Top 20
Dog breeds that bark less
A quiet dog is better suited to apartment living. These breeds generally bark less, though training still matters. Compare barking, apartment suitability and breeders on each profile.
- 1
Whippet
An elegant, fast and calm sighthound, very attached to its family.
Barking: 1/5Medium United Kingdom
- 2
Chow Chow
A proud and calm dog with a spectacular coat, reserved but deeply loyal.
Barking: 1/5Medium China
- 3
Bull Terrier
An athletic and devoted terrier, recognizable by its unique egg-shaped head.
Barking: 1/5Medium United Kingdom
- 4
Saint Bernard
A gentle and protective giant, famous for its calm and its rescue instinct.
Barking: 1/5Giant Switzerland
- 5
Belgian Shepherd Dog Groenendael
A black shepherd, elegant and vigilant, as brilliant at work as he is attached to his family.
Barking: 1/5Large Belgium
- 6
Saluki
Ancient, elegant and enduring sighthound, the Saluki combines reserve, speed and finesse.
Barking: 1/5Medium Middle East
- 7
Border Terrier
A small rustic terrier, courageous and affectionate, always ready to expend itself.
Barking: 1/5Small United Kingdom
- 8
Irish Wolfhound
A noble and sensitive giant, made for space and active family life.
Barking: 1/5Giant Ireland
- 9
Old English Sheepdog
A large affectionate, playful sheepdog recognizable by its abundant shaggy coat.
Barking: 1/5Large United Kingdom
- 10
Neapolitan Mastiff
An imposing Italian mastiff, loyal and naturally protective.
Barking: 1/5Giant Italy
- 11
Azawakh
An elegant Sahelian sighthound, hardy and very reserved with strangers.
Barking: 1/5Large Mali
- 12
Basenji
A primitive, clean and affectionate dog, with a lively temperament and a discreet voice.
Barking: 1/5Small Congo
- 13
Spanish Mastiff
A calm and deterrent giant, historically devoted to protecting herds.
Barking: 1/5Giant Spain
- 14
Clumber Spaniel
A powerful, gentle and dignified spaniel, as diligent in hunting as it is endearing with the family.
Barking: 1/5Medium United Kingdom
- 15
Scottish Deerhound
Large rough-coated sighthound, the Scottish Deerhound combines family gentleness and running talent.
Barking: 1/5Large United Kingdom
- 16
Spanish Greyhound
A large gentle, hardy Spanish sighthound built for running.
Barking: 1/5Large Spain
- 17
Hungarian Greyhound
A powerful and enduring sighthound, calm at home and fast in the field.
Barking: 1/5Large Hungary
- 18
Tosa
Calm and powerful Japanese Molosser, the Tosa requires an experienced and consistent owner.
Barking: 1/5Giant Japan
- 19
Frisian Water Dog
A robust, calm and energetic Frisian Water Dog, as good a hunter as a vigilant guard dog.
Barking: 1/5Medium Netherlands
- 20
Silken Windsprite
Elegant silky-haired greyhound, gentle at home and fast when running.
Barking: 1/5Medium United States (Texas)
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.
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