13 Top 'Tough' Dog Breeds That Are Surprisingly Sweet

The Perfect Terrier? COUNTRY SQUIRE MAGAZINE

BY DOMINIC WIGHTMANLast week I sat by the fire in the Highwayman, a pint of local ale sweating gently in my hand, while the conversation turned, as it so often does in these parts of Devon, to terriers. There is something about a terrier that defies the modern age. In a world increasingly enamoured with fragility—with dogs bred for laps and Instagram, their features exaggerated to the point of caricature—the terrier remains stubbornly, gloriousl…

13 Top 'Tough' Dog Breeds That Are Surprisingly Sweet

Shutterstock Some dogs have the imposing presence of a bodyguard, the strength of a linebacker, and the stare of a bouncer. But beneath that tough exterior lies a heart of gold—and maybe a little drool. These breeds may look intimidating, but they’re famously gentle, incredibly affectionate, and fiercely loyal to their people. They’re the kind of companions who will guard your home and then curl up in your lap like a teddy bear. If you’re after …