What breed of dog is the most loyal to a person?

Question

is it better to have a dog when it is a puppy

Answer 1

Labs and basenjis are pretty loyal

Answer 2

Cattle dogs.

Answer 3

To be honest, it can be any dog.  Not one breed or mix in particular.

Answer 4

i have had my husky since he was puppy and he won't leave my side

Answer 5

I honestly think Labrador retrievers have to be the most loyal, not to mention extremely playful, great with people of all ages, protective, and much more. But of course you need a dog that fits your lifestyle, the only cons with having a lab are they have lots of energy, and require lots of attention. but thats what makes them really great dogs.

Answer 6

TIBETAN TERRIERS!

They're a little hard to find, and can be shy when it comes to people they don't know, but they are one of the oldest breeds a dog, strictly breed for companionship. So they bond with their owners very well.

Answer 7

The most loyal dogs are the ones who are loved and taken care of.  I personally think you should get a puppy and not let just everyone in the world pet and love on it.  That should only come from U the owner.  

Answer 8

LOYALTY IS NOT BREED OR AGE SPECIFIC.

LOYALTY IS A TRAIT EARNED THROUGH TIME, SET LIMITATIONS, CARE, AND FOOD.

IVE FOUND SENIOR DOGS DISPLAY LOYALTY QUICKER THEN YOUNGER DOGS.  ADOPT A SENIOR.

Answer 9

You feed it and it will learn to be loyal.  But Labs are really good.  But they can learn even if they aren't a puppy.  I hope you are thinking about adapting a dog.  If so good luck, you will have saved a life.

Answer 10

If you earn a Border Collies respect, it's been my experience they can be the most loyal, Cattle dogs are great too but can be stubborn.

It's been my experience adult rescues have a different level of loyalty, they know how bad it could be and they treat you with that much more loyalty and respect.

Answer 11

Loyalty in dogs not only depends on the breed, but how the dog was bred [bloodlines/genetics] and how much time you spend training it.

There are many pros and cons when it comes to choosing a puppy or an adult dog. What's important is your life situation and your devotion to your dog. You can't just buy a breed of dog that "everyone" has recommended as the best and let the animal develop on its own. You have to put some effort into it ~ and for that, puppy training classes [or dog training classes in general] are great because they teach/train *you* how to communicate and interact with your dog.  

Answer 12

Border Collie. they are loyal, non-aggressive, really smart, and protective. my border collie wont let anyone in the house after the lights go out.

Answer 13

depends on what you consider loyal. No breed as a whole is more willing to defend you and your home than a fila brasileiro- but you also have to make sure they can never get loose and you'll have to put them away to have company. Once they're past puppy age, you won't be able to take them places without a muzzle. So while extremely loyal, most people shouldn't own them.

If you mean loyal as in they will always walk by your side- that's an individual thing. It's not a breed thing.

This German Shepherd stood by her owner for six weeks after he killed himself.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/08/12/loyal.d...

This Akita went to the train station to wait for his master every day for 10 years after its owner died.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachik%C5%8...

I'm sure if you looked, you could find an example of a loyal dog in almost every breed.

As far as "is it better to have a dog when it is a puppy", I say no. If you get an adult dog you will (hopefully) already know its personality, it's quirks, it's positives and its negatives, how big it will be, etc. just by talking to the person who had it before you or the person who is fostering it.  

Answer 14

All dogs are loyal I have had dogs from puppies and others I have had from adults. My dogs have always been considered members of my family, some just love everyone while others are more protective and wary of strangers. Some dogs will be more attached to just one person while others attach themselves to the whole family. it will depend of just what you want in a dog.  Bigger breeds particularly those classed as working dogs need a lot of exercise and training. Breeds such as cattle dogs I do not believe should be kept in cities. The best family dogs to have with small children are King Charles Cavaliers. The most intelligent are Poodles. Long haired breeds need a lot of grooming. Some breeds have hair instead of fur which is ideal for anyone with allergies. Look up the varies breeds and read up on them so that. There is a site on line that has a questionnaire for you to fill out that will suggest the right breed for you  

Answer 15

All dogs become very loyal as long as they have known you all their lives, all canines are instinctively protective of the "pack."

Akitas come first to mind as trustworthy, as back in the edo period japanese women used to leave their homes with nothing but the akita to watch over her children.  

Answer 16

All dogs will be loyal to there owner.

