Hound dogs are the next group, which are popular for hunting and broken down into two categories: sighthounds and scenthounds. Popular hound breeds include beagles, dachshunds and greyhounds.
Lastly, the beloved classification including the tiniest dog breeds is the toy group. Toy dogs are bred “strictly for companionship” and are great options for those living in small apartments or older citizens who can’t take their pets on extremely long walks. There are many popular toy breeds including chihuahuas, pugs and shih tzus.
Many of these photos from “what kind of dog is this” feature dogs exhibiting strangely human-like behavior. According to Wag, dogs are great at observing and mimicking our behavior. “They are in tune with people’s emotions and facial expressions; the closer bond a dog and human have, the more likely the dog is to mimic. This is also called emotional contagion. Research has shown that if you have a personality trait like laid back or neurotic, your dog will mimic that trait, too.” Dogs are famous for being great at learning new tricks, it makes perfect sense for them to pick up human tricks too!
Dogs add so much joy to our lives, but we’re not all in a place where we can have them as pets. That’s why accounts like “what kind of dog is this” are so wonderful. Those of us living in tiny apartments can live vicariously through the people sharing their adorable fluffy companions online. Remember to upvote all your favorite doggos, and let us know in the comments which ones you would love to take home with you!
