Dogs have been bred throughout the years to be loyal and obedient. This was started some ten thousand years or more as humans want dogs to be a civil part of our society. We don’t want dogs competing for resources or causing a stir in general.
This list shows 20 of the most loyal dog breeds but keeps note that mixed breeds will be very loyal when they are nurtured in a loving household. This list starts out with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which was originally bred for fighting.
Key Takeaways:
- Dogs have been bred to be more loyal and loving. After all, we want dogs to be obedient and friendly.
- Dogs have been bred to be cooperative pack animals. We wanted to make sure dogs wouldn’t cause problems with fighting over resources.
- Mixed dogs can also be very loyal when they go to a loving home. Some breeds like the Staffordshire Bull Terrier were ironically bred for fighting but are incredibly loyal.
“Animal researchers believe humans selected specific dogs for increased submissive inclinations in order to minimize conflicts over resources and to ensure safe cohabitation and coworking — so that humans lead and dogs follow.”
Read more: https://www.treehugger.com/most-loyal-dog-breeds-5116273
