The most faithful breed. Rating of dogs by intelligence: the most accurate gradation from Stanley Coren. Rating of the most devoted dogs and their description
A dog, as everyone knows, is man's best friend. Some prefer, of course, cats, but if you want your pet to be always loyal and be next to you in sorrow and joy, you should get a dog. There are no more faithful creatures in the world than dogs. Their feelings are so strong that they persist even after the death of their beloved master. In this article, you'll find 10 stories about the most loyal dogs that will make you want to give your four-legged friend a big hug.
The most faithful dogs in the world: Shep
This story took place in the 1930s in Montana (USA). A local farmer was hospitalized in a hospital in Fort Benton right from the pasture. The name of the farmer has long been forgotten, but everyone remembers the name of his faithful dog - Shep. Shep sat at the door of the hospital and waited for his master to come out. Unfortunately, he never came out.
The dog followed his master as the farmer's body was taken to the nearest station to be sent back to his home. Later, station workers recalled how the dog whined plaintively when the coffin was loaded into the car and taken away forever from the devoted animal.
Five years have passed. And Shep was still waiting for his master. It revived only with the approach of the train (an average of four passenger trains arrived at the station per day). The dog carefully studied all the passengers leaving the cars, but, once again not seeing a familiar face, he lost interest in what was happening. The faithful animal has become a local celebrity. Over time, Shep became very old and practically lost his hearing. One day, not the most beautiful, the dog did not hear the approaching train and died under the wheels.
In 1995, a bronze statue of the faithful dog was placed at Fort Benton Station. Bronze Shep looks at the tracks and waits for his master to finally return.
Captain
When Miguel Guzmán died in 2006, his beloved dog Captain disappeared somewhere. For a whole week, the Captain disappeared somewhere, after which he appeared at the grave of the owner. Relatives of the deceased could not understand how the dog managed to find the burial place.
Sometimes the dog dropped by to visit the family, but in the evening he always returned to the grave of the owner.
Every Sunday the Guzman family came to the cemetery. And every time at the grave they were met by a dog. Relatives brought food to the animal and from time to time tried to take it home, but the animal ran away and ended up in the cemetery again.
Sometimes the dog dropped by to visit the family, but in the evening he always returned to the grave of the owner. Cemetery workers said that during the day the Captain could go somewhere, but at exactly six o'clock in the evening he would definitely come back. In 2016, the faithful dog died at the grave of his owner.
Gellert
According to legend, the ruler of the kingdom of Gwynedd Llywelyn the Great, who lived in the 13th century, had a beloved dog Gellert. One day, going hunting, Llywelyn blew his horn, calling the dogs. Everyone came except Gellert.
Llywelyn went hunting without waiting for the dog. Upon his return, Gellert, merrily wagging his tail, greeted his master, but something was wrong with him ... The dog was covered in blood. Llywelyn immediately thought of his little son and rushed to the chambers.
Something unimaginable was going on in the castle. The baby's cradle was upside down and empty, and the floor was covered in blood. Assuming the worst, the king drew his sword and hacked Gellert to death.
Oddly enough, the French have a very similar legend.
And suddenly he heard the cry of a baby. The child was lying on the floor, and a huge dead wolf was lying next to him. It turned out that Gellert saved the baby from a terrible death from wolf fangs by killing a dangerous animal that attacked him. The prince buried his beloved dog with full honors.
Oddly enough, the French have a very similar legend. In their version, the dog's name was Ginfort, and she saved the child not from a wolf, but from a snake. And Ginforth, unlike Gellert, received more than just a magnificent funeral. For several centuries, the faithful dog was considered a local saint, despite the opposition of the official church.
Wagha
In the 17th century, the great warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, or simply Shivaji, lived in India. He declared himself the defender of the oppressed and embarked on the path of struggle against the invaders. Shivaji is still known as the founder of the Maratha Empire and the national hero of India. But, as the legends say, the warrior did not do great deeds alone.
