I remember watching this video a homeless man in New York a year ago. Seeing this brought tears to my eyes as how much better my life is now and this video is still here. Never give up in life. No condition is permanent
And even as you watch this video, the rich get even richer, 🤔 I don't know who really needs to hear this, you need to stop saving money. Invest some of it, if you really want financial freedom. I'm happy your story changed for good
@@charlessmith3489 You're right friend. We're all not born with the Silver spoon, but we have to craft ours. My divorce almost ended my life. I had almost nothing to fall back to..I found out the hard way, savings are overrated. Thank God for a stroke of luck and cryptocurrencies
@Andrea @Tracy Silvers I got lucky when a Canadian friend introduced me to a guide who helped me trade. He also advised me to buy Meta token, this was before the Metaverse thing took off. By the end of the month Meta token had done 7000 percent
Best dog I ever had was a male Rottweiler. He was like a kind human that doesn’t take any shit from idiots. He died at 11 year old and my heart still bleeds…
Rottweilers are the best I’ve had one growing up my whole life and they are just amazing and to this day I still have a Rottweilers they are just such loyal and loving dogs!
I got my first rottie, Max, in 1984. He was such a nice dog, calm, attentive and pleasant with people. Several years later I got another rottie I named Blitz. He was incredible in conformation shows and obedience trials. He became a champion and fathered several litters. My husband and I ended up with a house full of rotties. My husband passed away but I still had my rotties so I pushed on to keep my dogs active and healthy. Now I have one rottie named Uli von Scosher. She's 11 and still going strong. I recommend rotties to anyone who's looking into purchasing a puppy. I encourage them to take their pups out and about, and to obedience training classes. Rotties are smart, learn fast and enjoy group obedience classes such as puppy kindergarten. BTW. Cesar doesn't know what he's doing. I saw his TV show once in which he was holding a dog's rear legs up, like a wheelbarrow so the dog couldn't walk or move. He kept saying that dogs carry their weight in their rear legs (their weight is carried in their shoulders). The poor dog was struggling and Cesar was laughing. I had to turn his show off and have warned folks to get another opinion from a genuine dog expert instead of a TV trainer who doesn't understand canine conformation enough to learn proper training exercises.
Your's okay- but in my building is a Rottweiler and it plays with the smaller dogs by pouncing onto them, it's wagging but- it scares them, they growl or cry out and then there are situations. He's a big dog and if something happened with one of the smaller dogs growling it could turn really quickly. We all avoid.
I had a 10year old rescue Rottie. Sweetest dog I've ever had. He had been hit in his previous home, he didn't hold it against me. He died at 12, sweet lad. My cat didn't trust him totally. I now have a Staffie, cat thinks he's fine.
I adopted a husky with my eyes wide open. Adopting an older dog was a great fit for me. He is still active enough to get me walking but old enough that i can keep up.
Siberian Huskies are great dogs; my neighbor has one that is a total escape artist. And when gets out he always comes to my house and peeks in thru the deck doors. He has adopted me and I have never done anything other than pet him and talk to him and take him home. I know his owner doesn't believe that I don't give him treats but I don't. But I do love him and he seems to know it. But I have a jealous bulldog.
I have reared and trained two Rotties, different personalities, but just the most loving and the most intelligent dogs I have ever had anything to do with. I have two issues about getting one, ATM I don't have the time to put in and although it's twenty years since they passed away, it still seems too soon.
I'm so sorry for your loss I have a 3 months old Griffon mini he's so agressive and bites everyone not to mention the furniture he literally ate my wardrobe wood , it's my first time having a dog and idk what to do with this behavior can you help me with any advice?
@@virginiaguirguis2885 May I suggest that a vet examine you doggo for any issues with his teeth, it might be a teething issue. Perhaps boredom, not all dogs will sit obediently waiting for your next move. Find what excites him and find a way to make it constantly available, the use of treats for good behavior often helps too, getting the timing right is the difficult bit.
@@virginiaguirguis2885 this is going to sound funny but how is he aggressive? With strangers? Cats? You? Also when is he aggressive? At feeding? At night? When others come? Final question, what is body posture when he is attacking? Where’s his tail? High above, tucked under? His ears? Perked up, flat against his head? Is his fur standing up or flat? How does he sound? If he growing? If so Deep guttural sounds long or short sounds? How you answer these questions changes my advice. In general though dogs aren’t actually aggressive we just misinterpreted their behaviors. For example, if they are aggressive with another dog at feeding time this is called “territorial aggression” which is a misnomer. If this is happing your dog is scared they aren’t going to have enough food, so they are resource guarding and attacking to try and protect a limited supply. If they are attacking strangers it’s because your puppy loves you and is trying to protect you
I owned a rottweiler when I was 17 years old. It was incredibly easy to train him, the only thing you had to keep in mind was to be very firm, cuz the dog was defiant even as a pup. He really wanted someone to teach him his place, and after those first months, the dog never, I mean NEVER was defiant again. He was an amazingly sweet, obedient and intelligent dog. Unfortunately his health was so delicate he passed away when he was only 8 years old.
Oh how I miss my rots Ren & 2 Rena’s and yes there was intense training but once you train them you don’t have a problem ever however they only pretty much listen to me that was 🤩
I met my husband who had a 9 year old Rottweiler. He was a great dog but wouldn’t shake, something that my Husky and German Shepherd learned. As our relationship progressed and we moved in together my husband told me that his dog would never learn. The Rottie and I had bonded so one afternoon when my husband was at work I taught the dog how to shake. When my husband came home I told him that I had taught his dog a new trick and he demonstrated it perfectly. My husband was speechless! He asked me how many weeks I had been practicing and I replied about 30 minutes 🤣
There is no dog that would never learn. What an odd saying from a dog owner that they think their dog will not learn new things. I have taught dogs that are rescues and over 4y old out of their habits and new tricks. I'm just a dog owner person, not a professional dog trainer. Anyone that tries to tell you that old dogs do not learn new tricks, they have never even tried or just want to write off their laziness for even trying.
@@baileyorAnimaticRose His Rottweiler was very well mannered but my husband was a pushover and I think the dog just chose to refuse and my husband didn’t persist. He also made homemade food slop to put on his food and stated that the dog wouldn’t eat dry food. He and the dog moved in with me and my 2 dogs and the first day I fed them all the same dry food. Mine were chowing down and the Rottie looked at his bowl, looked at me and began eating. My husband never had children and I had so didn’t have problems setting limits. His dog loved me and was always anxious to please me and he readily learned how to shake but knew that I wasn’t a pushover.
I always said my Rottie would do anything I could communicate to him he was such a pleaser (for the most part). I remember a stubborn incident tho where I was trying to get him to go out in the rain to potty. Let’s just say I was the one that ended up wet not him:)
I feel (as a vet tech) bulldogs should be on this list. They often come with multiple medical issues that require expensive veterinary care and dedicated home care by their owners. Also (as a pit bull mom) I agree with a lot of what was said. They are very loving, but powerful. First time dog owners might not be ready for that. But (as a shelter vet tech) many that come from questionable backgrounds are still very trustworthy animals. Please friends, don’t judge dogs by their looks.
As a vet tech, shouldn’t you be against lists like this? Dogs cannot be judged fairly by their breed. Hell, half the time dogs labeled “Pitt bulls” aren’t even pitties. Every dog is an individual. These “lists” are harmful.
@@BohoStitcher I agree, animals get labeled pitties if they even have a square head. And each pet can have a completely distinct personality than the breed standard. That being said, there are common traits that are seen in a breed. Also, we’re not gonna stop people from foolishly spending thousands of dollars buying a specific breed. Maybe at least try to show people what to expect.
@@BohoStitcher as I pointed out in my comment, the pit bull may not be a good dog for a first time owner because of the higher responsibility. Yes, we have all known pit bulls that are just love machines that would be very hard to provoke to do harm. The thing is that temperament comes into play too. Any dog may be provoked into aggression in a bad situation and some need little provocation. If you own a Chihuahua, your responsibility for the safety of others is not that high. The breed is very limited in the harm that can be done. On the other hand, a pit bull can kill. No one can deny how powerful and tough they are. While lists are full of generalizations, there are plenty of good points made here. It is more about knowing exactly what you are getting into rather than saying that you should not get a particular breed.
As a 25-year-old girl, I bought a Rottweiler puppy without knowing the breed. I took special lessons about rottweilers and i trained the dog for two years. It wasn't easy at first, but we survived and lived happily for 9.5 years when my Dino died of bone cancer. It was 2006 and I still cry a lot for my big canine-baby. I agree that you need to be prepared before choosing a Rottweiler.
My first rottie had bone cancer at 9.5 yrs also. Then my next had issues again at 9.5 yrs. I'm now on my 3rd go round with 2 rotties. Do everything I can to prolonge their lives...
@@jd8733 I didn't want to have a dog anymore, but while on vacation in Poland I found a stray dog and took it with me. When my neighbor died in 2015, he left his dog who was in constant fear (I think she was beaten) and stayed with me. And now I have two 🐕🐕
@@worldcitizen9847 My 2 rotties are the only reason I made it through my divorce... They continue to be what keeps me going. Up EVERY morning at 5:45 for our morning walk!!! Best part of my day every day.....
Sadly my childhood Rottie died of Cancer as well at only 8 years we were all so traumatized after that none of my parents wanted to get a pet ever again.
im the kind of guy that just stumbles into situations he is no prepared for at all, that said, i first adopted a rott lab corso mix as a pup, she was the perfect starting dog, she was super easy to train (until she did not want it anymore) not agressive,everyones best friend. Next i adopted another lab rottie mix, this one tho is a bit more lively and keeps me on my toes at all times but she is amazing and super teachable as well, they are my 1st and second dog so i have some experience with them and i can tell you, rotties should not ever be on this list with great danes, pyrenees, ovcharka and kangal not there
My first dog was a husky. His picture is right there. Goliath was the best dog ever. Very calm in the home and happy to be out on a walk. He was easy to train and loved eating. He shed a lot I brushed him outside. Bought a roomba. He wasn’t vocal but I always knew what he wanted. He was very stubborn but easy going and super duper loyal. No one could take his leash or he would lose it. He was my perfect little shadow. I miss him to bits.
I'm sorry about your loss, my girl (black and tan shiba inu) almost got hit by a car when running across the street. I can't imagine how I'd be rn if she did get hit, I wish you the best
My neighbor's Husky has adopted me. Every time my garage door goes up he manages to escape and come over to my house. I loyally walk him back home put him back in the yard, tell the owner and by the time I get back home he is sitting at the garage door again. I really love the dog but he isn't mine and I just can't get the message across. His owner seems only mildly amused. By the way the dog's name is Apollo, just in case someone thinks it' s their dog.
Alaskan that owns a husky here: just an FYI, even as small pups the like to climb so a typical 6’ fence may not contain them. Also, they are a talking breed so if you are someone who gets irritated by dogs that make noise then they are not for you but if you want a smart, loyal , protective, fun doggie who will carry on conversations with you and almost seems human… they are perfect 💗.
No fence could hold my Huskies - they dug under it 😄 Had to line the entire yard with concrete sleepers. RIP neighbour's bunny. And yes, they are perfect.
I have a pomsky (Pomeranian/husky mix) and she resembles much of her dad with her husky looks and attitude! She is the most vocal dog I’ve ever had but I absolutely love it!
I have two border collie /husky mix both of them from the age of 2 until about 10 could leap over a 6 foot fence without touching it. Unfortunately one developed cancer but the other is 15 and acts like a normal 4 year old dog.
I was always a GSD person. Then my wife found this scrawny red puppy. After a day it was over, my wife was in love with this Pitbull puppy. We ended up keeping “Pig” for 10 1/2 years until cancer took her. Hands down the best dog I’ve ever owned. Been a year and a half and we still miss her.
I have found Rottweilers to be very intelligent and very easy to train by myself. Obedient, loyal, protective, loving. Truly your best friend without question
I agree, but the size, power (especially in the males) combined with that protective instinct is what makes them a tough breed for a lot of people. I've known single women that love their rotty and the rotty loves them - and he also thinks he's the pack leader and tries to kill any male that come near her. I trained this out of a Rott owned by a young woman I knew - but it turned out that he was still super protective of her to everyone EXCEPT me - I was just he new pack leader but he still lorded over her. Unfortunately, she always thought it was "sweet".
I owned 3 Rottweilers in my life and they are wonderful, sweet and loving dogs ! Just don’t chain up a Rottweiler they will become aggressive! My last one weighed 180 lbs and was nothing but a big loving baby! Best Dog ever!
My experience with the rottweiler is that of intelligence, gentleness, and loyalty. I've worked in rescue, grooming, and boarding. The rottie is in it's own class, far and above most breeds. I have had one as a pet for nearly 12 years now, when she dies, I will never get another dog. She is irreplaceable and set the bar too high.
My last dog was a lab/ pitt mix and we she died i wasn't sure i would ever get another dog. She was so loving and smart only pooped in one place in the yard. The bar was high but i did get another puppy shortly after a rottweiler female. I love her so much even though i still miss my dog thats no longer with me. It has helped heal the pain of loss. I figure i want to give as many dogs the best life ever while Im here even if it's one dog at a time. 💞
I absolutely agree with you regarding 'Rotties'. I have two nine year old bitches (sisters), have had them since they were three months old. Wonderful dogs. Love them to bits.
You will get another dog, trust me. I had two Dobermans, a male and a female. Even though the female was a very good dog, there was nothing like my male. I said to myself, when they die, I will never replace them because I will never find another Bandit. He died in October of 19', and my female died in May of 21'. Well, I just brought red male Doberman home last weekend, and I don't regret it.
My son came home with a Husky. We had never owned a dog before and I was not amused. The first year was challenging but now I wouldn’t’ want to be without him. He is the sweetest most friendly dog ever. Stubborn as hell but such a nice dog who loves children and gets on with 90% of other dogs. Dogs who growl at him get growled back at but he never starts. He gets us out into the nature with long walks, lays down with us when we are sick, and demands tummy rubs from every visitor. What’s not to love?
I just got a Rottweiler because I've heard only good things about them. At 8 weeks he's already understanding to go potty outside, so smart!! I also have a pitbull who I adore, easiest, most gentle dog ever. My small mutt is a grump with kids and strangers but we adore him just the same.
Correct, but the point of this video is that even if you do "know how to train", these breeds can be difficult. Don't think that because you have had Labrador Retrievers your whole life you can use those same techniques on a Husky or a Rottweiler. That's one of the reasons that shelters are full of surrendered dogs that are between 1-2 years. Their owners get fed up with them. This video makes very good points that people need to pay attention to.
My chow was the best dog I ever had. Everything said here was true though. I also loved how protective of her territory she was. Family that came over a bunch and got to know her were eventually accepted. Family that didn't were not. We had to put her outside when they came over, but it also stopped those family members from just "stopping by" unannounced. She looked like a pissed of bear when she would growl at them, so they got very good at calling ahead of time. Huge plus! lol
Haha... that's funny that's one thing my wife and I hate. People....family or friends dropping by unnanounced. That chow would definitely be welcome in my home!!!
My Chow was a female named Charlie. We adopted her at 9 months and the lady I got her from told me to just ignore her at first. The very next morning, my Husband got up out of bed and she jumped in and she was my baby from that point forward. I loved her but she was extremely protective, which was great at the time because we lived in a bad neighborhood. We lost her about 14 yeas ago and I still miss her.
I had two. Great dogs!! First large dogs we had. They are very territorial and protective which is what we wanted. If I could call back one dog it would be Cocoa, the bear faced cinnamon and champagne with huge mane. She was a great dog and I’d keep her inside since I live in the south east. I have a Pit Bull, 82 lbs and sticks to me!! Very lovable but she’s got ‘big love’ she might hurt you loving you.😁
@@hendemedstokken, my experiences with this breed have all been positive. However, a Rottweiler attacked my elderly aunt earlier this week. She will be okay, but has a recovery period ahead of her. I blame the owners 100%.
I got my first basset hound 2 years ago and he was a challenge for the first month or so. I can’t lie. But once I had a stable routine going, it clicked with him pretty quickly and he became a lot easier to train and grow a bond with. He turns 3 next week and he is the sweetest and most loving boy I could ever imagine. I recently got a second basset last summer and it gets easier when you know exactly what you’re dealing with.
You need to add the Jack Russell Terrier to this list! Don't get me wrong, they are awesome dogs but if you don't have the patience, energy and commitment to live with one of these they will drive you crazy. No matter how much exercise you give them, they just don't seem to get tired. They have so much energy that they seem to be powered by a nuclear reactor. They should change the name of this breed to the Jack Russell Nuclear Reactor.😱
My friend had one and it gave me a scar on my chin. I was petting it and it was fine but then she just jumped on me and bit me. Still don’t know what I did wrong
@@Beemebeme Sorry to hear that. Some animals go nutts from time to time. It may have something to do with it perceiving a threat to what it viewed as the pack hierarchy. 🤔
@@Beemebeme not to say you did anything wrong, but probably unknowingly you did something annoying-and while you maybe perceived it as safe the dog probably perceived it as a threat
I remember working at a place that allowed dogs, we had an old lady who brought her Rottweiler in for daily walks. He was absolutely huge and super social! I loved him! My brother has a bull mastiff/Great Pyrenees mix that is absolutely amazing. He acts like a giant toddler. He likes to be stuck to you like glue and he’ll walk with your hand in his mouth. He also has never destroyed a toy in his life and gets really sad when his Doberman sister gets ahold of his stuffies. He runs to the door to great you by grabbing the first thing he comes across that fits in his mouth, so we get a lot of dirty socks and dog toys when we walk in the door. He’s an absolute treasure!
I was attacked by a Chow Chow in a public place because the owner did not have control over the dog. There was blood and the ER involved. Several people came to me aid but the dog owner got out of there fast never even asking if I was ok.
I had a Husky and a Shar Pei at the same time. They were the same age and traveled with me to 14 states and Washington DC as I traveled for work. They were mellow and great friends. Everywhere I went people loved them. They both lived to the age of 13 and died within 2 months of each other.
