Dogs: We love them because they’re our best friends and helpers. They have also been used to support people with special needs, find victims of natural disasters, or guard their owners and homes. “Humans have been breeding dogs for almost 9,000 years, but it has only been 200 years since we’ve been selectively breeding for particular traits and behaviors.”
However, some introverted people need a specific type of dog. The best breeds for an introvert can provide companionship and love to cuddle. For instance, the Shiba Inu is a fiercely loyal and extremely popular breed in Japan and the United States. Similarly, the pug loves spending time with its owners rather than socializing with other people. Pugs are also easy to train to become inside dogs if the owner doesn’t like to spend time outside of the house. On the other hand, the basset hound is a sweet goofball that prefers to sit around instead of going for walks. If the owner prefers a bigger breed, then the Irish wolfhound is the perfect dog. These gentle giants are watchful and quiet, since they would rather lie by their owners’ feet than cuddle. Though these breeds are intelligent and loyal, they prefer to spend time indoors with their owners rather than interact with other dogs and people.
The Shiba Inu was originally bred to hunt wild birds and boars. Today, they are kept as loyal pets. The Shiba Inu were interbred with other dogs and have existed for more than a century. In fact, “Around 7000 B.C. the ancestors of today’s Shiba may have accompanied the earliest immigrants to Japan. Archaeological excavations of the shell mounds left by the Jomonjin, or Rope-Pattern People, show that they had small dogs in the 14 ½-to-19 ½-inch range.” In the third century B.C., however, immigrants came to Japan and brought their dogs. These dogs interbred with the descendants of the Jomonjins’ pets and produced the Shiba Inu.
During World War II, however, some of the Shiba Inu breeds perished in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Nevertheless, the dogs that survived were taken out of the Japanese countryside and placed in breeding programs. Today, Shiba Inus make lovable and intelligent pets. They’ve also gained a reputation for being cat-like, as they are loyal to their owners but aloof to strangers.
The pug is a cheerful and affectionate dog that belongs to the toy group. “Their small size, sturdy frame, and minimal exercise requirements made them ideally suited as a household pet.” They’re also people-pleasers, and their adaptability makes them the ideal lapdog. Additionally, pugs are rarely aggressive, which makes them suitable for families with children. Best of all, they’re the perfect dog breed for most introverts. Pugs are playful, they thrive on human companionship and they prefer long naps to outdoor excursions. Furthermore, pugs love to follow their owners around and crave lots of attention.
These adorable dogs originated in China during the Song dynasty (400 B.C.). During this time, pugs were considered a prized possession of the imperial court and were sometimes guarded by soldiers. In the 16th century, the pug was introduced to the wealthy, upper-class citizens in Europe. Later, in the 19th century, pugs were brought over to the United States. Today, these dogs are loved by countless families across the nation.
The basset hound is an outgoing, friendly and playful breed that is tolerant of other dogs and children. Basset hounds are great for introverted people since they love to stay indoors and take long naps. However, they’re also known for being stubborn, so it’s highly recommended that their owners learn to be firm and patient when handling these dogs. Basset hounds originated in sixth-century France and were used to hunt small animals. Today, the breed is still used for hunting in France, England and the United States.
If an introverted owner prefers a larger breed, then the Irish wolfhound is an ideal pet. This breed is easy-going, sensitive and gentle, with a big heart. “Despite the fact that they can run at great speed, most of their actions around the house are in decidedly slow motion, and they are definitely not snap-to-it obedience prospects. They will eventually mind you, just at their own pace!” They also prefer to be in cold weather and enjoy napping indoors on cold, hard floors during the summer.
The Irish wolfhound originated in 391 A.D. in ancient Rome. In Ireland, the breed was used to hunt wolves and elk for centuries. However, the Irish wolfhound breed nearly went extinct in the late 1800s due to the Irish famine, the extinction of the Irish wolves and the practice of gifting wolfhounds to visiting nobility. Humans later interbred the wolfhound with the Scottish deerhound, Great Dane, borzoi and Tibetan wolfdog to save it from extinction. Today, the Irish wolfhound is thriving and still makes a great pet for any introverted owner.
Regardless of which one you choose, all of these dogs make great house pets and would keep any introverted person company without leaving the house.
