Demanding Dogs: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog for experienced owners only
Some breeds of dog are best dealt with by experienced owners only. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies surged in the last couple of years.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
Those adorably wrinkled faces may look cute and friendly bit don’t be fooled – the Shar-Pei is a stubborn breed that often takes every trick in the book to train. If you don’t know dogs, the frustration could put you off them for life. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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One thing to consider before choosing a breed is that some dogs are far more demanding than others – with a number of breeds perfect for first time owners.
The UK Kennel Club warns that the Komondor, a breed originally from Hungary, has a “forbidding temperament, distrustful of strangers and strongly territorial”. That dense corded coat may look amazing, but this is a breed that needs a strong hand and complete authority to ensure it doesn’t turn aggressive. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Other pedigrees, however, have more demanding natures that mean that they should only be considered by experienced owners who have experience of training and keeping dogs.
Here are 10 breeds that newbies should avoid.
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It’s hard to resist the teddy bear looks of the Chow Chow, but that’s what those who haven’t trained dogs before should do. They need to be socialised regularly early on and you need to work hard to earn their respect and loyalty. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
They may be a common breed familiar to most, but first time owners should have a long hard think before welcoming a German Shepherd into their homes. They need a huge amount of mental and physical stimulation so unless you are prepared to put in the time look elsewhere for a four-legged friend. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
A large and muscular bred that delights in testing the boundaries, the Akita is another breed that responds to an iron will. Let your training slide and this breed can become unruly and difficult. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Rottweiler sometimes get unfairly labelled as an agressive breed when they can, in fact, often be a gentle and loyal pet. They are very strong though and need to be in no doubt as to who is in charge. In short they need confident owners who will not have their authority challenged. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
With some dogs, such as Labradors, once you’ve trained them the habits instilled last a lifetime. Then there are breeds like the Weimaraner where training is a process that is ongoing for their entire lives. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Like many of the dogs on this list the Siberian Husky can be tricky to train as a puppy. The demands of this breed continue into adulthood, with large amounts of exercise and stimulating mental tasks required every day to greatly reduce the risk of the dog becoming destructive. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
