Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a strong and vocal personality that loves to bark at everything. Maybe they are just trying to talk to you because they are very intelligent animals. Even though they love to play all day and are quite active, they tend to eat more food than they actually need, so you should pay attention to their diet if you want to prevent obesity.
“If you want to run five miles a day with your dog, corgis are probably not going to be your best bet. Running distance on those short legs is not easy!” said Ryan Boyko, co-founder of dog DNA testing company Embark. “All dogs need exercise, so if you can’t give a dog any exercise you shouldn’t get a dog. But you can certainly give corgis enough exercise in a shorter time period than a German shepherd or a pointer.”
They can get along with other pets and kids, so this dog breed is perfect for families. They have the friendliest personalities of them all, always being happy and affectionate with their parents. Of course, as we said before, food can be a good motivator for them if you want to train them.
German Shorthaired Pointers
The German shorthaired pointer is a sporting dog breed that loves to hunt. They are very active animals, so they should exercise at least one hour every day without a leash.
“If you’re a runner or an outdoorsy family that loves to go hiking often, these can be really great dogs that can keep up with you,” Boyko said. “But if you’re not a family or person who is getting tons of exercise outdoors, you’ll wanna definitely think twice.”
“Pointers can be really great dogs. But if you don’t give them enough exercise, it’s just like having a kid who doesn’t get enough exercise. They’ll keep themselves busy in other ways — and you might not like it,” he said.
This dog breed is generally healthy, but they are also prone to some diseases, such as Von Willebrand’s Disease. “So if you have a pointer, it’s really helpful to get the dog a genetic test. If they have an accident and need surgery, it can be lifesaving for a vet to know how important it is to limit that bleeding,” said Boyko.
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Happily I live with 3 beagles. Two are mother and son. The other one could be the grandmother. They were found wandering around in up-state, NY. They do have clocks – feeding time, walking, and tid-bits when I eat. They follow me around and love affection. Names are Ne-Tee (Mandarin for encore), Molly & Mikey. Molly & Mikey keep Ne-Tee young. She follows them ad runs up and down stairs. Don’t tell – she is going on 17,
Kathryn Mahon, PhD
Looking to get a Rockweiler is this a good Bree dog good listener quick learner
Watch your Beagles. They are known to wander off. I know of three people who got their beagles in this way.
Absolutely amazing. I found this article very interesting and informative. One question: Where do Pit Bulls fall into this ? I have had 2 and they are loving, playful and intelligent. They love my children and are definitely a family dog ( or least mine are)
My favorite breed is the Great Pyrenees. We have 2 puppies, turning 14 weeks tomorrow. They are the most amazing and beautiful dogs. When these 2 are grown and doing their job, guarding our sheep, we will get 2 more puppies. I am so taken with these dogs. They are so independent, sometimes stubborn yet they are so loving and gentle. Best dogs ever!
For the last 40+ years I’ve had Cocker Spaniels, sometimes 3 at a time. I swore I’d never have a different breed. Well someone dropped a dog off for me to dog sit for a few weeks and never came back. In those three weeks Kenzie and I had built a great relationship without even trying to. Well my new friend is an American Bulldog. She’s one of the best dogs I’ve ever had and her intelligent dogs I’ve seen. She makes me laugh all the time. I’ve been told that since I’ve cared for Kenzie with food and water, a place to live and medical check ups I could have legal standing. But that’s a story for another day. She loves to go in the woods and drag out logs! Pound for pound one of the strongest dogs I’ve ever seen. She’s like the one on the TV commercial pulling the tractor trailer. She’s been a real blessing to me.
Stan Ryan
I’ve had three Great Pyrnees , there so loving and gentle giants…
I like German Shepherds. Lost my Kimberly years ago. Now all I want is a mutt to rescue!!!
I have had English bulldogs all my life, they are wonderful, loving, low energy, , best friend any one could ask for..