Independent Dog Breeds
Discover 21 dog breeds categorized as independent. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
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
Afganistan
Akbash Dog
Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Brave
American Foxhound
Kind, Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Dignified, Playful, Smart, Quiet, Funny, Athletic, Brave, Independent, Protective, Hyper Girl, Active Little Lady, Precious Doll Baby, Gives Huggies, Loveable Baby, SweetPea, Sweet Heart, Loving, Cuddly, Sweet, Fun, Cuddles, Shy, Scratches Behind His Ears
United States
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Steady, Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Proud
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Energetic, Inquisitive, Independent, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Gentle, Athletic, Good with Dogs, Loyal, Quiet, Loves Other Dogs, Loves To Play, Curious, Brave, Shy, Loves Treats, Gentle and Friendly, Available for Transfer Texas, Spayed Neutered, Dignified, Independent, Crate Trained, Leash Trained, Likes Toys, Enjoys Fetch, Eager To Please, Loves kisses
Verenigde Staten
Chinese Shar-Pei
Suspicious, Affectionate, Devoted, Reserved, Independent, Loving
China
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
English Shepherd
Kind, Energetic, Independent, Adaptable, Intelligent, Bossy, Affectionate, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Quiet, Curious, Independent, Protective, Athletic, Playful, Smart, Brave, Dignified, Good with Dogs, Active, Cuddle Bug, Family Friendly, Happier with another dog in home, Hiker, Jumps on people, Leash Trained, Needs Extra Exercise, Runner Jogger, Seeks Affection, Couch Potato
Verenigde Staten
Finnish Spitz
Playful, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Happy, Vocal, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Loves Kisses, Sweet, Loves, Curious
Irish Setter
Affectionate, Energetic, Lively, Independent, Playful, Companionable, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Athletic, Smart, Curious, Loyal, SWEET LOVING PLAYFUL AFFECTIONATE LOVE HER TREAT, Brave, Funny, Protective, Quiet, Loves kisses, Loving
Ireland
Japanese Chin
Alert, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Cat-like, Affectionate, Gentle, Playful, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Athletic, Independent, Loves, Smart, Couch Potato
Komondor
Steady, Fearless, Affectionate, Independent, Gentle, Calm, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart
Vengriya
Kuvasz
Clownish, Loyal, Patient, Independent, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Independent, Playful, Protective, Smart, Friendly, Likes Food, Likes To Play, Goofy, Outgoing, Walks Good On Leash, Brave, Loyal, Gentle
Vengriya
Redbone Coonhound
Affectionate, Energetic, Independent, Companionable, Familial, Unflappable, Affectionate, Friendly, Curious, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Good with Dogs, Wiggly, Cuddle Bug, Housetrained, Outgoing, Being rehomed by owner, Athletic, Available for Foster, Independent, Quiet, Brave, Couch, Dignified, Heartworm positive, Good with Children, Eager To Please, Energy Moderate, Experience None, Good on a Leash
Verenigde Staten
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
Scottish Terrier
Feisty, Alert, Independent, Playful, Quick, Self-assured, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Funny, Friendly, Gentle, Smart, Quiet, Brave, Independent, Reserved, Athletic, Loves Treats And Attention, Protective, Goofy, Wiggle Worm, Active, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Adult Only Home Preferred
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
Thai Ridgeback
Protective, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Familial, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Loves, Couch, Curious, Playful, Loyal, Independent, Gentle, Funny, Smart, Quiet, Protective, Dignified, Brave, Dog Friendly, Loves kisses
Muang Thai
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
West Highland White Terrier
Hardy, Friendly, Alert, Independent, Gay, Active, Courageous
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 Independent Dog Breeds
This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as independent. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.
Key Characteristics
Dogs in the independent category often share these traits:
- Specific physical or behavioral traits related to independent
- Common temperament or personality characteristics
- Similar care requirements or training considerations
Popular Independent Breeds
Some well-known breeds in this category include Afghan Hound, Akbash Dog, American Foxhound, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Catahoula Leopard Dog.
Finding the Right Independent Dog
When considering a independent 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.