1. Golden Retriever. It's safe to say that this breed is one of the most personable around. Golden Retrievers are always eager to please and have a calm temperament, which means they will be happy to socialise with everyone – even with other pets!
The Akita was used for hunting and protection in its native Japan and is known to be equally happy at its owner's side or wandering around alone. Frankly, this is a dog that doesn't think it even needs an owner.
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. Need proof? Chaser, a linguistically gifted border collie from South Carolina, could recognize over 1,000 words.
Just as people tend to choose friends who match their personality and energy levels, dogs often choose their favorite person based on the same criteria. “A mellow dog will bond more closely with the low-key family member than the person running around the house,” says Ellis.
Domestic dogs must see their human as the alpha. This means that under your pup's love and affection exists a tremendous amount of respect for a dog to see you as the pack leader.
Family dogs such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Beagles, and Irish Setters are playful and protective. Pugs, Brussels Griffons and French Bulldogs love their families – particularly their laps.
Bernards are well known for being patient, peaceful, and gentle. They have a great time spending time with their humans, especially when they have a job to do.
1. Border Collie: A workaholic, this breed is the world's premier sheep herder, prized for its intelligence, extraordinary instinct, and working ability. 2.
Shih Tzus loves children and other animals, making them one of the top lazy dog breeds for families. On the bright side, if exercised and fed the right Shih Tzu dog food, they are very healthy and live a long time. Affectionate and outgoing, this breed is great for people who travel with their pets.
The Boston Terrier is among the most stubborn dog breeds, but they become loyal pets with early and consistent training. They are an active and fun breed. However, their independence and stubbornness can make them difficult to train, requiring extra patience.
Researchers from the University of Helsinki have revealed the dog breeds with the highest and lowest levels of human sociability. Their findings suggest that bull type terriers, teacup dogs and golden retrievers are officially 'man's best friends'.
According to Svartberg's data (PDF), a pinscher, a Bernese mountain dog, or an English springer spaniel might be the most disloyal since each ranks very low on playfulness, with moderate sociability.
The most effective trained guard dogs for sale are the German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, and other so-called “Guardian breeds.” These dogs are fearless, easily trainable, and have the distinct talent of discerning a threatening situation from a harmless one.
