what breed of dog make the best companion?

Question

Indicate what breed is your favorite and why

Ive discovered Labs seem to be the peoples choice, But glad to hear more answers on other breeds and why there best for you

Answer 1

Chocolate Lab. They are goofy and always happy to see you. When you come home after work, they are there at the front door wagging tails eager to greet you. Most Labs are best companions. They are great with kids, too.

Answer 2

Schipperkes are a medium sized dog of about 18 lbs. They are loyal companions who seek affection and are very good with kids. They follow you around sometimes but not all the time so they are independent enough to not be annoying. They really just have an all around great temperment. They don't smell when their fur gets wet. They are number 14 on the list of most intelligent breeds. They are small enough to be a lap dog and athletic enough to go hiking. They also make a good watch dog. Every day they do something to brighten my day or make me laugh.

Answer 3

A weimaraner! Believe me I have had three. They HAVE to have a human around them. Get a ***** not a dog and you will have the best companion you could ask for. They are silver with blue eyes when born and everyone goes awwwww when they see them. They need a lot of discipline to start - you show who is boss or forget it. They turn taupe color when they get older and have yellow eyes which seem to stare at or even through you. They bark like the world is ending and make great guard dogs but have a habit of running away if things get difficult. Gentle with children and smarter than their owners. If you want a dog that will want to be with you 24/7 this is the dog.

Answer 4

i would say a Golden Retreiver. They aren't as hyper as black labs or any lab for that matter and they aren't as aggressive as bull dogs such as boxers,pits or Rots. They are easy going and love kids. They like to have attention but they seem to understand when you don't have time. They are very smart as well. My golden (Maggie May) can pop the top off of about any type of human food can there is. Twist offs even. As long as she can get her mouth around it and she has the time where no one bothers her she'll get it done. They also love baths. I do have to say on a bad note that they Lose their coats twice a year which can be a little messy. The best thing to do is to have it cut when you noitce the hair starting to come out in chucks.

Answer 5

that really depends on whether you are single or with children, whether you are at home lots or work, whether you can take your dog out for walks, etc....
There are many fantastic companion dogs out there, but each has their own requirements, pos and negs. So this question is really not detailed enough to present a fair argument.
Looking purely at companionship and assuming you are home a lot, small dogs such as chihuahuas can't be beaten. I have a long haired chihuahua who, at 4.3 kg, is much larger than most people expect of chihuahuas. The long hair also makes her look really sweet. Chihuahuas generally only bond with ONE person, but are extremely loyal and protective of that person. So if its pure companionship you are after, this dog can't be beaten. They DEMAND undevided attention and make the BEST alarm dogs ever. They are also cheap to feed, easy to bathe and easy to take along anywhere.

Answer 6

LABRADOR-The Best.

Labradors are a well-balanced and versatile breed, adaptable to a wide range of functions as well as making very good pets. As a rule they are not excessively prone to territorialism, pining, insecurity, aggression, destructiveness, hypersensitivity, or other difficult traits which sometimes manifest in a variety of breeds, and as the name suggests, they are excellent retrievers. As an extension of this, they instinctively enjoy holding objects and even hands or arms in their mouths, which they can do with great gentleness. They are also known to have a very soft 'feel' to the mouth, as a result of being bred to retrieve game such as waterfowl. They are prone to chewing objects (though they can be trained out of this behavior). The Labrador Retriever's coat repels water to some extent, thus facilitating the extensive use of the dog in waterfowl hunting.

Labradors have a reputation for appetite, and individuals have been described as willing to eat "anything that isn't nailed down."[21] They are also persuasive and persistent in requesting food. For this reason, the Lab owner must carefully control his/her dog's food intake to avoid obesity and its associated health problems (see below).

The steady temperament of Labs and their ability to learn make them an ideal breed for search and rescue, detection, and therapy work. Their primary working role continues to be that of a hunting retriever

Answer 7

I would have to pick a Labrador. Their smart, obedient, good with kids and make the best companion. Plus they are a good looking breed.

Answer 8

I have a Rottweiler and he is the best companion when my husband is gone. My husband is gone for several months of the year. So, my rottie is my best friend. He is always by my side. He sleeps in my husband's spot in the best, and he snores just as loudly! :) He is a great protector and a great source of entertainment. Rotties are so easy to train. They are very eager to please their owners by doing what is asked of them. They are extremely Low maintenance in the grooming department, so that is a plus! Can you tell how much in love with my Rottie I am?? :)

Answer 9

Bassett Hound

Answer 10

You have to go with the breed that suits you best. But I like dachshunds they have such great personalities. Also their small so you can have them in apartments.