Loyal Dogs 2023: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog sure to be dedicated to their human family - including the loving Labrador Retriever 🐕
David Hepburn
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Skye Terrier Greyfriars Bobby was famously a very loyal dog - here are 10 others. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged aver the last two years.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
Different breeds of dog also tend to have very different personalities – with some dogs happy to get on with pretty much anybody.
Bred to hunt in packs, Beagles naturally bond with other dogs and are loyal to the pack leader - it's owner. They also develop deep relationships with children that will last for the rest of the dog's life. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Others form a particularly strong bond with their owner and family that is non-transferable and will last for life.
Here are 10 of the most loyal breeds of dog, according to the American Kennel Club.
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Topping the list of the most loyal dog is the Akita which are described by the American Kennel Club as being "profoundly loyal". One famous Japanese Akita, called Hachiko, continued to wait at a train station every day for 10 years after his owner's death, hoping he'd eventually return home. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
One of the most famous dogs of the screen was Lassie, a loyal Collie that would do anything for its family. It's certainly not fictional to call this breed of loyal - they love their families unquestioningly. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Huge Newfoundlands are so loyal to younger members of a family they are nicknamed 'nanny dogs' - one appeared in Peter Pan as the dog who looked after the Darling children. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
German Shepherds are known for literally putting their life on the line to defend loved ones. It's one of the many positive attributes that makes them great army and police dogs, forming a loyal bond with their handlers. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Affectionate and outgoing Labrador Retrievers are hugely loyal to their families although, unlike some of the dogs on this list, with also get on well with both neighbouring humans and dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Boxer is naturally protective of its family, forming a non-transferable bond that is unbreakable. They are also very patient with children and show little in the way of aggression. (Photo: Canva/Getty)
Bred to be companion dogs, Chihuahuas tend to establish a firm bond with one particular person and then want to accompany them everywhere they go. These are not dogs that like being left alone and are fiercely loyal. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Made famous by the story of Greyfriars Bobby, the dog who stood guard at his master's grave in Edinburgh for 14 years, the Skye Terrier is described by the American Kennel Club as beig “famously loyal and devoted". (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Rottweilers respond well to having a strong pack leader, so owners need to be firm and calm with them when they are young. Put in the time and effort and you will have a best friend for life who will protect you against any threat. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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