Border Collie or German Shepherd: 13 dog breeds that are not suitable for beginners

Created: 12/21/2022, 11:00 am

By: Anna Katharina Kuesters

Not every breed of dog is suitable as an entry point into life as a pet owner.

For beginners, it is worth not considering some breeds.

1 / 13The Australian Shepherd is not very outgoing towards strangers and needs a lot of daily exercise.

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2 / 13Rottweilers need consistent training and want to be challenged.

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3 / 13As a guard dog, the German Shepherd is perfect.

But this requires consistent training.

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4 / 13The Chow Chow was originally a herding dog and needs consistent training.

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5 / 13The Shih Tzu is a loyal but stubborn companion to humans.

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6 / 13Small, but powerful: the Pomeranian is a loveable stubborn.

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7 / 13The Siberian Husky needs a lot of exercise every day.

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8 / 13Their size does not reveal anything about the stubbornness of the dachshund.

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9/13Border Collies are demanding when it comes to their workload and occupation.

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10 / 13Cute, but real barkers: Beagles have to know their limits, otherwise it gets exhausting.

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11 / 13Weimeraners are beautiful, but need a lot of exercise.

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12 / 13Akitas are known for being stubborn and wary of strangers.

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13 / 13The Doberman pinscher impresses with its size and will to protect.

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Just like people, every dog ​​is different in its nature.

Depending on the breed, there are even more pronounced behavioral differences, so that some animals require more consistent training than others.

Beginners should therefore choose dog breeds that are a little more tame, otherwise the dream of a dog can quickly become a very big challenge.