Keen Dog Breeds

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

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Border Collie

Tenacious, Keen, Energetic, Responsive, Alert, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Brave, Independent, Truly Incredible, Sweet, Confident, Loyal, Gentle, Couch, Happy, Goofy, Kind, Silly, Active, Child Friendly, Dog friendly, Snuggly, Bright, Loving, Dignified, Quiet, Protective

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Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Trainable, Protective, Sweet-Tempered, Keen, Active, Territorial

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Bull Terrier

Trainable, Protective, Sweet-Tempered, Keen, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Foster eligible, Adult Only Home Preferred, No Cats, Green, Gentle, Athletic, Loyal, Couch, Enthusiastic, Resilient, Good on Leash, Good meeting new People, Loves Food, Crate Trained, Housetrained, Quiet, Loves Toys, Walks On Leash, Easy Going, Brave, Dignified, Protective, Large Dog, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Devoted, Independent, Has lived with dogs, Has lived with cats, High Energy, Crate trained in previous home, Has lived with kids, Loves to play, Laid back, Lovebug, Loves to Cuddle, Super Sweet, Cutest Tippy Taps, Silly

Inggris

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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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French Bulldog

Playful, Affectionate, Keen, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Easygoing, Patient, Athletic, Bright, Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Deserving, Enthusiastic, Adventurous, Playful, Athletic, Independent, Protective, Dignified, Comfy Couch Potato, Family Friendly, Food Motivated, Gives kisses, Takes time to adjust, Shy but warms up, As is adoption see medical, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Couch, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Quiet, Gold, Crate Trained, Know the breed, Needs Active Lifestyle, Fence not required, Good with Kids positiveeight, Housetrained, Moderate Energy Level, No Object Aggression, Spayed, Unknown with Cats, Resilient, Strong, Loving, Energetic, Not Good with Cats, Indoor Dog, Scared with new people, Adoption Ready, Intelligent, Lap Dog, Likes Cats, Likes Kids, Likes Other Dogs, Needs Breed Specific Experience, Older Kids Only, Suitable for Apartment Living, Gentle and Friendly, Low Moderate Energy

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Lagotto Romagnolo

Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Loving, Active, Trainable

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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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Wire Fox Terrier

Fearless, Friendly, Bold, Keen, Alert, Quick, Curious, Friendly, Independent, Smart, Energetic, Mischievous, Affectionate, Athletic, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Loves, Quiet, Costa Mesa Adoption Center, Coming Soon for Adoption, Awaiting Spay neuter before adoption at HSDC, Has Done Well With Other Dogs, Couch, Dignified, Loyal, Lap Dog, Apartment Appropriate, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with kids under eight, Good with Kids, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Claremont Adoption Center, Brave, Protective, Couch potato, Loves kisses

About Keen Dog Breeds

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

Key Characteristics

Dogs in the keen category often share these traits:

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

Popular Keen Breeds

Some well-known breeds in this category include Border Collie, Bull Terrier (Miniature), Bull Terrier, Finnish Lapphund, French Bulldog.

Finding the Right Keen Dog

When considering a keen 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.