1. Labrador Retriever. "Crowned as the UK's favourite breed for decades, Labrador Retrievers are famous for their positive personality and eagerness to make their owners smile," the team tell us.
1. Golden Retriever. It's safe to say that this breed is one of the most personable around. Golden Retrievers are always eager to please and have a calm temperament, which means they will be happy to socialise with everyone – even with other pets!
Family dogs such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Beagles, and Irish Setters are playful and protective. Pugs, Brussels Griffons and French Bulldogs love their families – particularly their laps.
There are certain breeds that have a reputation for being good cuddlers. For larger breeds, you may see Golden Retrievers, Newfoundland, and Great Pyrenees listed among big cuddlers. As for smaller breeds, Pomeranians, Malteses, and Cavalier King Charles spaniels are typically pretty cuddle-loving.
1. 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.
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.
Shih Tzus loves children and other animals, making them one of the top lazy dog breeds for families. On the bright side, if exercised and fed the right Shih Tzu dog food, they are very healthy and live a long time. Affectionate and outgoing, this breed is great for people who travel with their pets.
German Shepherds (32%) and Golden Retrievers (38%) were crowned most loyal, closely followed by Cockapoos (22%), Charles Cavalier Spaniels (22%), and Labradoodles (21%). While all dogs help to boost our mood, these breeds are protective by nature and often form unbreakable bonds with their owners.
Like their human counterparts, dogs develop favorite people over time based on positive experiences and positive associations with that person. Some people use tasty treats and other rewards to create strong bonds with pets, but the best way to build a healthy relationship with your dog is through play.
Sled dogs, sheep and cattle herding dogs, hunting dogs, livestock guard dogs, and many other less social guard dogs are not appropriate pets for people that are away from home and live in urban and suburban environments. These popular breeds deserve better. Match the breed to your lifestyle.
Female dogs are often said to be easier to house train than male dogs. "Many pet owners report that female dogs are easier to house train and are more attentive to their owners than male dogs, with male dogs being more aloof," Johanna Reel, registered vet technician for NHV Natural Pet, told INSIDER.
