Loyal Breeds

[Dogz]

No such thing as a most loyal breed in "My Big Dictionary." Any dog can be loyal if you are loyal to them.

[Pam]

Originally posted by Albea
Is there such a thing as a dog who is not loyal?
If there is, I have yet to find one...

My thoughts too.

[Uabassoon]

Any dog can be loyal if you are loyal to them.

I'm not sure that I totally belive that. My friend Leslie has a weimeraner and she takes that dog everywhere with her and loves it more than anything. Her dog Oliver loves her too and is very happy with her, but even she has commented on how easy it would be for someone to steal him because he would happily just jump in a car with a stranger and be totally happy forever. I'm not saying that he's a bad dog or anything or that he doesn't love his owner. He just has a mind of his own and could really be happy with just about anyone. But Missy is the exact opposite, if we go to the park she always has to be right next to me. She wouldn't walk away with anyone. She is very loyal to me and her other owner Bev.

[gkristian]

Sheltie.

[Fox-Gal]

Ummm Boxers ...how could we forgot about them.


and any dog resuced from a shelter or bad home.

[Twisterdog]

There are loyal dogs in any breed.

I agree with Kfamr.

[zanzanfergie]

Originally posted by Uabassoon
I'm not sure that I totally belive that. My friend Leslie has a weimeraner and she takes that dog everywhere with her and loves it more than anything. Her dog Oliver loves her too and is very happy with her, but even she has commented on how easy it would be for someone to steal him because he would happily just jump in a car with a stranger and be totally happy forever. I'm not saying that he's a bad dog or anything or that he doesn't love his owner. He just has a mind of his own and could really be happy with just about anyone. But Missy is the exact opposite, if we go to the park she always has to be right next to me. She wouldn't walk away with anyone. She is very loyal to me and her other owner Bev.

Have to agree. There was a lovely phrase I read in a book once, about living with dogs, saying that some dogs you have a "heart connection" with. There are some dogs you can connect with in your mind and your heart, and I think those are the most loyal dogs. They understand what you feel, and love you more than anything, and are loyal to you until their dying breathe. They may be somewhat akin to the idea of "soulmates" which not every believes in, but I choose to believe in both.

I love Lucy (and I'm sure she doesn't mind me) but I am not her main focus in life, nor are her owners. She will happily go with either of us and not spare a thought, so far as well can tell, for the one she is leaving behind. She is still a lovely, loving dog but I don't feel like I have a "heart connection" with her, or that she would ever be completely loyal to me. She is a Golden Retriever, as is mentioned on a couple of lists in this thread.

[KYS]

posted by zanzanfergie: I love Lucy (and I'm sure she doesn't mind me) but I am not her main focus in life, nor are her owners.>>>>>


I know Rocky and Pepper love us very much,

Less loyal?
But if their is a squirrel around, they will both chose
a squirrel over us. lol
If we go on vacation without the dogs, all the dogs will mope,
but they can survive with-out us and still enjoy
play time with the family.

More loyal?
I had a GSD/AKita mix, and when I went on vacation
my Aunt said all she would do is mope, lay down by
the door and whine.
My Aunt/Uncle had a GSD and when they would go on vacation
she would mope and refuse to eat till they returned.

[Sudilar]

I agree that any breed can be loyal.

In my experience, my GSDs were/are very loyal. I especially find that my two rescues are extremely loyal and grateful.

The Great Pyrenees, as a breed, are very loyal dogs. It is their job to be guardian (and they are very good at it). They sometimes take to their "job" too well by being known as barkers (to alert and warn away).

[Dogz]

Originally posted by Uabassoon
I'm not sure that I totally belive that. My friend Leslie has a weimeraner and she takes that dog everywhere with her and loves it more than anything. Her dog Oliver loves her too and is very happy with her, but even she has commented on how easy it would be for someone to steal him because he would happily just jump in a car with a stranger and be totally happy forever. I'm not saying that he's a bad dog or anything or that he doesn't love his owner. He just has a mind of his own and could really be happy with just about anyone. But Missy is the exact opposite, if we go to the park she always has to be right next to me. She wouldn't walk away with anyone. She is very loyal to me and her other owner Bev.

Good point. I have to agree with that too, so I will rephrase myself.
Dogs can be loyal if you are loyal to them, and what I meant by this, is that the dog will love you if you love him/her back and don't mistreat the dog.

[pitc9]

German Shepherd Dogs!!!!

(I've only had GSD Mixes and GSD)

But I still think there the best!!

[amoore]

i own a schnauzer and a chihuahua , i think they are both loyal breeds of dogs . i had a sheltie that was a sweet and loyal dog . i think once you have bonded with any dog ,they become loyal to you .

[RobiLee]

Originally posted by lovemyshiba

As far as the little shiba inu is concerned, he is loyal to himself.

This is so funny! I'm sitting here giggling away!

Sometimes I think my Katie is this way. Its all about her!!...lol

I don't think I could pick a breed that is the most loyal. I do know that my mixed breed, Chloe, was extremely loyal. I still miss her so much.

Robin

[Dawn]

Loyal?
Well, Lets define loyal.
Tyr is definitely My dog, and he would be real upset if his momma went away, and he is sitting by the window every day when I come home from work.
Loyal though, is not a term I would use to describe him. See Tyr doesn't think he's mine, he thinks I'm his!!

[amoore]

Now that i have gave it some thought , i guess my pets and i are loyal to each other . That is special bonding .