Here is basic information about breed temperament and their personality based on their genetics. All dogs personalities are on a continuim. In each litter of puppies there can be a vast difference or similarity in their personality. Here is a list of basics:
Playful, curious, energetic and a little bit stubborn just like other terrier-type dogs.
Afghan Hound
Independent character.
Alaskan Malamute
An intelligent and beautiful dog perfect for families with children.
American Cocker Spaniel
Passionate hunters that are affectionate, loyal, and gentle.
American Black and Tan Coonhound
Perfect pets and great hunting dogs. They have great sense of smell and have a lively mind.
American Foxhound
Require a lot of exercises and are very friendly.
American English Coonhound
Used for hunting and perfect family companions.
American Hairless Terrier
Active, intelligent, and easily trained family companions. Great for allergy sufferers.
American Pit Bull Terrier
Physically strong and sturdy.
American Staffordshire Terrier
One of the greatest guardians, these dogs are ready to protect their owners wherever they are.
American Toy Fox Terrier
Lively, energetic, and kind.
American Water Spaniel
Great working abilities for hunting in land and water. Very playful and become perfect family companions.
Argentinian Mastiff (Dogo Argentino)
Big, fearless, and powerful defender and friend if properly trained.
Appenzell Cattle Dog
Herding and livestock guardian with well-balanced character that are loyal, affectionate, and kind.
Australian Cattle Dog
Playful, joyful, funny, quick, intelligent.
Australian Terrier
Smart, obedient, easy trained and get along well with everyone.
Austrian Black and Tan Hound
A perfect family companion for large homes with land and great hunting dog.
Austrian Pinscher
A great livestock and home guardian, perfect family pet. He is smart and obedient.
Barbet - French Water Dog
Perfect swimmers for hunting waterfowl. Also, they are great family pets, like company and get along well with everyone.
Basenji
Clever and gentle, they do not bark but Yodel.
Basset Hound
Loyal and very friendly. Calm indoors and energetic outdoors, they are great guard dogs and good family companions but are rather stubborn in training.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne or Brittany Hound
Great hunting dogs also a great family companion.
Beagle
Friendly hunting dog and wonderful pets for people with limited space.
Bearded Collie
loyal kind, perfect family companions. great working qualities, used as service and herding dogs.
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Shepherd
working dog must be well trained, friendly, and very loyal.
Belgian Dog Breeds - Griffon Bruxellois, Griffon Belge and Petit Brabacnon
Beautiful, playful and affectionate and perfect companions that fit almost any family.
Bernese Mountain Dog
balanced character intelligent, adapt well and one of the best dogs for families with children.
Bichon Frise
Clever and easy-going great family companions.
Black Russian Terrier
Great working dogs and family companions that require little care and a lot of exercises.
Intelligent, loyal, and always ready to protect their owners from any danger.
Blue Picardy Spaniel
used for hunting feathered fowl. enduring and fast, they are good with children and other animals.
Bloodhound
Big and powerful true defender and friend if properly trained. They are very kind, patient and get along well with children.
Border Collie
Smart, willing to train and very sensitive. even temperament and loyalty.
Border Terrier
extremely affectionate and friendly family companions and great working farm dog.
Boston Terrier
The perfect companion thanks to loyalty, intelligence, and cuteness.
Bouvier des Flandres
Attached to their owner but needs a lot of training to become a great obedient dog.
This canine is rather stubborn and tough, but with proper training he becomes intelligent, courageous,
fearless and loyal.
Boxer
Sturdy, self-confident, agile, and fearless.
Braque du Puy (Dupuy Pointer)
Used for hunting and kept in countryside.
Briard
Being nonaggressive, affectionate, and very playful, Briards are perfect family pets.
Brittany Spaniel
Elegant, strong even-tempered character and an ideal hunting dog.
Bullmastiff
Calm, mild-mannered and self-assured. These canines don't like to be alone and are very attached to their owners. They require a lot of space, early obedience training and constant attention.
Burgos Pointer
They are very enduring and strong, smart and loyal family companions.
Cairn Terrier
Lovely and funny in appearance, easy to train and very smart.
Ca De Bou
Strong, powerful loyal pets and excellent family companions.
Canaan Dog
Great guard and rescue dogs. They are enduring when well-trained and very loyal to the owners.
