See why not all retrievers are created equal in trainability, and why you can't write off lapdogs when it comes to their guard dog abilities.
When it comes to obedience, a variety of factors can affect a dog's disposition. Training quality and duration, environmental factors, and the individual puppy personalities are all major contributors—but how much can a dog's breed and genetic makeup come into play?
Originally bred as an Irish hunting dog, the soft coated Wheaten terrier has been described as "an iron fist in a velvet glove" for their muscular body sheathed in a soft coat. The Irish wolfhound is the tallest of all breeds officially recognized by the American Kennel Club, and while they stand 30 inches at a minimum, they are gentle giants. The Irish wolfhound is known to be one of the most caring and faithful dog breeds.Erdelyi Kopo // Wikimedia Commons #38.
Anne Hornyak // Wikimedia Commons #37. Pointer - Understanding of new commands: 25 to 40 repetitionsThe etymology of the "pointer" is fairly self-evident. These runners' companions assume a directional standing position, which is especially useful for hunters looking to locate game birds.Canva #36.
Sue and Marty // Wikimedia Commons #35. Siberian husky - Understanding of new commands: 25 to 40 repetitionsComing in various coats and sizes, the Siberian husky is the pride of the Tundra, as the nimble-footed dog serves both as a productive worker and a loyal companion. The breed first gained notoriety in the early 1900s when they began dominating sled races.Heike Andres // Wikimedia Commons #35.
Diogo Ramos Martins // Shutterstock #34. American foxhound - Understanding of new commands: 25 to 40 repetitionsAmerican foxhounds typically have a black, white, and tan coat. American foxhounds love room to run around in and usually have high energy, though they're also gentle, and get along well with children and other animals.Canva #34.
Boxers are well celebrated by the AKC and have won Best in Show at Westminster four times: in 1947, 1949, 1951, and 1970. Training can pay off, but trainers need to be patient and consistent—this intelligent breed invents their own form of obedience.Canva #32. Great Dane - Understanding of new commands: 25 to 40 repetitionsGreat Danes are docile and great for families, as long as they're trained early.
Whippets were originally bred to hunt rabbits and other small animals. Today, whippets are skilled with agility-based tasks—they also make great therapy dogs.David Raihelgauz // Shutterstock #29. Chinese shar pei - Understanding of new commands: 25 to 40 repetitionsIf you want a guard dog that will remain calm most of the time, but spring to attention in the face of danger, a Chinese shar pei is a good fit.
Shleiderbmx // Wikimedia Commons #27. Welsh terrier - Understanding of new commands: 25 to 40 repetitionsWelsh terriers, like Lakeland terriers, fox terriers, and many other modern British breeds, are descendants from an ancient breed called the Old English black and tan terrier. The Welsh terrier is distinguished as a bit calmer than its relatives, but still up for a challenge; this dog was bred to fight badgers, otters, and other feisty game.Sini Merikallio // Wikimedia Commons #27.
The Norfolk terrier can be reserved around new people. However, the breed can coexist better with other pets better than some terriers.Ionwind // Wikimedia Commons #24. Sealyham terrier - Understanding of new commands: 40 to 80 repetitionsThe Sealyham terrier has a reputation as a "bruiser" among short-legged terriers; they're small but they pack a big bark. When well trained, however, these dogs are entertaining and affectionate, and are commonly used as therapy dogs.
- Obey first command: 30% of the time or better A small hound breed originating in France, the PBGV was used to hunt small animals in rocky terrain, which led the breed to develop superior intelligence, a keen sense of smell, and agile physical strength.- Obey first command: 30% of the time or better Old English sheepdogs have a tendency to bark and howl. They also have a relatively large need for exercise.
- Obey first command: 30% of the time or better Corpusdigitalis // Wikimedia Commons #11. Bullmastiff - Understanding of new commands: 40 to 80 repetitionsKnown to be independent thinkers, bullmastiffs make good family pets if trained consistently. However, they top out at 130 pounds of mostly muscle and have the potential to be aggressive.Robert Nunnally // Flickr #10.
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