Confident Dog Breeds

Discover 19 dog breeds categorized as confident. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.

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Airedale Terrier

Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Confident, Intelligent, Courageous, Affectionate, Playful, Funny, Smart, Athletic, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Loves, Quiet, Relaxed, Brave, Loyal, Dignified, Protective, Loves Chicken, Loves Water, Loves Snuggling, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Shy, Not Good with Cats, Heartworm Positive, Needs another dog in home, Loves Treats, Sweet, Couch potato, Loves kisses

Grossbritannien und Nordirland

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Alaskan Husky

Friendly, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident

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American Bulldog

Friendly, Assertive, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident, Dominant, Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Deserving, Enthusiastic, Athletic, Playful, Good with Dogs, Not Good with Kids, Couch, Dignified, Gentle, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Quiet, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Independent

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Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Steady, Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Proud

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Belgian Malinois

Watchful, Alert, Stubborn, Friendly, Confident, Hard-working, Active, Protective

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Boerboel

Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Dominant, Territorial, Affectionate, Athletic, Playful, Outgoing, Funny, Curious, Friendly, Brave, Dignified, Loves, Gentle, Smart, Loyal, Independent, Protective, Couch, Quiet, Loves Food, Guardian, Love Water, Loce Outdoors, Food Motivated, Cautious, Loves Kisses, Couch potato

Afraga a Deas

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Boxer

Devoted, Fearless, Friendly, Cheerful, Energetic, Loyal, Playful, Confident, Intelligent, Bright, Brave, Calm, Friendly, Loyal, Smart, Affectionate, Playful, Athletic, Funny, Couch, Gentle, Loves, Food Motivated, Social, Good with Dogs, Independent, Curious, Foodie, Lease Trained, Crate Trained, Timid, Self Entertains, Brave, Dignified, Quiet

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Doberman Pinscher

Fearless, Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Playful, Loves, Gentle, Smart, Funny, Friendly, Such A Character, Curious, Loyal, Quiet, Such A Sweet Soul, Dignified, Heartworm Positive, Protective, A Real Lover, Laid Back, Staff Favorite, Couch, Independent, DtwoD Required, Has lived with cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Energy Moderate, Experience None, Good on a Leash, High Energy Needs Lots of Exercise, Needs Experience with the Breed, Will Bite Nip When Over Excited, Silly, Super Sweet, Shy, Submissive

Germany

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German Shepherd Dog

Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Curious, Confident, Intelligent, Watchful, Courageous, Affectionate, Gentle, Brave, Curious, Funny, Playful, Friendly, Athletic, Loyal, Smart, Loves, Dignified, Independent

Germany

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Golden Retriever

Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Friendly, Trustworthy, Confident, Affectionate, Athletic, Dignified, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Smart, Curious, Loyal, Quiet, Cat Friendly, Adult full grown estimate Medium twenty six fifty lbs, Good with Dogs, Location CT, Spayed Neutered, Stray in Custody, Housetrained, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Children, Know the breed, High Energy, Brave, Couch, Independent

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Gordon Setter

Fearless, Alert, Loyal, Confident, Gay, Eager, Brave, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Independent

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Great Dane

Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Gentle, Confident, Loving, Affectionate, Playful, Curious, Shy, Loves, Loyal, Funny, Athletic, Friendly, Gentle, Smart, Quiet, Dignified, Brave, Cuddly, Crate Trained, Couch, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Intelligent, Patient, Good with Children, Needs Active Lifestyle, Self Entertains, Loves Stuffed Animals And Treats, Best Buddy, No Cats, Independent, Protective

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Great Pyrenees

Strong Willed, Fearless, Affectionate, Patient, Gentle, Confident, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Loves Food, Loves To Play And Explore, Gentle, Affectionate, Curious, Funny, Independent, Loves, Brave, Quiet, Couch, Protective, Dignified, Spayed, Heartworm Negative, Microfilaria Negative, Neutered, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Needs six ft positive Fence, Crate Trained, Good with Children, Know the breed, Shy, Submissive, Snuggly, Kid Friendly kids being ten and under, Prey Drive, Heartworm Positive Treatment Completed

France

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Olde English Bulldogge

Friendly, Alert, Confident, Loving, Courageous, Strong

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Rottweiler

Steady, Good-natured, Fearless, Devoted, Alert, Obedient, Confident, Self-assured, Calm, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Quiet, Playful, Active, Curious, Smart, Loyal, Loves Kisses, Couch, Funny, Brave, Athletic, Dignified, Crate Trained, Good with Children, Good with Dogs, Know the breed, Needs Active Lifestyle, No Cats, Special Need, Independent, Treat Motivated, Activity Level High, Housetrained, Recommendation Older children due to high energy behaviors that may overwhelm young children, Positive Interactions with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Size Small fifteen to twenty nine lbs, Heartworm Positive Treatment Completed, Older children only, Cuddly, Appears Crate Trained, Appears House Trained, High Energy Needs Lots of Exercise, Needs Experience with the Breed, Will Bite Nip When Over Excited, House Trained, No Children Under ten

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Schipperke

Fearless, Agile, Curious, Independent, Confident, Faithful, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Gentle, Couch, Loves, Brave, Loyal, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Adventurous, Funny, Protective, Being rehomed by owner, Energy Level Average, Independent, Play With Other Dogs, Car Rides, Sleep Next To You, Dignified, Loves Kisses, Couch potato, Loves kisses

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Shiba Inu

Charming, Fearless, Keen, Alert, Confident, Faithful, Gentle and Friendly, Curious, Gentle, Playful, Quiet, Independent, Couch, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Smart, Athletic, Dignified, Loyal, Brave, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Good with Kids, Adult Only Home Preferred, Foster Needed, Heartworm Negative, Rescue Needed, Spayed Female, Timid, Crate Trained, Enjoys Training, Knows Sit, Knows Shake, Loves kisses, Protective, Good with Cats, Claremont Adoption Center, Apartment Appropriate, Shy

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Treeing Walker Coonhound

Clever, Affectionate, Confident, Intelligent, Loving, Trainable, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Athletic, Funny, Playful, Smart, Quiet, Brave, Independent, Available to Foster, Protective, Goofy, Loving, Dignified, Sweet, Incredibly Smart, Love Bug, World Class Cuddler, Adult Only Home Preferred

Verenigde Staten

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Yorkshire Terrier

Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Courageous, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Gentle, Playful, Smart, Protective, Curious, Independent, Funny, Athletic, Quiet, Couch potato, Brave, Dignified, Loves Kisses, Loves, Loves Fetch, Food Motivated, Timid, Stubborn, Couch, Cat Friendly, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, No Young Children, Shy, Miguel Is A Loyal Loving Gentle Best Friend, Scruffy, Cuddly, Good with Children over ten, Good with Other Dogs, Indoor Dog, Size Small fifteen to twenty nine lbs, Fearful Shy, Likes smaller dogs, No Children Under ten

About Confident Dog Breeds

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

Key Characteristics

Dogs in the confident category often share these traits:

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

Popular Confident Breeds

Some well-known breeds in this category include Airedale Terrier, Alaskan Husky, American Bulldog, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Belgian Malinois.

Finding the Right Confident Dog

When considering a confident 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.