All dogs are good dogs, but there's no denying that some are a bit more vocal than others. Even if a yapping pup doesn't bother you we have a feeling that your neighbor won't be totally pleased to be woken up by the sound of barking every morning.
To keep everyone happy you may want to consider adopting a quiet dog breed. Small dog breeds tend to make more noise than medium-sized dogs or large dogs. But don't worry small dog lovers there are exceptions to this rule.
In this we have listed the "Top 10 Quiet Dog Breeds" that understand silence as golden and that keeping peace with your neighbors makes life easier for everyone.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog :
Not only Rhodesian Ridgeback have a low tendency to bark they also have a low tendency to snore. So there's not much noise coming from this breed at all. Sometimes the larger breeds do bark less, because they're simply bigger than any threats would be they don't need to bark to make themselves seem more aggressive (1).
French Bulldog :
A study for French Bulldog owners revealed that 85% said their dogs didn't bark much. you will however get similar snuffling and snoring noises as the pug with this breed (2).
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog :
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is another one of the small dogs that don't bark. Their sweet faces, big brown eyes, and fluffy ears are hard to resist. Which is good because the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel loves to be around people a lot. It doesn't matter if you prefer afternoons on the sofa or outside on the trail. They want to be with you but that can be a problem if they feel lonely (3).
Great Dane Dog :
The biggest dog breed is also one of the quietest. Great Danes don't have many larger enemies or need to prove their strength through barking. However when they do occasionally vocalize it's loud, so there's definitely a trade-off there (4).
Shar Pei Dog :
This breed is known for its irresistible wrinkly face, but they're also among the list of dogs that don't bark. Shar Peis are very calm and collected around their family. But when they meet strangers they can be a little standoffish it's important to socialize them when they're young (5).
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Greyhound Dog :
The Greyhound and the smaller Italian Greyhound are known for their racing. But interestingly they were bred to chase their prey silently. They’re even quiet indoors, surprisingly they do well for apartment dwellers as they are fairly inactive indoors. They are gentle and independent dogs who have a sweet temperament and even though they do play and chase toys inside. They are virtually noiseless and don't bark much (6).
Saint Bernard Dog :
Gigantic and gentle the Saint Bernard is a quiet and calm companion. Who will rarely be bothered by things that would cause other dogs to bark. This doesn't mean they aren't ready to defend their family, just that they rely on their imposing size to discourage would-be threats rather than their vocal cords (7).
Newfoundland Dog :
It's hard to fathom this large breed sitting on your lap. But this quiet dog breed is known for its inclination to be a lap dog. That is if there isn't a body of water nearby. They are top-notch swimmers and well-suited in rescue efforts. Because of their quiet nature they don't bark much a welcome trait if you already have a house with noisy kids. Newfoundland tend to do well with children so have earned the name nanny dog (8).
Bernese Mountain Dog :
Although its large size is often a deterrent to strangers. The Bernese Mountain Dog is one of the most docile breeds. They are very social and easy going dogs, this easy going nature also makes them one of the quietest breeds and makes them wonderful family pets (9).
Basenji Dog :
The Basenji is known as the bark less dog, probably due to the unusual shape of the larynx .That makes it virtually impossible to bark. But they communicate in other ways namely by yodeling. These sounds are affectionately referred to as the Basenji yodel. Don’t worry they probably won't be yodeling non-stop from the heights of your sofa. But Stanley says this quiet dog breed is smart and energetic and will need positive training and adequate exercise to be a happy companion (10).
