Greyhound
The Greyhound dog breed was originally bred to chase hares, foxes, and deer, as they can reach speeds of 40 to 45 miles/ hour. Nowadays, Greyhounds also participate in many dog sports and make excellent companions for any type of family. Also, they can get along well with other pets.
Even though they are large dogs, they are not aggressive towards strangers. Although they are quiet and rarely bark, they let you know when a stranger is approaching your house. Designed as sprinters, not distance runners, they don’t need moderate exercise, so they will be satisfied even with a daily walk. However, it is important to remember that Greyhounds do fine in apartments or homes with small yards as well.
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Thank you for all this information. Keep writing about different types of dogs and their personalities. Keeping people informed before they adopt or buy a pet. I really enjoyed reading this.
You left out husky and Alaskan malamute.
You left out the Japanese Chin.
The sharpei is not a good family breed dog or dog for most people. It was bred to fight and retains that aggression. Training cannot override centuries of breeding for fighting and it’s a liability to attack people or other animals without warning. My neighbor’s sheep were disemboweled by a sharpie that jumped their fence and attached them. Chow is another with too much selection for aggression in the blood. These are both on the uninsurable list for homeowner’s insurance for a reason.
I’m surprised Boston Terrier is not on this list. My Boston Terrier will only bark when told to.