Not exact matches
When you read the
breed description published
by the American Kennel Club, the PON is described as a dog that is both
affectionate and loving, while also being independent and sometimes stubborn.
The paper, which was published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, took into account the sleep experiences of 16 pooches of different
breeds that were exposed to either positive or negative emotional experiences pre-sleep, like being given
affectionate hugs, or being approached
by an intimidating stranger.
Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training
Affectionate Able to be banged around,
by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some
breeds are easier than others)
The maltipoo, a
breed of dog created
by mixing a Maltese and a miniature poodle, is known to be
affectionate and playful.
Over the centuries, the qualities most valued
by the Chukchi in their dogs — strength, endurance and an
affectionate nature — became characteristics of the
breed we know today as the Siberian husky.
Tibetan Terriers are highly intelligent, sensitive, loyal devoted and
affectionate dogs who are said to originate in the Lost Valley of Tibet, where they were
bred and raised in the monasteries
by lamas almost 2,000 years ago.
Italian breeder and author Silvana Vogel Tedeschi infuses this impressive work with an
affectionate, passionate, and holistic vision of the grandeur of this beautiful
breed as it was imagined
by its Swiss founders.»
Sensitive, intelligent, responsive and
affectionate, the Japanese chin is reputed as the ideal pet
by those familiar with the
breed.
Curious,
affectionate and smart, the Beagle is another
breed that was popularized
by hunters and who absolutely adores kids.
This is an active, elegant, well - balanced toy
breed described as being «very gay and free in action, fearless and sporting in character, yet at the same time gentle and
affectionate»
by the American Kennel Club official
breed standard.
But with the exception of those that have been poorly socialized or trained to fight, the American Staffordshire Terrier is a fine,
affectionate canine companion who has been unfairly targeted
by legislation aimed at outlawing the
breed.
This relatively high level of aggression in the French Bulldog is somewhat surprising in light of the finding that owners of French Bulldogs were influenced to buy their
breed by a perception that they were a «good companion
breed» and «good with children» [5], with their temperament described as a «deeply
affectionate» in their UK
breed standard [1].