Some dogs just find that one special person and devote all of their love and loyalty to them.
Akita
Akita’s loyalty is legendary. Famously known for the dog Hachiko that sat at a train station for years waiting for his owner to come home, they are devoted, extremely protective of their person, and often suspicious of strangers.
They tend to form a singular bond with the person who takes care of them and can be rather stoic, courageous protectors of that person.
German Shepherd
We see German Shepherds serving as police dogs and military companions everywhere. They are intelligent dogs who form intense bonds with their handlers.
German Shepherds love to have a job to do with their person. They often follow that person around all day and put that person’s needs above all else.
Great Pyrenees
The Great Pyrenees is a breed that was developed to watch over sheep. They love to be caretakers, which means they often pick a favorite human to guard with all they have.
Great Pyrs are calm dogs, but once they make a connection with a person, they follow them everywhere with watchful eyes.
Basenji
Basenjis are cat-like and will often seem dismissive of strangers and even other dogs. However, they adore their person and form an intense bond.
They are not typically the dog running around every person in the room, licking their face. They pick a favorite and provide them with quiet, constant, specialized attention.
Doberman Pinscher
These dogs have been nicknamed “Velcro dogs” for a reason. Dobermans can pick up on their main human’s every mood shift and move.
Once they pick you as their person, you can count on a dog who will follow you everywhere you go to protect you with fierce loyalty and plenty of snuggles.
Shiba Inu
Shiba Inus are a lot like Basenjis. They can be quite snooty and picky about who they allow into their lives. While not always everybody’s friend, when these dogs make a connection with a human, they make it count.
The relationship a Shiba Inu builds with their favorite human is loyal and strong.
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cattle Dogs were bred to work tirelessly all day on a farm. As you can imagine, they can become obsessed with the person they work for.
Devoted to the handler that trains them, you might find these dogs sticking by your side for the rest of your life.
Chihuahua
Don’t let their small stature fool you. Chihuahuas have big hearts. It’s very common for Chihuahua to take a family member as their own.
They may even become jealous or extremely protective of that person if anyone else comes near them.
Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a large guardian breed that bonds with their family immensely, although typically reserves their most intense loyalty for one person.
Kuvasz’s are sensitive, smart, and fiercely loyal creatures who take their partnership with their human seriously.
Border Collie
Border Collies have the greatest desire to work and be mentally stimulated of any breed, causing them to seek direction and feedback from you at all times.
Having been bred to work cooperatively with a human during complex herding operations, they form an extremely strong bond with only one person, their handler.
Devoted, energetic souls, border collies crave to please the one they become bonded with and love being a part of that person’s life.
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