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We human beings love to weave myths. Just looking at a few traits, legends are born. Even the Chinese whispers play a role in the birth of myths. Not all myths are hugely popular. But a few of them have become well-known. They pass on through generations. And these myths are believed to be facts.
This cycle of myths and facts happens in every sphere of life. And the dogs are not spared from this sphere. Dogs are one of the most popular pet friends of human beings. Dogs are one animal species that have been with humans for ages.
People have not spared these creatures; several myths about these four-legged animals exist. It can’t be said that all the myths woven around dog breeds are simply fiction. Quite a few myths have some facts hidden in them.
Popular Dog Breed Myths Explained:
This article will help you separate the 100% myths from 50% myths and 0% myths. So, study the following table that categorizes the myths around dog breeds. The table also provides detailed explanations of those myths.
| Serial Numbers | Dog Breed Myths | Fact or Fiction | Explanation |
| 1 | The terriers of Scotland are too stubborn. | 50% fact
50% fiction |
The Scottish terriers indeed have a dignified personality. They are small in size. But they hate to be treated like dwarves. Maybe for that reason, they maintain a bit of aloofness from others. They will not allow you to cuddle them at your will. They will let you cuddle or play with them only when they wish to. You may say they have a revolutionary mindset.
But, indeed, they are not so stubborn that they will not attend the regular training sessions. So, if you can provide mental space to your Scottish terrier, it may not be 100% stubborn.
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| 2 | The breed of Dobermann Pinschers is ferocious. | 0% fact
100% fiction |
The height of Dobermann Pinschers is 60 to 70 cm. A fully-grown Dobermann weighs 32 to 45 kg. Maybe because of this enormous dimension, the myth has been born around Dobermanns. But the truth is far away from the myth. They are one of the gentlest dog breeds on this planet.
They love to be cuddled by family members. Hardly can one find news or stories that says any Dobermann attacked its owner, family members, or neighbors. They become ferocious solely to those people with bad intentions. They are intelligent to understand the difference between good people and bad people.
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| 3 | Great Danes can’t fit in tiny houses. | 0% fact
100% fiction |
The height of the Great Danes is 70 to 76 cm. A fully-grown Great Dane weighs up to 80 kg. So, it is natural that a dog this size will not fit in a coup. But it’s not true that these dogs never stay in small apartments. If you can afford a luxurious house, nothing is better than apartments. These huge-size dogs would love to move in those spaces where they feel comfortable and safe.
People don’t have to worry about getting hit by their dogs while moving in smaller spaces. However, they may be facing obstructions if they need to wander in cramped spaces. But, it’s not true that the Great Danes can’t adjust themselves to smaller houses. They may have some difficulty, but these dogs know how to adjust. |
| 4 | Bulldogs of France can never swim. | 100% fact
0% fiction |
The physical features of French bulldogs are such that they can’t swim. Their heads are disproportionate to their legs. So, they need to be trained to swim.
However, the strange fact is that this breed loves to stay in the water. Bulldogs even love to surf and play many water activities. If you search the internet, you will find many videos of French Bulldogs engaged in these water activities. However, the owners or trainers need to be alert if these dogs fall into deep water since they can’t swim. |
| 5 | Huskies of Siberia don’t interact with anyone. | 75% fact
25% fiction |
In many species, the intelligent ones prefer to stay alone. Hence, these beings have their world. Siberian Huskies fall in this league. They are highly intelligent and duty dogs. They are not like any simple pets. They prefer to be working in harsh weather than being cuddled.
But it doesn’t mean the Siberian Huskies should be considered disobedient brutes. They are loyal to their owners. Even they listen to whatever their owners or coach command. But they don’t love to be kissed or cuddled. You can say that they are more military guys and fewer civilians. They always have a sense of pride in themselves in what they do. But the truth is that most of this hard shell is camouflage. Even they love to be loved by their dearest ones. So are the Siberian Huskies who love to be patted by their loved owners. |
| 6 | Dachshunds are short of energy. | 0% fact
100% fiction |
The maximum height of Dachshunds is 9 inches. In general, they are 6 inches. Maybe by looking at their sizes, people have created the myth that Dachshunds are short of energy. But the myth creators seem to forget that a Colt .32 gun can be as deadly as an AK-47 if run properly.
SO are the Dachshunds. Looking at their tiny miniature legs, people feel that they are not runners. But once they start running, these people get awestruck or left fooled by their preconceived notions. They can run pretty fast. They can even reach the speed of 20 miles per hour. Maybe myth creators were not aware that Dachshunds have a history. These dogs have served on battlefields. They are bundles of energy. If these dogs can’t burn their energy daily, it may lead to some physical problems. So, they need trainers who involve them in regular workouts. |
| 7 | Labradors are dumb. | 0% fact
100% fiction |
If you believe a miner or porter is not intelligent, you may believe that Labradors are dumb. Don’t believe that way. A miner or porter is no less intelligent than a doctor or engineer.
The only fact is that they use their intelligence in separate spheres. All are intelligent. So are the Labradors. They are more of working dogs. They are different from the show dogs showing ‘intelligent’ tricks. The intelligence of Labradors lies in their performances. |
in Chandigarh, India. 