@@buffalogal9139I agree my husky grieved my other dog and I thought we were going to loose her as well because she stopped eating and would just mope around for nearly 3 months
My Rottie was absolutely the best dog I ever owned. He was so smart. He intuitively knew what I was asking and did it because he wanted to. He was overprotective and loving. He lived until he was 14. Easiest dog I ever trained second to my daughters corgi
@@erinle7711 Ohok. Yea I’ve had smaller breeds that never chew on things and people made it seem like bigger dogs chew. But your right it’s all in the training.
Dalmatian should’ve been on the list . I worked for a vet for 8 years and had a friend get a Dalmatian : I found them consistently aggressive , strong willed and dangerous . I nearly had my face ripped off by a Dalmatian and was bitten by a neighborhood Dalmatian named “Lucky” as a child . After 101 Dalmatians became so popular and so many parents went out and bought their children Dalmatians- clearly without doing any research about the dogs temperament - well ? There were a lot of Dalmatians “dropped off “ and put to death at shelter across the US .
My childhood dog was a dalmatian. My dad took him on multiple walks and a full run every morning. We had a giant yard and he would still run away. They are working dogs and hard to own sometimes, regardless of good training
@@panicbox4609 exactly! I had a Dalmatian because they are naturally good around horses. He was at the stable with me everyday and was a faithful trail dog with the horses. It was so interesting because the horses just accepted him. That said a coworker had a Dalmatian and he was a horror. He’d chew the house apart, shred shoes, go through screens but he had two couch potato owners. Don’t get active, energetic dog breeds that need not only physical exercise but mental exercise as well. If you don’t give them good outlets for their needs, they will come up with their own, and you won’t be happy. Also a well trained dog is a truly happy dog.
@@trishayamada807 agree. Also, hyper dog is different than a working dog. Working dogs need tasks or some type of attention that stimulates that need. Some hyper dogs always have energy but tbh they can be low iq and just need some energy release. My dalmatian was trained and had an acre to run around yet still chewed on everything outside regardless because he was bored :P
Me and my wife got our first dog a couple years ago. A female German Shepherd we named Ebony. She was a great dog, she had an attitude out of this world but she loved so hard. We lost her earlier this year, and we miss her every day. Will possibly never have another like her 😢😢. #RIPEbony
that's entirely possible. thing is...with patience, persistence and understanding, you could still end up with a great dog... even though it might not be the greatest.
A breed that I absolutely love but have had to watch closely and stay on top of is the akita. They are actually more like a roommate than a pet. They are very sensitive, and there are some human behaviors they do not suffer gladly. They do not need excessive exercise, but they do need regular walks and a lot of companionship, and they are extremely intelligent. Akitas do not take well to rough handling/discipline, but they have a tendency to take over if you don't assert yourself as the boss. They aren't bog barkers, so when they do bark, it probably indicates something is wrong. They do not usually have very expressive faces, so it is necessary to pay attention to body language. I have taken in 4 akitas whose owners could no longer handle them, but they actually make excellent friends and companions. They have proven very adaptable. They just need a lot of love and attention.
I absolutely love Akitas. I don't have the space to keep one tho, I have a Chow myself. One thing that I noticed every time I saw an Akita when I was was walking my dog, is that I'm completely unable to interpret their body language, and I'm usually really good reading dogs. They're an enigma to me 😅 Stunning breed.
And Akitas are as the breed standard calls for "wary of strangers and often intolerant of other animals". We have one in the neighborhood, where the owner thought that socialising meant letting the dog run up to everybody they wanted in however manner they felt like - which was very fast and forcefull. And now entering adulthood the dog wants to make sure to dominate every dog it sees and does not respect boundaries at all... You really have to know what you are doing with this breed.
@@vivienekim My first Akita, a rescue male, didn't get along well with other male dogs, puppies that still had puppy breath. He must also have given off seriously macho vibes, because other male dogs wanted to kill him on sight. He was very wary of anyone making noise or wearing something that he thought was suspicious. I had to watch him any time I had him out around anyone. He was crazy about children and cats, though, and would let them climb on him, pull his ears, whatever they wanted.I've had 4 Akitas, all rescues, and all but one had to be watched closely any time they were out in public. The 4th one was very friendly and great with everyone, but I still watched out for him. None of them were ever let off their leash.
As a former owner of and forever lover of Basset Hounds, I don’t recall difficulty with house training but they do shed and, as noted, they can be stubborn because of their excellent sense of smell. They also drool and bark A LOT, oftentimes at nothing, but Bassets have wonderful, loving personalities.
I have found Rottweillers to be very lovable and easy to handle . Keep on a schedule and socialize early. You need to understand the dogs temperament and you will find they are really affectionate big babies . I put my dog in training early and stuck with it consistently.
With good and early socialisation - yes. My Rottie is difficult - I rescued him when he was two years old from a drug addicted person. Now, he is six years, it's much better with his behavior to other, especially male dogs but he will never be a "normal" dog... But, he is my good boy, I love him - and he loves me!
I have too Louisa but to be ready for one people have to be experienced. I’ve heard that dogs like the Rottweiler will be aloof to the owners who are inexperienced. They want somebody who is experienced, not a novice. Like in Pokémon where in most cases that Pokémon will refuse to obey the trainer who is inexperienced.
@@calliecooper99 I would guess bcos of their intelligence and having to convince them to obey. Early months they test and you've got to be a step ahead. I've found that true in my Presa. But as he's now almost 28 most old, there is a new level we've reached. He doesn't obey on command, rather it's his good nature & understanding that makes us a bonded pair. So the initial hard working becomes an understanding. Magnificent beasts!
You hit the nail on the head with the Chow Chow. But, after having Chows for 40 years, my last Chow/Lab mix was the perfect dog. She wasn't very sociable but never growled at any human. Very shy but was very obedient. I miss her every day.
I had a chow lab and she was extremely loyal. Not super warm to strangers, but not aggressive or reactive to the point that she couldn't be around other dogs or animals etc. She was very clever and figured out how to open a door knob by manipulating it between her paws.
I'm sorry but I don't agree. My Chow was friendly with people and animals. she loved kids. very smart and calm. I have had other breeds that were a lot more stubborn than my Chow. she was obedient very well trained. I have to say she was the easiest dog I have ever trained. I miss her and one of these days I will get another Chow.
On my 3rd pittbull. This one is mixed with Shar Pei, and Catahoula. He's awesome. Ate everything when he was a pup,but, he was very well socialized, and is confident around anyone, or any dog, without feeling that he needs to show aggression.
I’m on my second one (an 8 week old pup), my first one was exactly like yours. She was confident and never felt the need to show anyone or anything aggression. She was amazing to train. She was so smart and eager to please, she picked up anything almost immediately.
They always seem perfect until they kill someone’s child or grandma. Not all will but enough have that I would never trust one and always arm myself when one is near
I had one pittbull. She was mixed with Catahoula, with leopard spots. I rescued my pittbull from a street when she was about one year old. She turned out to be an absolutely wonderful dog: smart, loyal, loving, all-people pleaser, great with children. She died at the age of 15-year-old, eight years ago. It was heart breaking. I am thinking about my dog and remembering my dog every single day.
@ik1408 sorry to hear that. I try to forget that my boy won't be here forever. But, I'd rather lose him, than have him lose me. Mine is white, with a brindle eye patch, and the Catahoula spots. Ate my entire house, when he was a puppy, but he's the coolest dog I've ever known, at seven years old.
I have had five Rottweilers. Two were female and they were very easy to train. The three males were almost as easy, although they did have a tendency to want to be stubborn at times. Once trained however the rottie is an awesome dog. For me there is no other breed.
@@peasley5449 Yes very true I have had two female Rotties and my one now is 7 and she is the most loyal and sweetest ever we love her sooooo much and she loves us back I have many different breeds over my many years I am 71 now and I think they are the best
Try another breed, you may be surprised. I always said the same thing after my first dog, "There's NO other breed out there that compares to my XXXXXX". Until I decided to become less closed minded, and tried a different breed after he passed away. I have had 6 different breeds of dogs in my lifetime, and I've thoroughly enjoyed every one of them.
@@davelowets Actually I have had over 10 different breeds as pets from when I was a little boy and I am 71 now and am a big dog lover and loved them all but the Rottie has been my personal favorite and my current Rottie is the biggest female baby especially to my wife who had a massive stroke and she will never leave my wife's side as her protector
If you are a novice when it comes to dogs and are thinking of getting a dog, one of your best sources of info on the breeds you are considering are veteran dog groomers. Longtime owners of breeds can be blind to the negative aspects of the breeds they themselves favor. Dog groomers have to deal with these same dogs on a daily basis, away from their adoring owners, handling them, dealing with their coats, quirks and various health issues. You'll get the skinny real quick from experienced dog groomers. Whether you take their advice is up to you.
I find that people that can afford or would take their dog to a groomer rather than take the time to brush and care for their dog themselves are the ones more likely to treat their dog like their "spoiled baby". With the exception of non shedding dogs ( whom I would also trim hair myself) which they may believe they can't groom themselves. Don't forget, many dogs are frightened by clippers, don't like baths and will misbehave from fear and dislike of what is being done to them.
@@Kayte... Some of us are willing to pay like me to have my dog shaved, trimmed nails, clean ears & face, & anal glands extracted. The groomer does a better job than I do so that's why I pay a professional groomer & it's worth it!
I adopted a 1.5 year-old pitbull years ago. She grew to be 80 lbs. and lived to be 17. Best dog I ever had; smarter than the vast majority of humans, sweet as could be; best dog I ever had, what a sweetheart! Also, an auto parts store I used to frequent had a 187 lb. bull mastiff that they'd let wander around the store; another real sweetheart. One time, these 2 guys were walking into the store ahead of me, saw the mastiff lumbering down an asile, and turned around and left!
My pitbull is also the absolute best. And I haven't heard anything bad from anyone I know who's owned one. They are fantastic if raised with love! Best dogs in my opinion...and I was hesitant at first to get one because of their reputation. So glad I did!
Our 'pit' lived to be 16 and, like yours, was the sweetest thing ever, if not a little bit of a ding-dong. That mastiff was probably gonna offer those shoppers coffee. That's how my Mastiff is. But, I've had people cross the street when they see us coming. They don't know she's a giant baby.
@@lisascoe9563 Amen, Lisa! I've never known a mastiff who was anything but extra sweet and gentle. The one in that store would take your arm in his mouth and play wrestle with ya (If he knew you well). It's those little ankle-biters ya have to watch out for!
Rottweilers are very sensitive to their owners and are a dream for the right owners. A first time owner could easily have a Rottie as long as they study and learn as much as possible before getting the dog.
I’m a first time owner for Rottweiler and I’ll say I did pretty good to train and socialize with humans. You also gotta give them toys because they bite a lot.
@@rhondahenthorne2266 glad to hear . Do not over feed or over exercise. That's what the breeder told me 40 years ago when I had my first. She was a top breeder at the time. Be firm because they can be stubborn . Honestly they are a great dog. Truly an all-rounder. You will have a loyal companion. Two year old girl here now. Never leaves my side.I 👍💯
We've had two Chows in our family , one male and one female and they were both great pets and just looking at them made most people stay away . The male was kinda anti-stranger but the female was everyone's best friend.
I have had 2 chows, they were the easiest to train, they were extremely tolerant of other dogs and people, they only growled at people who intended to harm. They were the best dogs ever!
My Uncle had a Chow and no one, not even he, could get near it. He'd put food in a bowl and leave before the dog would touch it. One morning he was mowing his lawn and I sat on his front steps and noticed his chow looking at me and I'd glance at her and then look away and every time I'd look back she'd be a bit closer. In about 45 minutes she sat her head in my lap and I began scratching behind her ears and that was it. Every time I'd visit afterwards she'd come bounding up to greet me like Dino on the Flintstones, LOL :) Still, I was the only person she'd have anything to do with. After about 2 months my Uncle asked me if I'd take her home with me as he said, you're the only person she'll have anything to do with. I only lived a mile down the road and said, okay. She took a little while to get used to being inside as much as outside as she had never been an indoors dog before, but she never required potty training as she would always let me know to let her out. I brought her out of her shell by comforting her when a friend would drop by while I had them pet her so she'd know there was no danger. It was a very rural area and all the neighborhood dogs roamed pretty much free. So, eventually she figured out my Uncle's house was only about a half mile away across the fields and she left me for his place. I always assumed I had just given her the confidence to trust more people and to her, his place was home. She always greeted me the same way when I'd visit though and when I'd go in his house she'd lead the way, lol. And she would drop by for treats and playing now and then but always went home afterwards.
We've had 3 female Chows and they were all really sweet. They don't like to get dirty, prefer pooping outside always in the same area, great watchdogs (not guard dogs, they're kind of chicken), and extremely loyal. The biggest downside is the shedding. They aren't very active and sleep a lot so doesn't really require a lot of energy. I don't know why this TH-camr thinks they're a difficult breed.
@@Rebel9668Wow that’s an amazing story. It shows how loyal chows are. Even though you treated her the best, she had already built a loyalty to your uncle so she returned to his home. My first dog was part chow.
I had 2 Basset Hounds and they were housebroken when I adopted them. Obedience training helps with their stuborness. Bassets are loving and too funny. Mine were pet therapy visitors in nursing homes and the people loved them and they got a lotta laughs ! They loved going for walks and just snuggling.
I have a basset hound and we hve done obedience training since 10 weeks and potty training of course since 8 weeks. She will still occassionally have accidenta but doing much betger
I had 2 Bassets and never had any problems until "Ben" ( my current best friend) moved in .It looks he is the typical Basset with all the mentioned disadvantages but his uncoditional love and his charme makes up for everything. For me Bassets are the best dog breed ever. Greetings to all Basset lovers worldwide.
Ive had many basenjis over the years and they are the most stubborn, independent breed Ive ever owned. They made my huskies seem like angels in comparison but basenjis are so worth it
Not only are Huskies gorgeous dogs, but I've always admired their well-known attitude of "Yes, I can do that, and I can do it well, but I'll be damned if I do it." Now Basenjis, those are just a beautiful, sleek dog, and I've always been so intrigued by them. Interesting to hear that they can be even more stubborn than the eternally stubborn Husky. 😂
While I don’t have direct 1st hand experience with all the dogs mentioned, I think your choices are spot on. I think the Rhodesian Ridgeback could have made the list, but I’ll offer it as an honorable mention.
nah bruh, he put the rottie and pittie there but failed to mention great danes,pyrenees, ovcharka, kangal and a few other breeds that are truly not for beginners at all, this list feels like its done by someone who reads a lot but has no first hand experience with dogs
Agree, but not for 1st time/lax owners. Reqire tons of exercise and owners always have to be on point outside of home as ZERO room for error. Challenges finding housing if don't own your home/apartment.
@@yzer disagree. I live in an apartment with an 85 pound Pitt bull who is 8 months. He requires a walk a day and he’s fine. I don’t know what you’re doing wrong… in fact, my dog is the most calm in the neighborhood. He frequently gets compliments on his behavior and I’ve never done any extra training other than the normal sit, stay, heel. You’re pushing a stigma that’s untrue. Pitts have high energy but low reserves. They need one good walk a day and they’re pretty much done. He stays out in the house and I only put him away when it’s time for sleep or I’m leaving. He’s one of about 5 I’ve had like this so far. Best dogs ever
@@yzer wow… that statement shows your ignorance. Over the last 2 decades Pitt bull breeders have gradually worked to change the breed from just medium builds to a spectrum of mediums to xl builds. Now they range up to 105 lbs and since the AKC doesn’t recognize them, people should stop trying to classify their sizes unless they are looking at the ADBA. My dog has papers. His dad is 105 lbs.
My husband and I took on a rescue pit mix. The shelter was hesitant to let us adopt since it would have been our first dog (as adults). We met with him multiple times, took classes, and fostered him at first while he was undergoing a few medical treatments. He's been the absolute best! It was a journey and took a lot of work but damn was it worth it. We are so happy we were able to provide him with the environment he needed to thrive. I couldn't have asked for a better dog.
My Pitt was the best dog I've ever had; loyal to the end. I adopted her when she was 8 weeks old. I trained her well and socialized her early on. She passed away last August at 17 1/2 yrs old. Only twice in her life did she have a show out moment. I wish I had another one just like her.
So sorry for your loss. 1.5 days ago I took in a 10 months old female puppy PitBull, from my neighbors that are expecting second human baby and overwhelmed. I have never owned a dog before, but I prayed and went for it. Your testimony helps me a lot. Thank you.... you will love again a sweet searching doggie 🐕🙏
@@worldofcats9611 Be firm and consistent with your new puppy. I used to watch Cesar Millan all the time and whatever he told the owners to do with their dogs, I did with mine. Get ready for lots a great times.
The only negative I've had with my Husky girl is that she screams whenever I leave the house, it often wakes my housemates up but she calms down after a few minutes. The cuddles I get when coming home are priceless though.
@@satiricgames2129 One of my huskies lived to 18! He was the sweetest boy. My other two were stubborn af, and one was an escape artist extraordinaire and all around difficult dog.
Rotties are really easy to deal with. They want everything to be play. I don’t think I can take much of the content as real. Pitties are calm, loving and lazy. A couple of the most dangerous, aggressive dogs doing the most damage are yorkies, and cocker spaniels. They are dogs that people, especially children, want to cuddle and they’ll pull the dog right into their faces
I took in a Rottweiler named Bruno who was badly abused, he bit me once when I first started working with him but now he’s my best friend. Some might consider them difficult because high energy but they just want love. He also does not allow anyone he’s never met on my property which is a huge plus.
I adopted a mix in January and he’s so good other than he will bite people he doesn’t know. I guess that’s a good thing for protection but it’s not good when he tries to with people he shouldn’t. Been taking him to training hopefully I can break that habit because he’s the biggest baby with me and he seems very smart and learns easily
I have a 2.5 yr old Rottweiler. Trying to correct lack of training. No options for trainers though and I've exhausted options to the point two vets have insisted putting him down due to risk of worse attacks than I've already suffered. Any advice? He's my heart. Just out of options for help.
