{"id":550,"date":"2021-06-10T16:22:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T20:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/merrimack-valley-dog-training\/?p=550"},"modified":"2024-11-21T09:07:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T14:07:25","slug":"the-most-loyal-dog-breeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/merrimack-valley-dog-training\/the-most-loyal-dog-breeds\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Loyal Dog Breeds"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve heard the saying \u201cdogs are a man\u2019s best friend\u201d and it\u2019s true! Our furry friends are our forever companions, loyal through and through.<\/p>\n

But you may be wondering just how loyal your canine falls on a list of most loyal breeds. Here\u2019s a list of dog breeds that have shown just how loyal they are to their owners throughout history:<\/p>\n

Collie<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Great Pyrenees<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

German Shepherd<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Beagle<\/h2>\n

Beagles show their loyalty through companionship. They have had lots of pop culture influence as \u201cman\u2019s best friend\u201d with Snoopy!<\/p>\n

Akita<\/h2>\n

This breed shows their loyalty by being courageous and alert for their family. But they also have a soft side for affection and children.<\/p>\n

Labrador Retriever<\/h2>\n

Coined as one of American\u2019s family dogs, the labrador retriever is loyal to their owners and extremely reliable. They love water just as much as socializing with others!<\/p>\n

Dachshunds<\/h2>\n

This \u2018sausage dog\u2019 is protective of others as there\u2019s multiple accounts of them saving their families from adverse situations, like house fires! Their loyalty is tiny, but mighty!<\/p>\n

Golden Retriever<\/h2>\n

Golden Retriever\u2019s are the token American breed. They are loyal to all, extremely friendly, and are trainable for service and therapy<\/a> use.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t stress if your pup isn\u2019t listed above, there\u2019s tons of loyal doggies out there! The most important part of loving your dog\u2019s 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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve heard the saying \u201cdogs are a man\u2019s best friend\u201d and it\u2019s 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\u2019s a list of dog breeds that have shown just how loyal they…<\/p>\n

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