A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last couple of years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared when the pandemic hit and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
One of the traits that varies massively between breeds is stubborness – some dogs are happy to do what they are told, while others will only listen to their owner when it suits them.
So, here are the 10 most stubborn breeds of dog.
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5. Bulldog
Some Bulldogs can actually be fairly well behaved and respond to commands well. If you don't get their training right early in life though they can be incredibly stubborn and show their owner little in the way of respect. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Jack Russell Terrier
The Jack Russell is a small dog with a big personality whose love of fun and games comes before sitting, staying or walking to heel. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Basset Hound
The Basset Hound is an incredibly lazy and easy going breed of dog. Unfortunately, this means they are also likely to ignore you when you want them to do something. Good luck getting a sleepy Basset Hound off your bed. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Weimeraner
The Weimeraner was bred by royalty as hunting dogs. They still have a regal demeanor, often regarding their owners as commoners who need to be humoured rather than obeyed. Photo: Canva/Getty Images