Shiba Inu's were definitely left off this list. One of THE MOST STUBBORN breeds ever. Several of the traits mentioned about other dogs on this list, I found applied to my shiba very easily.
Most of the Spitz types are a handful. highly intelligent, opinionated and vocal. I love my Keeshonden but the velcro personality, shedding & barking are not for the faint of heart
My Shiba is a pain for sure, and they definitely belong on this list along with a lot of other breeds like Akita, Malamute, Belgian Malinois, ACD, GSD, and so much more if people don’t do their research.
shubu inu should have made the list. Beautiful dogs but they can be difficult. I had a Siberian Husky for fifteen years and while they can also be stubborn but nothing like the shubu inu. Training my German Shepherds was a joy after my Husky.
I own a no 5 on the list - he's 74 kilo, a beautiful brindle and is my assistance dog(service dog). He alerts, retrieves and helps with my mobility. Just a shout out for smartness, gentleness and loyalty of Bullmastifs!
We have owned 4 Bullies, including a silver brindle, who was probably the most stubborn, but they were amazing family dogs, very protective in a non-scary way. Our only female was 'sharp' and not good with other dogs, and the best guard dog a family could want. I still miss her 30 years later.
Just had our newly adopted dog tested, and she is husky, doberman, rottweiler, German Shepherd among other things.... Unsure of what her life was like before being found on the side of the road and put into the shelter system, but being mostly husky she hardly barks at all! She is very submissive and intelligent, learns very quickly. She is so affectionate. Listens very well and seems to understand full sentences. Easiest dog I've ever had, even though I was first afraid of the doberman and rottweiler in her. I think she got all the best from each breed. Our cocker spaniel on the other hand was a stubborn toddler. He was so fixated on playing fetch. It was so hard to train him not to take off after anything. But we sure loved him. It is nice to have a dog listen to me. Different dogs have different personalities.
I've been around many "difficult" dogs. The one breed which has repeatedly intimidated me is the Akita. Among the Chow, some of the nicest and best behaved dogs I've ever seen have been Chow-Golden retriever mixes.
Sorry I dont understand, maybe my english is not good enough for this but Isn't your sentence a contradiction ? Akitas, who's among the chows are most intimidating, while chows/golden retrievers mix are the nicest ? Did I understand that right
@@blablablaj Mixes can be substantially different from their parents. I can only state what I've seen for myself: Akitas that have been VERY serious and consistent regarding aggression, and Chow/GR mixes that seem to make IDEAL pet dogs (which are, nevertheless, fully capable of "standing up for themselves"). I used to live in southern Illinois. I had rescued a Chow/GR mix who was an awesome dog, and veterinarians in that area told me that the mix was very prevalent, and that they made very nice dogs.
I have an Akita. 100% agree that they are not for first time dog owners or most dog loving people. They take a lot of prior knowledge and consistency in training. I have a unicorn Akita. Loves other people and most dogs. Most reputable breeders won’t give an Akita to non Akita knowledgeable people. They are the best breed for me though. I’m obsessed and love their personalities 😆
@@legomego3333 I find them to be very bold, and sure of themselves -- which isn't so great if they decide they don't like you, LOL. I'm sure they're excellent dogs; most I've met have seen me as a "stranger," and they've shown NO willingness to be friendly to strangers, lol.
My childhood babysitter's son was killed by his female Akita, he bled out from the puncture wound and died alone in his house, it was a very sad day indeed.
Sheba-Inus are very stubborn, hard headed breed. I would replace the Rottie in this list with a Sheba-Inu. As for Pitpulls, I've had two personal experiences as pets (a few months each due to being illegal) and many others at the shelters, they are extreme loyalists. They take their obedience and loyalty to their owners to the extremes. They are fixated on pleasing their owners to the point of being overzealous. I've had German Shepherds, Labradors, chows, rottie mix, wolf-dogs, etc... and no dog takes the overzealous loyalty quite like pitpulls do. These are dogs that aren't afraid of getting bullets to the face if it means defending and keeping the family alive. Owners of this breeds who don't know this will have a difficult time training them, especially with socializing them with other breeds and people. I love how they are compact mid range size dogs but with the might and strength of a large dog. They are pure muscles for their size. They have a bad reputation due to bad people exploiting and misusing them. They are illegal in Miami. 🥺 Such a shame. That overzealous loyal nature could do a lot of good too.
Juci Shockwave you are right on the money. Pit bulls are very loving,and one of the most cuddly dogs you’ll ever have. They are extremely loyal, which makes them vulnerable to those who own them and use them for illegal purposes. May they Never Rest In Peace. Anyway, I live in California which has less stringent laws regarding pitties. We also have rehabilitation centers for all dogs and quite a few catering to piitties, specifically. I hope with education and people interacting positively, these perceptions will change. A reminder to all dog owners. Never leave dogs unattended with children. Use discretion.
Pitties are the best dogs EVER!. Im lucky to live in a state where pitbulls are legal, but there's still plenty of dumb people around where I live that think these precious dogs are vicious by nature. What they don't understand is that those stats that show pitbulls are responsible for the most fatal dog bites and unprovoked attacks is that the aggressiveness of those dogs is a direct result from the bad owners. It's the fact that they have crappy owners that WANT them to be aggressive and intimidating, and train them to be that way, that is responsible for their bite stats being so high. It's not the breed, it's the horrible people that own them. It's so sad that this wonderful breed gets such hate, when they're only a product of their environment and training...not their natural temperament when properly trained and loved like they deserve.
@@mysticmama_3692 they have literally ripped a girl face off her face when she was dog sitting a bull. So stfu. They CAN be extremely vicious and dangerous
Pitbull (bully mutts also) attack and kill so many innocent children, dogs, cats and even adults because they are not MEANT to be owned by lazy people, I’m stick of people labeling them as “lazy sweet potatoes, won’t hurt a fly and loves hugs from everyone!!” They need exercise, a lot of training, should not be left alone with children, they’re naturally aggressive to unknown people, same as a working collie, you need to realize they were bred to do specific things
@@carolbiery4470 pure well bred pits are not cuddly, you say you’re about educating people but you’re spreading a false narrative, if you care about the breed you would say what exactly it means to own a pitbull, there’s a reason why they attack so many things because people believe in the dumb myth “they were nanny dogs!!” Or they think they have the personality of a golden retriever, which they do not. Unless you have a bully mutt you’re mistaking for a pitbull?
I’ve bred Bassett Hounds and they are the most loving and comical breed - they aren’t terrible to house train either, but you do need to put in some effort. True about the scent distraction, but I find that interesting and enjoy it when they are on a trail … Great dogs.
Rottweilers are not a "difficult" dog bred. they are so smart, well-behaved and polite to their human family. you dont' need to train them just talk to them like a toodler they understand you and will do anything to make you happy.
A neighbor stormed up to my door screaming at me. If your dog comes near us. .......long pause as his golden, kind of skittish bit my dog. My mean nasty rottie hid behind my legs. I mentioned he'd better not let his dog near us
I've had 2 Rotties. Most easily trained, loving dogs ever! Intelligent, quick to obey. I was out of town and got a frantic call from my brother, who was coming over to let out my Rottie and feed him. The bro was apparently trapped in the kitchen, and my dog wouldn't let him leave the house. My brother is 6'5. I talked to him to walking to the pantry and pulling out some dog biscuits and feeding them to Baer as he made his way to the door. Crisis averted! 🙄😅
We had a beautiful Chow, Owen. Everything you said about them is true, but I would add that it is important to look into their lineage. Owen's mother was a laid-back, very friendly dog. We also had two other dogs, and they all got along just fine. We had him groomed once a month and the groomers absolutely loved him...to the point where they would let him lie under the table while they groomed other dogs. Finally, it is essential that you start on Day One being the Alpha. Once you establish that authority, training is much easier.
@@maryvaughn7886 Yea, a lot of women tend to see this as just being mean to the dog, but it's EXTREMELY important to establish alpha. Setting the tone for the rest of the dogs life. I worked at a veterinarian's office for 12 years and it was amazing the difference in behavior that most of the dogs showed me and people they didn't think as above them in the pack. When I walked back to the boarding kennels, it was nearly silent. When the vet tech or the front desk admin walked back there, all of them started barking or growling or jumping on the cage. To be honest, the clinic should have charged more for the boarding because I also trained a lot of those dogs that were in there for awhile. I taught most of them the "Heel" command or "sit" "stay" or "Quiet" command.
I've owned dozens of dogs and mostly agree with this list. Huskies are NOT for first timers but are still incredibly good dogs. Very smart. Rottweilers I found are incredibly easy to train and amazing family dogs, very good with kids but they need constant attention because they cen get anxious and lonely very fast.
My daughter begged us to get a husky pup instead of the other ( mostly put mixes) at the pound. I agreed but responded to her "I'll take him with me when I move out" with a big "not happening" we have a huge fenced yard but honestly, he sees our 6 ft fence as a guideline, not a requirement.
What is the most important thing to say is first make sure any dog anyone has they fully commit to that dog and not just because they like the looks. 99% of issues with dogs are through owners fault, no matter what the breed. And for EVERY single dog, PLEASE never leave children on their own with dogs. I say this mainly because of children not the dogs, you never know what they may do to a dog. And I don't care how gentle a dog is, they should not be sat on, or tugged at. This makes me cringe when I see people brag " my dog let's my kids.....". Give them respect, love and care and you can't go wrong.🐶❤️🇦🇺
Couldn't agree more about the Pit. Ours trained itself and was brilliant. You could leave him sat in the car, windows open. And if you said stay, he would. Totally trustworthy. I don't know about Rotts but we had a dobermann when I was a kid. It would attack any animal he could . Would run over two football pitches to fight. Did whatever it wanted. And would snarl and scare us. Stole the Turkey one year.
In my opinion the worst breeds of dogs for first time owners are working line dogs. Specifically border collies, GSD and belgian malinois. Any dog thats bred to do a job is very highly driven and without the appropriate time each day put into exercise and training it can cause major behavioral issues. This goes for working line Labradors and spaniel breeds anoung others. The worst dogs for first time owners are the ones that were not bred to be pets !
When I was a practicing vet, was always happy with Pitbull patients. :) In terms of patient and they pain level is very high. Always had problems with smaller breeds. Now I'm a proud owner of a husky. Best private trainer.🐺🏃
I went through this with my male rottie: When Tower got to be around 8 months old he started acting like a surly teenager, he would respond to commands-but you could hear him cussing me under his breath. I would give him an instruction and he would give me an "evil eye" look from the corner of his eye. His demeanor and attitude took on a slightly dark, furtive, brooding quality, and at times I could feel his reluctance and resistance to obeying me, this was totally different from his prior goofy/happy/puppy eager-to-please behavior to this point.
I think he went through a Goth period, I could almost see the black lipstick and eyeliner on him. He may also have started carrying a switchblade. So I watched him closely from that point on to monitor his behavior. Also to make sure he couldn't shiv me in the back.
One night while in our back yard I told him to quit pestering Josie (my avatar)- he had a habit of biting her hocks to entice her to play - and he turned towards me and snapped at the air. He was 5 or 6 feet away from me, no possibility of making contact, but, in his mind, he had just snapped at the leader, an outright, and intentional, challenge to my position.
That was something I could not allow him to think he got away with, if I did not address that behavior now I knew it would only mean bigger problems in the future. As I confronted him for doing that he bowed down in front of me and began to bark at me. He upped the ante doing that, he was telling me, in no uncertain terms, he challenged me, so I had to continue the confrontation. (What he did was NOT a "play bow", it was a "PREY bow", people mistake the two, they have a whole different meaning!) Because I hadn't backed down from this challenge he started lunging and circling me with the "play bows" while increasing his barking. I continued to face off with him and not back down, so he double downed on me. He now started running around me barking at me even more vigorously and loudly, and veering in at me to try to make me back down.
It took a good 15 minutes before he finally accepted the fact I wasn't going to back down, he was giving me everything he had at the end, a lot of noise and displaying, and it wasn't working for him. At that point he surrendered and gave in to my authority. He gave me his signals he accepted my position as leader, I acknowledged them, and the confrontation ended. During the whole thing I never touched him, I never spoke to him, I just kept facing off to him, whenever he backed up I stepped in on him, I never backed up when he lunged in.
Tower's attitude switched overnight. The Goth make-up disappeared, he quit carrying the knife (and I lost that creepy feeling between my shoulder blades), his demeanor brightened, he wasn't as "broody", he responded more eagerly to directions, and he wasn't cussing me out under his breath anymore. (I didn't know dogs knew such language!) Whereas prior to this he had a more dour and serious expression on his face he now has a consistent relaxed open-mouthed appearance instead.
He challenged me one more time after that a few weeks later. He was all wound up playing and when I interrupted him he did it again. However this time the confrontation only took around 30 seconds before he again surrendered. He's never done it since.
Tower's challenge to me was pretty strong by the end of it. He gave me both barrels AND the kitchen sink, he was puffed up and vocal, and convincingly put everything he had into his lunges and charges.
However, while it may sound like it was a violent confrontation, it was not. There was never any physical contact made, by either of us. He never touched me, and I never touched him. Tower was merely performing a ritualistic takeover attempt for dominance, using the same instinctual behaviors he would use against another dog. A lot of sound and fury, but never employing his teeth.
He used more vigor in his display than some breeds might, but that is a trait in the Rottweiler. They are very intelligent, strong willed, status conscious, and will test for position. It was an occurrence I knew we would at some point go through, a part of his growing up, an important moment that would establish our relationship. Because he now knows who's in charge, from his perspective, Tower responds well to directions, he loves meeting new people, he sees every other dog as a playmate, has an over all lighter attitude, and responds eagerly and happily to directions.
You forgot herding dogs. High energy and they will instinctively nip at your kids legs to herd them. They’re bred to herd sheep and cattle, not be pets. People need to understand the dogs history before they think of it as a pet- the same for horses. This will prevent a lot of unwanted or abandoned animals through no fault of their own. Thank you for this video.
So true. Had an Alaskan Husky/German Shepard as a young child on a farm who was a great pet and loyal. My dad decides to get an Australian Shepard to herd cows later on. My sister brings my nephew home who was about 4 at the time that Australian Shepard turned out to be mean towards kids.
Not understanding the breed they pick, is the first mistake a lot of owners make. Working dogs can make great pets, I argue the best, but you have to keep them busy, mentally and physically, and teach them how to "work" through life. Socialization is crucial. My newest, currently 9 months, is made of four different types of cattle dogs. He loves people, kids, dogs, but it was challenging to curb the nipping/herding. I've toe'd a line, for him to walk. When he steps out, he gets put back. When he's on, he's praised. I keep him busy, and make sure to get him a good workout, atleast once a day. We took him, and our kids, to a maple syrup social event yesterday. He barked at a pup, trying to play, but, otherwise, was a star. Every kid there wanted to pet him. It was a pleasant surprise that every one of them asked, first, and Tucker didn't try to steal any hot dogs or ice cream from them. It's been real work. I wouldn't have tried it 2 months ago. We also have a 13 y/o, border collie/husky/lab, who lives as much of a leash-free life, as is responsible. He's on it for parking lots, in stores, and when asked or if someone looks like they'd be more comfortable. He's been this way since he was 7 or 8 months old. It's a trip, having that type of a connection with an animal, but it is a lot of work.
I've had 2 Aussies & neither nipped however were velcro dogs who guarded me night & day. I had a family member had contract on their life & Aussie & rott/chow mix set themselves up as a tag team of protection. I did not train them for this behavior. As I said never underestimate a dog or in this case dogs.
Yup. I have a blue heeler. I have done not days, not weeks or months but YEARS of researches before getting one. I honestly do not remember when was the last time I get to sit on the couch and watch Netflix for more than 15 minutes since I got my heeler. I walk him 4 times a day, 2 fetch/Frisbee sessions. 2 mental stimulation rotate between chewing sessions and puzzles. Let's not forget the are incredible smart and constantly trying to outsmart you. Haha...and the herding instinct too! Everyone is a cow in the house...🤣
Technically our first dog is a chow-chow (he is 14 months old now). Not discouraged by many negative reviews out there (of having a chowchow for the first dog), I found our puppy is cooperative, friendly to all people, and getting along well with our lifestyle - he tags along in long car drives, does morning and afternoon short walks. As expected, our chowchow is not as active as most dogs, and quite independent. It is a feat that suitable to our routine - which leaves plenty of rooms for each to be alone as well as together. We trained him to be nice to people, and he is especially friendly to kids and other dog owners. He is a very tidy dog, dislike dirty places, and does his potty very neatly. He is very attached to us as well as other friends & family members. Unlike usual reviews, our chowchow even does few tricks.
My chow chow was a sweetheart! I loved her so much! She was a great dog. Never mean to anyone. She obeyed well and was also independent. I live in a very small town. She'd go for walks on her own. I'd catch her walking around town with a prance in her step. She always beat me back home. Outside of her moments of freedom she was my sweet girl, Autumn.
I train dogs and so far I have yet to meet a mean Chow, some are a bit stand offish and some are pretty stubborn but they are not as aggressive at all as their reputation.
My friend had a Chow Chow, which was the first time I had ever been around one. Casey was not found of me, but my friend had zero problems with her. I was with her when she passed on, and I was very sad even though she and I had some rough times. I would adopt a Chow now that I have learned where I was wrong about Casey.
