Experienced dog breeders claim that the breed has no effect on the nature of the animal, but very often it determines the set of specific patterns of its behavior. Thus, among the representatives of one breed, distrustful and stubborn individuals are more common, among representatives of another - cheerful, friendly and affectionate. In the article, we consider breeds that are more characteristic of good nature, obedience and a gentle nature.
Character traits friendly dogs
The nature of any dog is influenced by various factors. The most important role here is played by the socialization of the animal, as well as the peculiarities of its upbringing, raising and training. No less important is the manner in which the owner treats the dog.
A certain imprint on the character of the dog imposes its temperament (a type of higher nervous activity). Thus, curiosity, cheerfulness and curiosity, high physical activity and interest in the world around are more characteristic of friendly sanguine dogs.
While walking with such pets you usually do not get bored: they willingly play with other animals, inquisitively explore unfamiliar territories.
At the same time, animals with a sanguine temperament often need increased attention from the owner. They find it difficult to endure the loneliness and prolonged absence of the host.
The bright features of sanguine dogs are high performance, a stable nervous system, courage, and easy learning. Such animals, without hesitation, will rush to protect the owner, if they feel that he is in danger.
Quick reaction, courage and high physical activity are characteristic of dogs with choleric temperament. They are characterized by an incredulous attitude towards strangers and animals, but with the right upbringing, such pets become more sociable, friendly and contact.
Dogs with a phlegmatic temperament are usually calm, docile and affectionate animals, restrainedly expressing emotions. Such dogs demonstrate their benevolence towards unfamiliar people and animals rather dryly. However, in relation to the owner, the phlegmatic pets can show a feeling of love or joy quite vividly.
Characteristic features of dogs with a phlegmatic temperament - good nature, tranquility, poise, inertia. Most of these pets can safely endure loneliness for quite a long time.
Dogs with a melancholic temperament are difficult to get used to new conditions, are reluctant to make contact with strangers and other animals. Most often they are timid, timid and indecisive. However, such pets are treated with awe and kindness by their owner and his family members. Typically, this behavior is characteristic of decorative ("sofa") breeds.
Dogs with a friendly and easygoing disposition make excellent companions and children's nannies. Some breeds of dogs that are distinguished by good temperament and good learning, and are now used as guide dogs, rescuers, search engines
It should be noted that a friendly and gentle nature does not mean that the animal is not able to stand up for itself or to protect the owner and his family.
With the right upbringing and proper training, a good-natured pet will immediately turn into a formidable bodyguard at the first signals of danger.
Top rocks
The top most good-natured breeds include both large and medium, and even miniature members of the canine family. In this ranking, you can find molossi, hunting, ornamental and sled dogs, differing in their peace-loving and flexible temper.
Labrador Retrievers
Dogs of this breed are considered one of the kindest in the world. Initially, the breed was bred as a hunting. Nowadays labrador retrievers they are increasingly being used as rescuers, guide dogs, companion family dogs.
For dogs of this breed is characteristic strong and powerful physique. The coat consists of hard guard hairs and a thick, water-repellent undercoat. Standard colors are fawn, black, chocolate brown.
Labrador retrievers are strikingly kind, loyal, flexible and affectionate dogs. They quickly become attached to the owner, obey him in everything, but at the same time they listen to other family members. These animals are excellent companions and attentive nannies who can safely be trusted to play with children. They find a common language with other pets.
Dogs of this breed perfectly amenable to training. They are smart, energetic, have a good memory and a stable psyche.
Collie (Scottish Sheepdog)
Scottish Sheepdogs (long and short-haired) - graceful and elegant animals with a catchy catchy appearance. The main purpose of this breed was originally grazing and protection of livestock.
However, the excellent working qualities, endurance and ingenuity of the collie with time allowed to expand the scope of their functionality. Thus, during the existence of the breed, Scottish Sheepdogs were used as guard, mine-searching and guard dogs. There are cases when collie took part in sabotage work and even filmed a movie (the famous film “Lessi”).
For the Scottish shepherds characteristic: strong, but not loose build, graceful and gentle gait, spiteful and docile temper. These animals are great at playing babysitters as they quickly find a common language with children. It is worth noting that the absence of aggression towards man is enshrined in the standard of this spectacular breed.
Bright features of the Scottish shepherd: energy, curiosity, cheerfulness, dedication and sociability. By showing attention to the owner and members of his family, collie can make different funny sounds. For this feature, collie dogs are often called "talkative."
Animals are distinguished by a strong and stable psyche, malleability, and peace-loving disposition.
Newfoundlands
Majestic "divers" or Newfoundlands are another undisputed leader in the list of the kindest and most peace-loving breeds. The hallmarks of these amazing animals are power, endurance, intelligence and intelligence. They feel great in the water, love to swim, dive and swim. The physical data of the Newfoundlands allows them to stay afloat for a long time, overcoming significant distances. These characteristics largely determined the use of dogs of this breed as reliable lifeguards in the water.
The appearance of the Newfoundlands makes a strong impression. These are powerful and massive animals with a strong constitution, muscular paws. The gait of the dogs of this breed is measured and confident, with a clear and measured step. Between the toes on the paws of the Newfoundlands there are well developed, noticeable membranes. The coat is thick, double, repelling water. Classic color coal black. Acceptable colors - chocolate brown, black and white.
Despite the impressive appearance, Newfoundlands are one of the kindest and most peace-loving dogs in the world. Aggression against humans, these animals are deprived. They do an excellent job with the tasks of the nannies and are able to make decisions in critical situations. They easily socialize, good-naturedly refer to other pets.
