Temperament of the Border Collie breed

Border Collies are originally bred as farm dogs. Farmers consider them as gifts from heaven as they are highly energetic and they’re one of the hardest working dogs blooming on praises. Border Collie dogs can mingle well with other animals and with children too. However, they may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex. You have to show 100% leadership and should have energy stronger than them. You should be firm and consistent or else, the dog will take over. If they are allowed to take over, they can be highly reactive or too sensitive with sound and strange movements, thus making them a poor choice for family.

These dogs love attention, thus, if you don’t have enough time to spend with them, it is not advisable to have one. Taking care of a Border Collie requires a lot of attention and time, they love to cuddled and be pleased.

Temperament of the Pomeranian breed

One of the most independent of the Toy breeds, Pomeranian is a small lively dog. They’re very loyal to their handlers and to the family they serve. Poms are proud little dogs and are very intelligent. They are very determined to learn and can easily follow commands. They are good in learning tricks. They are considered to be one of the most independent breeds amongst other toy breeds. They may be difficult to feed because they can be picky at times. They can also get along well with other animals without any problems as long as they will be introduced.

Some behavior problems of the Pomeranian dogs are excessive barking, snapping and biting. There are also times when this breed can suffer from separation anxiety. But, if given detailed rules to follow, Pomeranians are expected to be calm and quiet.

Overall, this breed is a happy dog and can be a good companion for elders. They can also make good guard dogs.

Temperament of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel are dogs who love to wag their tails. They are very playful, active, affectionate and generally, happy dogs. They’re very easy to train and can respond quickly to commands. Dogs of this breed are good with children and great in socializing with larger dogs. Cavaliers are sporting type too. They are fond of chasing most things that move even on busy streets. They also treat strangers as friends and they couldn’t be guard dogs then.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs aren’t advised to be left all alone the whole day. They tend to suffer from separation anxiety and will cause too much barking and destructiveness when left alone too much.

Temperament of the Doberman PInscher breed

Doberman’s temperament is very famous aside from its fierce and strong appearance. They are considered to be working dogs because most are aggressive, highly intelligent and great in training. Dobermans are fearless but are often misunderstood and branded as dangerous. Generally, this breed is well-mannered. The breed is watchful and always aware. They enjoy looking out on windows and inspect new sounds and follow new smell. Having a Doberman in the house will give you peace of mind and feeling of safety. No one can slip up on you with them around. The dog is brave but sometimes stubborn. They are obedient and can easily follow commands regardless of fear or pain they are undergoing. It is embarrassing not to train a Doberman because handlers are putting their intelligence into waste. At a young age, they could be nasty and stubborn but with right and consistent training, Doberman could be the perfect watch dog and working dog that you’d ever have.

Contrary to what many people know about the breed, Dobermans love to be touched and caressed. They love affection from their owners and can sit on the couch for hours cuddling with their masters. They are very loving and loyal dogs. Their devotion to their owners are remarkable.

Temperament of the Poodle breed

Poodles are intelligent and easily trained. They are the happiest when they show off what they know and what they can do. They are generally lively and playful while some only loves attention for a few minutes, most of them are attention seekers. Poodles always want to please their owners. Poodles can mirror the mood of their owners.

While most poodles are cheerful, there are still some who prefers to be quiet. There are poodles who are shy and wants to stay at one place all the time. It’s hard to please and train them because they will only do what they want to do and do it on their time. Poodle dogs who are ignored and doesn’t get too much attention may seek one in a negative way.

Temperament of the Labrador breed

Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the US. This breed is loyal, very affectionate, patient, loving, well-mannered and can be an excellent family dog. Labradors aren’t really noisy dogs or territorial. They can easily trust strangers, therefore, not suitable as guard dogs.

This is a very intelligent breed and fun-loving. If not controlled, they can be quite problematic. They are very active and playful. Labradors mature only at about thee years of age. Oftentimes, they are mislabeled as hyperactive dogs. They are good with children and are harmless. Labs can be trained easily and always wanted to be part of the family. They love to play around especially with water and retrieving things being thrown. They do not attack easily and are very patient.

Overall, Labradors are great for houses and families as companion dogs.

Temperament of the Chihuahua breed

With their small size, this dog makes a great companion. They are smart and lively. Although, they may be difficult to train, it only takes positive reinforcement and affection to make them obey you. Once you got their trust, they will be as obedient as they can be. The Chihuahua dog gets excited easily and tends to bark a lot. They can even annoy the people around them with their barking activity. These dogs love to be the center of attention. They are very playful and will do all that they can to catch your attention. With their size, they can even be more aggressive than bigger dogs.

Chihuahua makes a good room mate and best friend, especially for girls. They tend to be fiercely loyal to a particular owner and somehow may be very protective of the person. Girls will definitely have fun dressing them up. But they are not recommended for small children because they are sensitive and can be stressed easily. They are also suspicious of the people around them and will definitely create a loud noise if they see one getting near them.

Temperament of the Rottweiler breed

Rottweiler is a behaved, good-natured and obedient dogs. Contrary to what most people think about them, their behavior is steady and basically, calm. Rottweilers are confident, fearless and courageous dogs. They tend to react to things with great alertness. Most of the time, they just sit in one place and observe things quietly. This breed also makes a good working dog and a guardian dog. Thus, to say, it's an all-purpose dog.

They are indeed beautiful dogs and intelligent. Some people may hate them because of the attacks. But contrary to common belief, they only attack when they feel that their property is in danger and when they're provoked. It's always a matter of how we train and treat them. How they behave reflects how we take care of them.

Rottweiler dogs love to work too. They are at their happiest when they feel that we need them and we rely them on tasks.

To sum it up, Rottweiler shouldn't be feared. They make an excellent companion.

Cross-eyed Rottweiler

A man took his Rottweiler to the vet and said to the vet: “My dog’s cross-eyed, is there anything you can do for it?”

“Well” said the vet “lets have a look at him”

So he picks the dog up and has a good look at it’s eyes.

“Well” says the vet “I’m going to have to put him down”

“Just because he’s cross-eyed?” says the man.

“No, because he’s heavy” says the vet.

From: http://funnyjokes4me.blogspot.com/2011/07/animal-jokes-cross-eyed-rottweiler.html

Temperament of the Giant Schnauzer breed

Generally, Giant Schnauzers are protective of their home and their masters. They are watchful with strangers and sensitive to new people. To promote socialization, they have to be trained to be around people and other dogs more often. Some Giant Schnauzer dogs are shy and timid while some are hard-tempered and vigorous. Experienced dog owners can describe this breed as loyal, loving, silly, reliable and clownish. Males have stronger personalities than other male breeds. Once leadership has been established, Giant Schnauzer is obedient and can easily be trained. They are highly intelligent but sometimes they react to kids if handled harshly.

Temperament of the of Bernese Mountain dog breed

Bernese Mountain Dog is an easygoing dog. Generally, they are calm and well-behaved. Shy dogs, indeed. They tend to focus on one group of people only (man with beards, specially) and aren’t really sociable dogs. But they can socialize well with other animals. Most males are dominant and always want to be the boss. It’s really a good training that they need. They don’t want to be left alone and tends to suffer from separation anxiety. When stressed and feels alone, they do destructive chewing.

Berners are outdoor dogs at heart and needs a lot of activity, however, they don’t deal with great endurance. When pushed and motivated, they can move with great speed. They love to be praised and recognized. This breed is commonly good with children as they are sweet, patient, loyal and playful despite their huge size. Overall, this breed has a good temperament and will make a good family dog.