My family's first dog was a German shepherd/Akita and he was the smartest, sweetest dog I have ever seen. We got him as an 8 week old when I was 7 from the local animal shelter. My dad held him in his hand and was told they thought he was perhaps a border-collie mix. My sister was going on 5 and my brother was born a few weeks later. Even as a small puppy he was protective of "his kids." My Nana came to visit and help my mom shortly after my brother was born. She went to pick up my brother and he didn't bite her but he put his mouth over her hand, letting her know he wasn't sure about her holding "his pup" yet. He only had basic dog training (which he learned crazy fast), yet acted like a well-trained police dog but not in an aggressive way. I was walking him once when I was somewhere around 12 and 14. A couple was having car trouble and stopped at the curb across the street from us. My dog stopped and sat facing them and ignored my constant coaxing for him to move even when I used the "treat" word. He never barked at them or showed even a hint of fear or aggression toward them, just silently watched until they got back into their car and drove off. Only then did he stand up and look at me like "OK. It's safe now. We can go home." He was also a nanny dog. When my parents would have other families over, many had small children who would climb all over him, pull on his ears and tail and he would just lay there and let them do whatever they wished. And when my mom had a medical emergency and had to go to the hospital in the middle of the night, a neighbor came over so me and my siblings wouldn't wake up to find our mom gone (my dad was also gone on deployment.) He knew of our dog but had never actually met him so he came armed with a hockey stick and a bag of jerky. Our dog wouldn't accept the jerky and didn't give him a warm welcome, but he didn't attack. Rather, he spent the rest of the night in the hallway in front of me and my siblings' rooms not allowing him to come near us while we were asleep. We also ran something of an animal shelter in our home as my sister was frequently bringing in stray cats and dogs into the house. He never showed any aggression towards other animals, even ones invading his home and territory. Just wanted to share this as people I talk to about him are frequently surprised when I tell them that he was part Akita and tell me that they've heard that they are aggressive and even "mean." I know that he is probably an exception to the rule but I doubt he was the only one. It is important to take a dog's breed into account so you can be sure that you can meet their needs, but try not to let it make you prejudice against them.
I grew up with an Akita, he had but two other people before. But it is thought that he was tainted by the neighbor kids and got a in a couple dog fights - but he wasn’t still be socialized as much due to him living with my grandma. He was super protective of me when I was born and overall a super sweet dog. He passed away due to cancer when I was 12 but honestly one of the best dogs. He would also play soccer with us, just absolutely wonderful dog. Now I own a Great Pyrenees mix and she is a HANDFUL😂 more stubborn than a bull dog.
I currently own a 3 month old German shepherd form someone who lied and said it was fully trained which was a lie as is cant understand commands. It extremely aggressive around other dog and once tryed to attack a fully grown pit bull. Do you know what i should do?
@moh n playz I would seek professional help from a dog trainer. Thankfully, with him still being a puppy, there should be hope of fixing these behaviors. I have 2 dogs & my little one is 3 months old. To me this seems like a version of the "terrible twos" for dogs. It's probably even worse if he wasn't given any training as a tiny puppy. I know it's hard but try to be patient & remember it isn't his fault that he is the way he is. Dogs are sensitive to our emotions and he will feed off your stress (I learned this the hard way with my 10 month old husky) please don't give up on him & try to find professional help for him.
I have a Rottweiler who is about to be 9 years old, he’s always been smart and super stubborn. He’s 130 pounds and it’s like taking care of a teenager. But he’s a very loyal dog and good with my kids.
I have rescued many abused neglected dogs in my 60 years. 4 of these have been Rottweilers. Every single one of them were the best of all the dogs I rescued. Loyal, loving and smart. All four had brutal beginnings by owners who should never be allowed a hamster never mind a dog or god forbid a child. It’s like they knew they were getting a second chance and became awesome ambassadors for the breed. We lost are last rescued Rotti last May and said we were done. Well, that lasted for about 2 months and we just got our very first puppy Rottweiler (always got dogs from rescue places) She is our last Rottweilers great niece! She is awesome!
My first dog I got on my own with my partner is a pitbull. We knew there were stereotypes but the hatred so many people have for their breed is so far off. He has been the best dog from day one, so loving and gentle and easy to train, genuinely a dog I would recommend to anyone. Just like any dog they will require training and love, and with that you can have an amazing friend. Our pup is great with kids and people and just so amazing in every way
As a first time dog owner. I would have to put the Great Pyrenees into this mix. They are fiercely loyal and will die for their owner and what ever they have been put in charge of. They are hard headed and stubborn. They are rumors, they can and will bust through almost any type of fence. They are very sensitive to correction. They love being outdoors, this is a con on the people side. People don't understand that they are at home in temps under 0 degrees. But owners get animal control called when the dog is out "to long." They shed all year round. They shouldn't be shaved as with any double coated dogs. It is believed by many that they have up to 50 vocalizations they can do. They love attention on their terms. If they don't want it they will let you know quickly. Training from a young age is key but still very difficult for this breed. They can be very picky with those they allow on "their' property. They will leave cats alone for the must part if they are introduced properly, but can and will kill the local stray cat that wanders onto their property.
First time dog owner here. I run a lot and wanted a Husky. She's the best dog - and I set the rules. I had to train her, set boundaries etc. because she's adopted. Her previous owner didn't do shit and even encouraged guarding of her bones. When it's calm time and I want to read, she cuddles up next to me. She is now my shadow and follows me everywhere. My husband is great with her and we both like her high prey drive. No more groundhogs in our backyard!
My first dog was a bullmastiff he was very loyal and I didn't have to really train him as he was so eager to please me he slept on my bed and followed me everywhere he was a true gentleman so much so that I had 2 more bullmastiff all of them were good with children and loving our last bullmastiff slept with my son he adored him and to this day a photo of my son and Nelson remains on my wall in living room my son is 32 now but still remembers how close they were
You are absolutely right. The originator of this video has absolutely no knowledge of bullmastiffs. I ask why would you go on record with something you are so wrong about.
I've had several Bassets, and while I agree with the above (especially the house training), they make up for it by being easy in other ways. They are great little sleepers, don't need tons of exercise, and are incredibly funny and friendly.
Realistically the basset hound should be a coonhound. Still a stubborn hound who you can’t use the same kind of training methods on that work with most other breeds, and they need a ton of exercise/are ridiculously athletic.
We rescued a Siberian Husky pup that was left tied to a light pole in a local neighborhood. Before rescuing, we researched, researched, researched everything Husky and decided we were up for the challenge. My husband easily established the Alpha role. They're BFFs. We named him Samson. He doesn't obey me as well as my husband, but he's protective of me and is right by my side when I'm not feeling well.
I have a Belgian Malinois, and I've noticed they are very temperamental, combined with their energy levels and straight theyre no joke. Extensive training is a must!
Hard exercise 6 or 7.times per day, barks at the wind, grabs ankles (the shepherd instinct), loves to chase and bite (good with frisbees), follows her master everywhere, extremely vigilant, obedient and trainable.
After always having Huskies, I've recently been fostering a Belgian Malinois pup, who is going through 2nd fear period. Its like he's forgotten training and scared of many things that never bothered him before. It's full on with him and he also gets over stimulated.
Nailed it hit all of my um... favorites for difficult dogs. Had a Huskey was definitly a difficult dog. He would get out and I would receive a call hours later "Hi I have your dog He is really nice but was really tired and thirsty"
Since I was 16 into my 70s I've owned chows or part chows. Socialization from day 1, kind firmness from day 1 is essential. Each of mine were great ambassadors for their breed, friendly, affectionate, loyal and yes protective. They are smart but willful so beginning training early is important. I love the breed but they are not for everyone by any means.
Very, very well done with one surprise for me: "They ( the Afghan hound) are incredible intelligent." I played the video back twice to make sure I hadn't misheard. I suspect you are the only person who has described this breed as intelligent, let alone incredibly so.
Afghans are sight hounds, bred to run down very fast-moving game over long distances and corner it until the hunter catches up. That requires an independence of thought, planning and a long attention span....all premiere qualities of canine intelligence. Don't mistake ease of training for intelligence. Just because they don't roll over for a treat, doesn't mean they are dumb. They're just looking at you with distain! Afghans have become cute fashion accessories which does the breed a huge disservice.
@@snowysnowyriver well said. basenjis are another sight hound that are incredibly intelligent but because they are so independent they are rated with very low intelligence. dogs are rated for intelligence by their ease of trainability when training has MUCH more to do with their agreeableness
@@sonnymaupin9267 Yes, trainability is all to do with the nature of their traditional roles, and whether they were bred to work closely with humans, or independently. Pyrenean Mountain Dogs are said to be very stubborn and hard to train, but it's because they're bred to spend hours and hours on their own, thinking for themselves rather than following a human's instructions. Labs and border collies are easy to train because they're bred specifically to work with people.
@@78nichola In which case you know absolutely nothing about the breed, its history or its capabilities. Better that you remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
I disagree with the rottenweiler (and the pittie) being on this list. I am on my 4th rottie since 1991. This 100 lb woman has never had any training issues or aggression. It's all how they are raised. Now I have known a few mean rotties, but they were in abusive situations. My rescue pittie is the sweetest girl ever. They love each other along with the chocolate lab I have.
I totally agree! I just recently lost my 3rd Rottie (bone cancer) and they are the absolute BEST breed of dogs in the world!! Love them!! Never had any issues at all with aggression or anything , extremely smart , loving dogs. And although I've never owned a pitties , every one I've known very loveable , friendly dogs.
Every dog can be bad due to bad owners so I don't see your point. Rottweiler is simply a dog which no new owner should EVER get. Sure, you had a good experience with em but many new owners can mess up and if they do in case of rott, someone will be severely hurt or maybe dead.
I had two rotts ( male, female), and they had gotten a hold of a cat and I told them to let go and they did! They had the cat in their MOUTH and THEY LET IT GO!!!!
I agree, especially with pit bulls. The whole "know the background of the dog when adopting" thing is true for ALL first time dog owners looking to adopt, and not just for a pittie. They are smart, loyal, and very easy to train. My parents adopted a pittie, and she would be ready to protect her family as well as love on any human welcomed into my parents' home.
I have a pit and honestly… he’s a big baby. Love and cuddles is all he wants. He’s two but when we got him at three months he was a rascal.,, but we’ve grown together. It takes time to bond and train. Be consistent and they’ll make good partners. Love my boy
My now brother in law, who was one of my skater/drug friends in high school used to have a chow. We would be getting high in his room and when you needed to go piss you would have to walk down this dark hallway without light to try and find the bathroom and that son of a bitch chow would be waiting in the darkness for you to get near him so he could bite you or trip you and claw you. It was scary af especially when you were high
Beagles and Jack Russell Terriers should be on that list. They're highly active, tend to destroy a lot of stuff when bored (esp. until they are adults) and they are also frightenigly intelligent, meaning they could very well train their owner, rather than the other way around. :D My so's beagle was very food motivated. He was home alone that one time, hungry as always and probably bored, so he almost chewed his way through the families pantry (dry) wall because thats where his kibble was kept. :')
I owned a Chow for 10 years,.. we socialised him big time from a puppy, meetings Ng other people, children, other dogs he was the best dog ever, he grew up being loved by me, my wife and daughter, every day he was with us or at worst 1 of us he turned out a loyal, loving buddy who brings me my heart when he died at 10, he never looked old when he died 4 days before he died he just shut down finally could not stand anymore, he passed away in my arms I'll never forget my Ted, he just loved everyone. It's been 3 years now,..only now are we thinking about another dog ... Yeh, it's going to be another 2 chows this time,.. I can't live without a Chow...if you follow our example you will have the best dog this planet can offer, a wonderful loyal, kind, adorable, fast house train, very intelligent buddy ever. Talk to them all the time and walks don't need long walks, and finally never let Chows get hot, 🔥 they cannot cool down best to clip them short in the dinner and always keep them in a air conditioned home during hot summer weather, if u go out take water... I can't wait to get a pair this time, feel free for any hand on advise about this adorable breed, take them with u they hate being alone, why...because the love you and love company, 24/7 enjoy this wonderful guys. 😜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
In my opinion any breed of dog or I will go as far to say most animals exclude the reptiles from that broad stroke can be loving if showed love and kindness.
So agree my Chow was the best. She was well trained and calm. I could trust her with children and any animals. One day I hope to have another Chow. I miss her so much. The greatest dog ever in my opinion.
I have a German Shepard mastiff. Knows 60 commands & can be off leash on walks.. always stops when I say "stop" .. but if I tell him to 'hurry up' sniffing or try to pull him along he will stubbornly dig his heels in until he's done.
The same applies to to all dogs. First you have to be fully aware of the breeds characteristics and then match it to your own lifestyle and home. If the two are not compatible you end up with an unhappy, destructive and aggressive dog. Simple really.
My best canine companion ever, was my cinnamon Chow. Having raised several at once, (NEVER a good idea in hind sight), even she who accompanied me through various ups and downs and travels around the country with me, and was a great mama to a golden retriever pup, turned into pure Chow chow when she perceived situations that turned on her protective mode.
We had a succession of basset hounds for over 50 years. They are the best. The worst problem we had was with the ears keeping them free of infections. We didn't have any particular problem in house-training them.
My 1st dog was a Rottweiler.. early training patience is key. From that point on it depends what you are training the dog for. They make great loyal family dogs and in my experience they are good while out in public but if Someone enters your house unannounced is not good. When I had friends I would meet them at the door with my dog. She would smell them and then leave them alone. I would spend a lot of time on the road so I needed a good dog to protect my family while I was out.
It's my first time having a dog as a buddy and she's a chow. I heard bad stories about chows but I personally haven't seen any negative traits from her ever since I got her at 3 mos old. I treat her with love and respect, I show her my appreciation everytime she does my bidding. Yeah they are quite territorial and will always be aggressive towards strangers that tries to enter their owner's home but when outside, they're very friendly. My recommendation, if you're thinking of getting a dog, be responsible. Treat them as how you treat your children and your friends. When they grow up to be bad dogs then it isn't their fault, it is always the owner's. Dogs are man's best friends if you treat them right, but if you're an irresponsible owner, expect that you're gonna have some troubles with your dog.
Just got a chow chow 2 weeks ago, first time owning a dog for myself couldnt be better... really good companion and it has been easy to train, ofcourse it requires a lot of work like any other breed, but i like him so much it kinda doesnt feel like ots work ahah, i mean i treat his fur daily just because e gets much cooler, ate the end of the day search the dog you want if you really like a certain breed atleast search and study what you have to do... if you have that care and really like them and make them know that you will be fine. Good luck to everyone!
I can add Beauceron to this list only because they are very high strung and it's hard to get them to settle down otherwise they are extremely gentle and loving dogs. The way mine gets along with the cat is nothing short of amazing.
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Best dog I ever had was a male Rottweiler. He was like a kind human that doesn’t take any shit from idiots. He died at 11 year old and my heart still bleeds…
Rottweilers are the best I’ve had one growing up my whole life and they are just amazing and to this day I still have a Rottweilers they are just such loyal and loving dogs!
Like you,the best dog I ever had was a male Rottie. Ironically he was 11 when he died. I cried more when he died than when my older brother died
I got my first rottie, Max, in 1984. He was such a nice dog, calm, attentive and pleasant with people. Several years later I got another rottie I named Blitz. He was incredible in conformation shows and obedience trials. He became a champion and fathered several litters. My husband and I ended up with a house full of rotties. My husband passed away but I still had my rotties so I pushed on to keep my dogs active and healthy. Now I have one rottie named Uli von Scosher. She's 11 and still going strong. I recommend rotties to anyone who's looking into purchasing a puppy. I encourage them to take their pups out and about, and to obedience training classes. Rotties are smart, learn fast and enjoy group obedience classes such as puppy kindergarten. BTW. Cesar doesn't know what he's doing. I saw his TV show once in which he was holding a dog's rear legs up, like a wheelbarrow so the dog couldn't walk or move. He kept saying that dogs carry their weight in their rear legs (their weight is carried in their shoulders). The poor dog was struggling and Cesar was laughing. I had to turn his show off and have warned folks to get another opinion from a genuine dog expert instead of a TV trainer who doesn't understand canine conformation enough to learn proper training exercises.
Your's okay- but in my building is a Rottweiler and it plays with the smaller dogs by pouncing onto them, it's wagging but- it scares them, they growl or cry out and then there are situations. He's a big dog and if something happened with one of the smaller dogs growling it could turn really quickly. We all avoid.
I had a 10year old rescue Rottie. Sweetest dog I've ever had. He had been hit in his previous home, he didn't hold it against me. He died at 12, sweet lad. My cat didn't trust him totally. I now have a Staffie, cat thinks he's fine.
I adopted a husky with my eyes wide open. Adopting an older dog was a great fit for me. He is still active enough to get me walking but old enough that i can keep up.
Siberian Huskies are great dogs; my neighbor has one that is a total escape artist. And when gets out he always comes to my house and peeks in thru the deck doors. He has adopted me and I have never done anything other than pet him and talk to him and take him home. I know his owner doesn't believe that I don't give him treats but I don't. But I do love him and he seems to know it. But I have a jealous bulldog.
My first dog in this life was a Rottie. She was basically a babysitter dog. She passed 10 years ago and I still miss her.
I have reared and trained two Rotties, different personalities, but just the most loving and the most intelligent dogs I have ever had anything to do with. I have two issues about getting one, ATM I don't have the time to put in and although it's twenty years since they passed away, it still seems too soon.
I'm so sorry for your loss
I have a 3 months old Griffon mini he's so agressive and bites everyone not to mention the furniture he literally ate my wardrobe wood , it's my first time having a dog and idk what to do with this behavior can you help me with any advice?
@@virginiaguirguis2885 May I suggest that a vet examine you doggo for any issues with his teeth, it might be a teething issue. Perhaps boredom, not all dogs will sit obediently waiting for your next move. Find what excites him and find a way to make it constantly available, the use of treats for good behavior often helps too, getting the timing right is the difficult bit.
@@virginiaguirguis2885 this is going to sound funny but how is he aggressive? With strangers? Cats? You?
Also when is he aggressive? At feeding? At night? When others come?
Final question, what is body posture when he is attacking? Where’s his tail? High above, tucked under? His ears? Perked up, flat against his head? Is his fur standing up or flat? How does he sound? If he growing? If so Deep guttural sounds long or short sounds?
How you answer these questions changes my advice. In general though dogs aren’t actually aggressive we just misinterpreted their behaviors. For example, if they are aggressive with another dog at feeding time this is called “territorial aggression” which is a misnomer. If this is happing your dog is scared they aren’t going to have enough food, so they are resource guarding and attacking to try and protect a limited supply. If they are attacking strangers it’s because your puppy loves you and is trying to protect you
@@virginiaguirguis2885 When he bites people does he lunged, snap, or nip?
