Dogs That Don't Bark Very Often

Hounds and other toy breeds chatter a lot, while others are quiet. Training can teach your dog when to bark and relax. A breed that doesn't yap at every stimulus can help you achieve. These calm dog breeds decrease 101 Dalmatians-style barking.

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These gentle giants, originally bred to help on Swiss farms, are increasingly popular with young families because to their even-keeledness. However, they play favorites and get loyal to one individual.

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Charlotte had one in Sex and the City for a reason. The toy breed is quiet, sociable, and charming, perfect for city life. They hardly utter a sound.

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Brisk walks are enough exercise for Frenchies, another happy apartment tenant. Their squashed noses make them prefer mild temperatures with lots of lounging. They're playful without barking.

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Likewise, in English. Since they're satisfied to nap on the sofa, bigger dogs won't speak out. You'll have trouble rousing them for anything!

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Despite being called the "barkless dog" for their quietness, basenjis are not fully silent. When the hounds speak, they emit yodel-like noises.

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The American Kennel Club calls them "quiet and catlike," yet exquisite borzois stand apart in many ways. When sprinting, the greyhound-like dogs may reach 40 mph, so don't let them off the leash until they're thoroughly trained.

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Scottish Deerhounds are approximately 3 feet tall at the shoulder, but their elegant and sensitive nature makes up for it. They like a nice outside gallop and a long siesta due to their average vitality.

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Despite their moniker, Aussies are active and intelligent! They developed largely in the U.S. Herders will tell their owners when they think something needs their attention or someone is out of line, but they won't bark at nothing.

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If you adopt one as a hunting dog, these magnificent red-coated setters will only talk about finding their prey. They're bred to labor, so they're energetic but sweet.

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Small breeds aren't always yappy, despite their reputation. The mostly-silent Shih Tzu lived with Chinese aristocracy, but they're glad to rule your humble household. Happy dogs have nearly a millennium of companionship, making them great housemates.

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If you adore terriers' spunk but want less excitability, try this softer breed. Glens have the passion you appreciate from the genre, but they play it cooler and calmer than their more frenzied peers.

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Salukis are independent and need plenty of training, yet they are not noisy. Rapid sprinting and commitment to owners are among the hounds' best attributes. Given enough instruction and exercise, they'll give you their all.

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