Until 2012, the Waghe monument was very popular with most of the community
Next to Shivaji for many years was his dog Vagha. When the Maratha ruler died, according to local tradition, he was burned at the stake. But Wagha could not survive parting with her master and jumped after his body into the flames. Subsequently, many monuments were erected in honor of Shivaji. And one of the memorials is dedicated to the faithful dog of the national hero of the country.
Until 2012, the Waghe monument was very popular with most of the community. However, he also had opponents. They argued that the story of the dog was just a legend and that the monument to the animal insulted the memory of a national hero. On one not the most beautiful day, a group of opponents of the monument broke the pedestal and threw the bronze figure of the animal from the pedestal. 73 people were arrested in the case of vandalism, but the monument has not been restored to this day.
Fido
Many dogs remain faithful to deceased owners. Unfortunately, it becomes clear only after the death of the latter. To even greater regret, faithful dogs usually receive recognition also after death. The Italian dog Fido, whose name translates as "Loyal", has become one of the few exceptions to this rule. In honor of the dog, a bronze statue was erected during her lifetime.
Fido was a stray dog until 1941, when he was picked up from the street by Carlo Soriani. Carlo found the puppy in a roadside ditch, from which the baby could not get out on his own. Fido fully lived up to his name. The faithful dog accompanied Carlo every morning to the bus stop, from where Soriani went to his factory. In the evening, the dog again came to the bus stop and waited there until the owner arrived from work.
For loyalty, the city awarded Fido with a gold medal.
It all ended in December 1943 when Carlo Soriani was killed by an Allied bomb that fell on his factory. That evening, the faithful dog was also waiting for his master, but he still did not appear ... Fido lived with the widow Soriani, but every evening he came to the bus stop and waited for a man who would never return. This went on for 14 years, until the death of the dog himself.
For devotion, the city awarded Fido with a gold medal, exempted his mistress from paying taxes and erected a bronze statue of a faithful dog at the very stop.
Bolonka of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots and France
Mary Queen of Scots had an adventurous life. She became Queen of Scotland at an early age. A few years later, she managed to be the queen of France for a while, lose the French crown, almost lose her life and be forced to return to Scotland. Later, she had to flee to England, where, after numerous intrigues and conspiracies, Mary was beheaded by order of the queen, who saw her cousin as a threat to the English throne.
The life of Mary Stuart was distinguished by inconstancy and changeability, but there was also something invariable in it - a flock of lap dogs, presented to her by French subjects in 1559. In the last years of her life, while imprisoned in Sheffield Castle, Maria talked to her dogs so as not to go crazy with loneliness.
They say that when Mary's head rolled off the chopping block, a tiny dog crawled out from under the dress of the executed woman.
And now the trial of Mary Stuart came to an end and Elizabeth I signed her sister's death warrant, accusing her of plotting to seize the throne. The convict was led to the scaffold, but at first no one noticed that the woman sentenced to death was not alone. Under the magnificent attire of the unlucky queen, a small lapdog, one of the favorites of Mary Stuart, was hiding.
When Mary's head rolled off the chopping block, a tiny dog crawled out from under the dress of the executed woman. Covered with fresh blood, the animal lay down on the body of its dead mistress. They say it took a lot of work to drag the dog away. Later, the poor animal died of exhaustion.
Ruswarp
Once Graham Nuttell did not return from a daily walk in the mountains of Wales and his relatives and friends sounded the alarm. The new year 1990 began, the weather was disgusting. For a whole week the search went on in the mountains, but nowhere was a trace of Nuttall and his dog Rusvarp to be seen.
For eleven weeks, in snowstorms and downpours, a devoted dog guarded his dead master.
Over time, the search ceased. Almost three months later, a traveler accidentally stumbled upon Nuttell's body. A dead man was lying on the bank of a mountain stream, and next to him the traveler saw an emaciated and weakened dog. For eleven weeks, in snowstorms and downpours, the faithful dog guarded his dead master. Ruswarp was so weakened that he had to be lowered from the mountains on his hands, the animal was no longer able to move independently. The dog lived to see Nuttell's burial, but died almost immediately after the funeral.
