The Most Loyal Dog Breeds

You’ve heard the saying “dogs are a man’s best friend” and it’s true! Our furry friends are our forever companions, loyal through and through.

But you may be wondering just how loyal your canine falls on a list of most loyal breeds. Here’s a list of dog breeds that have shown just how loyal they are to their owners throughout history:

Collie

A Collie is a loyal, intelligent, and devoted breed. Lassie was a Collie, so the connection to human loyalty shows! Bonus Collie points also goes to the Shetland Sheepdog, the smaller version of a Collie.

Great Pyrenees

This herding dog is a protective guardian with great instincts. This dog is also a family breed that creates lots of smart, protective, and fluffy pups. Great Pyrenees require lots of exercise and mental stimulus for their loyal herding.

German Shepherd

German Shepherds are very loyal to their packs, human or animal. They are extremely smart and trusting to their owners and serve as the main breed for police forces.

Beagle

Beagles show their loyalty through companionship. They have had lots of pop culture influence as “man’s best friend” with Snoopy!

Akita

This breed shows their loyalty by being courageous and alert for their family. But they also have a soft side for affection and children.

Labrador Retriever

Coined as one of American’s family dogs, the labrador retriever is loyal to their owners and extremely reliable. They love water just as much as socializing with others!

Dachshunds

This ‘sausage dog’ is protective of others as there’s multiple accounts of them saving their families from adverse situations, like house fires! Their loyalty is tiny, but mighty!

Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever’s are the token American breed. They are loyal to all, extremely friendly, and are trainable for service and therapy use.

Don’t stress if your pup isn’t listed above, there’s tons of loyal doggies out there! The most important part of loving your dog’s breed is just making sure you are compatible together. Your dog is bound to be loyal to you if you show them love and trust!