Dog Breeds that Get Along Well with Other Dogs and the Ones that Do Not

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022

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• Dog Breeds that do not Get Along Well with Other Dogs
• Dog Breeds that Get Along Well With Other Dogs

Introduction

It used to be very difficult to reliably measure the temperament of dogs.

However, in 2015, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania developed the Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) tool.

Many research studies have shown that the C-BARQ tool can reliably measure the behavior of dogs.

With data from the C-BARQ tool, you can calculate how bad or good the temperament of a dog breed is.

We analyzed data from the C-BARQ database to obtain the temperament score of dog breeds for Dog Rivalry. This allowed us to rank dogs based on Dog Rivalry.

Note that the fact that a dog breed ranks high for bad behavior does not mean all hope is lost for the dog breed. With proper early training, you can always mold a dog`s temperament into what you want.

Also, smaller dog breeds tend to have high aggression scores. However, aggression in small dog breeds is usually born out of insecurities or fear, and less from the meanness of their hearts.

Note that Dog Rivalry is one of the 14 temperament components that the C-BARQ test measures.

The complete 14 temperament components are:

1. Stranger Directed Aggression
2. Owner Directed Aggression
3. Dog Directed Aggression
4. Stranger Directed Fear
5. Dog Directed Fear
6. Nonsocial Fear
7. Dog Rivalry
8. Trainability
9. Chasing
10. Attachment Attention Seeking
11. Separation Related Behavior
12. Touch Sensitivity
13. Excitability
14. Energy Level

Below is our ranking of dog breeds based on Dog Rivalry.

Click on the link for each breed to learn more about the complete temperament of the breed.

Click here to see our ranking of dog breeds from the ones with the overall `best` temperament to the ones with the `worst` temperament.

Dog Breeds that do not Get Along Well with Other Dogs

1. Miniature Pinscher

Weight of the Miniature Pinscher : 8 to 11 pounds

Height of the Miniature Pinscher : 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Miniature Pinscher : 10 to 14 years

Miniature Pinscher Puppy Price : $825 to $1500

See list of Reputable Miniature Pinscher Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Miniature Pinscher

2. Parson Russell Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier Puppy Price : $1500 to $2000

See list of Reputable Parson Russell Terrier Puppy Breeders here

3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Smooth Fox Terrier Puppy Price : $1900 to $2000

See list of Reputable Smooth Fox Terrier Puppy Breeders here

4. French Bulldog

Weight of the French Bulldog : 16 to 28 pounds

Height of the French Bulldog : 11 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the French Bulldog : 11 to 14 years

French Bulldog Puppy Price : $3100 to $5000

See list of Reputable French Bulldog Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the French Bulldog

5. Treeing Walker Coonhound

Weight of the Treeing Walker Coonhound : 45 to 80 pounds

Height of the Treeing Walker Coonhound : 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Treeing Walker Coonhound : 12 to 13 years

Treeing Walker Coonhound Puppy Price : $300 to $300

See list of Reputable Treeing Walker Coonhound Puppy Breeders here

6. Lhasa Apso

Weight of the Lhasa Apso : 12 to 15 pounds

Height of the Lhasa Apso : 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Lhasa Apso : 12 to 15 years

Lhasa Apso Puppy Price : $1500 to $1996

See list of Reputable Lhasa Apso Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Lhasa Apso

7. Pekingese

Weight of the Pekingese : 7 to 14 pounds

Height of the Pekingese : 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Pekingese : 12 to 15 years

Pekingese Puppy Price : $1288 to $2500

See list of Reputable Pekingese Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Pekingese

8. Chinese Crested

Weight of the Chinese Crested : 5 to 12 pounds

Height of the Chinese Crested : 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Chinese Crested : 10 to 14 years

Chinese Crested Puppy Price : $1000 to $1800

See list of Reputable Chinese Crested Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Chinese Crested

9. Basenji

Weight of the Basenji : 22 to 24 pounds

Height of the Basenji : 16 to 17 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Basenji : 10 to 12 years

Basenji Puppy Price : $1450 to $1450

See list of Reputable Basenji Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Basenji