Nineteen years after the events described above, at the railway station, in the restructuring of which Graham Nuttell took the most active part, a bronze figure of Ruswarp was placed. Previously, the owner and his dog saved the station from closing. When local residents were compiling a petition to save the station, Graham signed on paper, and his faithful dog Ruswarp put a paw print next to hundreds of human signatures.
Kostya
This story took place in the Russian city of Togliatti. People constantly saw a dog sitting on the side of a busy road all day long, seemingly waiting for someone. Local residents have repeatedly tried to find a new home for the dog, but the dog always returned to the place where it was taken from. Later it turned out that the past of the animal hides a very tragic story.
Kostya sat on the side of the road until his death and waited for his owners.
It turned out that the dog was sitting on the site of a terrible accident that claimed the lives of two people. The girl died immediately, during an accident, and her father died from his injuries a little later, already in the hospital. Only their dog survived. From then until his death, he sat on the side of the road and waited for his owners, who would never return. For devotion, the inhabitants of Togliatti called the dog "Faithful" or simply "Kostya" ("Konstantin" is translated from Greek as "Permanent" and "Faithful").
Kostya kept his watch for seven whole years. The locals were very sad when the dog died. A little later, the city erected a monument to Kostya and called it "Loyalty". Since then, the monument to the devoted animal has become a place of pilgrimage for newlyweds. Grooms and brides of Tolyatti touch the tip of the nose of a bronze dog - it is believed that after performing this simple ritual, marriage bonds will be as strong as Kostya was faithful to his family.
Hachiko
A professor at the University of Tokyo, Hidesaburo Ueno, taught at the Department of Agriculture and dreamed of an Akita dog. One fine day, his dream came true: in 1924, Ueno adopted a dog and named it Hachiko. Since then, the man and his faithful four-legged friend have become like water.
Every day, Hachiko accompanied her friend to the station. And every evening she came to the station to meet the professor. Only a year has passed since their first meeting, and, one not the most beautiful day, Hidesaburo died right at the lecture. And Hachiko was waiting at the station...
This dog became famous thanks to the movie "Hachiko: the most faithful friend"
Soon people began to recognize the faithful dog. They brought her food and gave her treats as a reward for her devotion. The story of Hachiko thundered throughout the Land of the Rising Sun, and then around the world. In 1934, a monument in the form of a statue was erected in honor of the faithful dog.
When the animal died in 1935, national mourning was declared in honor of Hachiko. In the yellowed photographs of those times, you can see how many people came to say goodbye to the amazing dog. An effigy of Hachiko is exhibited in one of the halls of the Tokyo Museum of Natural History.
Greyfriars Bobby
There are always a lot of tourists in one of the corners of Edinburgh. Local residents and visitors to the city constantly crowd around the small bronze statue of a dog. People look at the monument and take pictures against its background. Across the street from the monument is the Greyfriars Cemetery, made famous by the dog that went down in history under the name "Greyfriars Bobby".
The story tells about the Edinburgh policeman John Gray and his Skye terrier Bobby, who helped his master patrol the streets of the Scottish capital during night rounds. When Gray died, he was buried in Greyfriars Cemetery. But Bobby was never able to part with his master.
Bobby was constantly in the cemetery, next to the grave of the deceased owner
The cemetery watchman repeatedly tried to drive the dog away, but each time the dog returned to the grave of its owner. The locals appreciated the devotion of the animal and even paid for a license so that the dog could officially keep watch at the gravestone of his deceased friend. After 14 years, Bobby died and a monument was erected to him with an inscription that reads: “Greyfriars Bobby: died January 14, 1872, at the age of 16 years. May his devotion and loyalty be a lesson to us all."
There are people who question the veracity of this story. One of them claimed that the watchmen deliberately lured the dog to the cemetery with treats in order to attract more visitors to the surrounding pubs.