I owned a rottweiler when I was 17 years old. It was incredibly easy to train him, the only thing you had to keep in mind was to be very firm, cuz the dog was defiant even as a pup. He really wanted someone to teach him his place, and after those first months, the dog never, I mean NEVER was defiant again. He was an amazingly sweet, obedient and intelligent dog. Unfortunately his health was so delicate he passed away when he was only 8 years old.
I'm so sorry🥺
They’re very intelligent and the defiance is a result of that haha they are clever
Sorry to hear your loss,we have a Rottee and had others; there little bother
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Oh how I miss my rots Ren & 2 Rena’s and yes there was intense training but once you train them you don’t have a problem ever however they only pretty much listen to me that was 🤩
Any guide ? my pup is defiant as hell
I met my husband who had a 9 year old Rottweiler. He was a great dog but wouldn’t shake, something that my Husky and German Shepherd learned. As our relationship progressed and we moved in together my husband told me that his dog would never learn. The Rottie and I had bonded so one afternoon when my husband was at work I taught the dog how to shake. When my husband came home I told him that I had taught his dog a new trick and he demonstrated it perfectly. My husband was speechless! He asked me how many weeks I had been practicing and I replied about 30 minutes 🤣
There is no dog that would never learn. What an odd saying from a dog owner that they think their dog will not learn new things. I have taught dogs that are rescues and over 4y old out of their habits and new tricks. I'm just a dog owner person, not a professional dog trainer. Anyone that tries to tell you that old dogs do not learn new tricks, they have never even tried or just want to write off their laziness for even trying.
For a treat my Rottweiler would do anything I asked.not the least bit stubborn
@@baileyorAnimaticRose His Rottweiler was very well mannered but my husband was a pushover and I think the dog just chose to refuse and my husband didn’t persist. He also made homemade food slop to put on his food and stated that the dog wouldn’t eat dry food. He and the dog moved in with me and my 2 dogs and the first day I fed them all the same dry food. Mine were chowing down and the Rottie looked at his bowl, looked at me and began eating. My husband never had children and I had so didn’t have problems setting limits. His dog loved me and was always anxious to please me and he readily learned how to shake but knew that I wasn’t a pushover.
I always said my Rottie would do anything I could communicate to him he was such a pleaser (for the most part). I remember a stubborn incident tho where I was trying to get him to go out in the rain to potty. Let’s just say I was the one that ended up wet not him:)
What I’ve never met a I’ll tempered pit bull that wasn’t made that way.
I feel (as a vet tech) bulldogs should be on this list. They often come with multiple medical issues that require expensive veterinary care and dedicated home care by their owners. Also (as a pit bull mom) I agree with a lot of what was said. They are very loving, but powerful. First time dog owners might not be ready for that. But (as a shelter vet tech) many that come from questionable backgrounds are still very trustworthy animals. Please friends, don’t judge dogs by their looks.
As a vet tech, shouldn’t you be against lists like this?
Dogs cannot be judged fairly by their breed.
Hell, half the time dogs labeled “Pitt bulls” aren’t even pitties.
Every dog is an individual. These “lists” are harmful.
@@BohoStitcher I agree, animals get labeled pitties if they even have a square head. And each pet can have a completely distinct personality than the breed standard. That being said, there are common traits that are seen in a breed. Also, we’re not gonna stop people from foolishly spending thousands of dollars buying a specific breed. Maybe at least try to show people what to expect.
I am a big guy and seem to wind playing hard with all kinds of dogs untill I met the bull mastiff. Now we only play board games.
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@@BohoStitcher as I pointed out in my comment, the pit bull may not be a good dog for a first time owner because of the higher responsibility. Yes, we have all known pit bulls that are just love machines that would be very hard to provoke to do harm. The thing is that temperament comes into play too. Any dog may be provoked into aggression in a bad situation and some need little provocation. If you own a Chihuahua, your responsibility for the safety of others is not that high. The breed is very limited in the harm that can be done. On the other hand, a pit bull can kill. No one can deny how powerful and tough they are. While lists are full of generalizations, there are plenty of good points made here. It is more about knowing exactly what you are getting into rather than saying that you should not get a particular breed.
As a 25-year-old girl, I bought a Rottweiler puppy without knowing the breed. I took special lessons about rottweilers and i trained the dog for two years. It wasn't easy at first, but we survived and lived happily for 9.5 years when my Dino died of bone cancer. It was 2006 and I still cry a lot for my big canine-baby. I agree that you need to be prepared before choosing a Rottweiler.
My first rottie had bone cancer at 9.5 yrs also. Then my next had issues again at 9.5 yrs. I'm now on my 3rd go round with 2 rotties. Do everything I can to prolonge their lives...
@@jd8733 I didn't want to have a dog anymore, but while on vacation in Poland I found a stray dog and took it with me. When my neighbor died in 2015, he left his dog who was in constant fear (I think she was beaten) and stayed with me. And now I have two 🐕🐕
@@worldcitizen9847 My 2 rotties are the only reason I made it through my divorce... They continue to be what keeps me going. Up EVERY morning at 5:45 for our morning walk!!! Best part of my day every day.....
Sadly my childhood Rottie died of Cancer as well at only 8 years we were all so traumatized after that none of my parents wanted to get a pet ever again.
im the kind of guy that just stumbles into situations he is no prepared for at all, that said, i first adopted a rott lab corso mix as a pup, she was the perfect starting dog, she was super easy to train (until she did not want it anymore) not agressive,everyones best friend. Next i adopted another lab rottie mix, this one tho is a bit more lively and keeps me on my toes at all times but she is amazing and super teachable as well, they are my 1st and second dog so i have some experience with them and i can tell you, rotties should not ever be on this list with great danes, pyrenees, ovcharka and kangal not there
My first dog was a husky. His picture is right there. Goliath was the best dog ever. Very calm in the home and happy to be out on a walk. He was easy to train and loved eating. He shed a lot I brushed him outside. Bought a roomba. He wasn’t vocal but I always knew what he wanted. He was very stubborn but easy going and super duper loyal. No one could take his leash or he would lose it. He was my perfect little shadow. I miss him to bits.
I'm sorry about your loss, my girl (black and tan shiba inu) almost got hit by a car when running across the street. I can't imagine how I'd be rn if she did get hit, I wish you the best
I'm sorry to hear this at least he will always be a gud boi wherever he is
My neighbor's Husky has adopted me. Every time my garage door goes up he manages to escape and come over to my house. I loyally walk him back home put him back in the yard, tell the owner and by the time I get back home he is sitting at the garage door again. I really love the dog but he isn't mine and I just can't get the message across. His owner seems only mildly amused. By the way the dog's name is Apollo, just in case someone thinks it' s their dog.
Yeah but no
Huskys suck😂
Alaskan that owns a husky here: just an FYI, even as small pups the like to climb so a typical 6’ fence may not contain them. Also, they are a talking breed so if you are someone who gets irritated by dogs that make noise then they are not for you but if you want a smart, loyal , protective, fun doggie who will carry on conversations with you and almost seems human… they are perfect 💗.
No fence could hold my Huskies - they dug under it 😄 Had to line the entire yard with concrete sleepers. RIP neighbour's bunny. And yes, they are perfect.
Huskies are also quite stubborn sometimes and they are REALLY strong
I have a pomsky (Pomeranian/husky mix) and she resembles much of her dad with her husky looks and attitude! She is the most vocal dog I’ve ever had but I absolutely love it!
I love my Husky!! He sings and he talks. He's a beautiful smart boy!! And yes he's an escape artist
I have two border collie /husky mix both of them from the age of 2 until about 10 could leap over a 6 foot fence without touching it. Unfortunately one developed cancer but the other is 15 and acts like a normal 4 year old dog.
I was always a GSD person. Then my wife found this scrawny red puppy. After a day it was over, my wife was in love with this Pitbull puppy. We ended up keeping “Pig” for 10 1/2 years until cancer took her. Hands down the best dog I’ve ever owned. Been a year and a half and we still miss her.
I have found Rottweilers to be very intelligent and very easy to train by myself.
Obedient, loyal, protective, loving. Truly your best friend without question
Yes I own one he is the best dog breed I've ever owned
I have a Rottiepoo and I love her. She is very intelligent and stubborn but so am I. Ha ha
I agree, but the size, power (especially in the males) combined with that protective instinct is what makes them a tough breed for a lot of people. I've known single women that love their rotty and the rotty loves them - and he also thinks he's the pack leader and tries to kill any male that come near her. I trained this out of a Rott owned by a young woman I knew - but it turned out that he was still super protective of her to everyone EXCEPT me - I was just he new pack leader but he still lorded over her. Unfortunately, she always thought it was "sweet".
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True. You have to be a strong leader, that's what they want and need. If their owner doesn't take the lead they will take the position
I owned 3 Rottweilers in my life and they are wonderful, sweet and loving dogs ! Just don’t chain up a Rottweiler they will become aggressive! My last one weighed 180 lbs and was nothing but a big loving baby! Best Dog ever!
My experience with the rottweiler is that of intelligence, gentleness, and loyalty. I've worked in rescue, grooming, and boarding. The rottie is in it's own class, far and above most breeds. I have had one as a pet for nearly 12 years now, when she dies, I will never get another dog. She is irreplaceable and set the bar too high.
Please get another dog! There are so many homeless ones out there that need you.
My last dog was a lab/ pitt mix and we she died i wasn't sure i would ever get another dog. She was so loving and smart only pooped in one place in the yard. The bar was high but i did get another puppy shortly after a rottweiler female. I love her so much even though i still miss my dog thats no longer with me. It has helped heal the pain of loss. I figure i want to give as many dogs the best life ever while Im here even if it's one dog at a time. 💞
We had a female rottie as our first dog. She is the most submissive, sweet natured, intelligent dog ever.
I absolutely agree with you regarding 'Rotties'. I have two nine year old bitches (sisters), have had them since they were three months old. Wonderful dogs. Love them to bits.
You will get another dog, trust me. I had two Dobermans, a male and a female. Even though the female was a very good dog, there was nothing like my male. I said to myself, when they die, I will never replace them because I will never find another Bandit. He died in October of 19', and my female died in May of 21'. Well, I just brought red male Doberman home last weekend, and I don't regret it.
My son came home with a Husky. We had never owned a dog before and I was not amused. The first year was challenging but now I wouldn’t’ want to be without him. He is the sweetest most friendly dog ever. Stubborn as hell but such a nice dog who loves children and gets on with 90% of other dogs. Dogs who growl at him get growled back at but he never starts. He gets us out into the nature with long walks, lays down with us when we are sick, and demands tummy rubs from every visitor. What’s not to love?
I used to raise Rottweilers, they are amazingly obedient, playful and guardians. The best dogs I had in my life, I had 4
Oh yes they are. Hey! Hope you don't mind knowing you?
I have one. Rottweiler are smart and loyal.. he is a Big baby. He is so needy. Wants a lot of attention and exercise
Best dog I ever owned wonderful dogs
I just got a Rottweiler because I've heard only good things about them. At 8 weeks he's already understanding to go potty outside, so smart!! I also have a pitbull who I adore, easiest, most gentle dog ever. My small mutt is a grump with kids and strangers but we adore him just the same.
ANY BREED IS DIFFICULT IF U DONT KNOW WHAT U R DOING
Totally agree...
I totally agree with you !
Some are more primitive and difficult to train but still can make great pets as long as you know what you’re doing .
I USE THE FREQUENCY OF LOVE AND COMPASSION FROM MY HEART!!! THEY COME TO ME.
Correct, but the point of this video is that even if you do "know how to train", these breeds can be difficult. Don't think that because you have had Labrador Retrievers your whole life you can use those same techniques on a Husky or a Rottweiler. That's one of the reasons that shelters are full of surrendered dogs that are between 1-2 years. Their owners get fed up with them.
This video makes very good points that people need to pay attention to.
I love the honesty of this video, namely, there is not such thing as a bad dog......just bad owners.
My chow was the best dog I ever had. Everything said here was true though. I also loved how protective of her territory she was. Family that came over a bunch and got to know her were eventually accepted. Family that didn't were not. We had to put her outside when they came over, but it also stopped those family members from just "stopping by" unannounced. She looked like a pissed of bear when she would growl at them, so they got very good at calling ahead of time. Huge plus! lol
Haha... that's funny that's one thing my wife and I hate. People....family or friends dropping by unnanounced. That chow would definitely be welcome in my home!!!
My Chow was a female named Charlie. We adopted her at 9 months and the lady I got her from told me to just ignore her at first. The very next morning, my Husband got up out of bed and she jumped in and she was my baby from that point forward. I loved her but she was extremely protective, which was great at the time because we lived in a bad neighborhood. We lost her about 14 yeas ago and I still miss her.
I had two. Great dogs!! First large dogs we had. They are very territorial and protective which is what we wanted. If I could call back one dog it would be Cocoa, the bear faced cinnamon and champagne with huge mane. She was a great dog and I’d keep her inside since I live in the south east. I have a Pit Bull, 82 lbs and sticks to me!! Very lovable but she’s got ‘big love’ she might hurt you loving you.😁
My first dog, Blitzie, was a Rottweiler. He was super easy to train, and made me a Rottie lover for life.
I also dont understand why its on the list
@@hendemedstokken, my experiences with this breed have all been positive. However, a Rottweiler attacked my elderly aunt earlier this week. She will be okay, but has a recovery period ahead of her. I blame the owners 100%.
I got my first basset hound 2 years ago and he was a challenge for the first month or so. I can’t lie. But once I had a stable routine going, it clicked with him pretty quickly and he became a lot easier to train and grow a bond with. He turns 3 next week and he is the sweetest and most loving boy I could ever imagine. I recently got a second basset last summer and it gets easier when you know exactly what you’re dealing with.
You need to add the Jack Russell Terrier to this list! Don't get me wrong, they are awesome dogs but if you don't have the patience, energy and commitment to live with one of these they will drive you crazy. No matter how much exercise you give them, they just don't seem to get tired. They have so much energy that they seem to be powered by a nuclear reactor. They should change the name of this breed to the Jack Russell Nuclear Reactor.😱
And they bark a lot
My friend had one and it gave me a scar on my chin. I was petting it and it was fine but then she just jumped on me and bit me. Still don’t know what I did wrong
@@Beemebeme Sorry to hear that. Some animals go nutts from time to time. It may have something to do with it perceiving a threat to what it viewed as the pack hierarchy. 🤔
@@Beemebeme not to say you did anything wrong, but probably unknowingly you did something annoying-and while you maybe perceived it as safe the dog probably perceived it as a threat
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I remember working at a place that allowed dogs, we had an old lady who brought her Rottweiler in for daily walks. He was absolutely huge and super social! I loved him! My brother has a bull mastiff/Great Pyrenees mix that is absolutely amazing. He acts like a giant toddler. He likes to be stuck to you like glue and he’ll walk with your hand in his mouth. He also has never destroyed a toy in his life and gets really sad when his Doberman sister gets ahold of his stuffies. He runs to the door to great you by grabbing the first thing he comes across that fits in his mouth, so we get a lot of dirty socks and dog toys when we walk in the door. He’s an absolute treasure!
8) Pitbull, 7) Siberian Husky, 6) Rottweiler, 5) Bullmastiff, 4) Chinese Shar-Pei, 3) Afghan, 2) Bassett Hound, 1) Chow Chow. You are welcome 👍
Umm, its in the description?
This is what I needed.
I was attacked by a Chow Chow in a public place because the owner did not have control over the dog. There was blood and the ER involved. Several people came to me aid but the dog owner got out of there fast never even asking if I was ok.
Thank you 😊
Thanks
I had a Husky and a Shar Pei at the same time. They were the same age and traveled with me to 14 states and Washington DC as I traveled for work. They were mellow and great friends. Everywhere I went people loved them. They both lived to the age of 13 and died within 2 months of each other.
The second death most likely had a lot to do with heartbreak, dogs are like that.
@@buffalogal9139I agree my husky grieved my other dog and I thought we were going to loose her as well because she stopped eating and would just mope around for nearly 3 months
My Rottie was absolutely the best dog I ever owned. He was so smart. He intuitively knew what I was asking and did it because he wanted to. He was overprotective and loving. He lived until he was 14. Easiest dog I ever trained second to my daughters corgi
Do they chew on things because I’m interesting in a Rottie as well?
If you don't teach them, they definitely will. They chew a whole lot too
@@Gkrissy all dogs chew unless you train them not to. My Rottie never chewed anything, though.
@@erinle7711 Ohok. Yea I’ve had smaller breeds that never chew on things and people made it seem like bigger dogs chew. But your right it’s all in the training.
Dalmatian should’ve been on the list . I worked for a vet for 8 years and had a friend get a Dalmatian : I found them consistently aggressive , strong willed and dangerous . I nearly had my face ripped off by a Dalmatian and was bitten by a neighborhood Dalmatian named “Lucky” as a child . After 101 Dalmatians became so popular and so many parents went out and bought their children Dalmatians- clearly without doing any research about the dogs temperament - well ? There were a lot of Dalmatians “dropped off “ and put to death at shelter across the US .
i had a dalmation when i was younger and never had problems with it she was the most gentle dog i have ever own
My childhood dog was a dalmatian. My dad took him on multiple walks and a full run every morning. We had a giant yard and he would still run away. They are working dogs and hard to own sometimes, regardless of good training
@@panicbox4609 exactly! I had a Dalmatian because they are naturally good around horses. He was at the stable with me everyday and was a faithful trail dog with the horses. It was so interesting because the horses just accepted him. That said a coworker had a Dalmatian and he was a horror. He’d chew the house apart, shred shoes, go through screens but he had two couch potato owners. Don’t get active, energetic dog breeds that need not only physical exercise but mental exercise as well. If you don’t give them good outlets for their needs, they will come up with their own, and you won’t be happy. Also a well trained dog is a truly happy dog.
@@trishayamada807 agree. Also, hyper dog is different than a working dog. Working dogs need tasks or some type of attention that stimulates that need. Some hyper dogs always have energy but tbh they can be low iq and just need some energy release. My dalmatian was trained and had an acre to run around yet still chewed on everything outside regardless because he was bored :P
@@panicbox4609 they make great chewers that’s for sure.