10. Alaskan Malamute

Weight of the Alaskan Malamute : 75 to 100 pounds

Height of the Alaskan Malamute : 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 1 inch tall at the sh

Lifespan of the Alaskan Malamute : 12 to 15 years

Alaskan Malamute Puppy Price : $950 to $2000

See list of Reputable Alaskan Malamute Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Alaskan Malamute

Dog Breeds that Get Along Well With Other Dogs

1. Chinook

Weight of the Chinook : 55 to 70 pounds

Height of the Chinook : 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Chinook : 12 to 15 years

See list of Reputable Chinook Puppy Breeders here

2. Saint Bernard

Weight of the Saint Bernard : 120 to 180 pounds

Height of the Saint Bernard : 2 feet, 2 inches to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the s

Lifespan of the Saint Bernard : 8 to 10 years

Saint Bernard Puppy Price : $875 to $1525

See list of Reputable Saint Bernard Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Saint Bernard

3. Norwegian Elkhound

Lifespan of the Norwegian Elkhound : 12 to 15 years

Norwegian Elkhound Puppy Price : $700 to $1000

See list of Reputable Norwegian Elkhound Puppy Breeders here

4. Italian Greyhound

Weight of the Italian Greyhound : 6 to 15 pounds

Height of the Italian Greyhound : 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Italian Greyhound : 14 to 15 years

Italian Greyhound Puppy Price : $1500 to $2250

See list of Reputable Italian Greyhound Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Italian Greyhound

5. Scottish Terrier

Weight of the Scottish Terrier : 18 to 22 pounds

Height of the Scottish Terrier : Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Scottish Terrier : 11 to 13 years

Scottish Terrier Puppy Price : $1495 to $2000

See list of Reputable Scottish Terrier Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Scottish Terrier

6. Bernese Mountain Dog

Weight of the Bernese Mountain Dog : 70 to 115 pounds

Height of the Bernese Mountain Dog : 23 to 28 inches

Lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog : 6 to 10 years

Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy Price : $1800 to $3438

See list of Reputable Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Bernese Mountain Dog

7. Border Terrier

Weight of the Border Terrier : 11 to 15 pounds

Height of the Border Terrier : 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Border Terrier : 12 to 15 years

Border Terrier Puppy Price : $800 to $1400

See list of Reputable Border Terrier Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Border Terrier

8. Labrador Retriever

Weight of the Labrador Retriever : 55 to 80 pounds

Height of the Labrador Retriever : 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Labrador Retriever : 10 to 12 years

Labrador Retriever Puppy Price : $850 to $1500

See list of Reputable Labrador Retriever Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Labrador Retriever

9. Brittany

Weight of the Brittany : 30 to 40 pounds

Height of the Brittany : 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s

Lifespan of the Brittany : 10 to 13 years

Brittany Puppy Price : $800 to $1200

See list of Reputable Brittany Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Brittany

10. Kuvasz

Weight of the Kuvasz : 70 to 115 pounds

Height of the Kuvasz : 26 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Kuvasz : 10 to 12 years

Kuvasz Puppy Price : $2000 to $2000

See list of Reputable Kuvasz Puppy Breeders here

See below the full ranking of dog breeds based on Dog Rivalry.

