Loyal Dog Breeds
Discover 48 dog breeds categorized as loyal. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Akbash Dog
Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Brave
Alaskan Husky
Friendly, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident
Alaskan Malamute
Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Loyal, Dignified, Playful, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Brave, Athletic, Dignified, Couch, Funny, Gentle, Independent, Quiet, Protective, Calm, Mellow, Lounger, Test, Add, Waiver Dog Selective Reactive, Lived with Dogs, Lived with Children, Lived with Cats, Adult Only Home Preferred, Blue, Good Dog Meet in Shelter, Experience with Dogs, I love treats, I would be a great hiking buddy, I love toys, Very Curious, Amiable, Loves People, No Cats Please, Leash Trained, Friendly With Friendly Dogs, Not A Talker, Vocal, Loves Hugs, Loves Kisses, Loves Attention, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained
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
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
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
American Pit Bull Terrier
Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous
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
Australian Cattle Dog
Cautious, Energetic, Loyal, Obedient, Protective, Brave
Australian Kelpie
Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent, Eager, Affectionate, Funny, Smart, Playful, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Brave, Curious, Athletic, Herding Dog, Loves Water, Dog Tested, Good with other Dogs, Couch, Protective, Food Guarding, Crate Trained, Good with Children, Good with Dogs, Heartworm Positive Treatment Completed, Needs Active Lifestyle, Quiet, Medium Energy, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Dignified, Used To Temperment Test Dogs, Loves Dogs Cats And People, Dog Friendly, Potty Trained, Social Butterfly, Medium Dog, Loves kisses, Adventurous, LOVES ALL DOGS, Good with Children twelve and Younger
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
Belgian Tervuren
Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent, Attentive, Protective
Belgium
Bernese Mountain Dog
Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Faithful, Friendly, Gentle, Affectionate, Athletic, Independent, Loves, Smart, Curious, Brave, Funny, Dignified, Loyal, Playful, Quiet, Couch, Loves Other Dogs, Loves To Play, Adult Only Home Preferred, Calmer Gentle, Crate Trained, Foster Needed, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Snuggle, Active Dog, Hypoallergenic, Intelligent, Likes Other Dogs, Likes Kids, Rides Well in Car, Walks Well on Leash, Adventurous, Spay Neuter Contract, Protective, Good with Cats, Lumps Bumps Masses, Tick borne disease, Silly
Switzerland
Bouvier des Flandres
Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Intelligent, Familial, Rational, Not Yet Evaluated, Affectionate, Gentle, Loyal, Quiet, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Funny, Independent, Protective, Smart, Dignified, Energetic
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
Bracco Italiano
Stubborn, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Companionable, Trainable
Briard
Fearless, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Faithful, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle
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
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
Clumber Spaniel
Affectionate, Loyal, Dignified, Gentle, Calm, Great-hearted
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
Dogo Argentino
Friendly, Affectionate, Cheerful, Loyal, Tolerant, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Playful, Curious, Funny, Smart, Gentle, Independent, Athletic, Brave, Dignified, Loyal, Couch, Quiet, Protective, Sweet, Calm, Cuddle Bug, Dog Friendly, Mellow, Snuggly, Cropped Ears, Healing Hearts, Active, Affectionate Cuddle bug, Good with Dogs, House trained, Loving, Silly Goofy, Affection Motivated, Breed Experience Preferred, Eager to Please, Easily Excitable, Family Friendly, Food Motivated, Gives kisses, Good in car, Knows commands, Leash Trained, Physically playful, Quick learner, Seeks Affection, Loves kisses, Couch potato, Laid Back
Argentiinien
Dutch Shepherd
Reliable, Affectionate, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Trainable, Affectionate, Gentle, Playful, Friendly, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Funny, Loves, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Good with Dogs, Treat Motivated, Couch, Quiet, HANDSOME, Dog Friendly, Independent, Agility Candidate, House Broken Unknown, Chino Hills Adoption Center, High Energy, Needs Training, Experience with Breed preferred, Gets Along With Smaller Dogs, Adorable, Easy Going
Finnish Spitz
Playful, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Happy, Vocal, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Loves Kisses, Sweet, Loves, Curious
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
Giant Schnauzer