Every dog i have had, i have had from a pup. Whether is was pure or a mutt, none of them were agressive or anything they alwaysed walked by my side.

my most loyal of all would have to be my kelpie X hunterway, my multesse X pomeraniam, and my newest little staffy X.

my personal oppion is a Staffy or a Lab, i have owned both and they are great, get a dog from when it is a pup and socialize it well.

then you will have a great mate for many years

cheers x  

Answer 17

yes they are better to get when they are a puppy and i think a collie is the smartest dog i have ever seen i seen a male collie make his pups by another dog get out and stay out of the road but they is different types of collies a friend of mine told me their mother had a collie that would try and save people he saw swimming and myself had a half chow and collie i trained not to bite children or women and he would not bite a man unless he had Gun on him he would not lay down before coming on to our yard and he would not let no one build a fire out side but me or my mom and no one could lay their hands on any one of us in anger and i could sick that dog on anything

Answer 18

NEVER buy a PUPPY younger then 8WEEK old!

They need to remain with the litter until that age to develope proper behavioural and socialiation skills

1. NEVER BUY A PUPPY just LOOKS, colour along-COLOUR HAS NO INDICATION OF DOGS TEMPERMENT!

2. Consider your lifestyle-

4. Are you out more then 8hours a day

5. Consider your energy requirements, Size, Grooming.

6. Don't just buy because someone says this is the dog for you, people particular on yahoo answer will give you there particular favourite breed& what suits them, not what actually suit you.

7. Read all you can-THERE are alot of false information on the web and in books about different dog breed.

8 DON'T TRUST THOSE DOG BREED SELECTORS-MOST OF THE RESULTS ARE INCORRECT. Ex i search large breed dogs, and the Pomeranian came up, which of cause is a toy dog breed!!

9. NEVER BUY FROM A PETSTORE, BACKYARD BREEDER, PUPPY MILL OR NEWSPAPER, DON'T BUY FROM NEXT DAY PETS OR DOG BREED INFO, RESCUE AN ADULT DOG OR SHELTER PUPPY!

Adult dogs are the best option over 2yrs of age.

Oddly enough big dogs are generally more tolerant of younger children-Children grow to respect big dog more because of there larger size and are generally more cautious of them! Young children don't understand the fragile size of the Small/toy dogs and think there a toy, so they'll naturally play more roughly with a small/toy dog breed and are not as cautious and the small/toy breeds just don't understand the roughness or rouwdyness of young children and are too fragile for a 4yr old to handle-Small & toy dogs were breed for adults, so they are inclinde to be snappish if the going get rough! Larger dogs such as labrador and Golden Retriver Newfoundland and medium Collie were breed to tolerate families and young children under the age 8yrs, but are not suitable for people with allergies.

10 REASONS TO ADOPT AN ADULT DOG

1. Have you really thought about what getting a puppy means?

• Pour cold apple juice on the carpet in several places and walk around barefoot in the dark.

• Wear a sock to work that has had the toes shredded by a blender.

• Immediately upon waking, stand outside in the dark and in the rain for at least 20 minutes

saying, "Be a good puppy, go potty now - hurry up - come on, lets go!"

• Tip over a basket of clean laundry, scatter clothing all over the floor.

• Leave your underwear on the living room floor, because that's where the puppy will drag it

anyway. (Especially when you have company.)

• Jump out of your chair shortly before the end of your favorite TV program and run to the door

shouting, "No no! Do that OUTSIDE!" Miss the end of the program.

• Put chocolate pudding on the carpet in the morning. Don't try to clean it up until you return

from work that evening.

• Gouge the leg of the dinning room table several times with a screwdriver - it's going to get

chewed on anyway.

2. Puppies are not housebroken! Most people work during the day and are gone for 8 hours or more at a

time. Puppies need to go out on a regular schedule so they have frequent opportunities to eliminate

where you want them to. Puppies can't wait for the boss to finish his meeting or the kids to come home

from school. Adult dogs can "hold it" for longer periods, and may already be house-trained.

. Intact Underwear. Puppies chew! You can count on at least 10 mismatched pairs of socks and a

variety of unmentionables rendered to the "rag bag" before a puppy cuts all its teeth. Shoes? yes,

puppies like to chew them also. Expect holes in your carpet (along with urine stains), backs and pages

missing from books, stuffing exposed in couches, and at least one dead remote control. No matter how

well you watch them, it will happen. This is a puppy's job! An adult dog can usually have the run of the

house without destroying it.

4. A Good Night's Sleep. A puppy can be very demanding at 2am and 4am and 6am. Puppies naturally

miss their littermates and a stuffed animal is not a substitute for puppy pile with littermates in the dark

of night. Prefer peace and quiet? An adult rescue dog usually sleeps through the night.

