Dog Breeds And Their Characteristics
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A lot of people do not take this into account when they adopt or buy a dog as in most people go for a certain breed of dog because of its size, popularity, the dogs appearance etc. When choosing a dog the decision should be based particularly on the breed of the dog because of the characteristics they inherit. Also every dog is different some dogs are more stubborn than others and other dogs more easier to train the others. There are also different types of intelligence such as:
Learning ability – if dogs have a good learning ability they may only need to be exposed to a situation a few times to get a stable response e.g. knowing where their toys are kept and running to the place when playful.
Problem solving – the faster a dog solves a problem with as little errors at the start
Communication intelligence – the dogs understanding of what he needs to do the dogs willingness to take directions and not be distracted
And instinctive intelligence – this intelligence is normally bred in to dogs by combining different qualities from each breed.
Here are a few dogs with good characteristics keeping in mind that all dogs can be good and make great family pets, just some are more suited to it naturally than others.
The wire haired fox terrier – this is a small but very active and lively dog, they have perfect balance, they are alert, are very quick in movement. Wired haired terriers are very friendly dogs who are forthcoming and fearless.
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Basset Griffon Vendeen – this dog is a strong, active and courageous hound with great stamina and great bark to go with it. These dogs are happy and outgoing but they can be a little stubborn and easily agitated however they are willing to please with firm handling.
Greyhound – these dogs have remarkable stamina and endurance so they require a lot of exercise, they are also very intelligent, gentle, affectionate and even tempered a great family dog and very easy to train..
Siberian Husky – these dogs make very good companions they are friendly and gentle, alert, outgoing, intelligent and very eager. These dogs are good to train as they are willing to learn and work.
In a study showing the breeds of dogs which are smartest, easiest to train and have great willingness to work and obey formed a list from best to worse and in first place was the border collie, the list is as follows:
1. Border collie
2. Poodle
3. German shepherd
4. Golden retriever
5. Doberman
6. Shetland sheepdog
7. Labrador retriever
And the least intelligent were:
1. Afghan hound
2. Basenji
3. Bulldog
4. Chow chow
5. Borzoi
6. Bloodhound
7. Pekingese
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