Blimey, England has a rich history of dogs! More often than not, English dog breeds were given one of two jobs: hunting or fighting. As hunters, dogs in England chased down foxes, tracked birds and kept workplaces free of rodents. As fighters, several English breeds were at the mercy of some pretty dodgy wankers who pitted them against one another. Over time, English dog breeds have become incredibly hardy, sweet family pets. They love the outdoors and tend to be happy, social creatures. Anyone with kids begging for a canine companion may want to visit the English dog breed aisle at their local Tesco first.