Every dog breed has their strengths and weaknesses. That doesn’t make any particular breed less loveable, but these 10 dog breeds may need a lot more patience and obedience training than others. These breeds tend to be intelligent, independent, and stubborn, making then the least obedient dog breeds. None of these dogs are untrainable but you will need to spend more time and think outside the box to keep their attention. All dogs are intelligent, but some are just more stubborn than others.
1. Afghan Hound
Afghans are the least obedient dog breed because they simply choose not to respond to your command. They are intelligent dogs who have discovered selective hearing. While highly sensitive, they are also extremely stubborn.
2. Basenji
Basenjis are clever dogs that are independent and mischievous. They outsmart their owners or put their own spin on commands.
3. Bulldog
While their wrinkly faces are absolutely adorable, they are extremely stubborn and hard to train.
4. Chow Chow
Chows are easily house-trained but would rather do as they please than please their owners.
5. Borzoi
These affectionate dogs are independent thinkers and stubborn, which can make them hard to train.
6. Bloodhound
Bloodhounds like to take charge, are stubborn, and their sense of smell is 1,000 times stronger than a human’s. Like other breeds on this list, they follow their nose over voice commands.
7. Pekingese
These little dogs see themselves as the leaders. They are stubborn and don’t see why they should have to listen to their owner’s commands.
8. Beagle
The giant Beagles are interested but rarely follow commands. Beagles on the other hand are hunting hounds and follow their nose over their humans.
9. Basset Hound
Bassets are scent hounds, enough said. They follow their nose but not your commands. But who can resist those floppy ears?!
10. Shih Tzu
Their name “Shih Tzu” means lion, but they are really loving dogs. The outspoken and highly intelligent lapdogs are on this list because they often train their owners instead of the other way around. Well played, little “lions”.
