范秋贤

1. Labrador Retriever2 拉布拉多猎犬

The Labrador Retriever is a gentle， outgoing and friendly breed. It was bred originally3 as a hunting dog. Yet it can go from the hunt to the circus and to the family room with a kind nature.

拉布拉多猎犬是一个温顺的品种，它性格外向、友善。最早主要用作猎犬，因性格温顺，也适合马戏团或家庭喂养。

2. Golden Retriever 金毛猎犬

The Golden Retriever is a highly intelligent4 breed， which is often used as a guide dog for the blind. Golden Retrievers are also hunters， family pets， and show dogs. They tend to be friendly and good-natured， and rarely show hostility5 towards people or animals.

金毛猎犬是一种高智商品种，通常用作导盲犬。它们也是很好的猎犬、家庭宠物和表演犬。金毛猎犬性格友善、温和，一般对人和动物没有敌意。

3. German Shepherd 德国牧羊犬

This is a breed developed in Germany. Shepherds are very intelligent dogs， and are used as guide dogs， police dogs， and family pets. They are curious， faithful6， and obedient7 and love to take part in all activities.

德国牧羊犬是德国培养出的一个品种。它智商高，通常用作导盲犬、警犬和家庭宠物。它们好奇心强、忠诚、听话，而且喜爱参加各种活动。

4. Rottweiler 洛特维勒牧犬

Rottweilers are a powerful and confident breed， and make excellent guard dogs. They are often used for police work， since they have a strong inclination8 to work.

洛特维勒牧犬力量大而自信，因此它是一种优秀的护卫犬。它们通常被用来从事警务工作，因为它们很愿意为其工作。

5. Yorkshire Terrier 约克郡犬

The Yorkshire Terrier is a pretty but tiny dog. This dog is quite independent， but also makes a great companion9. “Yorkies” are best for retired people， or those with a lot of time on their hands.

约克郡犬是一种漂亮的小狗。它独立性差，但却是一个很好的伴侣。它们是退休人员或闲暇时间充足的人的最爱。

6. Pekingese 北京哈巴狗

Dont call local people in Beijing， Pekingese， because the word “Pekingese” means a breed of dog. Pekingeses are very brave little dogs， even foolhardy10 at times！ They are sensitive， independent and very tame11 for their masters， but they are on guard against strangers.

千万别叫北京当地人“Pekingese”，因为“Pekingese”是一种狗的名称。北京哈巴狗个小勇敢，但有时却有勇无谋。它们敏感、自立性差，对主人特别温顺，但对陌生人尤为警惕。

7. Dachshund 腊肠犬

The Dachshund is smart， active， and very faithful to its owner， often focusing on one person and not obeying others. This makes them an ideal pet for the single person. The breed was developed in Germany over 300 years.

腊肠犬聪明、活跃，对主人忠心，有时只服从一个人，不会听从其他人的话。因此，它是单身人士的理想宠物。这种狗在德国已有300多年的历史了。

8. Beagle 小猎犬

The Beagle is a famous breed of hunter and was originally bred for fox-hunting. Beagles should never be allowed out without a leash12， as they love to go off hunting on their own.

小猎犬是名气响亮的猎人，最早是养它来猎狐狸。它外出时，一定要拴好狗颈的皮带，因为它会独自逃脱的。

9. Poodle 贵妇犬

As the national dog of France， Poodles can be shaped to their owners personal tastes. While an over-groomed13 appearance can make them look silly， they are intelligent and loving pets.

贵妇犬是法国的国狗，它的毛可按照主人个人的爱好来修剪。尽管它们打扮过度的外貌让它们看起来有点傻气，但它们还是聪明、可爱的宠物。

10. Chihuahua 吉娃娃

This cute little dog has been both a popular pet and a religious symbol since native Indians ruled Mexico. It is very adaptable14 and loves to travel.