Another "researcher" suggested that the real Bobby actually died earlier, but was replaced with a doppelgänger in order to keep doing business with the legend. However, most people prefer to believe in the story of a loyal and faithful dog.
There are still a great many legends and stories about faithful dogs. And this is not surprising, because dogs are actually very loyal creatures. Do you have your favorite dog loyalty story?
Everyone who decides to get a dog faces the difficulty of choosing the breed of his future pet. Before you accurately decide on this, you need to study: the appearance of various breeds; their character; features of their care. Of course, everyone wants to see a reliable companion in their dog, so you need to approach the choice of breed with all responsibility.
The most loyal and intelligent dog breeds are:
- Border Collie;
- German and East European Shepherds;
- Labrador Retriever;
- doberman pinscher;
- sheltie;
- Australian Shepherd;
- rottweiler.
This is a breed that belongs to the first section (sheepdogs) of the first group (herding and cattle dogs) according to the classification of the International Kennel Federation. It was bred in Great Britain in the 19th century. She is rightfully considered one of the smartest and most loyal breeds.
The Border Collie is a large dog, like most other sheepdogs. Its height at the withers is from 0.47 to 0.53 m, and its weight is from 15 to 20 kg. The color of the border collie is black and white or red and white, tricolor is also found, but white should never predominate in color. The coat of these animals can be both medium length and long.
Animals of this breed have a graceful, proportional body with strong muscles. In order for the musculoskeletal system to develop normally, the Border Collie, like all other large dogs, needs daily long walks and intense physical activity. Also, all sorts of training and competitions are useful for her, in which not only strength and agility, but also intelligence.
Border collies are energetic and highly intelligent. Dogs of this breed are usually very loyal not only to their owner, but to all family members. In this regard, the border collie is great as a pet for people who have children.
German and East European Shepherds
It is also a large dog that requires daily mental and physical activity.
The German Shepherd was bred for official purposes in Germany at the end of the 19th century. The first representative of this breed was Greif - a dog with an off-white color, first shown at the exhibition in Hannover in 1882.
The height of the German Shepherd at the withers is from 0.55 to 0.65 m, weight - from 22 to 40 kg. Dogs of this breed are highly intelligent. German Shepherds can be used as guards, policemen, shepherd dogs, guide dogs. In addition, due to their ingenuity, animals of this breed are often filmed in films. Since the German Shepherd has an accommodating character, she gets along well with children.
Despite the fact that the German Shepherd is usually the most devoted to his owner, he tries to protect his family members as well. Once in Victoria there was a case when a German Shepherd Dasher for 14 hours guarded the child lost in the forest.
If a dog of this breed, for some reason, parted with the owner for a long time, she still does not forget him in any case and will faithfully wait for his return. So, in Italy there is a dog named Tommy, who previously belonged to Maria Loki, who found him in the middle of the field. After her death, the dog comes to the service in the church every day, where was the funeral of the hostess.
The East European Shepherd was bred in the USSR in the 1930s. This is a large dog with a long graceful body. Height at the withers - 0.62-0.76 m, weight - 30-60 kg. This dog is an ideal companion and guardian. The East European Shepherd is considered to be one of the most loyal dog breeds. Despite the fact that she is accommodating and balanced with the owner, she always treats strangers with distrust, and in case of danger will defend the master to the last.
The Labrador Retriever was bred in Canada. It has a strong physique, a broad skull and powerful paws. Its height is from 0.54 to 0.57 m, weight - 27-40 kg.
Dogs of this breed are very good swimmers and love to work in the water, so they often used as lifeguards. In addition, they are usually very attached to the house and to their owner. Due to his kind and friendly nature, the Labrador gets along well with children, he can even be left with the child "on the nannies." Labradors are also often used as guides for the blind.
There was a case when a guide dog of this breed helped its owner survive during terrorist attack, despite the fact that the blind man no longer hoped to escape and released the dog so that it could run away.
