Do different breeds of dog have an affinity with their own breed, i.e. do they know the difference in the park

Answer 1

Definatly!!! I have a collie, and she is unsure of other dogs, unless they are collies as well, in which case she runs right up to them. Lose in a room with a collie and a non-collie she would go straight to the collie. My mom's old collie was an absolute snob - she wouldn't speak to any male dogs, except collies, who she flirted with. Also my sister's lurcher loves running around with other lurchers, but isn't fused about other breds.

Answer 2

The only breed I have ever dealt with that has this 'gift' is the Poodle - all 3 sizes (toy, mini & Std.) In training classes I have seen a situation where there were 10 to 20 dogs of various breeds & 3 Poodles of different owners spotted one another & all 3 walked over to one another & hung out for the session when they weren't being put through the disciplines!

Answer 3

When I first got my retired racing greyhound from rescue, he'd get quite excited at seeing other sighthounds or sighthound crosses, but didn't seem to recognise dogs of other breeds/types.

That probably has a lot to do with only being surrounded by other greyhounds while he was still a working dog.

Since becoming a pet, he's met other dogs of all sorts of breeds and recognises most other breeds as dogs now, although there's a lot he still shows indifference to.

Answer 4

well the answer depends on the dog. I for one have a siberian husky and she is only an alpha female to other of her same pack ie. malamutes, hybrids, huskies. SHe pays no mind to other dogs from different breeds. Dogs have persoanlities like we do and yes some are pack orientated and some are not even sure they are dogs( my mutt thinks he is human try to convince him otherwise) So answer is some dogs do know the difference and some dont care.

Answer 5

They can smell another dog's hind quarters or what that dog left behind and know all about the dog, his food, even his general state of health!! Dogs read many things about each other quickly that way and they are amazing. I would love to get such a fast reading on people I have to deal with but I could never go about it that way!!! @8-)

Answer 6

Dog have a tendency to recognize their own breed due to the fact they were raised by the mother who looks like them and litter mates who look like them but they do not realize they are the same breed. Dogs can not rationalize

Answer 7

I believe they do. My roommate had a Standard Poodle who ignored most other dogs but played with other Standard Poodles. I teach puppy training classes and frequently see that the Labradors play with each other, the "smushed-face" dogs (Pugs, French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers) play with each other, etc. As another person said, this is likely because they are imprinted on their mom and littermates so are attracted to that appearance.

Answer 8

That's a good question. I have Saints only three right now but, up to six at one time. When I get a new pup I noticed they immediately go straight for the other Saints. I also have Labs and Pekes but, the Saint pups always hover around the adult Saints. I always presumed this was due to color and the familiarity of their mothers they were removed from. But, who knows for sure.

Answer 9

No I don't think a dog cares what breed another dog is. They just care about their smell.

Answer 10

I have a chihuahua and I do know for a fact that they do have an affection for their own breed . I love it that someone else knows this as well . good luck .