Dog-Rivalry Rank	Breed	Dog-Rivalry Score
1	Miniature Pinscher	100.0 %
2	Parson Russell Terrier	92.8 %
3	Fox Terrier (Smooth)	90.9 %
4	French Bulldog	90.6 %
5	Treeing Walker Coonhound	89.3 %
6	Lhasa Apso	85.6 %
7	Pekingese	85.0 %
8	Chinese Crested	81.6 %
9	Basenji	79.7 %
10	Alaskan Malamute	77.4 %
11	Fox Terrier (Wire/Wire-haired)	74.9 %
12	Australian Silky Terrier	72.7 %
13	Old English Sheepdog	72.5 %
14	Standard Schnauzer	72.4 %
15	Cardigan Welsh Corgi	71.2 %
16	American Eskimo Dog	68.0 %
17	Chihuahua	62.7 %
18	Jack Russell Terrier	61.7 %
19	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	61.3 %
20	Shiba Inu	60.5 %
21	Chinese Shar-Pei	59.9 %
22	Pit Bull mix	59.7 %
23	Alaskan Husky	58.6 %
24	Cairn Terrier	58.4 %
25	Beagle	56.7 %
26	Cocker Spaniel (English)	56.3 %
27	Schipperke	55.7 %
28	Dingo	55.6 %
29	Dachshund (Miniature)	55.4 %
30	American Bulldog	54.4 %
31	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	54.4 %
32	Pointer	54.3 %
33	Belgian Malinois	54.2 %
34	Australian Cattle Dog	53.1 %
35	Samoyed	53.1 %
36	Fox Terrier (Toy)	52.9 %
37	Gordon Setter	52.9 %
38	Dalmatian	51.9 %
39	Dachshund	51.7 %
40	Pomeranian	51.0 %
41	Yorkshire Terrier	50.9 %
42	Australian Kelpie	47.8 %
43	English Bulldog	47.4 %
44	Giant Schnauzer	47.2 %
45	Poodle (Miniature)	46.9 %
46	Boston Terrier	46.6 %
47	Afghan Hound	45.4 %
48	Rat Terrier	45.0 %
49	Bearded Collie	45.0 %
50	Border Collie	44.9 %
51	Anatolian Shepherd	44.4 %
52	Poodle (Toy)	44.1 %
53	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	43.1 %
54	Cocker Spaniel (American)	42.8 %
55	English Springer Spaniel	42.7 %
56	Bulldog	42.1 %
57	Ibizan Hound	42.0 %
58	Basset Hound	40.2 %
59	American Staffordshire Terrier	39.1 %
60	Bull Terrier	38.8 %
61	German Shepherd	38.6 %
62	American Pit Bull Terrier	38.3 %
63	Pit Bull	38.3 %
64	Rottweiler	38.2 %
65	Shetland Sheepdog	38.0 %
66	Akita	36.9 %
67	Shih Tzu	36.4 %
68	Maltese	35.4 %
69	Australian Shepherd	34.5 %
70	Irish Setter	34.4 %
71	Belgian Sheepdog	34.2 %
72	Siberian Husky	34.2 %
73	English Setter	34.1 %
74	Great Pyrenees	34.0 %
75	Airedale Terrier	33.7 %
76	Chow Chow	33.4 %
77	Belgian Tervuren	33.3 %
78	Doberman Pinscher	33.1 %
79	Boxer	32.8 %
80	Miniature Schnauzer	32.6 %
81	Newfoundland	32.6 %
82	West Highland White Terrier	32.5 %
83	Vizsla	31.7 %
84	Irish Water Spaniel	31.5 %
85	Borzoi	31.5 %
86	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	31.5 %
87	Papillon	31.4 %
88	Greyhound	31.3 %
89	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	31.1 %
90	Bullmastiff	30.7 %
91	Tibetan Terrier	30.1 %
92	Flat-Coated Retriever	29.1 %
93	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	29.1 %
94	Black and Tan Coonhound	27.4 %
95	German Wirehaired Pointer	27.3 %
96	Whippet	26.3 %
97	Collie	26.0 %
98	German Shorthaired Pointer	25.4 %
99	Rhodesian Ridgeback	25.0 %
100	Mastiff (English)	24.9 %
101	Bichon Frise	24.6 %
102	Poodle (Standard)	24.6 %
103	Portuguese Water Dog	23.3 %
104	Bouvier des Flandres	22.6 %
105	Weimaraner	22.4 %
106	Havanese	22.1 %
107	Irish Wolfhound	22.1 %
108	Lagotto Romagnolo	21.7 %
109	Eurasier	21.6 %
110	Redbone Coonhound	21.5 %
111	Great Dane	21.3 %
112	Keeshond	20.1 %
113	Pug	19.2 %
114	Golden Retriever	18.6 %
115	Kuvasz	16.5 %
116	Brittany	15.3 %
117	Labrador Retriever	15.0 %
118	Border Terrier	13.8 %
119	Bernese Mountain Dog	12.4 %
120	Scottish Terrier	8.2 %
121	Italian Greyhound	6.8 %
122	Norwegian Elkhound	5.9 %
123	Saint Bernard	5.9 %
124	Chinook	0.0 %