![]() Sir Walter Scott once described his deerhound as, “the most perfect creature of heaven.” This calm, elegant, dignified breed is friendly to everyone from family to strangers and has a loving disposition. Scottish deerhound They’re calm, gentle giants. This breed won’t bark very often even if your house is being robbed.ħ. They’re excellent hunters, but they make terrible guard dogs. This sleek, elegant breed has a laid-back personality and a high level of athleticism. He runs like a greyhound and he’s quiet like a cat. Borzoi They probably won’t even bark at an intruder. You’ll need to show this headstrong and stubborn breed who’s boss.Ħ. The name “basenji” translates to “barkless dog.” While he doesn’t bark, he does emit strange yodeling and whining noises, and can be a little tricky for a novice owner. If you really can’t stand barking but you still want a dog, consider this unique breed for your family. Basenji Their name actually means “barkless dog.” | Yurikr/iStock/Getty Images Be prepared to go on a waitlist if you really want one.ĥ. ![]() This is a rare and popular breed thanks to his excellent companionship. Perfect for apartment owners, a French bulldog doesn’t require a lot of exercise and won’t annoy the neighbors with constant barking, either. French bulldog They’re pretty chill little dogs. She’ll bark to let you know there’s someone at the door and then settle back down on the couch for a snooze.Ĥ. She may be small in stature, but this sweet, good-natured breed isn’t often yippy and annoying. Looking for the quintessential lap dog? An adorable Cavalier King Charles might fit the bill. Cavalier King Charles spaniel They’re thankfully not yippy dogs. They’re loyal, smart, calm, and personable, plus they’re not likely to bark without due cause.ģ. These dogs are incredibly family oriented and are known for becoming attached to one specific person. Bernese mountain dog They only bark if there’s a reason. He’s also affectionate, good with kids, and perfectly content in small spaces.Ģ. This breed stays calm and composed most of the time, making him one of the quietest breeds you can choose. ![]() | White_bcgrd/iStock/Getty ImagesĪ long nap on the couch sounds much more appealing to a bulldog than barking at every passing squirrel. Bulldog They’re typically calm and quiet. The easier way? Choose a quiet breed who won’t bark a lot in the first place. You can train your dog to bark less often. However, certain dog breeds are more likely to stay quiet most of the time, while others are prone to excessive barking from boredom, loneliness, attention seeking, or playing. But when your pet has a lot to say at 4AM, or in the afternoon when the kids are napping, or incessantly for no reason at all, it can be incredibly frustrating.Īlmost all dogs bark (except for one totally silent breed on page 5). ![]() It is 100% worth it for me because not to be dramatic but I love him to pieces.Dogs bark to communicate - think of it like their private puppy language. Or wanting to sleep in because you know work is going to be a pain in the ass but you’re up at 6 to give him a good walk. It’s also - to be frank - a lot about being utterly exhausted at the end of my work day and coming home to literally drop everything I’m carrying, switch to comfier shoes and out we go for 1-1.5 hours. (He’s reactive and likes his space) so it’s really about making sure the dog you get and you are the right lifestyle/personality match. Daycare isn’t a catch all, my dog wasn’t neutered when he came to my care and now 3 years into owning him I know he’s not a daycare kind of dog. An adult dog for sure! I got a 1.5 year old who had no history of separation anxiety and even then I was worried I’d be gone for too long.
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