What type of dog is the best dog?

Answer 1

There is no single "best" dog - each breed has been developed for a specific function and there are individual differences within each breed.

If you want a high-energy, high-stamina dog to go everywhere with you, I would suggest a retriever or herding breed - Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Border Collie, etc - or in colder climates a Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute.

If you want a mellow dog that goes with the flow and doesn't need a lot of exercise, a greyhound (often described as "the world's fastest couch potato"), an English bulldog or a Great Dane might work.

If you want a dog that can live in an apartment, any of the smaller breeds would work, although you should be advised that the terrier breeds are diggers (Jack Russell, fox, Boston, etc.) and will get into anything they can. The same is true of Dachshunds (which were bred to corner badgers in their burrows).

Overall, the best dog is the one that matches your lifestyle and living arrangements - a good shelter or rescue organization can help you decide which breed would be best for you.

Answer 2

Best for what, hunting, walking, sleeping, best for kids, best for not malting?? Narrow the search a little why dont you?