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10 Great Dog Breeds That Might Be Perfect for Your Family

When looking for a family dog, you need to consider what breed would best fit your family’s needs and lifestyle.

These dogs are not only great breeds, but they’re also QUIET. Which is extremely important to some people.

Below are 10 breeds that could definitely fit the bill!

10. Greyhound

Both greyhounds and Italian greyhounds were bred to pursue prey quickly – and also silently. They’re even quiet indoors, says dog behaviorist Megan Stanley.

“Surprisingly, they do well for apartment dwellers as they are fairly inactive indoors. They are gentle and independent dogs who have a sweet temperament.”

9. Basenji

They’re known as the “barkless dog” because the unusual shape of their larynx makes it pretty much impossible for them to bark.

That said, they do yodel, says Stanley, and will require a firm training hand to earn good behavior indoors.

8. Shiba Inu

This Japanese breed is independent and smart, meaning they aren’t “needy” and thus, don’t bark for attention, says behaviorist Donna Culbert.

“Bred originally for hunting, these dogs are quick and intelligent but reserved with strangers. However, they are fiercely loyal once they don bond with a human.”

7. Great Dane

The Dane has a deep, booming bark to match its giant stature – but you won’t hear it very often, says Stanley.

“They tend to have a calm nature, which means they don’t bark often. Great Danes are bred to be people-pleasers, so they are great family dogs that are easy to train.”

6. Saint Bernard

Sure, they drool, but they’re quiet! Saint Bernards are also serious and protective of their human families, says behaviorist Jim Lessenberry.

“In general, they are on the quiet side, barking to alert the group to an intruder, or possibly to demand attention from a family member.”

5. Newfoundland

These dogs are highly trainable and great swimmers, plus they’re great with children – they’re even sometimes known as the “nanny dog.”

4. Coton de Tulear

This small, white dog looks like a cotton ball, and was bred to be a royal lapdog. They have big personalities, but don’t tend to bark a whole lot unless they feel left out or lonely.

3. Irish Setter

Stanley says that though these distinctive dogs are high energy, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re loud.

“These are active and intelligent dogs who are known for being outgoing and cheerful. They require proper physical and mental exercise as they are an energetic and rambunctious breed. As long as they get enough exercise, nuisance barking is minimal.”

2. Mastiff

Boxers, bull mastiffs, English mastiffs, Neapolitan mastiffs, Rottweilers, and Tibetan mastiffs are all huge, strong, and serious by nature and, according to Lessenberry, not prone to barking.

“Mastiffs tend to be on the quiet side, so barking is cause for attention on the owner’s part. Mastiffs are not for everyone and generally not a breed for first-time dog owners.”

1. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

These dogs are hard to resist, and they love people as much as we love them – which means that even though they’re not huge nuisance barkers, they can be prone to separation anxiety and barking for attention if they’re not getting enough.

Happy Doggie Adopting!

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See How 100 Years of Breeding Has Changed Popular Dog Breeds

The differences between dog breeds have gotten more and more extreme thanks to centuries of breeding, as you can see in these photos of what popular dog breeds looked like 100 years ago.

In these photo comparisons, modern dog breeds basically look like over the top versions of their original selves. This is due to high levels of inbreeding meant to keep each breed “pure,” but which also results in chronic health and behavioral problems in many purebreds.

Bull Terriers, for example. To someone from 100 years ago, a modern Bull Terrier wouldn’t even be recognizable!

Photo Credit: W.E. Mason

Nowadays, Bull Terriers have shark-shaped heads. They’re prone to compulsive behavior, kidney failure, and deafness.

Photo Credit: iStock

And then there’s English Bulldogs, one of the most severe cases of in-breeding. They used to look like this.

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Even back then, this breed looked unhealthy.

And now they look like this. English Bulldogs are now known for chronic health issues, and they’re largely incapable of breeding without medical assistance.

Photo Credit: Pixabay

German Shepherds have changed a lot, too. One hundred years ago, German Shepherds were much smaller and more athletic-looking.

Photo Credit: W.E. Mason

Now, they’re larger and they have dramatically sloped backs. Many dog lovers think of German Shepherds as one of the greatest tragedies of dog breeding thus far.

Photo Credit: iStock

Other examples of popular breeds that have drastically changed over the years include Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, and Boxers.

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See How 100 Years of Breeding Has Changed Popular Dog Breeds

The differences between dog breeds have gotten more and more extreme thanks to centuries of breeding, as you can see in these photos of what popular dog breeds looked like 100 years ago.

In these photo comparisons, modern dog breeds basically look like over the top versions of their original selves. This is due to high levels of inbreeding meant to keep each breed “pure,” but which also results in chronic health and behavioral problems in many purebreds.

Bull Terriers, for example. To someone from 100 years ago, a modern Bull Terrier wouldn’t even be recognizable!

Photo Credit: W.E. Mason

Nowadays, Bull Terriers have shark-shaped heads. They’re prone to compulsive behavior, kidney failure, and deafness.

Photo Credit: iStock

And then there’s English Bulldogs, one of the most severe cases of in-breeding. They used to look like this.

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Even back then, this breed looked unhealthy.

And now they look like this. English Bulldogs are now known for chronic health issues, and they’re largely incapable of breeding without medical assistance.

Photo Credit: Pixabay

German Shepherds have changed a lot, too. One hundred years ago, German Shepherds were much smaller and more athletic-looking.

Photo Credit: W.E. Mason

Now, they’re larger and they have dramatically sloped backs. Many dog lovers think of German Shepherds as one of the greatest tragedies of dog breeding thus far.

Photo Credit: iStock

Other examples of popular breeds that have drastically changed over the years include Dachshunds, Basset Hounds, and Boxers.

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Thinking about Getting a Pet? Check Out the 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America

Dogs are absolutely one of the best things about life on Earth – they’re loving, loyal, funny, and make coming home from work 100x more amazing (even more so than kids, but don’t tell mine I said that). And while adoptions are on the rise (I love a good mutt, myself), people in America still feel pulls toward adopting certain purebred breeds.

Below are the 10 most popular among dog owners living in the States.

#10. Yorkshire Terrier

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The only toy dog to make the list, this little pup packs a big punch.

#9. German Shorthaired Pointer

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Rising in popularity, perhaps because of their versatility and steady personality.

#8. Rottweiler

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They look scary but their fierce protective streak makes them ideal family dogs.

#7. Poodle

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One of the smartest, most trainable dogs around.

#6. Beagle

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A tried and true American favorite.

#5. Bulldog

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People really love these…

#4. French Bulldog

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…and their Frenchie relatives, but beware breed-specific health issues.

#3. Golden Retriever

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An American classic.

#2. German Shepherd

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Trainable and loyal, these dogs make ideal family protectors or service dogs.

#1. Labrador Retriever

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The favorite for many years running, this dog is versatile, loving, and has a personality impossible not to love.

Adopt don’t shop, even if you’re after something in particular!

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In 19th century Germany there was a man who was…

In 19th century Germany there was a man who was both the local tax collector and caretaker of the dog pound. Since tax collecting was a dangerous job, he used the pound to make a new breed a dog that would protect him while collecting. His name, Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann.