If you have a dog, you already know that dogs are not only pets, they are part of your family. And if you have one of 11 most loyal dogs in the world, you know that they are rewarding and social pets.
You could recently read all about 11 most expensive dog breeds to maintain in the world and some of the dog breeds from the list are also among the most loyal dogs in the world. Why are they loyal? Well, it’s not just because of the food we give them. I have already mentioned that they are social, they bond with us more than any other animal on the planet. When you provide not only food and place to stay for them, but also selfless love and respect, you will see that your pet isn’t just an animal, but your best friend and member of your family. So, it’s true that “Dogs are man’s best friend” isn’t just a saying!
Lassie is certainly the most famous loyal dog in the world. The story about Joe and his dog Lassie is based upon “Lassie Come Home” novel by Eric Knight. I don’t know about you, but I still remember this movie even though I seen it when I was a kid because the loyalty of rough collie melted my heart.
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There are a lot of bizarre trends related to pets, but one of them became popular in Japan recently. People started to faint deliberately in front of their dogs because they wanted to see how are they going to react and post the video on Twitter or Facebook. A large number of dogs just looked at their owners as if nothing had happened or started licking and jumping on them. It seems that their owners have probably forgotten that it’s not so easy to trick them, because they can easily snuff a fraud!
Well, I assure you that these 11 most loyal dogs in the world don’t need fake-fainting to prove their loyalty. Now, since loyalty isn’t exactly a measurable category, in order to make our list of 11 most loyal dog breed we used data from three popular websites: Iheartdogs, entirelypets, and welovepuppies. We combined these three lists to make our own unique list of 11 most loyal dogs in the world. We gave 11 points to the dogs that were on the first place of every list, 10 to the second place and so on. We added up the numbers and let’s see together what we came up to:
11. Akita
welovepets: 0
entirelypets: 0
iheartdogs: 4
total: 4
If you have never owned a dog, this shouldn’t be your first choice. They are not so easy to train because they are very independent and tend to be dominant. When they are well trained, they are great guardians and get along great with children. They are intelligent, brave and faithful. The most famous story of Akita’s loyalty is the one about Hachiko and his Akita, who waited for his owner every day for nine years, after his master’s death.
10. Boxer
welovepets: 3
entirelypets: 4
iheartdogs: 0
total: 7
Boxers are widely known for their faithfulness. They are very protective, friendly and harmless, but when they are aroused, they can be very determined and always ready to protect their owners. If you have children, you should know that they are very friendly and great with kids because they like to play. They are not aggressive, but you should also know that they need space for exercising; they used to be hunting dogs, so they need to run! Besides the fact that they are very loyal, they are also very low maintenance.
One story about Boxer Roxy proves they are loyal – when his master Millsap from California accidentally fell from the cliff, Roxy didn’t move for days before Millsap’s daughter found them. She needed a lot of time to convince the dog to come with her because Roxy didn’t want to leave her owner.
9. Golden Retriever
welovepets: 6
entirelypets: 2
iheartdogs: 0
total: 8
This breed is ideal for a family. Very social and friendly, Golden Retrievers adore playing games and just love to have people around them. When you look at them, it seems like they are always smiling! They learn very fast because they are very intelligent.
After his owner Paul Horton had an accident, Golden Retriever Yogi helped him by running home to Paul’s wife to warn her that something bad happened! Paul’s neighbors saw the dog running and trying to get their attention, so they realized that dog wants to tell them something important. The followed him and the dog led them straight to Paul.
8. Shetland Sheepdog
welovepets: 0
entirelypets: 0
iheartdogs: 9
total: 9
They adore to be part of a family, love to play and they are very social. Sometimes they can even be shy when meeting a stranger! Shetland Sheepdogs are also very intelligent and agile. Be sure that you will love these furry-coated beautiful dogs!
There are numerous stories told about Shetland Sheepdog that prove their loyalty. One of the owners described his dog as his own “shadow”, following him everywhere and protecting him all the time.
