Japanese and American. Japanese Akita appears only in five different color variations including pure white, fawn, red, sesame and brindle. But the American Akitas comes in all dog colors. They are extremely faithful to the family. This protective breed is suspicious of strangers.
4. Beagle
It is a pretty, moderately sized dog that looks like a miniature foxhound. It is one of the most popular breed in U.S. Beagles have broader head and short square muzzle. Their eyes are large and ears are has long low-set ears. They comes in varieties of colors including tri-color, white, red and lemon. But the tri-color, brown shading on black and white parts being most common. Beagle is an extremely social and intelligent dog.
3. Golden Retriever
The smart, beautiful and good-natured golden retriever is one of the most popular dog breed in the world. This cheerful dog has beautiful, dense water repellent coat, comes either straight or wavy. As name indicates, color of their coat appears in different shades of golden color. Besides the beauty, golden retriever is an ideal rescue dog, obedient, intelligent and energetic.
2. Siberian Husky
The pretty Siberian Husky looks like a wolf and known for its friendliness and loyalty. They have a very thick coat that comes in a wide range of colors. In fact, the coat of the Siberian husky is thicker than most other breeds. Huskies also have varieties of markings on the face. Besides the colorful thick coat, the almond-shaped multi-colored eyes gives Siberian husky a unique look. They are also intelligent, active and a great family pet.
1. Pomeranian
Pomeranian is a very popular active and lovely breed in the world. This small breed has a thick double coat. It comes in a wide variety of colors including sable, red, orange, lavender, brindle, merle, chocolate and cream. The long outer coat gives Pomeranian breed to a unique appearance. This cute small breed also called as ‘poms’.