Dog Breeds With Better Things to Do Than Learn a Trick
Published on August 28, 2014
One of the most wonderful things about being a dog lover is that you learn to appreciate different breeds for their individual characteristics and quirks. It’s impossible not to admire the Border Collie’s incredible intelligence or the Doberman’s devotion to his family, right?
Then again, some traits can be misinterpreted, as is often the case with the breeds below. We definitely wouldn’t call these dogs lazy, but when we surveyed 274 veterinary professionals (including vets, techs and office managers) about which breeds are known for having priorities that sometimes trump learning a new trick, these were the breeds they named. These breeds aren’t zoned out, and they certainly can be taught when the mood strikes them (or when they’re provided with the proper motivation) — they’re just pacing themselves.
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