7. Great Pyrenees
welovepets: 0
entirelypets: 0
iheartdogs: 10
total: 10
Well, maybe they are not the most obedient dogs in the world, but when it comes to loyalty, they are among our 11 most loyal dogs in the world. They were trained during the past to protect livestock and they are protective by nature. If you give them unconditional love, they will protect you. Intelligent and steady, they are the perfect choice for the family.
They are very loyal and devoted to the family members. Kleine family from Iceland got them to protect their sheep, but they said that their Pyrs were protecting their children as well and when some stranger would enter the yard, they would react quickly, always ready to save them from the possible danger!
6. Brittany
welovepets: 4
entirelypets: 5
iheartdogs: 3
total: 12
Very playful and smart dog breed. They are a great solution for a family pet because they will enjoy playing with your kids. You should know that this dog breed likes active owners because they need to exercise regularly (at least one or two hours per day). Don’t worry, they are not hard to train and want to please their owners.
One family described their Brittany Cooper as one of the most loyal dogs in the world because he woke them one night with his barking when he saw that his owner’s cars are on fire!
5. Labrador Retriever
welovepets: 7
entirelypets: 6
iheartdogs: 0
total: 13
Smiley face and beautiful friendly and loyal dog – that is what describes this breed the best. They love to play and you should let them exercise a lot and play with them because they are energetic and agile. Besides the obvious fact that they are perfect family dogs, they are also used as detection dogs by police forces, because they have a terrific sense of smell.
Dorado is a famous Labrador Retriever who didn’t want to abandon his owner when the airplane hit the Twin Towers on 9/11. Fortunately, Dorado and his owner were both saved from the building before it collapsed.
4. Beagle
welovepets: 5
entirelypets: 8
iheartdogs: 1
total: 14
They used to be trained in the past to be hunting dogs, so they really need a lot of exercise, long walks, or a yard where they can run a lot and be active few hours a day. Most of the time they are peaceful, but sometimes they may be a little stubborn. But if you train them well, they could be a lovely pet and a valuable addition to your family.
Fascinating story about Beagle Bell melted everyone’s heart when people all over the world read the story about the dog who called 911 by biting his owner Kevin Weaver’s cell phone, when he had a seizure!
3. Kuvasz
welovepets: 8
entirelypets: 7
iheartdogs: 5
total: 20
This breed has Hungarian origin and it is known as a guard dog, very loyal and protective. They appreciate your attention, but they are also very independent. Sometimes training them can be challenging, but if you are persistent, you will be rewarded with one of the most loyal dog breed in the world. They will protect your family very well, which is not a surprise because they were once used to guard livestock Hungarian plains. Today, they are known as great guardians and, therefore, suitable for people who want a loyal pet.
Kuvasz is a very intelligent dog breed and the one named Pilot is certainly one of the most loyal dogs in the world. He helps his owner in doing housework and carries heavy things for him. The owner of Pilot said that he is the perfect companion, the smartest friend she ever had.
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2. Rough Collie
welovepets: 9
entirelypets: 10
iheartdogs: 6
total: 25
We have already mentioned Lassie, the most famous Rough Collie. They used to be sheepherders in the past, very attached to their owners. When they are socialized, they are very loyal and naturally protective of children! If you have a yard, you will discover that they adore playing with children, especially when there is a bunch of snow out there. An excellent choice for a family!
Rough Collies are usually trained to be therapy dogs. Rough Collie named Sassy is a therapy dog that was trained to scent when his owner is going to have a seizure and help him!
1. German Shepherd
welovepets: 10
entirelypets: 9
iheartdogs: 8
total: 27
Smart, courageous and loyal, this breed tops our list of 11 most loyal dogs in the world. They are naturally protective alert dogs. These dogs are also used by the military and police forces as rescue dogs, guides for the blind, for detection of drugs, etc. This dog breed will do whatever it takes to save their owner. Bare in mind that they are very active, so exercise with them regularly.
You had probably already heard about the German Shepherd named Capitan who didn’t want to move from his master’s grave for six years! He was sitting on the grave barking and the family described the sound of his barking as crying. They have never gone to the cemetery with him, so Capitan found his dead owner’s grave by himself. The staff at the cemetery was feeding the dog every day because he didn’t want to move from the grave. A remarkable story, isn’t it?