5. Finish the Newspaper. With a puppy loose in the house, you will NOT be able to relax when you get

home from work. Do you think kids ever really feed the dog? Clean up the messes? Walk in the pouring

rain every hour to get the dog housetrained? If so, you probably have a severe case of denial. An adult

dog will generally sit calmly beside you as your workday stress flows away and your blood pressure lowers

as you pet it.

6. Easier Vet Trips. Puppies need a series of puppy shots and fecals, then a rabies shot, then surgery to

spay/neuter them, and generally a trip or two to the emergency vet after eating something dangerous.

(All of this usually adds up to substantially more than you paid for the dog!) When adopting an adult

dog, the adoption fee should get you a dog that has been altered, is current on vaccinations, heartworm

negative and on a preventative, at the minimum.

7. What You See Is What You Get. How big will the dog get? What will its temperament be? Is it easily

trained? What will its personality be like as an adult? Will it be hyperactive? Adult dogs are, to steal a

term from internet lingo, WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get.) All of your questions are easily

answered, because the dog is already an adult. You can pick large or small; active or couch potato; goofy

or brilliant; sassy or sweet. Further, the shelter adoption counselor, or rescuer and/or foster homes can

help guide you in choosing just the right match for you. (Rescues are FULL of puppies who became the

wrong match as they got older!)

8. Unscarred Children (and Adults). If a puppy does not teethe on your possessions, it will teethe on you

and your children. Rescuers often get calls from panicked parents sure their dog is about to seriously

injure their children. It usually turns out the puppy is just doing what puppies do, i.e., mouth or nip.

Parents, too emotional to see the difference, just want to get rid of the dog. A growing puppy is going to

put anything and everything in their mouth.

It must be taught bite inhibition. As the puppy grows, the puppy's jaws become stronger and adult teeth

replace its puppy teeth. The mouthing and nipping it did as a puppy now can have serious consequences.

Far better to get an adult dog that has "been there, done that, moved on."

9. Matchmaker Make Me A Match. Puppy love is emotionally appealing. They are so cute! But, in

reality, cute is not a sufficient reason to get a pet, a pet that will probably live 15+ years. It may be

cute, but cute can grow up to be hyperactive. It may be not want to share your home with anyone else,

including your spouse, children, or other animals. It may want to be a couch potato, when the main

reason you got the dog was to run with you every day.

Pet/owner mis-matches are the MAIN REASONS owners "give-up" their pets. 60% of the animals in

shelters nationwide are there for this reason. Good shelters and rescuers extensively evaluate dogs and

applicants to insure both will be happy with one another until death do they part.

10. Instant Companion. With an adult dog, you have a dog that can go everywhere and do anything with

you NOW. You don't have to wait until the puppy grows up and hope it will like to do what you to do

with it. You select the adult dog most compatible with you. You can find one that travels well, loves to

play with your friends' dogs, has excellent house manners, etc. You can come home after a long day's

work and spend your time on a relaxing walk, ride, or swim with your new best friend rather than

cleaning up after a small puppy.

11. Bond – Rescue/Shelter Dog Bond. Dogs that have been uprooted from their happy homes or have

not had the best start in life are likely to bond very closely to their new owner. Yes, dogs that have lost

families through death, divorce or lifestyle change can go through a mourning process; however, once

they become attached to their new family, they seem to want to please as much as possible to make sure

they are never homeless again! Those dogs

that are just learning about the good life and good people seem to bond even deeper. They know what

life on the streets, life on a chain, or worse, is about, and they revel and blossom in a nurturing, loving

environment. Most adult shelter or rescue dogs make exceptional, extremely loyal companions.

Sadly, some people seem to think dogs that end up in shelters or rescue groups are genetically or

behaviorally inferior. In reality, rescues and shelters get dogs that have outlived their novelty with

impulsive owners who really did not have the time, energy or willingness to shoulder either the

responsibility or expense required to be a good

dog owner. They end up sticking the dog out in the back yard and ignoring it until they finally turn it in

to a shelter or rescue because they don’t even want to have to feed the dog anymore

Answer 19

i have had my male boxer duke for almost 7 years now. He has been very loyal and has a great personality. Hs great around my two nephews.  

Answer 20

Dogs that are raised from puppies are definatly more loyal to their owners.  And any dog will display the characteristics of being loyal (staying at your side, obeying, etc.) if it's trained well.