Strong Willed, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent, Dominant, Powerful, Loyal, Playful, Friendly, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Gentle, Loves, Smart, Protective, Funny, Athletic, Quiet, Dignified, Calm, Does well in social environments outside of the home, Does well in the car, Eager to Please, Fenced Yard Required, Friendly social, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Large Breed, Leash Trained, Moderate Energy, Needs Training Puppy, No Out of State Apps, Older Kids Only, Playful goofy, Independent, Sweet, Gets along with dogs, Gets along with Kids, Loves Kisses
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Spirited, Agile, Loyal, Gentle, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Protective, Gentle, Curious
Republiik Irlun
Gordon Setter
Fearless, Alert, Loyal, Confident, Gay, Eager, Brave, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Independent
ma Sukosi
Irish Wolfhound
Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Dignified, Patient, Thoughtful, Generous, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Loves, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Adult Only Home Preferred, Athletic, Shy, Submisive, Available for Foster, Loyal, Protective, Brave, Dignified, Independent
Ireland
Japanese Chin
Alert, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Cat-like, Affectionate, Gentle, Playful, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Athletic, Independent, Loves, Smart, Couch Potato
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
Lagotto Romagnolo
Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Loving, Active, Trainable
An Eadailt
Leonberger
Obedient, Fearless, Loyal, Companionable, Adaptable, Loving, Playful, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Funny, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Smart
Miniature American Shepherd
Energetic, Loyal, Intelligent, Trainable
Verenigde Staten
Plott
Bold, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent
Puli
Energetic, Agile, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Faithful, Affectionate, Athletic, Gentle, Playful, Independent, Loves Cats, Friendly
Vengriya
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Loyal, Dignified, Sensitive, Intelligent, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Loves, Loyal, Smart, Brave, Independent, Quiet, Protective, Athletic, Couch, Curious, Funny, Gentle, Dignified, Sweet, Loves kisses, Good with Dogs, Escape artist, Knows some tricks or commands, Walks Nicely on Leash, Energetic, Agile, Shy, Leash Trained, Housetrained, Good with Kids, Good with Cats, Talkative
Shetland Sheepdog
Affectionate, Lively, Responsive, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Trainable, Strong
Verenigd Koninkrijk
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
Shiloh Shepherd
Outgoing, Loyal, Companionable, Gentle, Loving, Trainable
Verenigde Staten
Spanish Water Dog
Trainable, Diligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Athletic, Intelligent, Smart, Playful
Spain
Spinone Italiano
Docile, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Patient, Gentle, Likes To Be Close, Well Mannered, Connecting, Affectionate, Attentive, Smart
An Eadailt
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
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
Toy Fox Terrier
Friendly, Spirited, Alert, Loyal, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Funny, Smart, Loves, Gentle, Curious, Protective, Couch, Loyal, Quiet, Independent, Athletic, Dignified, Brave, Vocal, Adventurous, Chill, Communicative, Patient, Playfu, Resilient, Snuggly, Loves kisses
Verenigde Staten
Vizsla
Affectionate, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Gentle, Funny, Friendly, Smart, Quiet, Loves Treats, Athletic, Brave, Independent, Prey Drive Chickens Farm Animals, Shy, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Completed Obedience Training, Completed Paws In Prison program Highly trained dog, Crate Trained, Unknown cats, Heartworm Positive, Timid, Crate trained, Good with Children, Needs Active Lifestyle, Microchipped, Spayed, Single Dog Home, loving, playful, active
Vengriya
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Stubborn, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Active, Playful, Friendly, Loves, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Loyal, Gentle
Gales
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Loyal, Gentle, Vigilant, Trainable, Proud, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Quiet, Smart, Heartworm Positive, Good with Cats, Athletic, Brave, Loves Car Rides
About Loyal Dog Breeds
This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as loyal. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.
Key Characteristics
Dogs in the loyal category often share these traits:
- Specific physical or behavioral traits related to loyal
- Common temperament or personality characteristics
- Similar care requirements or training considerations
Popular Loyal Breeds
Some well-known breeds in this category include Akbash Dog, Alaskan Husky, Alaskan Malamute, American Bulldog, American Bully.
Finding the Right Loyal Dog
When considering a loyal 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.