This breed was bred in 1890 in Germany by Friedrich Louis Dobermann. Initially, it was called the Thuringian Pinscher, but after the death of the breeder, it was decided to name it in his honor. Doberman has a strong, muscular, but at the same time graceful body and long muzzle. Animal parameters:
- Dog height - 0.63-0.72 m
- Weight - 32-45 kg.
With proper training, a dog of this breed is a faithful protector for its owner and his entire family, especially children. Unlike many other breeds of dogs, a Doberman can attack an ill-wisher not only on command, but also by his own decision, if he feels that the owner or members of his family are in danger.
This dog is very similar to the collie, but is smaller in size. Its height at the withers is from 0.33 to 0.40 cm.
Sheltie is considered one of the smartest and most loyal dogs. She has a gentle character, the ability to understand her master well and sympathize with him in difficult times. This animal is always ready to protect the owner in case of danger and is not very trusting of strangers. Shelties rarely allow themselves to be stroked by strangers, however, with family members and friends of the owner, she is always affectionate and never shows aggression. The Sheltie is very easy to train, so she is very popular among beginner dog breeders.
It is also one of the most loyal dogs. It was bred in the USA by crossing the Pyrenean Sheepdog and several varieties of collies. This is a graceful animal with long hair. His height is 0.46-0.58 m, weight - 16-32 kg.
The Australian Shepherd is a very energetic dog that requires constant walks and outdoor play, so it is more suitable for keeping in a private house with a large yard. Animal of this breed is highly intelligent and learns quickly. The Australian Shepherd, due to its high intelligence, hard work and responsibility, is often used as a service dog.
It is also one of the most loyal dog breeds. It was bred in Germany in the 18th century. Animal of this breed has a powerful muscular body. Due to its difficult nature, the Rottweiler needs proper training. An animal of this breed is distinguished by high endurance and determination. The Rottweiler can often be aggressive towards other dogs and strangers, always ready to protect the owner, but with proper training, the animal will never attack a stranger for no reason.
EINSTEINS ARE THE MOST ABLE DOG BREEDS
From 1st to 10th place is occupied by the most intelligent breeds of dogs with the highest level of obedience and working qualities. Moreover, they respond to commands almost instantly! Training dogs of these breeds is easy and pleasant even for a beginner.
1. Border Collie
These dogs love to work. You will never see them lying in the sun. Very easy to train, friendly and very fond of children. They can be used anywhere: as security guards, as nannies, and just as smart home pets.
2. Poodle
This breed is underestimated by most people due to their funny appearance. Poodles are very smart dogs and are capable of more than entertaining spectators in the circus by showing tricks. Previously, poodles served as both rescuers and observers. They swim well and are able to save a drowning person. Depending on the size, they can be used both for hunting and for protection.
3 German Shepherd
These dogs are just perfect for the home. They are very devoted and ready to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the owner. They can be used as guards, and as domestic dogs, and for police needs. For some reason, in recent years, the popularity of this breed has been declining, and exotic breeds have come to replace it, which are far from being so smart, and not so beautiful.
4 Golden Retriever
It can be easily confused with a Labrador Retriever. But the golden retriever is much smarter and more capable. These dogs can be rescuers, drug detecters, guide dogs. By the way, retrievers are very patient, so you can not be afraid to start them if there are kids in the house.
5. Doberman
There is something noble and incomprehensible in this dog. Dobermans need to be trained, otherwise you will grow an uncontrollable dog who will do whatever he wants. These dogs appeared in 1800 when there was a need for a breed that could defend and attack. It is worth noting that these dogs are very active.
6. Sheltie
Dogs of this breed have a strong resemblance to collies. Shelties have a very good hearing and sense of smell, they, despite their apparent decorativeness, are able to protect their master.
7 Labrador Retriever
Labrador retrievers live in almost every country in the world. They, like Rottweilers, serve in the police - after all, these dogs are able to detect even small doses of drugs. They are used as guides by blind people. Labrador Retrievers also work as rescuers.
8. Papillon
Such a small, cute and funny dog breed. Papillons were and remain a symbol of elegance. During the Renaissance, many high-ranking persons, including kings, kept dogs of this breed with them. They are very smart and reserved.
