Behavior Problems in dogs & cats-which breeds are likely to have behavior problems
In a 10-year long study of pet behavior problems, some breeds were more likely to have particular behavior problems than other breeds.
Dogs
Breeds most likely to have aggression problems were young male
- Dalmatian
- English Springer Spaniel
- German Shepherd Dog
- Mixed
Breeds least likely to have aggression problems
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
Breeds most likely to house soil
- Beagle
- Bichon Frise
- Cocker Spaniel
- Mixed
Breeds most likely to have separation anxiety
- Beagle
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Mixed
Breeds most likely to have phobias
- German Shepherd
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Mixed
- Female dogs over six years of age
Breeds most likely to bark
- Cairn Terrier
- Dachshund
- Doberman Pinscher
- German Shepherd
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Mixed
Cats
Breeds most likely to have aggression problems were
- Siamese
Breeds most likely to eat or suck on abnormal things (pica) were young
- Siamese
Breeds most likely to house soil were
- Persian
- Himalayan
- Mixed
Breeds least likely to have aggression problems were
- Domestic shorthair
Regardless of breed, several things can be done to help pets with behavior problems. Your veterinarian can make recommendations for training and can suggest lots of games and fun things to do that also help train your pet. You both will enjoy the changed behavior and the process of getting there.
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