Winter is officially upon us, which means it's time for all things cozy fuzzy pajamas, nights spent by the fire, and curling up with your pet for some comforting cuddles. Dog people know that any dog can be a love bug or reassuring, for that matter. Here are the "Top 10 Coziest Dog Breeds".
Golden Retriever Dog
The Golden Retriever has remained one of the most popular breeds in the world for decades. Thanks to their intelligence, loyalty and sweet hearted nature. This breed makes great companion dogs and loves nothing more than to spend every second with their owners. Including getting extra cozy (1).
Pomeranian Dog
Fluffy and cozy are basically the same thing, and when it comes to breeds you won't find a dog much fluffier than the Pomeranian. Not only is the Pomeranian a sweet and affectionate breed, but their long fluffy coats make them the perfect choice for cozy winter cuddles. In fact when they sit on your feet it might just look like you're wearing a pair of fluffy slippers (2).
Italian Greyhound Dog
Italian Greyhounds might not be the first breed that comes to mind when you think of the word cozy. But once they've taken a few laps around the house those Italian Greyhounds sure can run. There’s nothing they'd rather do than get under the blanket and cuddle up to their owners (3).
Labrador Retriever Dog
The Labrador Retriever is a family favorite. Thanks to their sweet nature and fierce loyalty. It's not uncommon for Labrador retrievers to stay glued to their owner's side 24/7, and what could be cozier than that (4).
Newfoundland Dog
Sometimes cozy things come in big packages and never has this been truer than with the Newfoundland. This large breed Newfoundland’s can get up to 150 pounds and fully grown, is not only friendly and affectionate but with their long thick coat they're also one of the fluffiest (5).
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Chihuahua Dog
On the flip side cozy things also come in small packages. Like the Chihuahua these tiny dogs form strong bonds with their owner. Which leads to plenty of cuddles lots of love and all sorts of coziness (6).
Keeshond Dog
Keeshond dogs are giant balls of fluffy fur and because these friendly pets were bred to be companions. They’ll have no problem with you snuggling up to it and how cozy is that (7).
Samoyed Dog
Imagine sinking into a cloud, sounds pretty cozy right well cuddling with the Samoyed is about as close as you can get. Samoyed have a white coat that's both water and dirt resistant. Which means they maintain their fluffy cloud-like appearance no matter what nature throws at them. Though they need plenty of grooming they're extremely loyal too (8).
Lhasa Apso Dog
While the Lhasa Apso can be wary of strangers. When it comes to their owners they're one of the most loyal breeds of the bunch. Once your Lhasa Apso is comfortable with you they'd like nothing more than to spend an afternoon getting cozy on the couch. Just make sure no one deserves you the Lhasa Apso’s loyalty can sometimes manifest as an overprotective nature of their owner, and they might bark or nip at anyone who gets too close (9).
Shih Tzu Dog
Not only are Shih Tzu one of the most affectionate breeds in the world. But they also have a history of getting cozy with their owners. Shih Tzus were originally bred as companion dogs for Chinese royalty. And members of the royal court would often place the dogs at their feet to keep them warm during the colder months. You might not be an emperor but your Shih Tzu will love to get cozy on your feet just the same (10).