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Sledding dogs.
Cane Corso
Always be in the center of attention, very affectionate and require early training.
Catahoula Leopard Hound
Hunting big game and great family companions.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Energetic and graceful lap dogs. Very elegant, calm, and devoted to their family.
Caucasian Shepherd
One of the best guard dogs. Suspicious to strangers and show boundless love and affection to their family. Need proper professional training to be obedient.
Central Asian Shepherd
fearless, very confident, calm, independent, intelligent with well-balanced temperament. Perfect working dog.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
hunters both on land and in the water. intelligence, friendly and loving character. If socialized from early years, Chesapeake’s can become excellent family dogs.
Chihuahua
playful and loyal, jealous, and not suitable for homes with children.
Chinese Crested Dog
intelligent, high-spirited, agile, and very attached to their owners. demand attention.
Chow Chow
rather calm, independent, and confident. They like to communicate with their owners but suspicious of strangers with a strong territorial instinct.
Clumber Spaniel
multifunctionality and perfect working abilities.
Coton de Tulear
friendly and playful
Curly Coated Retriever
weather-resistant curly coat. friendly, affectionate and easy-trained just like other retriever-lie dog breeds.
Dachshund (Doxie)
perfect family companions. They are friendly and energetic.
Dalmatian
playful and active, they don't like to be indoors and demands long daily walking.
Doberman
Great dogs for city life. They require minimal care but a lot of walking and exercising.
these dogs get along well with children and, if communicating with people from an early age, become great companions. Perfect family pets with amazing working abilities.
Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff)
calm and self-confident who needs space and daily exercise. They are extremely attached to their owners and love to be with you wherever you are.
English Bulldog
Kind, easygoing, quiet, stubborn. Training is a challenge because they do whatever they want.
English Setter
Mild-mannered hunting dog. They don't like to be alone and need constant attention.
gentle and peaceful with everyone suited only for people who lead active lifestyle.
English Cocker Spaniel
sport dog and great hunting dog, extremely energetic, very friendly, and sensitive.
Playful and friendly temperament makes these canines attractive for dog owners, especially children.
English Pointer
smart, loyal, and patient with children. They need space to run and regular exercises to keep them fit.
English Springer Spaniel
active, intelligent, and easily trained.
English Shepherd
Being very active, social, loyal, and obedient one of the best working dogs.
intelligent and need everyday walking, constant attention, and a lot of space to release their energy.
English Toy Terrier
energetic and playful perfect for families with children.
Estonian Hound
perfect family pets with well-balanced character.
Eurasier
Perfect family pets calm, intelligent and a well-balanced character.
Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff)
kind, self-confident, courageous, and calm temperament that gets along well with children and other animals. They require a lot of training and education.
Finnish Hound
used to hunt small game but also perfect companions, devoted to their family and calm indoors.
Finnish Lapphund
lively temperament used for hunting but more often they are just lovable family pets.
Finnish Spitz
versatile hunting canines and a great family pet.
French Bulldog
funny, playful, active, and kind. The perfect family companion and great in an apartment.
French Spaniel
Strong and powerful, they are used for hunting different game and are highly valued among hunters.
Also, these canines make perfect family pets as they are friendly, calm, and even-tempered.
French Tricolor Hound
Requires a lot of exercise and space for movement. A lot of patience is required to train and raise these.
German Shepherd
They can become perfect family companions, guard, rescue, police, military and even guide dogs.
When well-trained with persistence and moderation they fit perfectly for almost any owner.
German Pinscher
Independent, cheerful, and energetic. German Pinschers are good guard dogs and constant participants of different dog competitions.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Good swimmers, retrievers and guard dogs.
German Wirehaired Pointer (Drathaar)
Pointing, searching, tracking, and retrieving come naturally. They can become a perfect family pet.
German Spaniel
Bred by hunters and only for hunters.
German Spitz (Wolfspitz, Large Spitz, Medium Spitz, Miniature Spitz, Pomeranian Spitz)
Wolfspitz, Large are Medium Spitz dogs can be perfect working canines, while miniature and Pomeranian Spitzes are mostly decorative pets.
Giant Schnauzer (Riesenschnauzer)
Highly intelligent, strong-minded, ideally built and very elegant. They are easily trained and can learn almost everything.
Golden Retriever
Extremely kind and active one of the best family dogs. They are cheerful, very loyal, and peaceful with other animals. Just provide these dogs with everyday walking and playing - and you will make them the happiest pets!
Gordon Setter (Scottish Setter)
Great for people with active lifestyle, require a lot of outdoor activities to stay fit and healthy. They like hiking, jogging, and biking.
Great Dane
These gentle giants are kind, easygoing and mild-mannered. Require regular exercising and long walks.
Training at a young age is essential.
Great Swiss Mountain Dog
Alert very intelligent quick learners great for rescue missions, hiking, carting, weight pulling and herding.
Greyhound
Need a lot of space for running but are great family companions as they are very sensitive, calm, and kind.
Harrier
Cheerful, easy-going, and loyal. They need a lot of space to run and daily exercises to stay fit and healthy.
Himalayan Sheepdog
Excellent guard and shepherd dog that does not like staying indoors. Due to their nature, they need a lot of space and constant exercises they are challenging and stubborn.
Hortaya Borzaya, or Eastern Greyhound
Hunting game, including hares, foxes, and wolves. These dogs rarely become family pets.
Hovawart Dog
Great working dogs easily trained and can work in any weather. Very self-confident, so it takes a lot to become well mannered.
Ibizan Hound
These intelligent and calm canines can become perfect family companions as well as versatile working dogs.
Irish Terrier
Fearless, stubborn, and self-confident. They become perfect family companions only with proper socialization.
Irish Setter
Intelligent, friendly, and full of dignity. These dogs get along well with everyone and can become great family companions. They require a lot of exercising, training, and physical activities.
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energetic, lively, cheerful, and very social. Playful all their life.
Irish Water Spaniel
Hunters and highly skilled swimmer with incredible strength and stamina. They are great family dogs with talent to communicate with children and other animals.
Irish Wolfhound
Require a lot of space, although at times calm and lazy, they are playful, active, and easygoing.
Italian Shorthaired Hound
An excellent companion and constant participant of different dog competitions.
Italian Pointer, or Bracco Italiano
Stubborn and self-confident and can't live without human companionship and attention.
Italian Volpino
Playful and lively character. Companions for skiing.
Japanese Terrier
Perfect pets and gun dogs. They are often used for hunting small prey and work well in water.
Very lively and affectionate, they are very friendly and get along well with other animals.
Japanese Chin
Not so active, polite with strangers and peaceful with other animals.
Jagdterrier
Strong, alert, and distrustful to strangers.
Kai (Tiger Dog)
Kai Dogs are very intelligent, independent and obey only one person. Long daily walks are essential.
Kangal
Livestock guardian with excellent working qualities. He is loyal, kind and gets along well with other animals.
Karelian Bear Dog
For hunting big game, including bears. These dogs have strong instincts, excellent sense of smell used only by professional hunters and only for hunting.
Karst Shepherd
Calm, even-tempered and very protective.
Kerry Beagle (American Coonhound)
Kerry Blue Terrier
These dogs are lively, funny, and playful. They are not only perfect family companions but great working dogs.
Kishu
Intelligent, strong, enduring, and capable to do almost any work.
Komondor
Powerful, playful, affectionate agile and active. They get along well with children.
Labrador Retriever
Great companion for active people because they are easy to train and not aggressive to animals nor to people.
Labradoodle
hypoallergenic coat of a poodle and intelligence of a lab. Wonderful companions, very loyal and highly intelligent.
Lakeland Terrier
Playful and active, perfect companion. These dogs enjoy running, playing, and learning new tricks.
Langhaar (German Longhaired Pointer)
hunters and guard dogs, attentive and smart, careful with strangers, but gentle and playful with family members.
Leonberger
Leonbergers have steady calm character, guarding skills. Great family pets, suitable for children and older people.
Lhasa Apso
Faithful protectors and independent character. Their age can reach up to 20 years.
Maltese
Cute cheerful small dog
Mastiff
Patient, smart, strong, and muscular, he is suitable for professional training work and hunting.
Mi-Ki Dog
Intelligent, playful, friendly, and not aggressive.
Miniature Pinscher
Perfect for urban conditions but their independent, self-willed, active temperament is not suited for families with children. Choose this dog breed only if you are experienced owner in order to deal with his self-confidence.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Loyal calm and a good friend for children when appropriately trained.
