Which Dog Breeds Like To Cuddle?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • 01 of 10. Golden Retriever. The Spruce / Kevin Norris. …
  • 02 of 10. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Page Light Studios / Getty Images. …
  • 03 of 10. Pomeranian. Olezzo / Getty Images. …
  • 04 of 10. Staffordshire Bull Terrier. …
  • 05 of 10. Newfoundland. …
  • 06 of 10. Greyhound. …
  • 07 of 10. Chihuahua. …
  • 08 of 10. Pug.

Which dogs do not like to cuddle?

  1. Afghan Hound. The Afghan Hound is one of the world's oldest breeds of dog – and also one of the most elegant. …
  2. Chow Chow. …
  3. Basenji. …
  4. Alaskan Malamute.

What is the least affectionate dog breed?

  • Basenji.
  • Bloodhound.
  • Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
  • Chow Chow.
  • Chinese Shar-Pei.
  • Saluki.
  • Scottish Terrier.
  • Shih-Tzu.

What is the least loyal dog?

  • #2 – Chow Chow. Chow Chows are said to have very cat-like personalities. …
  • #3 – Basenji. Like the Chow Chow, the Basenji has a very cat-like personality. …
  • #4 – Bulldog. …
  • #5 – Bloodhound. …
  • #6 – Pekingese. …
  • #7 – Dachshund. …
  • #9 – Borzoi.

What is the most loyal dog?

  • of 15. Labrador Retriever. There's a reason Lucy is so loyal! …
  • of 15. Bulldog. …
  • of 15. Golden Retriever. …
  • of 15. German Shepherds. …
  • of 15. Beagle. …
  • of 15. Pug. …
  • of 15. Irish Setter. …
  • of 15. Brussels Griffon.

Which dog breed is most loyal and protective?

  • Belgian Malinois. The Belgian Malinois are brilliant dogs, highly capable, and love to work. …
  • German Shepherds. …
  • Rottweilers. …
  • Doberman Pinscher. …
  • Bullmastiff. …
  • Giant Schnauzer. …
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Which dog is hard to train?


Basset Hounds

are known for being hard to housebreak. It can be frustrating to train a dog who takes extra time to catch on – this explains what owning a Basset Hound is like. A Basset Hound follows his nose, so positive reinforcement is ideal for this breed. Patience is required.

What dog is best behaved?

  • Beagle.
  • Bernese Mountain Dog.
  • Boston Terrier.
  • Bull Terrier.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Collie.
  • Golden Retriever.
  • Labrador Retriever.

Which dog is most obedient?

  • #1: German Shepherd Dog. This extraordinary dog is number one on our list. …
  • #2: Poodle. …
  • #3: Border Collie. …
  • #4: Doberman Pinscher. …
  • #5: Labrador Retriever. …
  • #6: Golden Retriever. …
  • #7: Papillon. …
  • #8: Rottweiler.

What is the easiest trainable dog breed?

  • Border Collie. Prized for its instincts and working ability, the Border Collie is thought to be the most intelligent and easy to train dog. …
  • Poodle. …
  • Miniature Schnauzer. …
  • Labrador Retriever. …
  • German Shepherd. …
  • Bearded Collie.

What is the nicest dog in the world?

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. …
  • Golden Retriever. …
  • Havanese. …
  • Labrador Retriever. …
  • Newfoundland. …
  • Poodle. …
  • Pug. …
  • Shih Tzu. Like the Pug, the Shih Tzu was bred to be a royal companion dog.

What is the most playful dog?

  • GOLDEN AND LABRADOR RETRIVER. Labrador and Golden retriever breeds are famous gun dogs, they are both known for the ability of picking up the dead prey and retrieve it without causing any damage and also for their high energy. …
  • AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD. …
  • CORGI.
  • JACK RUSSELL TERRIER.

What's the smartest dog?


Border collie

According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.

What is the most protective family dog?

  1. German shepherd. This breed is Hack's first choice in terms of guard dogs, “for protection, security, and a family dog. …
  2. Rottweiler. …
  3. Doberman pinscher. …
  4. Bullmastiff. …
  5. Boxer. …
  6. Great Dane. …
  7. Giant Schnauzer.

Are male or female dogs more protective?

Are Male or Female Dogs More Protective?

There is no significant difference between male or female dogs in terms of protective behaviors

. Territorial or protective behaviors are more pronounced in unaltered dogs than in neutered dogs, and breed plays a role as well.

What is the best dog to get?

  1. Mixed Breeds. Adopt a mutt into the family.
  2. Labrador Retrievers. Labs' even temperaments make them incredibly useful as . …
  3. Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Corgis love pleasing their owners. …
  4. German Shepherds. German Shepherds are incredibly loyal. …
  5. Beagles. …
  6. Poodles. …
  7. Huskies. …
  8. Golden Retrievers. …

What is the easiest dog to own?

  • Bichon Frise. via iStock.com/MilanEXPO. …
  • Bulldog. via iStock.com/apomares. …
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. via istock.com/HollyAA. …
  • Collie. …
  • English Toy Spaniel. …
  • French Bulldog. …
  • Golden Retriever. …
  • Great Dane.

What's the easiest dog to own?

  1. Poodle. Poodles often get a bad reputation because people assume they are a “one-person” dog. …
  2. Border Collie. This breed is known for their intelligence. …
  3. Golden Retriever. …
  4. Labrador Retriever. …
  5. German Shepherd Dogs. …
  6. Cardigan Welsh Corgi. …
  7. Papillon. …
  8. Shetland Sheepdog.

What's the hardest dog to take care of?

  • Rottweiler. The first impression you get with a Rottweiler is their sheer size. …
  • American Pit Bull Terrier. …
  • Siberian Husky. …
  • Bullmastiff. …
  • Chinese Shar-Pei. …
  • Afghan Hound. …
  • Basset Hound. …
  • Beagle.

What is the ideal first dog?

  • first puppy.
  • boxer.
  • labrador retriever.
  • poodle.
  • cavalier king charles spaniel.
  • papillon.
  • soft coated wheaten terrier.
  • english springer spaniel.

What is the best small dog to have?

  • #1: Maltese. With its soft and silky white coat, the Maltese is most likely one of the first breeds that comes to mind when thinking of small dogs. …
  • #2: Boston Terrier. …
  • #3: Dachshund. …
  • #4: Shih Tzu. …
  • #5: Pug. …
  • #6: Pomeranian. …
  • #7: Chihuahua. …
  • #8: Yorkshire Terrier.
Diane Mitchell
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Diane Mitchell
Diane Mitchell is an animal lover and trainer with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and horses. She has worked with leading animal welfare organizations. Diane is passionate about promoting responsible pet ownership and educating pet owners on the best practices for training and caring for their furry friends.