The Basenji or Africa's “Barkless Dog” is a unique breed and contender for the title of oldest AKC breed. While it's true the Basenji doesn't bark, when they express themselves they make a unique sound that is something between a chortle and a yodel.
Australian Cattle Dogs are smart and loyal pets that need a lot of mental and physical activity to keep them from getting bored. Crucially, they are not known for barking.
Probably the most notorious breed on this list, the pit bull has a reputation for unpredictability and aggression, even against its owner or his family. State and local governments have been vigorous in restricting ownership of this dog with breed-specific legislation.
Poodles. Poodles are exceptionally smart and beautiful dogs, known for their devotion to their human family above all else: they're the perfect canine companions.
Basenji. This handsome hunting dog originating from Africa is nicknamed the "barkless dog," owing to the breed's unusually shaped larynx. "Instead, they make a sound that somewhat resembles a chortle or a yodel," Dr. Klein says.
Bullmastiffs are one of the largest of the breeds that does not bark much, weighing about 50 kilos (110 pounds) and sometimes even a little more. Like all giant dogs, they need to be socialized early and go through obedience training.
The law says that, if a domestic animal (usually a dog) barks excessively, an abatement notice (i.e. a notice requesting that they cease the noise) can be given to the dog's owner if the problem can't be resolved directly.
The Amazing Akita! Chances are that you chose your Akita, sometimes known as Silent Hunters, because you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: Loving and loyal to her owners. Quiet—not much of a barker.
Are you surprised by the findings? Rough Collies are the most aggressive dog breed, a new study of more than 9,000 pets has found. Research conducted by the University of Helsinki found that smaller dogs are more likely to behave aggressively, growl, snap, and bark compared to mid-sized and large dogs.
1. Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.
While every pup can be cheeky at times, their study found that certain breeds are more likely to be naughty than others — including the Shichon, Cockapoo and Welsh Terrier. "If being affectionate is a crime, the snowball known as the Spitz is going straight to the doghouse," say the team at Protect My Paws.
While the Wolf Hybrid is the most aggressive dog, other dog breeds commonly LABELED as the most aggressive include the Cane Corso, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow, Siberian Husky, Pit Bull Terrier, and other breeds mentioned above.
