What is the best dog temperament
for you?
The best dog temperament for you is found in the breed most suited to you. Every puppy has temperament traits that are usually common to that breed but you want to take this as a general guide in finding the best dog temperament to suit you.
Your new family member will have its own unique personality that you will get to know, which in our opinion is the best part about getting a new puppy!
Friendly, Loyal, Affectionate and Playful are most likely the common traits that make up your puppy’s
best dog temperament.
Your dog’s behavior comes from genetic factors and also life experiences from its environment. This means that the original breeding purpose of your puppies as well as how you and the breeder treated them, will play a part in forming your dogs temperament.
Your adorable puppy may be very mellow if it comes from a Mastiff bloodline, or could be very energetic if it comes from a Border Collie line. These qualities are just naturally a part of the breed so careful investigation is necessary to choose the right friend for you.
Whether your new family member is male or female also plays a part in the puppy’s personality. If your friend is female, she will be generally smaller than the males in her breed and more submissive. Where as your male friend will be more dominant and have independent qualities.
In other words, locking your back gate might be a good idea. This is a generalization and not always the case, however something to keep in mind when choosing your new dog.
The traits that could cause problems are fearfulness, aggression towards other dogs and people, stubbornness and dogs with a territorial nature.
These traits may be the outcome of bad breeding and experiences that your dog has had. It can lead to many issues and sadly, this usually results in your dog eventually being left alone in the backyard with no one to play with. Training your
puppy can help remove these qualities.
If you have many unfamiliar people in your home, due to a busy home business or raging parties, it is important for your dog to be comfortable with strangers. No matter what breed you have, your best friend can develop a great affection towards all people with training and socialization. Unless of course you don’t like strangers at your home. You can tell what your dog’s temperament will be like from the way it interacts with litter mates and people as a pup.
The quiet, shy puppy hiding in the corner is usually the first one people pick up and cuddle. It’s hard to resist this adorable pup with its big gorgeous sad eyes.
However, this behavior can indicate a fearful nature and may not result in the best dog temperament. It commonly results in future issues with social interaction around people and other dogs. Children towering over this puppy, pulling its ears and tail or an enthusiastic pet wanting to wrestle, can trigger fearful aggression in this dog which may result in fear biting.
On the other hand, the pushy pup that is terrorizing his litter mates may not be the best choice either. This puppy is likely to grow into a dog that insists on being the "Alpha Dog" of your family, which makes it more difficult to train and control. The right puppy is usually the one that is middle of the road, not too shy, rough or completely independent.
Unfortunately, in the past, dogs have been used for cruel entertainment purposes, such as dog fighting. This resulted in breeds such as Bull Terriers, commonly feared and seen as threats to other dogs and people today. Similarly, breeds such as the German Shepherd and Rottweiler were commonly bred to be aggressive guard dogs, usually taught with negative reinforcement techniques.
Thankfully people are now more educated in suitable training techniques and legal dog fighting is a thing of the past in most parts of the world. This has allowed for the recent generations of these breeds to be well socialized and trained using positive reinforcement techniques. This makes for great loving, friendly family pets for you with the best dog temperament you can ask for. You still should be cautious of some of these dogs you come across as their temperament can vary, depending largely on its owner’s training and beliefs.
The more positive experiences your puppies have, the more trusting and loyal they will become. Be sure to create a happy, loving environment whilst reducing any frightening experiences. Remember, training is the key to achieving the best dog temperament.
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