Newfoundland
Pulling, tracking, and guarding, can withstand big loads and extremely changeable weather.
New Scotland Retriever
A born hunter, active, full of energy, ready for adventures and enjoys playing with a ball or a stick.
Norwich Terrier
One of the most intelligent terriers. Playful, active, and cheerful.
Leavitt Bulldog (Olde English Bulldogge)
Great family companion suitable for sports, guarding and professional training work.
Old English Shepherd Dog/Bobtail
These calm dogs enjoy children and call "Dog Nannies".
Otterhound
Friendly to people, likes to play and have fun. This dog easily gets in touch with strangers and is perfect for a family.
Papillon
Enjoy playing, they often take part in obedience trials with great results.
Patterdale Terrier
active, energetic, and very confident. They get along well with everybody, especially children.
It is recommended to keep them exercised and occupied with tasks, and they will become perfect family companions.
Pharaoh Hound
Clever and fast in reaction, require training and a positive way of exercising.
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Very intelligent pups that are recommended for experienced dog owners only.
Pekingese Dog
One of the most independent and popular toy pups with a strong-willed character.
Picardy Shepherd Dog
used mostly for herding and guarding
Poodle
One of the most utilitarian breeds for working and amazing companions that need special care.
Portuguese Podengo
Both as a hunting dog and perfect family pet yet need persistent training and proper socialization.
Pug
Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Great Pyrenees)
A great guard dog still used on ranches and farms. They require space and independence these canines are not easy to train but very intelligent and calm.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Not intended for city life as an active breed that requires training from an early age.
Rottweiler
They are usually chosen as a watchdog in family life. If trained from puppyhood rottweilers are well-mannered.
Russian Hunting Spaniel
Cute, small, easy to train dog that is also a great helper of hunters.
Russian Borzoi (Wolfhound)
Calm independent character with keen intelligence. Needs attention, patience, and long walks.
Russian Toy Terrier
Great family companions, active and playful.
Saluki
Very elegant, sensitive, and affectionate.
St. Bernard
A rescue and working dog good for families with children being kind, peaceful and friendly.
Samoyed
They are mostly used for guarding outside the house because this breed can bark often enough.
They can be good friends for children and great companions for games on the fresh air.
Scottish Deerhound
This dog has been bred for hunting. Barks rarely, loves kids and behave calm.
Scottish Terrier
Scotties are very affectionate, loyal, kind dogs with well-balanced character. They are perfect companions and good watchdogs.
Serbian Tricolor Hound
A great hunting dog perfect for families because they are calm, gentle, and even-tempered.
Shar Pei
This dog can be a good guard, but barks only if he really feels danger.
Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
They get along well with small children, domestic animals, and other pets.
This dog is suitable for apartment due to the size and character and are easy to train.
Shiba Inu
The perfect family companions with well-balanced character. They are loyal, affectionate, and very playful. Shiba Inus are also good guards.
Silky Terrier
The perfect dog companion in urban settings. They are affectionate, playful, intelligent and get along well with children.
Siberian Husky
Husky is a strong breed with thick dense fur, that's why they are used as working or sled dogs in
extremely cold climate for pulling or transporting. The dog has beautiful appearance but have a wild temper.
Skye Terrier
One of the most popular show dogs. They are playful, very active, energetic and with strong terrier-like temperament.
Sussex Spaniel
They are very active, intelligent, and easy to train. A perfect hunting dog with great sense of smell.
Swiss Hound
They are sensitive and affectionate, as well as good hunters, primarily used for hunting hare and other small game.
Tibetan Mastiff
A massive muscular dog with short thick fur and hanging ears that is truly friend and best for active people.
Tibetan Terrier
Doesn't really belong to Terrier family, this mid-sized breed with shaggy coat and large dark eyes full of
kindness and love. This dog is a good friend for children.
Weimaraner
This breed is intended for hunting, working, and guarding and is rather easy to train.
Welsh Corgi
This breed is small in size, with short legs and strong body.
They are great at herding and are excellent for young children. They are cheerful, loving, kind and very loyal.
Yorkshire Terrier
One of the most popular small dogs, Yorkshire Terriers are well-known for their independent character.
They are great companions, especially for older families. These dogs are easy-trained and very affectionate.
