{"id":1548,"date":"2022-08-27T08:10:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-27T08:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/?p=1548"},"modified":"2022-08-24T21:14:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T21:14:50","slug":"7-best-dog-breeds-well-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/7-best-dog-breeds-well-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Dog Breeds That Do Well with Horses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dogs and horses can form a really strong bond, especially if the two are brought up together at a horse farm. Both of these creatures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy outdoors<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy playing and running<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy food<\/li>\n<li>Love affection and humans<\/li>\n<li>Get along well with a variety of other animals (such as goats, cats, sheep, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plus, you can teach both of them super fun tricks. However, it\u2019s not true for all dog breeds. Smaller-sized dog breeds might be afraid of horses.<\/p>\n<p>For that very reason, we\u2019ve compiled this list of horse-friendly dogs. If you\u2019re up for adopting a dog to keep your horse company, browse through and pick one wisely.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Australian Cattle Dog<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Australian Cattle Dogs are born and bred to live in a farm setting. They live best around cattle and horses.<\/p>\n<p>Owing to their roots and origins, these dogs are better survivors than all others on this list. In a flight or fight situation, you will see these canines standing their ground, fighting to protect those they love.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being born with strong survival instincts, these dogs are prone to a few genetic health conditions, such as arthritis and dysplasia. As they grow old, these dogs may require healthcare and maintenance.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Border Collie<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Border Collies have a super cute personality. They\u2019re loyal, obedient, intelligent, and possess a strong desire to please their owners. And that means they are easier to train.<\/p>\n<p>If Border Collies get a chance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/introducing-dog-horse\/\">grow up with your horse<\/a>, they\u2019ll grow up to their homies. You\u2019ll notice an affectionate and joyful bond between the two creatures.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>White Pitbulls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>White Pitbulls are not a separate type of Pitbulls. They\u2019re just Pitbulls with a white coat. Often, these dogs are perceived to be aggressive because of their looks. But they are super gentle and caring in reality.<\/p>\n<p>This combination of fierce looks and soft behavior makes them a perfect partner for your horse. We recommend getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/zooawesome.com\/home-pets\/all-about-white-pitbull-things-you-need-to-know\/\">white pitbull with brown spots<\/a> if the pure white ones appear too aggressive to you.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of temperament, you will find them both alike. The great aspect here is that white Pitbulls are great protectors. So, your horse will always have a back.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>German Shepherd<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here comes the second type of shepherd that goes well with horses. German shepherds are known for their protective nature.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to their muscular build and instinctual aggression towards invaders, these are excellent guarding dogs. If you need a dog to socialize fairly well with your horse or horses and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/benefits-dogs-horse-farms\/\">guard the stable <\/a>independently, a German Shepherd is your best choice.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Labrador Retriever<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Labrador retrievers are bulky dogs with strong build. They\u2019re quiet, intelligent, and strong. Plus, they\u2019re very loyal and affectionate. Moreover, these canines demand minimal healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to have a dog that can soundly guard your farms and stable while you\u2019re away (without freaking out your neighbors), this is the one you ought to adopt.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Dalmatian<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dalmatians have a rich history of being horse dogs. Back when horse carts were common, Dalmatians were trusted with parked carts and horses.<\/p>\n<p>These black and white dogs may require a bit of extensive healthcare. But they bond well with horses.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Australian Shepherd<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are about 16+ <a href=\"https:\/\/alldogtales.com\/dog-breeds\/16-types-of-shepherd-dogs-and-their-personality-traits\/\">types of shepherd dogs.<\/a> Most shepherd dogs are compatible with horses. The Australian shepherd is one of them.<\/p>\n<p>These dogs are small packs of high energy. They love to play and run around. Therefore, you should only adopt an Australian shepherd if you can provide it enough activity. Do not expect the dog to sit around and do nothing. It may become aggressive.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of health, Australian Shepherd doesn\u2019t demand much. But genetically, dogs are prone to eye diseases and epilepsy. So be wary of parents\u2019 history when adopting an Australian shepherd.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Final Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s more! We\u2019ve only listed the top seven dogs that go along well with horses. But that doesn\u2019t mean these are the only seven dog breeds that befriend horses. There are Great Pyrenees, Welsh Corgi, and many more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Written by<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><em>Xavier James. He is an experienced content writer and a certified marketing trainer with a passion for writing and designing. He works at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/theprolinkers.com\/\">The Pro Linkers.<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dogs and horses can form a really strong bond, especially if the two are brought up together at a horse farm. Both of these creatures:<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy outdoors<br \/>\nEnjoy playing and running<br \/>\nEnjoy food<br \/>\nLove affection and humans<br \/>\nGet along well with a variety of other animals (such as goats, cats, sheep, etc.)<br \/>\nPlus, you can teach both of them super fun tricks. However, it\u2019s not true for all dog breeds. Smaller-sized dog breeds might be afraid of horses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,32],"tags":[633,634,50,23,105,14,89,42,46,206],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 Best Dog Breeds That Do Well with Horses - Welcome to Horse Properties Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/7-best-dog-breeds-well-horses\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"7 Best Dog Breeds That Do Well with Horses - Welcome to Horse Properties Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Dogs and horses can form a really strong bond, especially if the two are brought up together at a horse farm. 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