20 dogs you can train well

The Doberman Pinscher is one of the few dog species whose name refers to the person who "created" the breed. In fact, the Doberman Pinscher was bred in the 19th century by Louis Dobermann. Dobermann wanted a dog that could protect him. This was necessary, because Dobermann was a bailiff. It must have happened with some regularity that defaulters threatened him. To feel safer he bred the Doberman Pinscher. It is not exactly known from which species the Doberman Pinscher originally descended. The dog does show some typical similarities to Rottweilers and German Pinschers.

The Alaskan Malamute is a loyal, faithful and playful dog. When you see the dog, you immediately see a piece of his history. His dense coat already betrays where he comes from: from the cold Alaska. His shrewd head, with sweet eyes pack you in pretty quickly. However, do not be fooled by his charm. The Alaskan Malamute does need a leader.

The German Shepherd Dog is one of the most well-known dogs. At the same time, it is one of the most difficult dogs To describe. This is because the dog has many different characteristics. On the one hand, the dog is large, powerful and reasonably fast. On the other hand, the dog is also brave, will not hesitate to show aggression if necessary and can scare his opponents. At the same time, the dog can also be incredibly sweet and get along well with children (if raised properly). In short: the German Shepherd is a beautiful dog, with many (sometimes contradictory) characteristics.

In the Netherlands you do not often find the Kuvasz. That is a pity because it is a beautiful dog. Yet it is not very surprising that few people own this dog. Throughout history, owning this dog has been a special privilege. Actually, it was only for the nobility to own this dog. They kept the dog as bodyguards.

The friendly Weimaraner is a nice dog, with a special, stately head. This breed is particularly intelligent and was used for hunting in the past. Today it is a sweet family dog that gets along well with young children. However, the dog is not suitable for an owner who prefers to hang out on the couch with a bag of chips. The dog is in fact quite active and will gladly go outside for a nice walk!

One of the most popular dogs is the Labrador Retriever. Here animal is medium-sized and strong, but at the same time a real family dog. This dog breed is descended from the St. John's dog. The St. John's dog was used in Newfoundland (Canada) by fishermen. They helped in bringing in the fishing nets and towing boats. The dog was therefore familiar with the water.

The genesis of the Leonberger is a rather special one. The name of the Leonberger is derived from the German city where this dog was bred. This is basically nothing special, it is quite common for the name of a dog breed to refer to the place where the breed was created. However, it is less common that the appearance of the dog also symbolizes the same city. With the Leonberger this is the case. The city of Leonberg has the lion as its coat of arms. The town council therefore thought it was a wise decision to breed a dog which looked like a lion. A certain Heinrich Essig was entrusted with the task and so finally, in 1846, the first Leonberger as we know it today was born. The dog was quite popular and became a status symbol. It is known that Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary (Empress Sisi) had six Leonbergers.

The Argentine Dog is a breed that has not been around for very long. This dog breed is also known by the name Dogo Argentino. The dog is fast, intelligent and well-muscled. The dog is bred to hunt large game in a pack. Think for example of pumas and wild boars. To catch these animals, strength, speed and good reactivity are required. A healthy Argentinean Dog is therefore in perfect balance. On the one hand, he is enormously muscled. At the same time, he is not massive, so he can remain fast and agile! In addition, this dog is a good athlete, who can keep running for a long time.

One of the most popular dogs is the Golden Retriever. The dog is an ideal family dog. The animal is lively, loyal and particularly friendly. He likes to have people around him and is particularly good with children. In addition, of course, this dog has a fantastic appearance.

The Pointer is a powerful dog that exudes pure dignity. The animal has a gentle nature and is very intelligent. In addition, the Pointer has a rather funny appearance. If you look closely at the dog, it seems as if he has a kind of seesaw nose. Because of this, it is almost impossible not to find the Pointer a funny animal.

One of the most powerful, large and muscular dogs In the Great Swiss Mountain Dog. The powerful animal has its origins in the Swiss Alps. After all, the word "Senn" means something like Swiss alpine shepherd, or dairy farmer. The Great Swiss Mountain Dog is large and has a tough exterior. Yet this dog has a small heart. Without a doubt, he has a sweet, gentle nature. This is especially true towards the family members. This dog can function fine in a family. However, the dog will be tolerant of outsiders, but will keep some distance. The dog is good with children. It should be noted that the dog can also be too enthusiastic. With the little ones he can sometimes play a little too wild and enthusiastic.

One of the most famous children's films was made around the Dalmatian. We are talking, of course, about the movie "101 Dalmatians. This breed of dog is known for its exceptional amount of dots. This is actually strange, because generally speaking, dots are seen as downsides. With the dalmatian, however, this is not the case. However, there is much more to say about this breed than that it has dots.

Of the Mountain Dogs, the Bernese Mountain Dog is probably the best known. It is also the only long-haired Sennenhond. The animal is beautiful to look at. On the one hand, the dog is enormously strong, large and muscular. At the same time, you can already see the gentle nature of the dog from a distance.