English Springer Spaniels are very affectionate and excited dogs who came from England in the mid-19th century. They are considered great sniffers as their sense of smell is very developed for tracking birds and prey. They have beautiful black or brown fur with white markings that make them quite a joy to look at. They are considered extremely friendly, affectionate, eager to please, obedient, and can easily learn commands and tricks.
Springers are very family-oriented and are quite low-maintenance, which makes them one of the best breeds to get if you have children at home. One thing that makes the English Springer Spaniel unique is that it loves water and tends to try and get into it as often as possible, making it a great companion for outdoor swimming and rainy days.
Poodle
The poodle was originally bred in Europe and was often associated with royalty, as the dog was owned by various kings, including Louis XVI. Nowadays, the dog is a popular breed among Hollywood celebrities and elites and was owned by various stars and famous people such as Elvis Presley, Winston Churchill, Elizabeth Tailor, Lady Gaga, and many more. What's surprising about the Poodle is that despite the stigma that they are basically toy pets for the rich, Poodles are actually the second most intelligent dog in the world after the Border Collie.
Poodles are also vicious hunters and have lightning-fast reflexes and an incredible sprint. They are very good bird hunters and are even agile swimmers. Poodles are often crossbred with various other dogs, which results in some hilarious combinations, such as the Labradoodle, the Goldendoodle, and the Schnoodle.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Depending on your financial status and willingness to look pompous, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, otherwise known as a "dwarf dog", are either one of your favorite breeds or one of your most despised. These are the smallest herd dogs out of all that category and are famous for being the preferred breed of the late Queen Elizabeth, who had allegedly owned over thirty of them over the years. They are also quite popular in elite circles across the United States, mainly in cities like New York and Los Angeles.
Pembroke Welsh Corgis are considered the 11th most intelligent dog breed according to Stanley Coren's book, "The Intelligence of Dogs". They are quite small and usually weigh no more than 30 pounds. You can expect your Corgi to be very affectionate, loving, and eager to follow. They are very alert, well-behaved and will chase anything that moves fast due to their herding instincts. You can expect a Pembroke Welsh Corgi to live for up to 15 years.
Papillon
Papillons, also known as Continental Toy Spaniels, are one of the most unique and interesting dogs breeds that you can find on earth. These French-Belgian dogs are mostly known for their giant bat-like ears that make them look like cute little Gremlins. They also have interesting hair at the end of their ears that make them look like a butterfly or a moth. They are quite small and weigh no more than ten pounds, but have a relatively long lifespan of almost 15 years. The history of Papillon can be traced back to various works of art dating back as far as the 16th century.
One of the most famous paintings from the 18th century was that of Queen Sophie Dorothea of Prussia with her Papillon. These dogs are smart, obedient, and loyal, which is one of the reasons why royalty and nobility had a real penchant for the breed. Papillons have a high energy level and require a lot of exercise compared to dogs their size. They are very good guard dogs, and like many other small dogs, maintain a high level of alertness at all times, often barking at the slightest provocation or sight of a new and unknown creature.
Brittany
Brittanys are a breed of gun dogs that were developed specifically for hunting birds and share a lot of the advantages of a pointer or a setter. They were developed in Brittany, France, during the 17th and 19th centuries. These are athletic dogs with long, floppy ears. They are considered very intelligent and alert, especially if you take them outdoors. Brittanys weigh an average of 38 pounds and tend to live about 12 years.
Brittanys are very easy to train and have a great and loving temperament and are very easily corrected, which means that even a first-time dog owner can quite easily manage it. They are excellent companions, family pets, and field dogs, and are considered very loyal and loving to their owners. Make sure to take them out for a vigorous training session for at least an hour every day, as they are built to hunt and need a lot of exercise to stay balanced and calm.