Stubborn Dog Breeds

Discover 13 dog breeds categorized as stubborn. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.

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Affenpinscher

Stubborn, Curious, Playful, Adventurous, Active, Fun-loving, Affectionate, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Playful, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Athletic, Crate Trained, Cuddly Loving, Gentle Calm, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Other Animals, Housetrained, Social, Loves, Independent, Adventrous, Shy, Quiet, Dignified

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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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Belgian Malinois

Watchful, Alert, Stubborn, Friendly, Confident, Hard-working, Active, Protective

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Bloodhound

Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Friendly, Moderate Energy Activity Level, Not Housetrained, Not Spayed Neutered, Puppy Vaccination Series, Yard Required, Shy, Eager to Please, Lap Pet, Playful, Rides well in Car, Fostered Playgrouped with Dogs, Curious, Gentle, Independent, Smart, Brave, Loyal, Loves, Available for Foster, Early Bird Ready, Athletic, Funny, Couch, Heartworm Treatment Needed, Dignified, Protective, Walks Good on Leash, Cat Friendly, Cuddle Bug, Dog Friendly, Kid Friendly, Sporty, Knows Basic Commands, Loves Water, Mellow, Snuggly, Loves Friends, Loves Toys, Housetrained, Quiet, Saved from E List, Wiggly, Sweet, Best Friend

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Bracco Italiano

Stubborn, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Companionable, Trainable

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English Toy Terrier

Stubborn, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Cunning, Trainable

Inggris

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Pekingese

Opinionated, Good-natured, Stubborn, Affectionate, Aggressive, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Crate Trained, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Playful, Friendly, Athletic, Dignified, Funny, Smart, Brave, Couch, Gentle, Independent, Quiet, Loves, Energy Level Average, Good with Dogs Yes, Good with Kids Older, Loyal, Foster Needed, Bonded, Adoption Fee one hundred fifty, People friendly, Senior Citizen, Adult Only Home Preferred, Good for Vet Care, Food motivated, Loves People, Playful Goofy, Cuddle Bug, High jumper climber, Mellow Laid Back, Possibly Cat Friendly, Velcro Dog, Kid Friendly, Dog Friendly, Loves Attention, Lap Dog, Available for Foster, Active, Demanding activity attention, Easily Excitable, Family Friendly, Hiker, Jumps on people, Physically playful, Seeks Affection, Silly Playful, Loves Kisses, Need To Be In A Home With A Fully Fenced In Yard, Needs Home With Kids, Enjoys Toys, Sweet, Couch potato, Loves kisses, Heartworm Positive, Vision Impaired, Active Dog, Can Be Aggressive Bite, Intelligent, Likes Other Dogs, Shy, Suitable for Apartment Living, Walks Well on Leash, Fence Required, Good with cats, Good with dogs, Needs Companion Dog, Very Shy, Couch Potato, Protective

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Pug

Docile, Clever, Charming, Stubborn, Sociable, Playful, Quiet, Attentive, Couch, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Active, Mellow, Athletic, Curious, Quiet, Dignified, Puppy, Brave, Protective, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Children, Needs Active Lifestyle, Shy, Snuggly, Independent, Great On A Leash, Adult Only Home Preferred, Small Dog, Cratetrained, Housetrained

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Samoyed

Stubborn, Friendly, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Playful, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Gentle, Quiet, Cuddle Bug, Good with Dogs, Hiker, Mellow, Physically playful, Seeks Affection, Couch, Loyal, Handsome, Brave, Dignified, Independent, Protective, Love Food, Very Sweet, Loves Children, Tolerate Small Dogs, No Cats, Spayed Neutered, Microchiped, Housetrained, Good with Cats, Adult Only Home Preferred, Up To Date On Shots, Good with Kids, Couch potato, Loves kisses, Snuggly, Snuggle, Cuddles, Teddy Bear, Kisses, cheerful, active, Cuddly, Anxious, Strong, Energetic, Barky

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Tibetan Mastiff

Strong Willed, Tenacious, Aloof, Stubborn, Intelligent, Protective, Good with Dogs, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Affectionate, Funny, Playful, Friendly

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Weimaraner

Steady, Aloof, Stubborn, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Powerful, Fast, Affectionate, Athletic, Funny, Friendly, Curious, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Loyal, Smart, Likes to Snuggle, Housetrained, Leash Manners, Crate Trained, Playful Energetic, Couch, Loves kisses, Loves Food, Energy Level Active, Good with Dogs Yes, Good with Kids Yes, Good with Cats Yes, Energy Level Average, Cuddly, Sweet, Brave, Quiet, Shy, Timid, Good with Dogs, Not Good with Kids, Gentle and Friendly, Happy, In Foster Care Not at the Shelter, Good with Kids, Prefers People To Her Siblings, Independent

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Welsh Springer Spaniel

Stubborn, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Active, Playful, Friendly, Loves, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Loyal, Gentle

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About Stubborn Dog Breeds

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

Key Characteristics

Dogs in the stubborn category often share these traits:

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

Popular Stubborn Breeds

Some well-known breeds in this category include Affenpinscher, American Bully, American Pit Bull Terrier, Belgian Malinois, Bloodhound.

Finding the Right Stubborn Dog

When considering a stubborn 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.