Aloof Dog Breeds

Discover 8 dog breeds categorized as aloof. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.

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Afghan Hound

Aloof, Clownish, Dignified, Independent, Happy, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Couch, Dignified, Gentle, Loyal, Funny, Friendly, Loves, Playful, Independent, Curious, Goofy, Protective, Loves Chicken, Smart, Loves To Play Ball And Do Tricks

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Azawakh

Aloof, Affectionate, Attentive, Rugged, Fierce, Refined

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Chow Chow

Aloof, Loyal, Independent, Quiet, Affectionate, Playful, Smart, Friendly, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Independent, Brave, Funny, Curious, Athletic, Loves, ENJOYS TREATS, SHY, Trained, Nice Dog, Good With Other Dogs And Poss With Cats, Couch, Lived with children, Plays Well with Other Dogs, Previously Lived With Cats, Crate Trained, Housetrained, Dignified, Gorgeous, Social, Snuggly, Teddy Bear, Loving, Adorable, Dog Selective, No cats, Kids eight positive and up, Teens thirteen positive OK, Teens sixteen positive Ok, Unknown History with Cats, Up To Date on Vaccines, No Cats, No Children eightyrs or Younger, No Dogs, Not Good with Small Dogs, Resource Guarding Food, Calmer Gentle, Foster Needed, Resilient, Loves Kisses, Acknowledgement of Disclosure Adopter, Owner Surrender Stated Good with Kids, Crate trained, History of Fearful Behavior, Lived with Dogs, Must Meet All Family Members, Positive History with Kids six positive, Suggested Kids six positive, Unknown History With Cats, Energy level medium, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Likes toys, Snuggler, Goofy, Energy level high, Adult Only Home Preferred, Go Slow Nervous with Strangers, Needs Experience with the Breed

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Saluki

Aloof, Reserved, Intelligent, Quiet, Affectionate, Smart, Independent, Brave, Curious, Loyal, Playful, Loves, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Couch potato, Loves Kisses, Protective, shy

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Tibetan Mastiff

Strong Willed, Tenacious, Aloof, Stubborn, Intelligent, Protective, Good with Dogs, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Affectionate, Funny, Playful, Friendly

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Tibetan Spaniel

Willful, Aloof, Assertive, Independent, Playful, Intelligent, Happy, Crate Trained, Good with Dogs, Local only, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Loves, Playful, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Funny, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Brave, Quiet

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Weimaraner

Steady, Aloof, Stubborn, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Powerful, Fast, Affectionate, Athletic, Funny, Friendly, Curious, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Loyal, Smart, Likes to Snuggle, Housetrained, Leash Manners, Crate Trained, Playful Energetic, Couch, Loves kisses, Loves Food, Energy Level Active, Good with Dogs Yes, Good with Kids Yes, Good with Cats Yes, Energy Level Average, Cuddly, Sweet, Brave, Quiet, Shy, Timid, Good with Dogs, Not Good with Kids, Gentle and Friendly, Happy, In Foster Care Not at the Shelter, Good with Kids, Prefers People To Her Siblings, Independent

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White Shepherd

Self-confidence, Aloof, Fearless, Alert, Companionable, Eager

About Aloof Dog Breeds

This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as aloof. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.

Key Characteristics

Dogs in the aloof category often share these traits:

  • Specific physical or behavioral traits related to aloof
  • Common temperament or personality characteristics
  • Similar care requirements or training considerations

Popular Aloof Breeds

Some well-known breeds in this category include Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Chow Chow, Saluki, Tibetan Mastiff.

Finding the Right Aloof Dog

When considering a aloof dog breed, it's important to research individual breed characteristics and needs. Every dog is unique, and even within categories, there can be significant variation between breeds and individual dogs.