The Afghan Hound was bred to spend all day chasing prey over long distances. They keep track of the prey instead of looking to their owner for direction.
Chow Chows are said to have very cat-like personalities. They are aloof, reserved, independent, dignified, intelligent, and stubborn.
Like the Chow Chow, they also have cat-like personality. Like the Afghan Hound, they were bred to be independent hunters. They are referred to as the “bark-less dog,” but they don't live up to that.
The Bloodhound was bred to trail deer and boar and needed to be able to think for himself while on the hunt. This makes them rather disobedient.
Once called Russian Wolfhounds, the Borzoi will chase anything it can and doesn’t care much about following directions.