These 5 Dog Breeds Love to Howl: Why They Do It

26.01.2024 22:15

Howling is one of the elements of dog language – this is how they communicate or express emotions.

By howling they mark their territory and give signals to those who lag behind the pack.

Howling is an alternative to barking - there are breeds that bark rarely, but howl quite often.

Let's see which dogs just love to howl.

What breeds simply love to howl

Here are some options.

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  1. Husky. Leader in expressing pack instinct through howling. They can thus show their character.
  2. Alaskan Malamute. For them, howling is a habit that is reinforced by genetics. Unfortunately, this habit is almost impossible to correct.
  3. Basenjis: They are poor barkers due to the structure of their larynx, but they are excellent howlers.
  4. Basset Hound. These owners of a self-confident and energetic character can howl for a long time, complaining of loneliness and melancholy.
  5. East European Laika. A working dog that is used to being around people. But if there is no person around, the pet howls.

Earlier we wrote about how to properly walk a dog.

Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor