What are the most difficult/challenging dog breeds? Why?

Question

For me, its the Shiba Inu. They are one of the most stubborn, independent, and full of themselves dogs I have ever seen :-) They are also extremely sensitive to handling and frequently reactive to other dogs. This makes vet visits and grooming always fun experiences!

Answer 1

Malignois, they are so excitable, guess that's why police use them as K9 dogs cuz they are fearless

I hate this dogs category so many people give thumbs downs cuz they suck

Answer 2

Boxer fun and loving dogs.Great all around !!!

Answer 3

~Grey Hounds (because of all the excersise)

~Komondor (the one with the hair that looks like thin ropes and you have to wash and groom those huge dogs almost every day!)

~Airedale Terrier (their really sweet dogs sometimes but other times their really agressive and hyper.  And they also need a lot of grooming)

Answer 4

In my opinion, most Terriers are very stubborn and difficult.

I have a Westie, that has given me h**l since the day I got him. He's making progress, and I love him to death but he's a ball of energy. He has a very short attention span making him hard to train. He's very stubborn and witty.

I've talked to other Westie owners and they say the same thing.

Other than that, Border Collies aren't difficult but very challenging. They need alot of mental and pysical stimulation, and are very intelligent. Deffinatly not a good dog for the inexperienced.

Answer 5

I had a puggle, never get one, tried for months, even gave the dog to an "experienced" dog trainer who only kept it for a week

Answer 6

I don't judge dogs by their breed. Pitbulls have a horrible rep and I have meet a lot of really sweet, adorable Pitbulls.  

Answer 7

I have an Akita and they are very, very similiar to Shiba's.  Especially with being strong willed and independent.  My Akita drove me crazy until he reached two.  He is very loving, loyal, protective and calm.  He has very strong points - Hardly ever barks, never complains, good to ride with in the car, very clean dog, always ready to protect.  

That said the dog when a puppy drove me mad.  It learned how to sit, lay down, come, stay in one night.  Although the dog new what I wanted it would only do it 80% of the time.  He has actually run away x3 times and one time we could not find him.  The police phoned the next day to let us know he was in someone's garden.  I would say persist.  Now he is 100% submitted and has truly become the greatest dog ever to own.  It took a while 2years but he has matured now and is totally under control.  All the best with your dog.

Answer 8

My Japanese chin was the most active and dominant puppy of his litter.  He is 9 years old and is still extremely active and dominant.  I think sometimes people pick the puppy with the wrong personality.  It's not just the breed although I know some breeds are more stubborn or independent or dog aggressive than other breeds.  Chins are also known for being very stubborn and independent.  So my dog had his natural chin qualities of stubborn and independent plus his activeness and dominance.  He is quite difficult.

Answer 9

Hahaha your so true! I umm I'm not sure my dog has always been good at the vet and stuff......but then she has her times ..where she gets on my lastnerves cause she wont listen..... She is a German short-Haired Pointer..

Answer 10

My Doberman was a bear to deal with as a puppy but now that she is 2 she is much better. The same with my german shepherd but she responded quicker than the dobe did. I've never had a dog like the dobe because she doesn't care if you are upset with her. My previous dogs would instantly crawl on their bellies to make up but she could care less. She still responds to commands in her own time unless you have food. Very strong willed but worth it because she is the biggest cuddle bug ever.  

Answer 11

I would say siberian huskies are up there. Definitely not for the first-time dog owner!

Malinois too, as they are rarely bred for 'pet' purposes so most of them are working lines.

Chesapeake bay retrievers for sure. Very dominant, independent, hard-headed, strong-willed dogs who want what they want and will not simply 'listen' to you-you must negotiate with them. People buy them expecting the temperament of a labrador and they end up with a very energetic, bossy, testy, challenging, intelligent, easily-bored, very protective dog that they don't know how to handle. You really do need to have a thorough understanding of them before you decide to own one! They don't do well with forceful training, because they won't put up with it, however, if you are too passive with them then they will walk all over you. They're very very sensitive to people, body language, and do not accept 'newcomers' very well. Many trainers say you need a 2x4 to train a chesapeake, but that's just those trainers don't know how to bargain with a chessie very well =]

"you can order a labrador, ask a golden, but you must negotiate with a chesapeake"