9. Rottweiler
Many consider these muscular beauties to be dangerous and difficult to manage. Yes, once upon a time they were killer dogs that could handle a cow and even a large bull. Today's Rottweilers are somewhat smaller, but still very strong. Their mental abilities are widely known.
Rottweilers sometimes work in the police, and in the past, the owners of these dogs trained them to carry firewood and other burdens to markets or home. An ideal protector for the home, but it requires training and education.
10 Australian Cattle Dog
This breed is famous for its intelligence, the ability to understand the owner perfectly, and is easy to train. These dogs are very obedient and efficient.
SMART - SIMPLY CAPABLE DOG BREEDS
These dogs remember commands very well and will respond to a given command 85% of the time or more. Any owner will be able to train dogs of these breeds to an excellent level, even without special patience and experience.
1. Pembroke Welsh Corgi
2. Miniature Schnauzer
3. Springer Spaniel
4 Belgian Shepherd
5 Collie
6. German Spitz
7. Kurzhaar
8. English Cocker
9. Pomeranian
10. Cardigan Welsh Corgi
CAPABLE GUYS - DOG BREEDS WITH GOOD DATA
These dogs begin to understand simple new commands after 15-25 repetitions, but you must periodically repeat the learned commands with them. Dogs of these breeds respond to the first command in 70% of cases or more often. But not everyone can cope with the training of these pets.
1. Yorkshire Terrier
2. Giant Schnauzer
3. Airedale Terrier
4. Bouvier
5. Briard
6. Springer Spaniel
7. Samoyed
8. American Staffordshire Terrier
9. Gordon Setter
10. Cairn Terrier
11. Kerry Blue Terrier
12. Irish Setter
WORKERS - DOG BREEDS WITH AVERAGE ABILITIES
They understand commands after 15-20 repetitions, but 25-40 repetitions are required for a sustainable effect. In the absence of regular practice, dogs of these breeds lose skills quite quickly.
1. Bedlington Terrier
2. Toy Terrier
3 Irish Wolfhound
4. Saluki
5. Pointer
6. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
7. Husky
8 Greyhound
9. Boxer
10. Fox Terrier
STRONGLY - DOG BREEDS WITH LOW ABILITIES
These dogs love to walk on their own, make their own decisions and only react to their owner if they are nearby. These pets are not for beginners, their training even for an expert will not be the easiest thing.
1. Pug
2 French Bulldog
There are many stories about dog loyalty. It is no coincidence that these animals are called "man's friend", because dogs are capable of a sincere manifestation of love and affection. They help people even when they are in danger, they are always happy with their owner and do not leave him in difficult times. A monument was erected to the Japanese dog Hachiko, a symbol of loyalty and devotion, which could become the personification of people's gratitude to all dogs.
What makes a dog loyal
It happens that dogs of the same breed express their devotion to the owner in different ways. And it depends, first of all, on what kind of relationship has been formed between the pet and the person.
Raising a dog does not provide for spoilage and permissiveness. If the owner takes care of his pet, then he becomes not only trained in various commands, but also able to understand and feel.
Important! Dogs perfectly understand your condition and always try to help their owner if they see that he is not well. But they can also grasp the attitude towards themselves just as subtly. If the owner shows care and understanding, the dog will always reciprocate.
The most loyal dogs are those who are ready to be near their master at any time, without demanding rewards and gratitude for their act.
The most loyal dog breeds: top 10
Stories about the most devoted dogs are devoted to many breeds. Each owner is convinced that it is his pet that is distinguished by special devotion. We will present a rating of dog breeds, the selfless loyalty of which is most often told.
1. German Shepherds
German Shepherds are extremely intelligent animals, but their main quality is devotion to their owner. Initially, they were bred to protect farms, but later it turned out that dogs of this breed are able to protect people, perform the duties of a search engine and rescuer.
