Calm, low-energy dog breeds

1. 1

   Chow Chow

   A proud and calm dog with a spectacular coat, reserved but deeply loyal.

   Energy: 1/5Medium China

   View listing 54 breeders
2. 2

   Shih Tzu

   Small affectionate, intelligent companion dog, very attached to its family.

   Energy: 2/5Small Tibet

   View listing 122 breeders
3. 3

   English Bulldog

   A compact molosser, affectionate and calm, very attached to its family.

   Energy: 2/5Medium Great Britain

   View listing 84 breeders
4. 4

   Shar-Pei

   A calm and unique dog, recognizable by its folds and its natural reserve.

   Energy: 2/5Medium China

   View listing 62 breeders
5. 5

   Dogue de Bordeaux

   A powerful French mastiff, calm and very attached to its family.

   Energy: 2/5Giant France

   View listing 61 breeders
6. 6

   Basset Hound

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

   Energy: 2/5Medium Great Britain

   View listing 18 breeders
7. 7

   Bullmastiff

   A powerful, harmonious, reliable and protective molosser, with a calm temperament within the family.

   Energy: 2/5Giant Great Britain

   View listing 12 breeders
8. 8

   Chinese Crested Dog

   A small graceful dog, affectionate and very attached to its owner.

   Energy: 2/5Small China

   View listing 12 breeders
9. 9

   Pekingese

   Small noble companion dog, calm and very attached to its owner.

   Energy: 2/5Small China

   View listing 11 breeders
10. 10

    Japanese Chin

    A small elegant companion dog, gentle and very attached to its home.

    Energy: 2/5Small Japan

    View listing 7 breeders
11. 11

    King Charles Spaniel

    Small calm, affectionate and elegant toy spaniel, more reserved than the Cavalier King Charles.

    Energy: 2/5Small United Kingdom

    View listing 5 breeders

This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each dog breed in our listings. In a tie, breeds with more breeders in France rank higher.