Bedlington terrier
This breed of graceful small dogs was originally bred for hunting. In terms of their working qualities, the bedlingtons were not inferior to their larger counterparts - terriers. However, in the XIX century, this breed began to divorce mainly for exhibitions, as a result of which the animals lost some of their original qualities. Currently, the breed is usually referred to as quite rare and, as a result, expensive.
Visually, bedlington terriers resemble lambs. Their coat is thick, fluffy, pleasant to the touch. Traditional colors - sand, blue, bluish-red, reddish-brown.
Despite the rather modest size (the growth of dogs reaches 40 centimeters at the withers), these animals are remarkable for their amazing courage and fearlessness. However, they do not show aggression towards a person. On the contrary, having a good-natured, gentle and cheerful disposition, the bedlingtons are able to become excellent companions, reliable friends. Living in the family, they try to pay attention to both adults and children.
These are small, loyal and playful guards who, for all their fragility and good nature, will bravely protect the host and his family in case of danger.
Bloodhound
The breed of these beautiful dogs was bred in Belgium. Originally, the bloodhound was used as beagle dogs, but over the years the range of their functions has become much wider. Excellent feeling and excellent working qualities allowed to use these animals as service and investigative dogs. They have found application in the role of companion dogs and tracker dogs.
For the Bloodhounds, they have a strong but toned body, powerful and muscular paws. The head has a slightly elongated shape, the superciliary arches are noticeably elevated. Coat short, smooth, tight to the body. The traditional color is red, but black and tan are allowed.
A characteristic feature of these dogs is a gentle temper. The natural good nature of the Bloodhounds does not allow them to bring up formidable guards. But also for this breed is often characteristic of stubbornness, significantly complicating the process of training.
Norwich Terrier
This breed was bred at the beginning of the 20th century in England. The original purpose of the Norwich Terriers was to protect farm grain stocks from rodents. Currently, these little brave dogs grown as companions.
The average height of Norwich Terriers is about 25 centimeters, weight - about 5 kilograms. Representatives of this breed have a compact and proportional physique, a small head with pointed and widely spaced ears. The dark, almond-shaped eyes of the norwich terrier give his face a particularly touching expression. Wool hard, thick, slightly elongated. The main color options are gray, black, red and wheat.
Norwich Terrier has a very peaceful temper. These are active and very good-natured animals that quickly find a common language with everyone around them. Characteristic features of this breed are balance and diplomacy.
Alaskan malamute
This breed is considered one of the oldest. Its name dates back to the name of an old Eskimo tribe that once inhabited the coastal territory of Alaska. The amazing endurance and strength of the Malamutes initially determined their purpose and use as sled dogs.
Alaskan Malamutes have a strong and powerful, but not massive physique. A characteristic feature of the exterior of dogs of this breed is a mask on the face or a “helmet” on the head.
The specific location of the eyes and the clever expression of the muzzle give the Malamute a resemblance to a wolf, but at the same time the dog’s gaze radiates kindness.
Malamutes, indeed, have a very good-natured character. For this reason, they are considered unsuitable for guard duty. These dogs like communication very much, they are mobile and energetic. However, an experienced person should bring up an Alaskan Malamute, since this breed is also characterized by stubbornness and a tendency to dominate.
Setters
This group of hunting dogs, different cheerful, kind and peaceful temper. The most famous representatives of this breed are English, Scottish and Irish Setters.
Dogs of this breed have a beautiful, toned body, strong and muscular paws. One of the important advantages inherent to setters is an excellent sense of smell, which allows them to find the bird unmistakably and quickly on the hunt. Wool is long, soft, slightly curly. When keeping the dog in room conditions, the coat is deprived of the undercoat that protects the animal from the cold.
The most good-natured and friendly are English and Irish setters. The Scottish setter is sometimes prone to manifestation of dominance, so his education requires experience and relevant knowledge.
How to choose a puppy?
The selection and purchase of a puppy must be preceded by a thorough study of the characteristics of the breed you like. The potential owner must take into account not only their capabilities, but also the characteristics and specific features of the future pet.
It is important to take into account the temperament characteristic of the vending breed. A good-natured, but hyperactive, sanguine puppy is hardly suitable for a phlegmatic host who values calm and comfort. And vice versa: a calm and sedentary pet, most likely, will create inconvenience for the owner, who prefers an active lifestyle and long walks.
When choosing a puppy, it is necessary to evaluate its behavior, appearance and habits. Good-natured puppies towards strangers can behave wary, without showing aggression or cowardice. For most breeds, these qualities are flawed.
You must visually assess the health of the puppy. Healthy puppies behave actively, willingly play with each other. When driving, they should not limp or roll over to the sides.
The skin should be clean and pink; the ears, nose, eyes and groin area should be clean, without any traces of secretions.
Education good-natured animals
Experienced dog breeders say that it is necessary to start raising a puppy in the first days after its purchase and adaptation in a new place. Handle the pet with care should be, initially teaching him to the name and place to sleep. Then you can move on to learning simple commands.
It is strictly not allowed to use brute physical force in relation to the dog. An animal that fears and avoids an owner for fear can never reach its potential. However, it is impossible to pamper a dog - especially if in its character one can guess the desire to dominate the owner.
A dog will grow good-natured and peaceful, if from the very beginning it is right to approach its socialization. It is necessary to pay enough attention to your pet, communicate regularly and play with him. Preferably, on walks the animal had the opportunity to freely romp with other dogs.
You should not try to cultivate qualities in a dog that are not inherent in its breed. Constant failures in the process of training will only contribute to increasing the tension between the animal and its owner. Optimally educate your pet in a close and suitable rhythm.
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