Affectionately known as Rotties or Rotts, the Rottweiler is a popular family pet for many people. Originally bred and used by farmers to drive cattle to market and later by butchers to pull carts, the Rottweiler was also one of the earliest police and military dogs.
The Beagle is a small and compact yet tough breed of dog that makes a great, energetic companion for both children and adults alike. They are happy and fun-loving, but being part of the hound family of canines, they can be stubborn and require plenty of patience during training. Their noses guide them through life, and they are at their most content when they follow a fascinating scent.
The Dachshund is a scent hound breed that was created to hunt tunneling animals such as badgers, rabbits, foxes, and so forth, with Dachshund packs also being used for hunting wild boar. The versatility of this breed today makes them fantastic family pets, show dogs, as well as small game hunters.