Me and my wife got our first dog a couple years ago. A female German Shepherd we named Ebony. She was a great dog, she had an attitude out of this world but she loved so hard. We lost her earlier this year, and we miss her every day. Will possibly never have another like her 😢😢. #RIPEbony
Sorry for your lose sir
It hurts to loose a great dog..
that's entirely possible. thing is...with patience, persistence and understanding, you could still end up with a great dog... even though it might not be the greatest.
A breed that I absolutely love but have had to watch closely and stay on top of is the akita. They are actually more like a roommate than a pet. They are very sensitive, and there are some human behaviors they do not suffer gladly. They do not need excessive exercise, but they do need regular walks and a lot of companionship, and they are extremely intelligent. Akitas do not take well to rough handling/discipline, but they have a tendency to take over if you don't assert yourself as the boss. They aren't bog barkers, so when they do bark, it probably indicates something is wrong. They do not usually have very expressive faces, so it is necessary to pay attention to body language. I have taken in 4 akitas whose owners could no longer handle them, but they actually make excellent friends and companions. They have proven very adaptable. They just need a lot of love and attention.
I absolutely love Akitas. I don't have the space to keep one tho, I have a Chow myself. One thing that I noticed every time I saw an Akita when I was was walking my dog, is that I'm completely unable to interpret their body language, and I'm usually really good reading dogs. They're an enigma to me 😅 Stunning breed.
They say in Spain is PPP Breed but it gives me too much confidence, they are like wolfs or foxes and are loyal and generous as a samurai
My cousin had an Akita but unfortunately he didnt socialize it very well and as a result could not be trusted.
And Akitas are as the breed standard calls for "wary of strangers and often intolerant of other animals". We have one in the neighborhood, where the owner thought that socialising meant letting the dog run up to everybody they wanted in however manner they felt like - which was very fast and forcefull. And now entering adulthood the dog wants to make sure to dominate every dog it sees and does not respect boundaries at all... You really have to know what you are doing with this breed.
@@vivienekim My first Akita, a rescue male, didn't get along well with other male dogs, puppies that still had puppy breath. He must also have given off seriously macho vibes, because other male dogs wanted to kill him on sight. He was very wary of anyone making noise or wearing something that he thought was suspicious. I had to watch him any time I had him out around anyone. He was crazy about children and cats, though, and would let them climb on him, pull his ears, whatever they wanted.I've had 4 Akitas, all rescues, and all but one had to be watched closely any time they were out in public. The 4th one was very friendly and great with everyone, but I still watched out for him. None of them were ever let off their leash.
I think akita is not good for first time dog owners too.
Shiba is hard to train too
I have a pitbull and never had one bit of trouble from him. I am a newbie when it comes to a pitbull. Mine was a rescue. He is so well behaved.
As a former owner of and forever lover of Basset Hounds, I don’t recall difficulty with house training but they do shed and, as noted, they can be stubborn because of their excellent sense of smell. They also drool and bark A LOT, oftentimes at nothing, but Bassets have wonderful, loving personalities.
I have found Rottweillers to be very lovable and easy to handle . Keep on a schedule and socialize early. You need to understand the dogs temperament and you will find they are really affectionate big babies . I put my dog in training early and stuck with it consistently.
With good and early socialisation - yes. My Rottie is difficult - I rescued him when he was two years old from a drug addicted person. Now, he is six years, it's much better with his behavior to other, especially male dogs but he will never be a "normal" dog... But, he is my good boy, I love him - and he loves me!
I have too Louisa but to be ready for one people have to be experienced. I’ve heard that dogs like the Rottweiler will be aloof to the owners who are inexperienced. They want somebody who is experienced, not a novice. Like in Pokémon where in most cases that Pokémon will refuse to obey the trainer who is inexperienced.
Us too. Out Rottweilers were wonderful.
My rott was the best dog I ever had. She had high intelligence and easy to train. And the most loyal and loving dog.
@@cockerspanielfan56 lmao bro used a Pokémon reference.
The Basset Hound is the most lovable dog I have ever had. I have 4 and they are all love bugs. They are worth their weight in gold.
The Cane Corso should have definitely been on the list .
Along with the Presa Canario! Probably most of the molosser breeds.
Most definitely lol! and the Presa Canario! Gorgeous animals tho.
@@primesspct2 They are! 😅♥️
May I ask why the Cane Corso should be on the list?
@@calliecooper99 I would guess bcos of their intelligence and having to convince them to obey. Early months they test and you've got to be a step ahead. I've found that true in my Presa. But as he's now almost 28 most old, there is a new level we've reached. He doesn't obey on command, rather it's his good nature & understanding that makes us a bonded pair.
So the initial hard working becomes an understanding. Magnificent beasts!
You hit the nail on the head with the Chow Chow. But, after having Chows for 40 years, my last Chow/Lab mix was the perfect dog. She wasn't very sociable but never growled at any human. Very shy but was very obedient. I miss her every day.
I had a chow lab and she was extremely loyal. Not super warm to strangers, but not aggressive or reactive to the point that she couldn't be around other dogs or animals etc.
She was very clever and figured out how to open a door knob by manipulating it between her paws.
I have a cocker chow, a husky & a maltipoo and somehow they balance each other out in the best way haha I love my puppers
I'm sorry but I don't agree. My Chow was friendly with people and animals. she loved kids. very smart and calm. I have had other breeds that were a lot more stubborn than my Chow. she was obedient very well trained. I have to say she was the easiest dog I have ever trained. I miss her and one of these days I will get another Chow.
@@rickyymunoz Why didnt you just say you have a Mutt????
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On my 3rd pittbull.
This one is mixed with Shar Pei, and Catahoula.
He's awesome.
Ate everything when he was a pup,but, he was very well socialized, and is confident around anyone, or any dog, without feeling that he needs to show aggression.
I’m on my second one (an 8 week old pup), my first one was exactly like yours. She was confident and never felt the need to show anyone or anything aggression. She was amazing to train. She was so smart and eager to please, she picked up anything almost immediately.
They always seem perfect until they kill someone’s child or grandma. Not all will but enough have that I would never trust one and always arm myself when one is near
I had one pittbull. She was mixed with Catahoula, with leopard spots. I rescued my pittbull from a street when she was about one year old. She turned out to be an absolutely wonderful dog: smart, loyal, loving, all-people pleaser, great with children. She died at the age of 15-year-old, eight years ago. It was heart breaking. I am thinking about my dog and remembering my dog every single day.
@ik1408 sorry to hear that.
I try to forget that my boy won't be here forever.
But, I'd rather lose him, than have him lose me.
Mine is white, with a brindle eye patch, and the Catahoula spots.
Ate my entire house, when he was a puppy, but he's the coolest dog I've ever known, at seven years old.
I have had five Rottweilers. Two were female and they were very easy to train. The three males were almost as easy, although they did have a tendency to want to be stubborn at times. Once trained however the rottie is an awesome dog. For me there is no other breed.
Yes your right Rottweilers are the best I love them
OMG I love rotties they get such a bad rep. Every single one I have known and now own are amazingly friendly and big sweeties.
@@peasley5449 Yes very true I have had two female Rotties and my one now is 7 and she is the most loyal and sweetest ever we love her sooooo much and she loves us back I have many different breeds over my many years I am 71 now and I think they are the best
Try another breed, you may be surprised. I always said the same thing after my first dog, "There's NO other breed out there that compares to my XXXXXX".
Until I decided to become less closed minded, and tried a different breed after he passed away. I have had 6 different breeds of dogs in my lifetime, and I've thoroughly enjoyed every one of them.
@@davelowets Actually I have had over 10 different breeds as pets from when I was a little boy and I am 71 now and am a big dog lover and loved them all but the Rottie has been my personal favorite and my current Rottie is the biggest female baby especially to my wife who had a massive stroke and she will never leave my wife's side as her protector
If you are a novice when it comes to dogs and are thinking of getting a dog, one of your best sources of info on the breeds you are considering are veteran dog groomers. Longtime owners of breeds can be blind to the negative aspects of the breeds they themselves favor. Dog groomers have to deal with these same dogs on a daily basis, away from their adoring owners, handling them, dealing with their coats, quirks and various health issues. You'll get the skinny real quick from experienced dog groomers. Whether you take their advice is up to you.
This is excellent advice!
I find that people that can afford or would take their dog to a groomer rather than take the time to brush and care for their dog themselves are the ones more likely to treat their dog like their "spoiled baby". With the exception of non shedding dogs ( whom I would also trim hair myself) which they may believe they can't groom themselves. Don't forget, many dogs are frightened by clippers, don't like baths and will misbehave from fear and dislike of what is being done to them.
Agree with you totally! Most people choose a dog for "the looks" rather than what dog would be a good companion for your personality & lifestyle.
@@Kayte... Some of us are willing to pay like me to have my dog shaved, trimmed nails, clean ears & face, & anal glands extracted. The groomer does a better job than I do so that's why I pay a professional groomer & it's worth it!
thing is...every dog is different. even experienced owners, like myself, can be overwhelmed by a difficult dog... or get lucky... like with my first.
I adopted a 1.5 year-old pitbull years ago. She grew to be 80 lbs. and lived to be 17. Best dog I ever had; smarter than the vast majority of humans, sweet as could be; best dog I ever had, what a sweetheart! Also, an auto parts store I used to frequent had a 187 lb. bull mastiff that they'd let wander around the store; another real sweetheart. One time, these 2 guys were walking into the store ahead of me, saw the mastiff lumbering down an asile, and turned around and left!
My pitbull is also the absolute best. And I haven't heard anything bad from anyone I know who's owned one. They are fantastic if raised with love! Best dogs in my opinion...and I was hesitant at first to get one because of their reputation. So glad I did!
never trust.
Our 'pit' lived to be 16 and, like yours, was the sweetest thing ever, if not a little bit of a ding-dong. That mastiff was probably gonna offer those shoppers coffee. That's how my Mastiff is. But, I've had people cross the street when they see us coming. They don't know she's a giant baby.
@@lisascoe9563 Amen, Lisa! I've never known a mastiff who was anything but extra sweet and gentle. The one in that store would take your arm in his mouth and play wrestle with ya (If he knew you well). It's those little ankle-biters ya have to watch out for!
When you said smarter than most humans, then you lost me!
Rottweilers are very sensitive to their owners and are a dream for the right owners. A first time owner could easily have a Rottie as long as they study and learn as much as possible before getting the dog.
Yea, everyone needs a manual to keep a dog in order. These dogs (rots) are just bad.
Yup. Currently have a Rotty and she's now 10. She's the best behaved dog I've ever had, and has been easy to have in my family.
@@majscrap2629 muppet
@@majscrap2629 , You've probably never known one.
I’m a first time owner for Rottweiler and I’ll say I did pretty good to train and socialize with humans. You also gotta give them toys because they bite a lot.
Thanks cause I'm getting one
Facts I have a girl she’s a sweetheart just has a serious teething problem lol
ive wanted a rottweiler since i was about 11-12yrs old. im in my 30s now... still want one!!
@@rhondahenthorne2266 glad to hear . Do not over feed or over exercise. That's what the breeder told me 40 years ago when I had my first. She was a top breeder at the time. Be firm because they can be stubborn . Honestly they are a great dog. Truly an all-rounder. You will have a loyal companion. Two year old girl here now. Never leaves my side.I 👍💯
Way too much work , too much work
We've had two Chows in our family , one male and one female and they were both great pets and just looking at them made most people stay away . The male was kinda anti-stranger but the female was everyone's best friend.
I have had 2 chows, they were the easiest to train, they were extremely tolerant of other dogs and people, they only growled at people who intended to harm. They were the best dogs ever!
My Uncle had a Chow and no one, not even he, could get near it. He'd put food in a bowl and leave before the dog would touch it. One morning he was mowing his lawn and I sat on his front steps and noticed his chow looking at me and I'd glance at her and then look away and every time I'd look back she'd be a bit closer. In about 45 minutes she sat her head in my lap and I began scratching behind her ears and that was it. Every time I'd visit afterwards she'd come bounding up to greet me like Dino on the Flintstones, LOL :) Still, I was the only person she'd have anything to do with. After about 2 months my Uncle asked me if I'd take her home with me as he said, you're the only person she'll have anything to do with. I only lived a mile down the road and said, okay. She took a little while to get used to being inside as much as outside as she had never been an indoors dog before, but she never required potty training as she would always let me know to let her out. I brought her out of her shell by comforting her when a friend would drop by while I had them pet her so she'd know there was no danger. It was a very rural area and all the neighborhood dogs roamed pretty much free. So, eventually she figured out my Uncle's house was only about a half mile away across the fields and she left me for his place. I always assumed I had just given her the confidence to trust more people and to her, his place was home. She always greeted me the same way when I'd visit though and when I'd go in his house she'd lead the way, lol. And she would drop by for treats and playing now and then but always went home afterwards.
We've had 3 female Chows and they were all really sweet. They don't like to get dirty, prefer pooping outside always in the same area, great watchdogs (not guard dogs, they're kind of chicken), and extremely loyal. The biggest downside is the shedding. They aren't very active and sleep a lot so doesn't really require a lot of energy. I don't know why this TH-camr thinks they're a difficult breed.
@@Rebel9668Wow that’s an amazing story. It shows how loyal chows are. Even though you treated her the best, she had already built a loyalty to your uncle so she returned to his home.
My first dog was part chow.
I had 2 Basset Hounds and they were housebroken when I adopted them. Obedience training helps with their stuborness.
Bassets are loving and too funny. Mine were pet therapy visitors in nursing homes and the people loved them and they got a lotta laughs ! They loved going for walks and just snuggling.
I have a basset hound and we hve done obedience training since 10 weeks and potty training of course since 8 weeks. She will still occassionally have accidenta but doing much betger
I had 2 Bassets and never had any problems until "Ben" ( my current best friend) moved in .It looks he is the typical Basset with all the mentioned disadvantages but his uncoditional love and his charme makes up for everything. For me Bassets are the best dog breed ever. Greetings to all Basset lovers worldwide.
Wouldn't trade my Bassets for anything in the world.
@@hbailie9115 That could have been my words! Bassets are the best dogs! You have to love them. PoinT!!!!
Ive had many basenjis over the years and they are the most stubborn, independent breed Ive ever owned. They made my huskies seem like angels in comparison but basenjis are so worth it
Not only are Huskies gorgeous dogs, but I've always admired their well-known attitude of "Yes, I can do that, and I can do it well, but I'll be damned if I do it." Now Basenjis, those are just a beautiful, sleek dog, and I've always been so intrigued by them. Interesting to hear that they can be even more stubborn than the eternally stubborn Husky. 😂
While I don’t have direct 1st hand experience with all the dogs mentioned, I think your choices are spot on. I think the Rhodesian Ridgeback could have made the list, but I’ll offer it as an honorable mention.
Absolutely.
Most definitely, our Ridgeback has kept us on our toes.
nah bruh, he put the rottie and pittie there but failed to mention great danes,pyrenees, ovcharka, kangal and a few other breeds that are truly not for beginners at all, this list feels like its done by someone who reads a lot but has no first hand experience with dogs
My chow chow was literally a dream dog . So calm and easy , never an issue : she was amazing
Mine too she was the best dog I ever had.
I’ve never had a bad pit bull. They are overly loving and awesome with kids but just too strong sometimes for weaker owners.
I second this. I've had pitties since I was a child and I couldn't even help walk them until I was a certain age! Lol. Really great dogs though.
Agree, but not for 1st time/lax owners. Reqire tons of exercise and owners always have to be on point outside of home as ZERO room for error. Challenges finding housing if don't own your home/apartment.
@@yzer disagree. I live in an apartment with an 85 pound Pitt bull who is 8 months. He requires a walk a day and he’s fine. I don’t know what you’re doing wrong… in fact, my dog is the most calm in the neighborhood. He frequently gets compliments on his behavior and I’ve never done any extra training other than the normal sit, stay, heel.
You’re pushing a stigma that’s untrue. Pitts have high energy but low reserves. They need one good walk a day and they’re pretty much done. He stays out in the house and I only put him away when it’s time for sleep or I’m leaving.
He’s one of about 5 I’ve had like this so far. Best dogs ever
@@dangelobriscoe9056 85lbs at 8 months sounds more like an American Bulldog than APBT. Totally different breeds
@@yzer wow… that statement shows your ignorance. Over the last 2 decades Pitt bull breeders have gradually worked to change the breed from just medium builds to a spectrum of mediums to xl builds. Now they range up to 105 lbs and since the AKC doesn’t recognize them, people should stop trying to classify their sizes unless they are looking at the ADBA. My dog has papers. His dad is 105 lbs.
My husband and I took on a rescue pit mix. The shelter was hesitant to let us adopt since it would have been our first dog (as adults). We met with him multiple times, took classes, and fostered him at first while he was undergoing a few medical treatments.
He's been the absolute best! It was a journey and took a lot of work but damn was it worth it. We are so happy we were able to provide him with the environment he needed to thrive. I couldn't have asked for a better dog.
My Pitt was the best dog I've ever had; loyal to the end. I adopted her when she was 8 weeks old. I trained her well and socialized her early on. She passed away last August at 17 1/2 yrs old. Only twice in her life did she have a show out moment. I wish I had another one just like her.
So sorry for your loss.
1.5 days ago I took in a 10 months old female puppy PitBull, from my neighbors that are expecting second human baby and overwhelmed.
I have never owned a dog before, but I prayed and went for it.
Your testimony helps me a lot.
Thank you.... you will love again a sweet searching doggie 🐕🙏
@@worldofcats9611 Be firm and consistent with your new puppy. I used to watch Cesar Millan all the time and whatever he told the owners to do with their dogs, I did with mine. Get ready for lots a great times.
sorry for tour loss, pitts are great gentle dogs
The only negative I've had with my Husky girl is that she screams whenever I leave the house, it often wakes my housemates up but she calms down after a few minutes. The cuddles I get when coming home are priceless though.
My girl kira.liv to 17 is the best years of my life and I miss her terribly even 3 years later
@@satiricgames2129 One of my huskies lived to 18! He was the sweetest boy. My other two were stubborn af, and one was an escape artist extraordinaire and all around difficult dog.
