People Online Are Listing The Most Friendly Breeds Of Dogs, And Their Replies Are Insightful
People love debating dog breeds, and this Quora thread shows just how passionate those opinions can get. Some dogs are known for being outgoing, while others are a little more reserved, and that difference sparked plenty of strong takes here.
The discussion centers on which breeds people consider the friendliest, with readers weighing in on Labradors, Golden Retrievers, mixed breeds, and even the role upbringing plays in a dog’s personality. The replies are a mix of personal experience, breed loyalty, and a few playful disagreements. Read on.
Someone asked:
This thread gets right into the debate over which dog breeds are the friendliest.
1. In other words...
2. Friendliness comes in styles
There is a reason people like Labs and Goldens...
That opinion lines up with a lot of what people say about Labs and Goldens.
3. For ours...
Shih Tzu! Ours doesn't bark, is very smart, and has never made a mistake in the house. He comes instantly when called, prefers vegetarian dog food, is neither submissive nor dominant around other dogs, loves cats, does not shed, and is as cute as a bug!
Adorable
"Does not shed and is as cute as a bug!"
4. Golden Retrievers
There are many factors that depend on whether you want a big dog or a small one. My favorite is the Golden Retriever because I have two. They are very affectionate and love to play. We also had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel many years ago who was lovely. Most breeds are friendly; it totally depends on how they are trained and treated. Some of the friendliest dogs I've come across have been crossbreeds.
Golden Retrievers keep coming up for a reason.
5. A dog raised right
6. All dogs are friendly
Things got heated
That is where the debate starts to split.
Be kind
7. Many breeds are friendly
Small dogs might not be a good idea for families with small kids
8. "I think the most friendly breed of dog is a Labrador Retriever"
Labs...
The sweet-faced, adorable Labrador Retriever is America's most well-known dog breed. Labs are well-disposed, outgoing, and high-spirited friends who have more than enough affection to go around for a family looking for a medium-to-large dog.
They are incredibly friendly
Labs are broadly friendly. They are companionable housemates who bond with the entire family, and they mingle well with neighbor dogs and people alike. However, don't confuse their nice character with low energy: The Lab is an enthusiastic athlete that requires lots of exercise, like swimming and marathon games of fetch, to keep physically and mentally fit.
They are the best
The sturdy, even Labrador Retriever can, depending on the sex, stand between 21.5 to 24.5 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 55 to 80 pounds. The thick, hard coat comes in yellow, dark, and luscious chocolate. The head is wide, the eyes glimmer with kindness, and the thick, tapering “otter tail” seems to be forever signaling the breed’s innate eagerness.
Labs have plenty of fans in this thread too.
9. Make a choice
10. My encounters
In all my encounters with dogs, most of them were pretty friendly, but the friendliest was a Golden Retriever. They are very happy dogs, usually don't bark, and love to make new friends. The most recent one I met at a dog show was Max:
Always friendly
As you already know, there are so many different breeds of dogs. Even though dogs are typically friendly creatures, some of them seem to have more sociable tendencies than others.
What breed of dog do you think is the friendliest? Drop your replies in the comments below and share this post as well.
Some dog lovers will never agree on a single winner.
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