What dog breeds get attached to one person?

Certain breeds, such as German Shepherds and chow chows often gravitate towards a single person. Puppies, in particular, will tend to bond with the person who offers them the most attention and provides them with food and daily care. Adult rescue dogs can also choose to spend more time with one person, over another. Generally speaking, dogs will form a strong attachment to people who offer them the most affection, time and attention. Dogs can sometimes bond with a person who isn’t their primary carer, although this tends to be a rarer situation. Sometimes, however, certain individual dogs prefer the company of just one person.

These extra clingy dogs, often called Velcro dogs, just have to be near their humans all the time to be happy. If you go to the bathroom, they are there. When you get up and walk, you may even trip over them. Known as the ultimate Velcro dog, this Hungarian breed is literally attached to their owner, and is happiest when right by your side. The number one dog in America many years in a row, this pooch loves to be pampered, Labradors may be a bit big to be a lap dog, but you cannot tell them that because they’ll try to sit in your lap every chance they get. It's no wonder this pup is focused wholly on you- the workaholic of the dog world was bred to keep an eye on its most prized possession at all times. The Maltese needs to be with you, all the time, if you want a clingy dog that always keeps you smiling, this is a good choice. The Golden sticks to their people like glue, sweet, gentle and oh so loyal, this is a dog who wants to be doing whatever you are doing, wherever you are doing it. Many people think of German Shepherds as guard dogs, but the reason they are good at guarding is because they love their human so much, these dogs have to be with you all the time. Pugs are revered for their unique flat noses and wrinkled faces, which they will point in your direction often, this is a happy pup who will ignore playtimes at the dog park to be by your side. A true Velcro dog, the Sheltie is an excitable pup who intensely loves their family. Italian Greyhounds want to be in a lap at all times, these timid pups are loving and playful, and live to please you, very dependent on their owners, they despise being left behind. Another breed meant to guard, this pup also loves you so much, he keeps an eye on you at all times to keep you safe, not particularly an outdoor dog, the Doberman wants to be inside with you, snuggling, playing and watching. Aussies are super energetic dogs that are bred to be ever watchful, and will cling like plastic wrap to their families, even ignoring other dogs to keep watch over you.