Rotties are really easy to deal with. They want everything to be play. I don’t think I can take much of the content as real. Pitties are calm, loving and lazy. A couple of the most dangerous, aggressive dogs doing the most damage are yorkies, and cocker spaniels. They are dogs that people, especially children, want to cuddle and they’ll pull the dog right into their faces
I took in a Rottweiler named Bruno who was badly abused, he bit me once when I first started working with him but now he’s my best friend. Some might consider them difficult because high energy but they just want love. He also does not allow anyone he’s never met on my property which is a huge plus.
I adopted a mix in January and he’s so good other than he will bite people he doesn’t know. I guess that’s a good thing for protection but it’s not good when he tries to with people he shouldn’t. Been taking him to training hopefully I can break that habit because he’s the biggest baby with me and he seems very smart and learns easily
I have a 2.5 yr old Rottweiler. Trying to correct lack of training. No options for trainers though and I've exhausted options to the point two vets have insisted putting him down due to risk of worse attacks than I've already suffered. Any advice? He's my heart. Just out of options for help.
Shiba Inu's were definitely left off this list. One of THE MOST STUBBORN breeds ever. Several of the traits mentioned about other dogs on this list, I found applied to my shiba very easily.
Agreed! I have an Akita, which is basically just a large shiba with an aggressive streak 🤣
What about the malinois? They cld deff make a part 2. Throw the dalmation on there, too.
Most of the Spitz types are a handful. highly intelligent, opinionated and vocal.
I love my Keeshonden but the velcro personality, shedding & barking are not for the faint of heart
@@legomego3333 I’ve had both, and that’s definitely accurate!!!
My Shiba is a pain for sure, and they definitely belong on this list along with a lot of other breeds like Akita, Malamute, Belgian Malinois, ACD, GSD, and so much more if people don’t do their research.
Lots you could add to this list, including Baesnjis and Beagles (especially Beagles)
shubu inu should have made the list. Beautiful dogs but they can be difficult.
I had a Siberian Husky for fifteen years and while they can also be stubborn but nothing like the shubu inu.
Training my German Shepherds was a joy after my Husky.
I’ve got some experience with Northern dogs and German Shepherds and I couldn’t agree with you more. 👍🏻
Huskies can be stubborn but they will acknowledge you. I will call my Shiba's name and unless I'm in the kitchen he sometimes will not lift his head.
I own a no 5 on the list - he's 74 kilo, a beautiful brindle and is my assistance dog(service dog). He alerts, retrieves and helps with my mobility. Just a shout out for smartness, gentleness and loyalty of Bullmastifs!
I agree, I have two bullmastiff, they are the sweetest dogs ever! This video is very wrong about most the dogs.
We have owned 4 Bullies, including a silver brindle, who was probably the most stubborn, but they were amazing family dogs, very protective in a non-scary way. Our only female was 'sharp' and not good with other dogs, and the best guard dog a family could want. I still miss her 30 years later.
Just had our newly adopted dog tested, and she is husky, doberman, rottweiler, German Shepherd among other things.... Unsure of what her life was like before being found on the side of the road and put into the shelter system, but being mostly husky she hardly barks at all! She is very submissive and intelligent, learns very quickly. She is so affectionate. Listens very well and seems to understand full sentences. Easiest dog I've ever had, even though I was first afraid of the doberman and rottweiler in her. I think she got all the best from each breed. Our cocker spaniel on the other hand was a stubborn toddler. He was so fixated on playing fetch. It was so hard to train him not to take off after anything. But we sure loved him. It is nice to have a dog listen to me. Different dogs have different personalities.
I've been around many "difficult" dogs. The one breed which has repeatedly intimidated me is the Akita. Among the Chow, some of the nicest and best behaved dogs I've ever seen have been Chow-Golden retriever mixes.
Sorry I dont understand, maybe my english is not good enough for this but
Isn't your sentence a contradiction ? Akitas, who's among the chows are most intimidating, while chows/golden retrievers mix are the nicest ? Did I understand that right
@@blablablaj Mixes can be substantially different from their parents. I can only state what I've seen for myself: Akitas that have been VERY serious and consistent regarding aggression, and Chow/GR mixes that seem to make IDEAL pet dogs (which are, nevertheless, fully capable of "standing up for themselves"). I used to live in southern Illinois. I had rescued a Chow/GR mix who was an awesome dog, and veterinarians in that area told me that the mix was very prevalent, and that they made very nice dogs.
I have an Akita. 100% agree that they are not for first time dog owners or most dog loving people. They take a lot of prior knowledge and consistency in training. I have a unicorn Akita. Loves other people and most dogs. Most reputable breeders won’t give an Akita to non Akita knowledgeable people. They are the best breed for me though. I’m obsessed and love their personalities 😆
@@legomego3333 I find them to be very bold, and sure of themselves -- which isn't so great if they decide they don't like you, LOL. I'm sure they're excellent dogs; most I've met have seen me as a "stranger," and they've shown NO willingness to be friendly to strangers, lol.
My childhood babysitter's son was killed by his female Akita, he bled out from the puncture wound and died alone in his house, it was a very sad day indeed.
Sheba-Inus are very stubborn, hard headed breed. I would replace the Rottie in this list with a Sheba-Inu.
As for Pitpulls, I've had two personal experiences as pets (a few months each due to being illegal) and many others at the shelters, they are extreme loyalists. They take their obedience and loyalty to their owners to the extremes. They are fixated on pleasing their owners to the point of being overzealous. I've had German Shepherds, Labradors, chows, rottie mix, wolf-dogs, etc... and no dog takes the overzealous loyalty quite like pitpulls do. These are dogs that aren't afraid of getting bullets to the face if it means defending and keeping the family alive. Owners of this breeds who don't know this will have a difficult time training them, especially with socializing them with other breeds and people. I love how they are compact mid range size dogs but with the might and strength of a large dog. They are pure muscles for their size. They have a bad reputation due to bad people exploiting and misusing them. They are illegal in Miami. 🥺 Such a shame. That overzealous loyal nature could do a lot of good too.
Juci Shockwave you are right on the money. Pit bulls are very loving,and one of the most cuddly dogs you’ll ever have. They are extremely loyal, which makes them vulnerable to those who own them and use them for illegal purposes. May they Never Rest In Peace. Anyway, I live in California which has less stringent laws regarding pitties. We also have rehabilitation centers for all dogs and quite a few catering to piitties, specifically. I hope with education and people interacting positively, these perceptions will change. A reminder to all dog owners. Never leave dogs unattended with children. Use discretion.
Pitties are the best dogs EVER!. Im lucky to live in a state where pitbulls are legal, but there's still plenty of dumb people around where I live that think these precious dogs are vicious by nature. What they don't understand is that those stats that show pitbulls are responsible for the most fatal dog bites and unprovoked attacks is that the aggressiveness of those dogs is a direct result from the bad owners. It's the fact that they have crappy owners that WANT them to be aggressive and intimidating, and train them to be that way, that is responsible for their bite stats being so high. It's not the breed, it's the horrible people that own them. It's so sad that this wonderful breed gets such hate, when they're only a product of their environment and training...not their natural temperament when properly trained and loved like they deserve.
@@mysticmama_3692 they have literally ripped a girl face off her face when she was dog sitting a bull. So stfu. They CAN be extremely vicious and dangerous
Pitbull (bully mutts also) attack and kill so many innocent children, dogs, cats and even adults because they are not MEANT to be owned by lazy people, I’m stick of people labeling them as “lazy sweet potatoes, won’t hurt a fly and loves hugs from everyone!!” They need exercise, a lot of training, should not be left alone with children, they’re naturally aggressive to unknown people, same as a working collie, you need to realize they were bred to do specific things
@@carolbiery4470 pure well bred pits are not cuddly, you say you’re about educating people but you’re spreading a false narrative, if you care about the breed you would say what exactly it means to own a pitbull, there’s a reason why they attack so many things because people believe in the dumb myth “they were nanny dogs!!” Or they think they have the personality of a golden retriever, which they do not. Unless you have a bully mutt you’re mistaking for a pitbull?
I’ve bred Bassett Hounds and they are the most loving and comical breed - they aren’t terrible to house train either, but you do need to put in some effort. True about the scent distraction, but I find that interesting and enjoy it when they are on a trail … Great dogs.
Rottweilers are not a "difficult" dog bred. they are so smart, well-behaved and polite to their human family. you dont' need to train them just talk to them like a toodler they understand you and will do anything to make you happy.
I have had three rotties easiest dogs to train ever and I have a Belgium too.
A neighbor stormed up to my door screaming at me. If your dog comes near us. .......long pause as his golden, kind of skittish bit my dog. My mean nasty rottie hid behind my legs. I mentioned he'd better not let his dog near us
I've had 2 Rotties. Most easily trained, loving dogs ever! Intelligent, quick to obey.
I was out of town and got a frantic call from my brother, who was coming over to let out my Rottie and feed him. The bro was apparently trapped in the kitchen, and my dog wouldn't let him leave the house. My brother is 6'5. I talked to him to walking to the pantry and pulling out some dog biscuits and feeding them to Baer as he made his way to the door. Crisis averted! 🙄😅
Lol they are difficult, I don't where these people got their info from.
@@christasams5351 Mine were not difficult. Could be the method of training.
We had a beautiful Chow, Owen. Everything you said about them is true, but I would add that it is important to look into their lineage. Owen's mother was a laid-back, very friendly dog. We also had two other dogs, and they all got along just fine. We had him groomed once a month and the groomers absolutely loved him...to the point where they would let him lie under the table while they groomed other dogs. Finally, it is essential that you start on Day One being the Alpha. Once you establish that authority, training is much easier.
I think chows are beautiful but i’m so afraid of them because one almost killed my friend.
Chowen...
Yes even if you are a woman the 1st step in having a dog of any kind is establish your alpha status. I forget not everyone already knows this.
@@maryvaughn7886 Yea, a lot of women tend to see this as just being mean to the dog, but it's EXTREMELY important to establish alpha. Setting the tone for the rest of the dogs life. I worked at a veterinarian's office for 12 years and it was amazing the difference in behavior that most of the dogs showed me and people they didn't think as above them in the pack. When I walked back to the boarding kennels, it was nearly silent. When the vet tech or the front desk admin walked back there, all of them started barking or growling or jumping on the cage. To be honest, the clinic should have charged more for the boarding because I also trained a lot of those dogs that were in there for awhile. I taught most of them the "Heel" command or "sit" "stay" or "Quiet" command.
My chow was also very stereotypical but that's what made him so special. Our personalities matched so perfectly. He was my best bud
I've owned dozens of dogs and mostly agree with this list. Huskies are NOT for first timers but are still incredibly good dogs. Very smart. Rottweilers I found are incredibly easy to train and amazing family dogs, very good with kids but they need constant attention because they cen get anxious and lonely very fast.
My daughter begged us to get a husky pup instead of the other ( mostly put mixes) at the pound. I agreed but responded to her "I'll take him with me when I move out" with a big "not happening" we have a huge fenced yard but honestly, he sees our 6 ft fence as a guideline, not a requirement.
What is the most important thing to say is first make sure any dog anyone has they fully commit to that dog and not just because they like the looks. 99% of issues with dogs are through owners fault, no matter what the breed.
And for EVERY single dog, PLEASE never leave children on their own with dogs. I say this mainly because of children not the dogs, you never know what they may do to a dog.
And I don't care how gentle a dog is, they should not be sat on, or tugged at. This makes me cringe when I see people brag " my dog let's my kids.....".
Give them respect, love and care and you can't go wrong.🐶❤️🇦🇺
100%
For starters GOOD list, I wouldn’t put the Rottweiler or pit bull on this list they’re extremely easy to train, had multiple of both.
Only if you know what you are doing. However some owners are so stupid that you wonder if they get up early in the morning to practice.
@@gordonlawrence1448 yea but even bad owners have some kick ass pits and Rottweilers
@@gordonlawrence1448 Tibetan mastiff and the chihuahua belonged on this list and I stand on that
Couldn't agree more about the Pit.
Ours trained itself and was brilliant. You could leave him sat in the car, windows open. And if you said stay, he would. Totally trustworthy.
I don't know about Rotts but we had a dobermann when I was a kid. It would attack any animal he could . Would run over two football pitches to fight. Did whatever it wanted. And would snarl and scare us.
Stole the Turkey one year.
not a good breed for first time owners.. they are a dominant breed, and if an owner is wishy washy, the dog will likely become pushy.. imho
In my opinion the worst breeds of dogs for first time owners are working line dogs. Specifically border collies, GSD and belgian malinois. Any dog thats bred to do a job is very highly driven and without the appropriate time each day put into exercise and training it can cause major behavioral issues. This goes for working line Labradors and spaniel breeds anoung others. The worst dogs for first time owners are the ones that were not bred to be pets !
When I was a practicing vet, was always happy with Pitbull patients. :) In terms of patient and they pain level is very high. Always had problems with smaller breeds. Now I'm a proud owner of a husky. Best private trainer.🐺🏃
A friend of mine is a vet and his least favorite breed is the Cocker Spaniel.
I rescued a husky at 5 months, and he's been the best dog I've ever had. He's such a sweet boy.
A chow chow almost killed me when I was a child. Absolutely would not recommend for small children
I went through this with my male rottie:
When Tower got to be around 8 months old he started acting like a surly teenager, he would respond to commands-but you could hear him cussing me under his breath. I would give him an instruction and he would give me an "evil eye" look from the corner of his eye. His demeanor and attitude took on a slightly dark, furtive, brooding quality, and at times I could feel his reluctance and resistance to obeying me, this was totally different from his prior goofy/happy/puppy eager-to-please behavior to this point.
I think he went through a Goth period, I could almost see the black lipstick and eyeliner on him. He may also have started carrying a switchblade. So I watched him closely from that point on to monitor his behavior. Also to make sure he couldn't shiv me in the back.
One night while in our back yard I told him to quit pestering Josie (my avatar)- he had a habit of biting her hocks to entice her to play - and he turned towards me and snapped at the air. He was 5 or 6 feet away from me, no possibility of making contact, but, in his mind, he had just snapped at the leader, an outright, and intentional, challenge to my position.
That was something I could not allow him to think he got away with, if I did not address that behavior now I knew it would only mean bigger problems in the future. As I confronted him for doing that he bowed down in front of me and began to bark at me. He upped the ante doing that, he was telling me, in no uncertain terms, he challenged me, so I had to continue the confrontation.
(What he did was NOT a "play bow", it was a "PREY bow", people mistake the two, they have a whole different meaning!)
Because I hadn't backed down from this challenge he started lunging and circling me with the "play bows" while increasing his barking. I continued to face off with him and not back down, so he double downed on me. He now started running around me barking at me even more vigorously and loudly, and veering in at me to try to make me back down.
It took a good 15 minutes before he finally accepted the fact I wasn't going to back down, he was giving me everything he had at the end, a lot of noise and displaying, and it wasn't working for him. At that point he surrendered and gave in to my authority. He gave me his signals he accepted my position as leader, I acknowledged them, and the confrontation ended.
During the whole thing I never touched him, I never spoke to him, I just kept facing off to him, whenever he backed up I stepped in on him, I never backed up when he lunged in.
Tower's attitude switched overnight. The Goth make-up disappeared, he quit carrying the knife (and I lost that creepy feeling between my shoulder blades), his demeanor brightened, he wasn't as "broody", he responded more eagerly to directions, and he wasn't cussing me out under his breath anymore. (I didn't know dogs knew such language!) Whereas prior to this he had a more dour and serious expression on his face he now has a consistent relaxed open-mouthed appearance instead.
He challenged me one more time after that a few weeks later. He was all wound up playing and when I interrupted him he did it again. However this time the confrontation only took around 30 seconds before he again surrendered. He's never done it since.
Tower's challenge to me was pretty strong by the end of it. He gave me both barrels AND the kitchen sink, he was puffed up and vocal, and convincingly put everything he had into his lunges and charges.
However, while it may sound like it was a violent confrontation, it was not.
There was never any physical contact made, by either of us. He never touched me, and I never touched him. Tower was merely performing a ritualistic takeover attempt for dominance, using the same instinctual behaviors he would use against another dog. A lot of sound and fury, but never employing his teeth.
He used more vigor in his display than some breeds might, but that is a trait in the Rottweiler. They are very intelligent, strong willed, status conscious, and will test for position. It was an occurrence I knew we would at some point go through, a part of his growing up, an important moment that would establish our relationship. Because he now knows who's in charge, from his perspective, Tower responds well to directions, he loves meeting new people, he sees every other dog as a playmate, has an over all lighter attitude, and responds eagerly and happily to directions.
You forgot herding dogs. High energy and they will instinctively nip at your kids legs to herd them. They’re bred to herd sheep and cattle, not be pets. People need to understand the dogs history before they think of it as a pet- the same for horses. This will prevent a lot of unwanted or abandoned animals through no fault of their own. Thank you for this video.
In doggie daycare the BC, GSD and huskies usually tend to need much more activity and human interaction than most other breeds we have here.
So true. Had an Alaskan Husky/German Shepard as a young child on a farm who was a great pet and loyal. My dad decides to get an Australian Shepard to herd cows later on. My sister brings my nephew home who was about 4 at the time that Australian Shepard turned out to be mean towards kids.
Not understanding the breed they pick, is the first mistake a lot of owners make. Working dogs can make great pets, I argue the best, but you have to keep them busy, mentally and physically, and teach them how to "work" through life. Socialization is crucial. My newest, currently 9 months, is made of four different types of cattle dogs. He loves people, kids, dogs, but it was challenging to curb the nipping/herding. I've toe'd a line, for him to walk. When he steps out, he gets put back. When he's on, he's praised. I keep him busy, and make sure to get him a good workout, atleast once a day.
We took him, and our kids, to a maple syrup social event yesterday. He barked at a pup, trying to play, but, otherwise, was a star. Every kid there wanted to pet him. It was a pleasant surprise that every one of them asked, first, and Tucker didn't try to steal any hot dogs or ice cream from them. It's been real work. I wouldn't have tried it 2 months ago.
