Courageous Dog Breeds

Discover 16 dog breeds categorized as courageous. 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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Akita

Docile, Alert, Responsive, Dignified, Composed, Friendly, Receptive, Faithful, Courageous, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Dignified, Funny, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Brave, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Low Energy, Obedient, Spayed or Neutered, Meet and Greet Recommended, No Small Children, No dogs, Potty Trained, Gentle and Friendly

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American Bully

Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous, Affectionate, Couch, Friendly, Playful, Loves, Gentle, Funny, Quiet, Independent, Athletic, Smart, Curious, Dignified, Loyal, Protective, Sweet, Brave, Cuddly, Goofy

United States

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American Pit Bull Terrier

Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous

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American Staffordshire Terrier

Tenacious, Friendly, Devoted, Loyal, Attentive, Courageous, Affectionate, Gentle, Playful, Friendly, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Funny, Quiet, Smart, He Is Very Shy And Needs To Build Trust From Traum, Athletic, Couch, Protective, Loves Treats, Sweet, Happy, Adorable, Likes Toys, Loves Belly Rubs, Positive Interactions with Kids, Positive Interactions with Dogs, Recommendation No cats due to energy level size and or temperament, Activity Level High, Recommendation Older children due to high energy behaviors that may overwhelm young children

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Australian Terrier

Spirited, Alert, Loyal, Companionable, Even Tempered, Courageous, Smart, Independent, Curious, Athletic, Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Brave, Gentle, Couch, Dignified, Quiet, Good With Kids, Good With Dogs

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Bullmastiff

Docile, Reliable, Devoted, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Loving, Protective, Powerful, Calm, Courageous, I love toys, Social Butterfly, Knows Basic Commands, Couch Potato, Single Dog Home, Kids ten positive, Dog Friendly Rough positive Rowdy, Loves, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Quiet, Smart, Couch, Dog Social, Mixed Breed, Protective, Funny, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Curious, Brave, Independent, Loyal, Dignified, Active, Cuddle Bug, Eager to Please, Food Motivated, Family Friendly, Gentle Soft mouth, Gives kisses, Good in car, House trained, Leans in, Mellow, Physically playful, Quick learner, Silly Playful, Good with Cats, Medium Energy, Appears House Trained, Low Energy, May Do Well with Children, Cuddly, Appears Crate Trained, Not Good with Cats, Loves Kisses, Great With Kids, Family Dog, Loves Car Rides, Craves Adventure

Verenigd Koninkrijk

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Finnish Lapphund

Friendly, Keen, Faithful, Calm, Courageous, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Brave, Curious, Funny, Athletic, Loves Kisses, Friendly, Independent, High Energy, Easily Trainable, Talkative

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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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Glen of Imaal Terrier

Spirited, Agile, Loyal, Gentle, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Protective, Gentle, Curious

Republiik Irlun

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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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Shih Tzu

Clever, Spunky, Outgoing, Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Loyal, Independent, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Happy, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Loves, Gentle, Funny, Couch, Smart, Quiet, Loyal, Existing Conditions Disclaimer, Bonded, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Cats, Gentle and Friendly, Athletic, Dignified, Independent, Not Housetrained, Needs a fenced yard, Never Been Out Of The Shelter, Currently Living in Foster Home, Crate Trained, Housetrained, Energetic, Brave

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Reliable, Fearless, Bold, Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Courageous, Playful, Food Motivated, Social, Affectionate, Friendly, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Loves, Loyal, Smart, Quiet, Gentle, Couch, Shy, Sweet, Active, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Plays Well with Other Dogs, Protective, Loves Cuddles, Brave, Independent, Dignified, Leash Trained, House Trained, Good With Other Friendly Dogs, Beautiful, Must Meet Dogs, Unknown History with Cats

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West Highland White Terrier

Hardy, Friendly, Alert, Independent, Gay, Active, Courageous

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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 Courageous Dog Breeds

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

Key Characteristics

Dogs in the courageous category often share these traits:

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

Popular Courageous Breeds

Some well-known breeds in this category include Airedale Terrier, Akita, American Bully, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier.

Finding the Right Courageous Dog

When considering a courageous 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.