Living in an apartment with noise rules, or simply not wanting to be woken up by early morning barking? Here are 14 quiet dog breeds you may want to meet.
🐾 1. Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog was originally bred to work on Swiss farms. With a calm and gentle personality, they get along wonderfully with families. They tend to stay quiet unless there’s a real reason to bark.
🐾 2. French Bulldog
Frenchies are among the most silent breeds you’ll find. They need only limited exercise and won’t bother your neighbours with loud noise, which makes them great for apartment living.
🐾 3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
This small, affectionate breed is known for being both friendly and quiet. Their happy nature makes them natural companions. One thing is certain: if they spot an empty lap, they’ll jump right into it.
🐾 4. Borzoi
The American Kennel Club describes the Borzoi as “quiet and catlike.” Despite being fast runners, they make terrible guard dogs. Even if someone broke into your home, this breed would likely keep its elegant silence.
🐾 5. English Bulldog
Of course, the English Bulldog had to appear on any list of quiet dogs. Nothing makes them happier than napping on the couch – simply perfect.
🐾 6. Basenji
The Basenji is well known as a breed that doesn’t bark. That doesn’t mean they’re totally mute, though. From time to time, you might hear them produce unusual sounds that resemble yodels.
🐾 7. Australian Shepherd
Aussies are lively, intelligent, and very popular in the United States. When they sense something suspicious, they prefer to alert their owners in other ways instead of barking loudly.
🐾 8. Scottish Deerhound
Even though they can stand nearly three feet tall, Scottish Deerhounds are graceful and relaxed. They have a loving nature and are friendly with everyone they meet. These gentle giants love resting at home and rarely make noise.
🐾 9. Shih Tzu
The name “Shih Tzu” means “little lion,” but that doesn’t mean they roar with constant barking. In fact, this breed stays quiet for most of the day, letting their owners enjoy a peaceful home. Affectionate and sweet‑tempered, they charm people of all ages.
🐾 10. Rhodesian Ridgeback
Nicknamed the “African lion dog,” the Rhodesian Ridgeback has a balanced temperament and never barks excessively. If you want a running partner, this breed is an excellent choice – they are outstanding athletes.
🐾 11. Irish Setter
Hunting dogs are often naturally quiet because they have an instinct not to alert prey. The Irish Setter fits that description perfectly, making it both a great hunting dog and a wonderful companion.
🐾 12. Shiba Inu
Here comes the highly intelligent Shiba Inu, a small breed originally from Japan. Unlike many other small dogs, they won’t drive you or your neighbours crazy with endless barking all day long.
🐾 13. Whippet
Whippets are friendly toward people and other dogs, and they don’t tend to bark without reason. The only thing to watch out for is that they are so sociable they might even befriend a burglar breaking into your house.
🐾 14. Saluki
All the breeds on this list are quiet, but the Saluki stands out as the most independent – which also means it may be the most challenging to train. However, if you succeed in training a Saluki well, it will become your most faithful companion.