German Shepherds are easy to train and can remember many commands. At the same time, they are sincerely devoted to their master and can react on their own in an extreme situation, showing incredible courage and courage. There are many cases when German Shepherds saved people's lives, sometimes even risking their own.
The natural mind of representatives of this breed makes them very sensitive animals. They will always feel something is wrong and will never leave their master in trouble.
2. Dobermans
Outwardly severe Dobermans have earned the title of "the most loyal dog breed in the world." For more than a century and a half, these animals have been in the service of humans. Their main duty is protection, and they cope with it brilliantly. Strong and courageous dogs will never allow offending the owner or members of his family.
Dobermans will always execute all commands exactly and will not show aggression not only towards a person, but even towards other pets that live with him in the same house. Obviously, feeling their power, they know how to control themselves. But when it comes to their direct duties, Dobermans would rather sacrifice themselves than leave their human friend in trouble.
Important! Dobermans are very loyal dogs, and they will protect their master in any situation. Even if someone in their presence raised his voice to the owner, Dobermans will warn the offender with a growl. Do not test the fidelity of dogs of this breed.
3. Collie
Dogs of this breed are excellent companions who will be happy to play with children, calm the household in their own way, if necessary. At the same time, the animal will never be afraid and will not hide if you need to protect it.
4. St. Bernard
St. Bernards are distinguished by incredible devotion to their master. Naturally calm, these animals always know that protection is required of them, so they will never offend anyone and will always come to the rescue.
The owner for the St. Bernards is first of all a friend, so they sincerely express their devotion. They can stand on the road for a long time and listen, but as soon as they recognize the steps of their master, they will rush to meet him.
If the St. Bernard lives in the house, you can safely leave small children with him. He, like a huge warm nanny, will watch over them, because devotion is very important to him.
5. Akita Inu
Dogs of this breed are restrained in manifestations of emotions, like real Japanese, but they have an incredibly loyal character. For them, the owner becomes a true friend, whom they take care of in their own way, protecting from strangers, showing concern and willingness to help.
Akita Inu are the owners of a calm, restrained character and a natural mind. They are obedient and caring, they will never allow to offend their master.
Important! The famous Hachiko - a dog of the Akita Inu breed - is recognized all over the world as the most faithful and devoted friend of man.
6. Rottweiler
Rottweilers have been in the service of man for a long time, and this brought up in them such a quality as devotion. Dogs of this breed lend themselves very well to training and education. If he is taught to guard his family, he will never allow anyone who lives in his house to be offended.
Despite external aggressiveness, Rottweilers are able to show the most tender feelings towards those who live with them. They are very sad if someone from the household is not around for a long time. And they are very happy to meet.
7. Poodles
Poodles are reliable companions and devoted pets. They are not intended for protection, but they can always be nearby, supporting and helping with their participation.
Many owners of these dogs believe that their pets understand what they are talking about because the expression in their eyes always matches the tone and topic of the conversation. If someone in the family gets sick, poodles will never leave him, and, if necessary, will call for help. They always show kindness and devotion to their owners.
8 Labrador Retrievers
Cheerful Labradors are loved by many. No wonder it is considered the most loyal dog in the world. Animals have incredible intuition, courageous character and devotion. They are sensitive to the state of the household, always express their readiness to support.
Labradors are very sociable, so they can hardly endure separation. The emotionality of the manifestation of their feelings speaks of sincere devotion to their master.
9. West Siberian Laikas
Dogs of this breed were originally brought up to serve people, so devotion is inherent in them at the genetic level. Today, when dogs of this breed live in apartments, they still remain faithful helpers. They can be entrusted with the protection of the house, they will play with children with pleasure, protect and support.
10. Bichon Frize
Bichons are loyal companion dogs. It is not worth entrusting security duties to them, they are rather cowardly, and in case of danger they will try to hide. But many owners of these pets talk about their spiritual qualities. They are very bored in the absence of household members, they worry when someone is sad, they always try to cheer them up with tricks or a game.
Important! The loyalty of a dog depends on education. Most often, they reciprocate the attitude of a person towards them.