Comments on: What Kind Of Dog Should An Introvert Have?

By: Kristine

Kristine — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 22:51:20 +0000

I am so glad I finally got around to reading this. I have spent a lot of time thinking about whether my dog is an introvert or extrovert and haven’t been able to decide. In some ways, I think she is the latter as she is always extra bouncy after an interaction with another dog, even if it wasn’t positive. However, now that I have read this I realize my initial thought was probably correct and that she is just reacting to the over-stimulation such a greeting always brings. Not necessarily a good thing. Though the bouncing is cute, I need to remember a calm Shiva is probably a much happier Shiva.

And a much happier me. 🙂

By: Allen Pearson

Allen Pearson — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:57:02 +0000

Great post Pam! I’m an introvert- though I enjoy being around people, I really need my time alone to re-energize! I do not function well when I have to constantly be around people with no break-

I have to admit, I scrolled through your article to find the list of dogs an introvert should have- when I found the link, I followed it and thought “yes, I could live with one of these big dogs easily!” My dogs breed wasn’t listed- but no surprises there!

What I find hilarious is my dog Noah, a Plott Hound/Black Lab, is an extrovert- he has to meet and greet and every human and dog that comes our way- he takes after my wife! Since he does this, I’ve meet several people in the neighborhood or in stores that I wouldn’t have met otherwise. For me, an introvert with an extroverted dog!

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:03:14 +0000

….so I can chat with people admiring my clematis (Oooh, what a dirty mind you have! A clematis is a flower!) as they walk by…..

I just choked on my coffee!!

By: cathy bennett

cathy bennett — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:16:58 +0000

What a wonderful post. Loved the topic. I would venture to say that a Goldendoodle would drive an introvert crazy. They attract entirely too much attention. You did an excellent job on the research. Bravo!

By: Linda - Alfie's Blog

Linda - Alfie's Blog — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:38:01 +0000

This post is great. I love the research you quoted about introverts vs extroverts – I’m definitely an introvert and although I love people, I need a lot of alone time to re-charge my batteries. Alfie, being a handsome young dog of an unusual breed – attracts so much attention. And he makes it worse by being absolutely adorably puppy like, which seems to work as a people magnet in the park. Its actually quite good – otherwise I might just never talk to anyone :-))

By: Christina Berry

Christina Berry — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:17:10 +0000

I’m happy to see so many of my fellow introverts chiming in here. 🙂

I don’t really consider myself shy, but it’s true that I probably prefer my own company (and that of my dog) over anyone else. But that doesn’t mean I hate people… it just means I’m fine with getting along on my own. Truth is, I’d love to live someplace quiet and secluded, just me and Nike. As long as I have an internet connection, I could be happy with just the bare minimum of possessions.

As far as which dogs are best for introverts, I think it’s whichever dog steals your heart. 🙂

By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 16:12:21 +0000

This is such a great post, and thank you for the kind words. I read Quiet, and one of my favorite parts was her distinction between being “shy” and being “introverted.” Not the same thing! It was eye-opening to me and helped me overcome a bit of that Webster’s definition! I do think that my “type” helps me relate to Lucas and Cooper, more so than super-extroverted John. I can empathize with their plight a bit better than he can. Emmett, on the other hand, pushes me to come out of my shell! His gregarious, outgoing personality and our work as a therapy team has made me interact with more people than I would ever choose to on my own, but I’ve had him there to break the ice and help me feel more secure!

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:03:59 +0000

As an introvert myself, and I loved that last definition, I would say that I’ve found the perfect dog for an introvert in the Greyhound. They are often described as a cat in a dog’s body. They are gentle and quiet. If you want to spend quiet time curled up with a book at home, they are good with that and will usually curl up beside you for companionship. When you go out, they do draw attention, but I view that as a good thing. I have a lot of conversations with people because of the dogs and I like having conversations. I just don’t want them to be meaningless wastes of my time. Talking about the Greyhounds is never that!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:47:03 +0000

Great article. You had me laughing just reading the title. You gave me an even bigger laugh at the end when you said if an introvert doesn’t agree with what you wrote about the best type of dog for them then maybe they need a cat. BOL!

By: slimdoggy

slimdoggy — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:23:14 +0000

Really enjoyed this…I’m a die-hard introvert and am glad you wrote about the definition that I think suits at least me best. I’ve been in sales and consulting almost my whole career, so I don’t hate people, or public speaking and I’ not shy…but I enjoy being by myself and recharging the batteries. As far as my dog…well I have Labs, so they are hardly shy or retiring, but like Honey they don’t attract too much attention, so they suit me and my personality.