What is the most loyal small dog?

These are the six most loyal small dog breeds — in order.
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  • Shih tzu. Shih tzus were bred to be companion dogs, and this shows in their personality! ...
  • Chihuahua. ...
  • Beagle. ...
  • Dachshund. ...
  • Affenpinscher. ...
  • Cardigan Welsh corgi.
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What dog has the most loyalty?

Top 10 Most Loyal Dog Breeds
  • #8: Yorkshire Terrier. ...
  • #7: Dobermann Pinscher. ...
  • #6: German Shepherd. ...
  • #5: Golden Retriever. ...
  • #4: Staffordshire Bull Terrier. ...
  • #3: Labrador Retriever. ...
  • #2: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. ...
  • #1: Xoloitzcuintli.
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What small dog likes to cuddle the most?

11 Small Breeds That Love Being Lap Dogs
  1. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. These brown-eyed beauties are known for their gentle, affectionate dispositions and soft, silky coats. ...
  2. Chihuahua. ...
  3. Maltese. ...
  4. Pomeranian. ...
  5. Pekinese. ...
  6. Bichon Frise. ...
  7. Pug. ...
  8. Havanese.
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What is the nicest small dog?

Top 10 Best Small Dog Breeds
  • #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.
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What small dog has the best personality?

Here are our top 5 small dog breeds with unforgettable personalities.
  • Shih Tzu. The name Shih Tzu literally translates to 'little lion,' and looking at their majestic mane you can see why! ...
  • Cockapoo. The Cockapoo is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. ...
  • Border Terrier. ...
  • Bichon Frise.
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The 10 Extreme Loyal Dog Breeds



What is the most loving dog?

Golden Retriever

This one comes as no surprise to most of us. Retrievers, both Golden and Labrador, are known to be one of the most loving dog breeds. They are intelligent, easy to train, and the top dog for families.
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What is the easiest small dog to own?

20 Small Dog Breeds That Are Easy to Train
  • Miniature Schnauzer. ...
  • Papillon. ...
  • Poodle (Miniature) ...
  • Poodle (Toy) ...
  • 17. Rat Terrier. ...
  • Toy Fox Terrier. ...
  • Toy Manchester Terrier. ...
  • Yorkshire Terrier. Yorkshire Terriers typically do best with lots of positive reinforcement and reward-based training prohor08/Getty Images.
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What is the smartest small dog?

Below, Newsweek round up the smartest of the small dog breeds according to the American Kennel Club.
  • Miniature Poodle. ...
  • Toy Poodle. ...
  • Papillon. ...
  • Miniature American Shepherd. ...
  • Miniature Schnauzer. ...
  • Pomeranian. ...
  • Shetland Sheepdog. ...
  • Schipperke.
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What is the sweetest small dog?

Maltese. The gentle, charming and glamorous Maltese dog weighs less than seven pounds and is part of the toy group. The AKC describes this most companionable of dog breeds as "typically very sweet and super affectionate with family."
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What is a calm small dog?

Although known to be yappy, Shih Tzus are a very calm and loyal breed. Whether you're out running errands or working from home, they prefer to be glued to your side. Shih Tzus are mild-tempered around adults and children, but watch out for those youngins that might mistake them for a teddy bear.
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What is the best small dog for first time owners?

Here are 12 of the best dogs for first time owners, not necessarily in any order of importance.
  • Papillon.
  • Shih Tzu.
  • Italian Greyhound.
  • Bichon Frisé
  • Maltese.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Pomeranian.
  • Pug.
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What dogs bond with one person?

For example, grey hounds, Shiba Inus, Cairn terriers, and Basenjis often bond strongly with one person, while Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, poodles, and beagles like to spread the love more equally.
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Which dog is not loyal?

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.
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What kind of dog is Bond?

Bond is a large dog of an indeterminate breed with fluffy white fur and black paws, noted by Anya Forger to resemble the gloves and shoes of Bondman. His large stature, long coat, and snout suggest he is a Great Pyrenees, although his ears are noticeably smaller.
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What is the best cuddle dog?

10 Best Dog Breeds for Cuddling
  • 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.
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What dog is the stupidest?

Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound is the “dumbest” dog. Photography by Olga_i / Shutterstock. The Afghan Hound tops the dumbest dog breeds list according to The Intelligence of Dogs, but Afghan lovers surely disagree. Afghans are sighthounds, which means they were bred to hunt using their extraordinary speed and eyesight.
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What's the easiest dog to train?

The 10 Easiest Dogs to Train
  1. Poodle. There's a reason standard, miniature and toy Poodles excel at dog shows. ...
  2. German Shepherd. At its core, the German shepherd is a protector. ...
  3. Pumi. ...
  4. Papillon. ...
  5. Cardigan Welsh Corgi. ...
  6. Golden Retriever. ...
  7. Collie. ...
  8. Labrador Retriever.
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What is the easiest dog to train and take care of?

1. Border Collie. Prized for its instincts and working ability, the Border Collie is thought to be the most intelligent and easy to train dog. They have a lot of energy and love to work so they need owners who can keep them busy and provide a good amount of exercise and stimulation!
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What is the most obedient dog?

The 25 Most Obedient Dog Breeds
  1. Labrador Retriever. A popular dog breed, and America's favorite for the last 30 years, the Labrador Retriever is friendly, energetic, and eager to please. ...
  2. German Shepherd. ...
  3. Vizsla. ...
  4. Golden Retriever. ...
  5. English Springer Spaniel. ...
  6. Poodle. ...
  7. Border Collie. ...
  8. Keeshond.
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What is the most clingy dog breed?

Top 11 Dog Breeds That Are Extra Clingy
  • #1 Vizsla. Known as the ultimate Velcro dog, this Hungarian breed is literally attached to their owner, and is happiest when right by your side. ...
  • #2 Labrador Retriever. ...
  • #4 Maltese. ...
  • #5 Golden Retriever. ...
  • #6 German Shepherd. ...
  • #7 Pug. ...
  • #8 Shetland Sheepdog. ...
  • #9 Italian Greyhound.
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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. ...
  • Poodle. ...
  • German shepherd. ...
  • Golden retriever. ...
  • Doberman pinscher. ...
  • Shetland sheepdog. ...
  • Labrador retriever. ...
  • Papillon.
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What is the most playful dog?

TOP 5 MOST PLAYFUL DOG BREEDS!
  • 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.
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What is the safest family dog?

5 Safest Dog Breeds
  1. Labrador Retriever. Loveable labs bring joy to children everywhere. ...
  2. Golden Retriever. The unparalleled playfulness of the Golden Retriever is a big plus. ...
  3. Irish Setter. Irish Setters thrive on companionship rather than solitude. ...
  4. Beagle. ...
  5. Border Collie.
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What dogs are least friendly?

Top 10 Least Affectionate Dog Breeds
  • Afghan Hound.
  • Alaskan Malamute.
  • Basenji.
  • Bloodhound.
  • Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
  • Chow Chow.
  • Chinese Shar-Pei.
  • Saluki.
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What is the most protective dog?

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