8 Most Loyal Dog Breeds That Will Never Leave Your Side

8# Sheltie
These family-oriented sheepdogs will stick to you no matter what. If you want a shadow following you around, a Sheltie will be the right dog for you.


7# German Shepherd
There's a reason that German Shepherds are the classic military and police dogs. Protective and highly loyal and intelligent, German Shepherds tend to establish loyalty to one person or its master, making them the ultimate sidekick.


6# Collie
Rough Collies are famous for their role as family protector, mostly due to Lassie. This Scottish herding dog is a one-human kind of pup, whose commitment knows no bounds.


5# Akita
Possibly the one breed that most people think about when they think of loyalty, the Akita comes from Japan. The well-known story of Hachiko, the Akita who waited for his owner at a train station every day, even after his owner's sudden death, is one of the dog kingdom's most incredible examples of faithfulness.  


4# Kuvasz
This Hungarian breed was historically used as a royal guard dog. Highly independent (and therefore hard to train), this dog's name most likely comes from the Turkish word for protector. The breed appears in the film Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, as the pup Delilah.


3# St. Bernard
Mention a St. Bernard to anyone, and they'll probably picture a gigantic dog with a barrel around its neck. This working dog from the Swiss Alps was once used for rescues, but nowadays the barrel is just a symbol of the breed's famous reputation. Sweet and affectionate, it's easy to fall in love with this breed's calm demeanor and droopy face.


2# Labrador Retriever
The Lab is the classic family dog, which comes as no surprise to enthusiasts of the breed. Their trainability and affectionate personalities make some Labs great candidates for work as therapy and service dogs.


1# Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a medium sized working dog. He is gentle, reliable and friendly, making him a good family companion to all ages. Inherent in the characteristics of the breed is also an alert outgoing clownish personality. A desire to please and the inclination to be stubborn and strong willed with independence, perhaps a hang over of their heritage. Huskies are not born attack dogs, nor predatory.