Dogs are often called "man's best friends", because they have remained faithful pets for at least 10,000 years. However, not all breeds are friendly. Scientists from the University of Helsinki (Finland)
have identified the most sociable and most unsociable pets.
To do this, experts processed data on 11 thousand dogs of 300 different breeds. As a result, they revealed a strong connection between the species and seven character traits: self-doubt, concentration on training, aggressiveness/dominance, energy, attitude to relatives, attitude to a person and perseverance.
Bull terriers, golden retrievers and dwarf breeds were recognized as the friendliest. And various hunting dogs turned out to be anti-rated.
Scientists have also discovered several other factors affecting the character of dogs. It turned out that females are usually more sociable than males, and young dogs are friendlier than adults.
Experts recommend not to delay the socialization of their pets and introduce them to other people more often. In this case, they will be kinder.
The 10 friendliest dog breeds:
- Bull terriers (Bull type terriers).
- Poodles Tikap (Teacup dogs).
- Golden retrievers (Golden Retriever).
- Jack Russell terriers (Jack Russell Terrier).
- Dachshunds.
- Brachycephalic dogs.
- Whippets (Whippet).
- Chinese Crested Dog.
- German spitz (Northern companion spitzes).
- Retrievers / Friendly dogs (Retrievers/Flushing dogs).
10 most unfriendly dog breeds:
- Security dogs (Livestock guardian dogs).
- Asian aboriginal breeds (Asian primitive breeds).
- Aboriginal greyhounds (Primitive sighthounds).
- Huskies (Northern hunting spitzes).
- Sled dogs.
- Pinscher / Schnauzer (Pinscher / Schnauzers).
- German Shepherds (German Shepherd Dog).
- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.
- Srendeeuropean shepherd dogs (Middle European utility dogs).
- Short-haired collies (Smooth Collie).
