Top 18
Dog breeds that need little exercise
Not all breeds need long daily walks. These dogs are content with moderate activity: check energy level, apartment suitability and health on the breed profile.
- 1
French Bulldog
Small companion dog very attached to its family, the French Bulldog combines tenderness, good humor and true adaptation to city life.
Exercise: 2/5Small France
- 2
Shih Tzu
Small affectionate, intelligent companion dog, very attached to its family.
Exercise: 2/5Small Tibet
- 3
English Bulldog
A compact molosser, affectionate and calm, very attached to its family.
Exercise: 2/5Medium Great Britain
- 4
Pug
Small companion dog with a wrinkled face, the Pug charms with its gentleness, its cheerfulness and its affectionate presence.
Exercise: 2/5Small China
- 5
Shar-Pei
A calm and unique dog, recognizable by its folds and its natural reserve.
Exercise: 2/5Medium China
- 6
Chow Chow
A proud and calm dog with a spectacular coat, reserved but deeply loyal.
Exercise: 2/5Medium China
- 7
Tibetan Spaniel
Small, alert, elegant and loyal dog, the Tibetan Spaniel is a very endearing companion for city life.
Exercise: 2/5Small China, Great Britain
- 8
Havanese
A small cheerful, sociable Cuban companion dressed in a long silky coat.
Exercise: 2/5Small Cuba
- 9
Chinese Crested Dog
A small graceful dog, affectionate and very attached to its owner.
Exercise: 2/5Small China
- 10
Petit Brabançon
Small lively Belgian dog very attached to its owner, it charms with its almost human expression.
Exercise: 2/5Small Belgium
- 11
- 12
Japanese Chin
A small elegant companion dog, gentle and very attached to its home.
Exercise: 2/5Small Japan
- 13
King Charles Spaniel
Small calm, affectionate and elegant toy spaniel, more reserved than the Cavalier King Charles.
Exercise: 2/5Small United Kingdom
- 14
Xoloitzcuintli
A primitive Mexican dog, elegant, calm and attentive, available in three sizes and in two varieties.
Exercise: 2/5Medium Mexico
- 15
Bolonka
Small colored Russian bichon, gentle and very attached to its family.
Exercise: 2/5Small Russia
- 16
Cavachon
Sweet Cavalier King Charles and Bichon Frise mix, cuddly and easy-going.
Exercise: 2/5Small United States
- 17
Poochon
Small Bichon Frise and Poodle mix, cheerful, cuddly and very low shedding.
Exercise: 2/5Small Australia
- 18
Shih-poo
Small Shih Tzu and Poodle mix, affectionate, playful and low-shedding.
Exercise: 2/5Small United States
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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