Independent Dogs – TOP 10 Dog Breeds You Can Leave Alone At Home

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You love dogs, but are often working and away from home?

Independent dogs are the ideal choice for you.

10. The Basset Hound.

Basset Hounds are friendly and love children, other dogs, and people.

If they're staying at home for a longer time, such as the entire day, they may become destructive.

9. The Boston Terrier.

The Boston Terrier is a beautiful, gentle, and above all kind pet that wants to please its owners.

They are quiet little dogs that shed little and handle loneliness quite well.

8. The English Bulldog.

The English Bulldog is a breed known for its inactivity, stubbornness, and laziness.

Along with being inactive, they're not overly loud. With a few brushings per week, they won't shed too many hairs, and they quickly adapt to both city and countryside living.

7. The Chinese Shar-Pei.

The Chinese Shar-Pei is a fiercely independent dog that likes thinking for itself and doing whatever it wants.

Thanks to their independence, they can handle loneliness well, and you can leave them on their own for prolonged periods.

6. The Lhasa Apso.

The small Lhasa Apsos used to be personal guard dogs in the past.

Today, they are excellent family dogs, but still independent in their unique way.

Although they are prone to barking due to their protectiveness, they are peaceful little dogs. They don't drool or shed much and quickly adapt to smaller spaces such as apartments.

5. The Shiba Inu.

The Shiba Inu is a small Japanese dog breed known for its fiery temperament. Today, they are primarily pets.

Shiba Inus are excellent at coping with solitude. They're great for beginners and will quickly adapt to house or apartment living.

4. The Basenji.

The Basenji is the oldest dog breed in the world. In the past, they used to be hunters. Today, their excellent characteristics for house and apartment living make them an enticing choice of pet.

They are also fiercely independent dogs and handle solitude well.

3. The Otterhound.

Otterhounds originated in England and are a highly endangered dog breed.

These dogs are excellent pets, and people are going to great effort to try to increase their population numbers.

2. The Miniature Schnauzer.

Miniature Schnauzers are known for their big personality that exceeds their physical size!

Owners adore them, and they're always among the most popular dog breeds.

Owners love their desire to be the center of attention because Schnauzers will entertain the whole family with their energy and mischief.

1. The Chow Chow.

The irreplaceable little lion Chow Chow is a proud, famous, and above all, independent pet.

These dogs are highly independent by nature, so loneliness suits them just fine.

Chow Chows can stay alone at home and won't require any company.

Independent dogs don't require you to devote too much attention to them, which is precisely what makes them ideal for some owners. What kind of owners?

Independent dogs are excellent for owners who:
• work a lot and don't have much time for their dog,
• are looking for breeds that don't require too much care,
• often leave home for prolonged periods.

However, you should know that dogs are animals who lived in packs. Even the most independent dogs will need your company.

If you don't want to commit to your dog, it's better not to get one.

Independent dogs are an ideal choice for you only if you're busy with work, frequently go on trips, or are just unable to always be there for your pets.