Outgoing Dog Breeds

Discover 11 dog breeds categorized as outgoing. 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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Cocker Spaniel (American)

Outgoing, Sociable, Trusting, Joyful, Even Tempered, Merry

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Dalmatian

Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Playful, Sensitive, Intelligent, Active, DtwoD Required, Unknown with Cats, Affectionate, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Smart, Friendly, Loves Other Dogs, Loves To Play, Playful, Loves, Curious, Brave, Sweet, Funny, Loves Toys, Walks On Leash, Easy Going, Calm, Couch Potato, Does well in a car, Has basic training, I can sit, Leash Trained, Snuggle Buddy, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Good with Kids, Athletic, Food Motivated, Couch, Dignified, Mello, Independent, Training Class Mandatory, Unknown Reaction to Cats, Active, Stray in Custody, Being rehomed by owner, Protective, Loves Kisses, Couch potato, Heartworm Positive, Crate Trained, Not Spayed Neutered, Yard Required, Foster NEEDED, Likes to Fetch, Moderate Energy Activity Level, Obedient, Plays with Toys

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Harrier

Outgoing, Friendly, Cheerful, Sweet-Tempered, Tolerant, Active, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Athletic, Curious, Dignified, Brave, Funny, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Quiet, Smart, Loves Kisses

Grossbritannien und Nordirland

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Labrador Retriever

Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Gentle, Intelligent, Trusting, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Brave, Dignified, Loyal, Gentle, Smart, Cuddly, Couch, Loves Food, Loves To Play And Explore, Loves Car Rides, Sweet, Confident

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Miniature Pinscher

Clever, Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Responsive, Playful, Affectionate, Gentle, Quiet, Brave, Curious, Playful, Independent, Funny, Smart, Loves, Friendly, Couch, Loyal, Gentle and Friendly, Athletic, Dignified, Silly, A Real Lover, Has Lived With Other Dogs, Bonded, Positive Interactions with Dogs, Requirement No cats due to temperament and or a history of inappropriate behaviors towards cats, Positive Interactions with Kids, Recommendation Older children due to high energy behaviors that may overwhelm young children, Activity Level High, Active Dog, Eager to Please, Intelligent, Suitable for Apartment Living, Apartment Appropriate, Chino Hills Adoption Center, Good with Dogs, Sweet, Activity Sleepover Eligible, Senior, Crate Trained, Goofy Big Personality, Blind, Active and Playful, Confident, Enjoys Walks, Dog Selective Slow Intros, Non destructive in Home, Older Children, Snuggle Master, Special Needs, Food motivated, Living in Foster Home, Knows Tricks, Cat Friendly, Loves Kids, one Cat Compatibility Yes, one Kid Compatibility Older Children Okay, one Energy Level Moderate Exercise, Velcro, Chatty, Concerned, Protective

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Outgoing, Alert, Patient, Intelligent, Loving, Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Curious, Loves Kisses, Adult Only Home Preferred, Single Dog Home, Funny, Smart, Gentle, Athletic, Independent, Brave, Dignified, Loves, Loyal, Quiet, Protective, Couch, Does Well in Car, Eager to Please, Goofy, Incontinence, Leash Trained, Likes to Fetch, Likes to Vocalize, Likes Toys, Moderately Active, Needs Ongoing Medical Care, Ok with Kids

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Tenacious, Outgoing, Friendly, Bold, Playful, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Gentle, Smart, Quiet, Curious, Shy, Independent, Couch Potato, Athletic, Couch potato

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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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Shiloh Shepherd

Outgoing, Loyal, Companionable, Gentle, Loving, Trainable

Verenigde Staten

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Siberian Husky

Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Funny, Playful, Friendly, Athletic, Affectionate, Brave, Gentle, Goofy, Curious, Loyal, Quiet, Smart, Sweet, Patient, Mellow, Relaxed, Independent, Loves, Couch, I m an athletic dog, Cuddle Bug, I love toys, I love treats, I love plushie toys, Loves to give kisses, Knows Basic Commands, Single Dog Home, Treat Motivated, Great On The Leash

Siberia

About Outgoing Dog Breeds

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

Key Characteristics

Dogs in the outgoing category often share these traits:

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

Popular Outgoing Breeds

Some well-known breeds in this category include Airedale Terrier, Cocker Spaniel (American), Dalmatian, Harrier, Labrador Retriever.

Finding the Right Outgoing Dog

When considering a outgoing 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.