Top 20

dogs breeds that live well with other pets

Living with multiple animals requires a sociable temperament. These dogs breeds often get along better with other companions: compare compatibility on each profile.

  1. 1Basset Hound

    Basset Hound

    A placid scenthound, sociable and surprisingly hardy beneath its good-natured appearance.

    Other pets: 5/5Medium Great Britain

  2. 2Beagle-Harrier

    Beagle-Harrier

    A hardy, affectionate French scenthound built for action.

    Other pets: 5/5Medium France

  3. 3Bolognese

    Bolognese

    A small Italian companion, gentle, faithful and elegant, dressed in an abundant white coat.

    Other pets: 5/5Small Italy

  4. 4Border Collie

    Border Collie

    A brilliant, intense and tireless herding dog, made to work and learn.

    Other pets: 5/5Medium United Kingdom

  5. 5Cavalier King Charles

    Cavalier King Charles

    A small elegant, graceful and very gentle dog, deeply attached to its family.

    Other pets: 5/5Small United Kingdom

  6. 6Bloodhound

    Bloodhound

    A large gentle and noble scenthound, famous for its extraordinary sense of smell.

    Other pets: 5/5Giant Belgium

  7. 7Swedish Lapphund

    Swedish Lapphund

    Also called Swedish Lapphund or Svensk Lapphund, this lively, robust and versatile Nordic spitz likes to work alongside its family.

    Other pets: 5/5Medium Sweden

  8. 8Coton de Tulear

    Coton de Tulear

    A small cheerful, affectionate and intelligent companion with a white coat as soft as cotton.

    Other pets: 5/5Small Madagascar

  9. 9French Spaniel

    French Spaniel

    A gentle, hardy French pointing dog that is close to its family.

    Other pets: 5/5Medium France

  10. 10Flat-Coated Retriever

    Flat-Coated Retriever

    An elegant, cheerful and hardy retriever, very attached to its family.

    Other pets: 5/5Large United Kingdom

  11. 11Goldendoodle

    Goldendoodle

    A family dog, intelligent and affectionate with a coat often better tolerated by sensitive people.

    Other pets: 5/5Medium United States

  12. 12Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

    Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

    A large, calm, powerful Swiss dog that is very attached to its family.

    Other pets: 5/5Large Switzerland

  13. 13Labradoodle

    Labradoodle

    An intelligent, playful family dog, and often better tolerated by people sensitive to hair.

    Other pets: 5/5Medium Australia

  14. 14English Pointer

    English Pointer

    A large elegant pointing dog, hardy and very attached to its family.

    Other pets: 5/5Large United Kingdom

  15. 15Samoyed

    Samoyed

    A smiling, athletic Nordic Spitz, very attached to its family.

    Other pets: 5/5Medium Russia

  16. 16Affenpinscher

    Affenpinscher

    A small compact dog, lively and courageous with an inimitable monkey-like expression.

    Other pets: 4/5Small Germany

  17. 17Anglo-French Small Game Hound

    Anglo-French Small Game Hound

    A robust, swift and tireless French scenthound, built for pack hunting.

    Other pets: 4/5Medium France

  18. 18Ariégeois

    Ariégeois

    A hardy, sociable French scenthound, particularly gifted for hare hunting.

    Other pets: 4/5Large France

  19. 19Barbet

    Barbet

    A French water dog that is affectionate, active and recognizable by its abundant curly coat.

    Other pets: 4/5Medium France

  20. 20Basenji

    Basenji

    A primitive, clean and affectionate dog, with a lively temperament and a discreet voice.

    Other pets: 4/5Small Congo

This ranking is based on the 1-to-5 scores given to each dog breed in our breed pages. If scores are tied, breeds are ranked alphabetically.