Top 20
Dog breeds that bark less
A quiet dog is better suited to apartment buildings. These breeds generally bark less, even though training remains decisive. Compare barking, apartment living, and breeders on each profile.
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View breed pageBasenji
A primitive, clean and affectionate dog, with a lively temperament and a discreet voice.
Barking: 1/5Small Congo
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View breed pageBelgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
A black shepherd, elegant and vigilant, as brilliant at work as he is attached to his family.
Barking: 1/5Large Belgium
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View breed pageOld English Sheepdog
A large affectionate, playful sheepdog recognizable by its abundant shaggy coat.
Barking: 1/5Large United Kingdom
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View breed pageBorder Terrier
A small rustic terrier, courageous and affectionate, always ready to expend itself.
Barking: 1/5Small United Kingdom
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View breed pageBull Terrier
An athletic and devoted terrier, recognizable by its unique egg-shaped head.
Barking: 1/5Large United Kingdom
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View breed pageFrisian Water Dog
A robust, calm and energetic Frisian Water Dog, as good a hunter as a vigilant guard dog.
Barking: 1/5Medium Netherlands
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View breed pageChow Chow
A proud and calm dog with a spectacular coat, reserved but deeply loyal.
Barking: 1/5Medium China
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View breed pageClumber Spaniel
A powerful, gentle and dignified spaniel, as diligent in hunting as it is endearing with the family.
Barking: 1/5Medium United Kingdom
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View breed pageAzawakh
An elegant Sahelian sighthound, hardy and very reserved with strangers.
Barking: 1/5Medium Mali
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View breed pageScottish Deerhound
Large rough-coated sighthound, the Scottish Deerhound combines family gentleness and running talent.
Barking: 1/5Large United Kingdom
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View breed pageSpanish Greyhound
A large gentle, hardy Spanish sighthound built for running.
Barking: 1/5Large Spain
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View breed pageHungarian Greyhound
A powerful and enduring sighthound, calm at home and fast in the field.
Barking: 1/5Large Hungary
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View breed pageIrish Wolfhound
A noble and sensitive giant, made for space and active family life.
Barking: 1/5Giant Ireland
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View breed pageNeapolitan Mastiff
An imposing Italian mastiff, loyal and naturally protective.
Barking: 1/5Giant Italy
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View breed pageSpanish Mastiff
A calm and deterrent giant, historically devoted to protecting herds.
Barking: 1/5Giant Spain
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View breed pageSaint Bernard
A gentle and protective giant, famous for its calm and its rescue instinct.
Barking: 1/5Giant Switzerland
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View breed pageSaluki
Ancient, elegant and enduring sighthound, the Saluki combines reserve, speed and finesse.
Barking: 1/5Medium Middle East
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View breed pageTosa
Calm and powerful Japanese Molosser, the Tosa requires an experienced and consistent owner.
Barking: 1/5Giant Japan
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View breed pageWhippet
An elegant, fast and calm sighthound, very attached to its family.
Barking: 1/5Medium United Kingdom
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View breed pageAffenpinscher
A small compact dog, lively and courageous with an inimitable monkey-like expression.
Barking: 2/5Small Germany
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.
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