Each person has a different and unique personality, so there is no single breed of dog that is perfect for everyone. Of course, you always want one that can adapt to your activities and moods and not one that annoys you and becomes a burden.
Here are some basics when choosing the right breed for your personality and activities:
Breeds for the couch potato: the English Toy Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Shih-Tzu, Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Spaniel, Afghan Hound, Mastiff, Sussex Spaniel or Bulldog.
Basically, these are dogs that don’t have a lot of energy to expend during the day. Exercise is not their thing and they don’t mind lazing around the house or sitting next to you while you enjoy your favorite movie. They are the perfect companions when all you want to do is kick back and relax.
Breeds for the sporty personality: Golden, Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Toy Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Papillon, or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
These particular dogs are balls of energy and will playfully engage in intense activities like jogging, playing fetch, and whatnot. However, if you want a less intimidating playmate, Poodles can be a great alternative, as they will always be ready to have some fun in the sun and play a little.
Breeds for people with children: Newfoundland, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bulldog, Collie, Basset Hound, Standard Poodle, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Scottish Deerhound, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and Bouviers des Flandres.
These breeds are perfect for families with overly playful but unaware children. They are soft enough to keep your kids out of harm’s way, yet big enough not to be stepped on or abused. Additionally, they are relatively playful breeds, making them good playmates, especially for families with just one child.
Security Breeds: Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Bullmastiff, Belgian Tervuren, German Shepherd, Great Pyrenees, Boxer, Mastiff, Belgian Malinois, Canaan Hound, and Standard Schnauzer.
Obviously, these are the big, intimidating types of dogs and are perfect for scaring off mischievous people. They are alert and have particularly strong senses that give them the perfect tools to catch those cunning criminals.
Breeds that can be used as training partners: Golden and Labrador Retriever, English Setter, Brittany, Weimaraner, Vizsla, Flat-Coated Retriever, Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Basenji, Akita, Dalmatian, Norwegian Elkhound, Kerry Blue Terrier, Cattle Dog Australian, English Springer Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel and Irish Setter.
Again, these are all high-energy breeds that will see you through strenuous or light training sessions.
Breeds for the beach: Labrador Retriever, Curly-Coated Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Otterhound, Irish Water Spaniel, Portuguese Water Dog, American Water Spaniel and Newfoundland.
Dog breeds like the ones mentioned above are natural swimmers, so you won’t have a problem taking them into areas that are limited by water. They are not afraid of getting wet and will even play in the water with you.