We also have a 13 y/o, border collie/husky/lab, who lives as much of a leash-free life, as is responsible. He's on it for parking lots, in stores, and when asked or if someone looks like they'd be more comfortable. He's been this way since he was 7 or 8 months old. It's a trip, having that type of a connection with an animal, but it is a lot of work.
I've had 2 Aussies & neither nipped however were velcro dogs who guarded me night & day. I had a family member had contract on their life & Aussie & rott/chow mix set themselves up as a tag team of protection. I did not train them for this behavior. As I said never underestimate a dog or in this case dogs.
Yup. I have a blue heeler. I have done not days, not weeks or months but YEARS of researches before getting one. I honestly do not remember when was the last time I get to sit on the couch and watch Netflix for more than 15 minutes since I got my heeler. I walk him 4 times a day, 2 fetch/Frisbee sessions. 2 mental stimulation rotate between chewing sessions and puzzles. Let's not forget the are incredible smart and constantly trying to outsmart you. Haha...and the herding instinct too! Everyone is a cow in the house...🤣
Technically our first dog is a chow-chow (he is 14 months old now). Not discouraged by many negative reviews out there (of having a chowchow for the first dog), I found our puppy is cooperative, friendly to all people, and getting along well with our lifestyle - he tags along in long car drives, does morning and afternoon short walks. As expected, our chowchow is not as active as most dogs, and quite independent. It is a feat that suitable to our routine - which leaves plenty of rooms for each to be alone as well as together. We trained him to be nice to people, and he is especially friendly to kids and other dog owners. He is a very tidy dog, dislike dirty places, and does his potty very neatly. He is very attached to us as well as other friends & family members. Unlike usual reviews, our chowchow even does few tricks.
My chow chow was a sweetheart! I loved her so much! She was a great dog. Never mean to anyone. She obeyed well and was also independent. I live in a very small town. She'd go for walks on her own. I'd catch her walking around town with a prance in her step. She always beat me back home. Outside of her moments of freedom she was my sweet girl, Autumn.
I train dogs and so far I have yet to meet a mean Chow, some are a bit stand offish and some are pretty stubborn but they are not as aggressive at all as their reputation.
My friend had a Chow Chow, which was the first time I had ever been around one. Casey was not found of me, but my friend had zero problems with her. I was with her when she passed on, and I was very sad even though she and I had some rough times. I would adopt a Chow now that I have learned where I was wrong about Casey.
My family's first dog was a German shepherd/Akita and he was the smartest, sweetest dog I have ever seen. We got him as an 8 week old when I was 7 from the local animal shelter. My dad held him in his hand and was told they thought he was perhaps a border-collie mix. My sister was going on 5 and my brother was born a few weeks later. Even as a small puppy he was protective of "his kids." My Nana came to visit and help my mom shortly after my brother was born. She went to pick up my brother and he didn't bite her but he put his mouth over her hand, letting her know he wasn't sure about her holding "his pup" yet. He only had basic dog training (which he learned crazy fast), yet acted like a well-trained police dog but not in an aggressive way. I was walking him once when I was somewhere around 12 and 14. A couple was having car trouble and stopped at the curb across the street from us. My dog stopped and sat facing them and ignored my constant coaxing for him to move even when I used the "treat" word. He never barked at them or showed even a hint of fear or aggression toward them, just silently watched until they got back into their car and drove off. Only then did he stand up and look at me like "OK. It's safe now. We can go home." He was also a nanny dog. When my parents would have other families over, many had small children who would climb all over him, pull on his ears and tail and he would just lay there and let them do whatever they wished. And when my mom had a medical emergency and had to go to the hospital in the middle of the night, a neighbor came over so me and my siblings wouldn't wake up to find our mom gone (my dad was also gone on deployment.) He knew of our dog but had never actually met him so he came armed with a hockey stick and a bag of jerky. Our dog wouldn't accept the jerky and didn't give him a warm welcome, but he didn't attack. Rather, he spent the rest of the night in the hallway in front of me and my siblings' rooms not allowing him to come near us while we were asleep. We also ran something of an animal shelter in our home as my sister was frequently bringing in stray cats and dogs into the house. He never showed any aggression towards other animals, even ones invading his home and territory. Just wanted to share this as people I talk to about him are frequently surprised when I tell them that he was part Akita and tell me that they've heard that they are aggressive and even "mean." I know that he is probably an exception to the rule but I doubt he was the only one. It is important to take a dog's breed into account so you can be sure that you can meet their needs, but try not to let it make you prejudice against them.
My first dog mas a Akita german shepherd ... dad could not discipline us kids we loved the dog
I grew up with an Akita, he had but two other people before. But it is thought that he was tainted by the neighbor kids and got a in a couple dog fights - but he wasn’t still be socialized as much due to him living with my grandma.
He was super protective of me when I was born and overall a super sweet dog.
He passed away due to cancer when I was 12 but honestly one of the best dogs. He would also play soccer with us, just absolutely wonderful dog.
Now I own a Great Pyrenees mix and she is a HANDFUL😂 more stubborn than a bull dog.
I currently own a 3 month old German shepherd form someone who lied and said it was fully trained which was a lie as is cant understand commands.
It extremely aggressive around other dog and once tryed to attack a fully grown pit bull.
Do you know what i should do?
@moh n playz I would seek professional help from a dog trainer. Thankfully, with him still being a puppy, there should be hope of fixing these behaviors. I have 2 dogs & my little one is 3 months old. To me this seems like a version of the "terrible twos" for dogs. It's probably even worse if he wasn't given any training as a tiny puppy. I know it's hard but try to be patient & remember it isn't his fault that he is the way he is. Dogs are sensitive to our emotions and he will feed off your stress (I learned this the hard way with my 10 month old husky) please don't give up on him & try to find professional help for him.
@@brighidmcmullen9577 is it expensive?
I love my golden retrievers! They are the best and the sweetest I just love them so much and they make great family dogs!
Yes they are always so calm and placid I've known a few through friends, super family pets
I have a Rottweiler who is about to be 9 years old, he’s always been smart and super stubborn. He’s 130 pounds and it’s like taking care of a teenager. But he’s a very loyal dog and good with my kids.
I have rescued many abused neglected dogs in my 60 years. 4 of these have been Rottweilers. Every single one of them were the best of all the dogs I rescued. Loyal, loving and smart. All four had brutal beginnings by owners who should never be allowed a hamster never mind a dog or god forbid a child. It’s like they knew they were getting a second chance and became awesome ambassadors for the breed. We lost are last rescued Rotti last May and said we were done. Well, that lasted for about 2 months and we just got our very first puppy Rottweiler (always got dogs from rescue places) She is our last Rottweilers great niece! She is awesome!
My first dog I got on my own with my partner is a pitbull. We knew there were stereotypes but the hatred so many people have for their breed is so far off. He has been the best dog from day one, so loving and gentle and easy to train, genuinely a dog I would recommend to anyone. Just like any dog they will require training and love, and with that you can have an amazing friend. Our pup is great with kids and people and just so amazing in every way
That sucks. I have two rotties and while they don't have quite the stigma as Pitts they're damn close imo. Scary people suck.
The problem with pit bulls has, and will be always be, their owners.
Does he think he's a lap dog?
@@tomfrazier1103 oh definitely
Pitties can be very loving.💖
As a first time dog owner. I would have to put the Great Pyrenees into this mix. They are fiercely loyal and will die for their owner and what ever they have been put in charge of. They are hard headed and stubborn. They are rumors, they can and will bust through almost any type of fence. They are very sensitive to correction. They love being outdoors, this is a con on the people side. People don't understand that they are at home in temps under 0 degrees. But owners get animal control called when the dog is out "to long." They shed all year round. They shouldn't be shaved as with any double coated dogs. It is believed by many that they have up to 50 vocalizations they can do. They love attention on their terms. If they don't want it they will let you know quickly. Training from a young age is key but still very difficult for this breed. They can be very picky with those they allow on "their' property. They will leave cats alone for the must part if they are introduced properly, but can and will kill the local stray cat that wanders onto their property.
First time dog owner here. I run a lot and wanted a Husky. She's the best dog - and I set the rules. I had to train her, set boundaries etc. because she's adopted. Her previous owner didn't do shit and even encouraged guarding of her bones. When it's calm time and I want to read, she cuddles up next to me. She is now my shadow and follows me everywhere. My husband is great with her and we both like her high prey drive. No more groundhogs in our backyard!
My first dog was a bullmastiff he was very loyal and I didn't have to really train him as he was so eager to please me he slept on my bed and followed me everywhere he was a true gentleman so much so that I had 2 more bullmastiff all of them were good with children and loving our last bullmastiff slept with my son he adored him and to this day a photo of my son and Nelson remains on my wall in living room my son is 32 now but still remembers how close they were
You are absolutely right. The originator of this video has absolutely no knowledge of bullmastiffs. I ask why would you go on record with something you are so wrong about.
I've had several Bassets, and while I agree with the above (especially the house training), they make up for it by being easy in other ways. They are great little sleepers, don't need tons of exercise, and are incredibly funny and friendly.
Realistically the basset hound should be a coonhound. Still a stubborn hound who you can’t use the same kind of training methods on that work with most other breeds, and they need a ton of exercise/are ridiculously athletic.
We rescued a Siberian Husky pup that was left tied to a light pole in a local neighborhood. Before rescuing, we researched, researched, researched everything Husky and decided we were up for the challenge. My husband easily established the Alpha role. They're BFFs. We named him Samson. He doesn't obey me as well as my husband, but he's protective of me and is right by my side when I'm not feeling well.
They are a fantastic breed my Siberian husky 9 years old now I know she wants to do is snuggle up on the sofa🤣🐺❤️
I have a Belgian Malinois, and I've noticed they are very temperamental, combined with their energy levels and straight theyre no joke. Extensive training is a must!
Hard exercise 6 or 7.times per day, barks at the wind, grabs ankles (the shepherd instinct), loves to chase and bite (good with frisbees), follows her master everywhere, extremely vigilant, obedient and trainable.
After always having Huskies, I've recently been fostering a Belgian Malinois pup, who is going through 2nd fear period. Its like he's forgotten training and scared of many things that never bothered him before. It's full on with him and he also gets over stimulated.
Nailed it hit all of my um... favorites for difficult dogs. Had a Huskey was definitly a difficult dog. He would get out and I would receive a call hours later "Hi I have your dog He is really nice but was really tired and thirsty"
Since I was 16 into my 70s I've owned chows or part chows. Socialization from day 1, kind firmness from day 1 is essential. Each of mine were great ambassadors for their breed, friendly, affectionate, loyal and yes protective. They are smart but willful so beginning training early is important. I love the breed but they are not for everyone by any means.
Very, very well done with one surprise for me: "They ( the Afghan hound) are incredible intelligent." I played the video back twice to make sure I hadn't misheard. I suspect you are the only person who has described this breed as intelligent, let alone incredibly so.
Afghans are sight hounds, bred to run down very fast-moving game over long distances and corner it until the hunter catches up. That requires an independence of thought, planning and a long attention span....all premiere qualities of canine intelligence. Don't mistake ease of training for intelligence. Just because they don't roll over for a treat, doesn't mean they are dumb. They're just looking at you with distain! Afghans have become cute fashion accessories which does the breed a huge disservice.
@@snowysnowyriver well said. basenjis are another sight hound that are incredibly intelligent but because they are so independent they are rated with very low intelligence. dogs are rated for intelligence by their ease of trainability when training has MUCH more to do with their agreeableness
@@sonnymaupin9267 Yes, trainability is all to do with the nature of their traditional roles, and whether they were bred to work closely with humans, or independently. Pyrenean Mountain Dogs are said to be very stubborn and hard to train, but it's because they're bred to spend hours and hours on their own, thinking for themselves rather than following a human's instructions. Labs and border collies are easy to train because they're bred specifically to work with people.
I had the exact same reaction! I’m pretty sure they’re known to be as thick as mince…
@@78nichola In which case you know absolutely nothing about the breed, its history or its capabilities. Better that you remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Personally I’m a big dog guy and the shar pei, chow chow & basset hound I’d never consider owning.
I disagree with the rottenweiler (and the pittie) being on this list. I am on my 4th rottie since 1991. This 100 lb woman has never had any training issues or aggression. It's all how they are raised. Now I have known a few mean rotties, but they were in abusive situations. My rescue pittie is the sweetest girl ever. They love each other along with the chocolate lab I have.
I have pittie cross and a choc Lab. Id say My Lab was more difficult to train out of the two.
I totally agree! I just recently lost my 3rd Rottie (bone cancer) and they are the absolute BEST breed of dogs in the world!! Love them!! Never had any issues at all with aggression or anything , extremely smart , loving dogs. And although I've never owned a pitties , every one I've known very loveable , friendly dogs.
Every dog can be bad due to bad owners so I don't see your point.
Rottweiler is simply a dog which no new owner should EVER get.
Sure, you had a good experience with em but many new owners can mess up and if they do in case of rott, someone will be severely hurt or maybe dead.
I had two rotts ( male, female), and they had gotten a hold of a cat and I told them to let go and they did! They had the cat in their MOUTH and THEY LET IT GO!!!!
I agree, especially with pit bulls. The whole "know the background of the dog when adopting" thing is true for ALL first time dog owners looking to adopt, and not just for a pittie. They are smart, loyal, and very easy to train. My parents adopted a pittie, and she would be ready to protect her family as well as love on any human welcomed into my parents' home.
I have a pit and honestly… he’s a big baby. Love and cuddles is all he wants. He’s two but when we got him at three months he was a rascal.,, but we’ve grown together. It takes time to bond and train. Be consistent and they’ll make good partners. Love my boy
My now brother in law, who was one of my skater/drug friends in high school used to have a chow. We would be getting high in his room and when you needed to go piss you would have to walk down this dark hallway without light to try and find the bathroom and that son of a bitch chow would be waiting in the darkness for you to get near him so he could bite you or trip you and claw you. It was scary af especially when you were high
Beagles and Jack Russell Terriers should be on that list. They're highly active, tend to destroy a lot of stuff when bored (esp. until they are adults) and they are also frightenigly intelligent, meaning they could very well train their owner, rather than the other way around. :D
My so's beagle was very food motivated. He was home alone that one time, hungry as always and probably bored, so he almost chewed his way through the families pantry (dry) wall because thats where his kibble was kept. :')
I owned a Chow for 10 years,.. we socialised him big time from a puppy, meetings Ng other people, children, other dogs he was the best dog ever, he grew up being loved by me, my wife and daughter, every day he was with us or at worst 1 of us he turned out a loyal, loving buddy who brings me my heart when he died at 10, he never looked old when he died 4 days before he died he just shut down finally could not stand anymore, he passed away in my arms I'll never forget my Ted, he just loved everyone. It's been 3 years now,..only now are we thinking about another dog ... Yeh, it's going to be another 2 chows this time,.. I can't live without a Chow...if you follow our example you will have the best dog this planet can offer, a wonderful loyal, kind, adorable, fast house train, very intelligent buddy ever. Talk to them all the time and walks don't need long walks, and finally never let Chows get hot, 🔥 they cannot cool down best to clip them short in the dinner and always keep them in a air conditioned home during hot summer weather, if u go out take water... I can't wait to get a pair this time, feel free for any hand on advise about this adorable breed, take them with u they hate being alone, why...because the love you and love company, 24/7 enjoy this wonderful guys. 😜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
So excited for you, you seem to really live this breed!
In my opinion any breed of dog or I will go as far to say most animals exclude the reptiles from that broad stroke can be loving if showed love and kindness.
We adopted a Chow mix and he was wonderful. It’s all in their raising.
I have two chow chows
So agree my Chow was the best. She was well trained and calm. I could trust her with children and any animals. One day I hope to have another Chow. I miss her so much. The greatest dog ever in my opinion.
I have a German Shepard mastiff. Knows 60 commands & can be off leash on walks.. always stops when I say "stop" .. but if I tell him to 'hurry up' sniffing or try to pull him along he will stubbornly dig his heels in until he's done.
The same applies to to all dogs. First you have to be fully aware of the breeds characteristics and then match it to your own lifestyle and home. If the two are not compatible you end up with an unhappy, destructive and aggressive dog. Simple really.
My best canine companion ever, was my cinnamon Chow. Having raised several at once, (NEVER a good idea in hind sight), even she who accompanied me through various ups and downs and travels around the country with me, and was a great mama to a golden retriever pup, turned into pure Chow chow when she perceived situations that turned on her protective mode.
We had a succession of basset hounds for over 50 years. They are the best. The worst problem we had was with the ears keeping them free of infections. We didn't have any particular problem in house-training them.
My 1st dog was a Rottweiler.. early training patience is key. From that point on it depends what you are training the dog for. They make great loyal family dogs and in my experience they are good while out in public but if Someone enters your house unannounced is not good. When I had friends I would meet them at the door with my dog. She would smell them and then leave them alone. I would spend a lot of time on the road so I needed a good dog to protect my family while I was out.
It's my first time having a dog as a buddy and she's a chow. I heard bad stories about chows but I personally haven't seen any negative traits from her ever since I got her at 3 mos old. I treat her with love and respect, I show her my appreciation everytime she does my bidding. Yeah they are quite territorial and will always be aggressive towards strangers that tries to enter their owner's home but when outside, they're very friendly.
My recommendation, if you're thinking of getting a dog, be responsible. Treat them as how you treat your children and your friends. When they grow up to be bad dogs then it isn't their fault, it is always the owner's.
Dogs are man's best friends if you treat them right, but if you're an irresponsible owner, expect that you're gonna have some troubles with your dog.
Just got a chow chow 2 weeks ago, first time owning a dog for myself couldnt be better... really good companion and it has been easy to train, ofcourse it requires a lot of work like any other breed, but i like him so much it kinda doesnt feel like ots work ahah, i mean i treat his fur daily just because e gets much cooler, ate the end of the day search the dog you want if you really like a certain breed atleast search and study what you have to do... if you have that care and really like them and make them know that you will be fine.
Good luck to everyone!
I can add Beauceron to this list only because they are very high strung and it's hard to get them to settle down otherwise they are extremely gentle and loving dogs. The way mine gets along with the cat is nothing short of amazing.