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The best breeds for...

From the smartest to the most sociable, find out which breeds are the best in different categories.

The most sociable with their peers
  • The Beagle is friendly and loving, cheerful and a very pleasant companion, all qualities that make him an excellent family dog. He is also a pack animal (human or canine); and being in a pack adds to his joy.
  • The basset hound is known for its laid-back style and good behavior. As a pack dog, it readily accepts the company of other dogs.
  • The Border Collie has herding instincts and is bred to get along well with other animals.
  • The golden retriever has a gentle and playful temperament, which makes him an animal that enjoys making friends, both human and canine.
  • The Labrador Retriever tends to be enthusiastic about everything, which includes meeting new friends.
The smartest
  • The Poodle is considered one of the most intelligent breeds because it learns quickly and is easy to train.
  • The Border Collie is known for its intelligence. Its almond-shaped eyes are the focus of its intelligent expression.
  • The Doberman Pinscher is alert, courageous, and hard-working. The Doberman can learn quickly, but is very sensitive and intolerant of aggressive maneuvers and inconsistent training.
  • The German Shepherd is a very attentive breed that has a great ability to ignore distractions and focus on a task. It is trained to perform in an incredible variety of jobs.
  • The Golden Retriever is an exceptionally intelligent breed and is perfect for becoming a service dog. He takes his job seriously and enjoys competitive or obedience events.
The fastest
  • The Persian Greyhound is one of the fastest breeds in the world, mainly due to its very well-padded legs which help absorb the impact of running on the body.
  • The English Greyhound is the fastest of the dogs with a natural tendency to run. It can reach its maximum speed of 72 km/h in just 6 strides.
  • The Hungarian Pointer can reach speeds of up to 40 mph. Not only is this breed fast, it is also known for its endurance.
  • The Whippet is extremely athletic and is known for its speed and power. It is capable of running at 35 mph.
  • The Russian Greyhound has a maximum speed of 56 to 64 km/h. Although fast, it does not have much endurance.
The best with cats
  • The basset hound is loyal, patient and discreet. Training can be a bit complex for this breed, as it has a stubborn side, but its moderate way of seeing life makes it a friendly and tolerant breed with other animals.
  • The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is described as a trusted companion for children and happy within a family. This breed makes the ultimate family pet and gets along very well with cats.
  • The Golden Retreiver is known for its playful personality. It is unlikely that it will be rough with cats (even when playing) and will get along well with a cat if introduced at a young age.
  • The beagle was bred to hunt in packs, so he is typically animalistic around other animals. He is a loving companion who will see cats as just another member of the pack. The pug has a ton of personalities and loves attention. A cat can help keep him company when the human is not around.
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