No one doubts the friendliness of domestic dogs, but this friendliness may not manifest itself in the way you expect, which can leave some owners disappointed.
Dogs of some breeds begin to build pack relationships in the family, showing interest only in the recognized “leader”, others are stubborn, there are breeds that are difficult to train, although the animal itself does not refuse active communication.
Before getting a dog, you need to get to know the characteristics of a particular breed better, and if you don’t have time for this, you can choose a sure-fire winner from the top 5 friendliest breeds:
1. Golden Retriever.
2. Labrador.
3. Havanese.
4. Newfoundland
5. Boxer.
Golden Retriever
A confident, self-confident, yet calm and cheerful dog, she is friends with the whole family.
The friendliness of retrievers is so great that it extends to any stranger they meet, which is why some owners even get a little jealous, but only until the walk is over.
At home, the dog expresses its readiness to please everyone at once with all its might, so all fleeting grievances are immediately forgotten.
Labrador
An excellent breed for a large family. Has a delicate nature, can interact with both children and adults. Can be patient guides for the visually impaired, successfully serve in rescue and paramilitary units.
They agree to support any activity of the owner: they will jump, run, swim, crawl – just to make you happy.
Havanese or Havanese Bichon
The Havanese Bichon wins hearts at first sight with its appearance alone: soft fur, the “cute” look of its big eyes.
And when such a dog settles at home, you will be simply amazed by its friendliness, gentleness, kindness and playfulness. By the way, keep in mind that dogs of this breed fall in love with their owners to such an extent that it is impossible to leave them alone in the apartment for a long time.
Newfoundland
These charming gentle giants are distinguished by their imperturbability and extreme friendliness.
He feels comfortable with both children and the elderly, but you still need to keep an eye on him so that he doesn’t accidentally harm someone while playing around.
Boxer
The ferocious appearance does not prevent the dog from being a devoted companion and caring nanny. Boxers are very energetic and always act as reliable defenders.
Earlier we wrote about which dogs are the most dangerous.
