What is the easiest type of dog to take care of?

#1: Basenji. This wonderful breed has no "doggy smell," so combined with his short coat and small size, he goes right to the top of the list. The only thing you need to watch out for is not to get water in his ears when bathing him. He is considered a barkless dog, by the way, but he can make plenty of noise.

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What is the most low maintenance dog?

Low-Maintenance Dogs
  1. Dachshund. While originally bred to be hunting dogs, Dachshunds have since grown to be the perfect lap dog. ...
  2. Pug. You can count on these curly-tailed lapdogs to be low maintenance, as most of them prefer not to exercise. ...
  3. Bullmastiff. ...
  4. Chihuahua. ...
  5. Shiba Inu. ...
  6. Greyhound. ...
  7. Basset Hound. ...
  8. Whippet.

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What is the easiest dog to own?

Eight Easiest Dogs To Own
  1. Bichon Frise. Cute and fluffy, the Bichon is a small-sized dog and a member of a non-sporting group of dog breeds. ...
  2. Pug. ...
  3. Bulldog. ...
  4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. ...
  5. Greyhound. ...
  6. Bernese Mountain Dog. ...
  7. French Bulldog. ...
  8. Labrador Retriever.

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What is the best dog for a lazy person?

Dog Breeds That Are Perfect for Lazy Humans
  • Havanese. These gentle pups usually don't weigh more than 15-16 pounds, and travel pretty well. ...
  • Pug. With their smushy faces, curly pig tails, and sassy 'tudes, Pugs have taken the world by storm. ...
  • Chow Chow. ...
  • Bloodhound. ...
  • English Bulldog. ...
  • Basset Hound. ...
  • French Bulldog. ...
  • Chinese Shar-Pei.

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What is the most well behaved dog?

Some of the most well-behaved dog breeds include:
  • Irish Setters.
  • Labrador Retrievers.
  • Border Collies.
  • Leonbergers.
  • Newfoundland dogs.
  • St. Bernard.
  • Beagles.

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Top 10 Easiest Dog Breeds To Own

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What breed of dog does not bark?

The basenji is literally known as the "barkless dog" because they make so little noise, but the breed's not completely mute. When they do decide to speak up, the hounds make odd noises that sound similar to yodels.

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What is the calmest house dog?

These adorable and lovable calm dog breeds fit right in with singles, couples, or families who are looking for a mellow and chill furry family member.
  • The calmest dog breeds you'll want to bring home. ...
  • English cocker spaniel. ...
  • Whippet. ...
  • Golden retriever. ...
  • Tibetan spaniel. ...
  • St. Bernard. ...
  • Pug. ...
  • Newfoundland.

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What is the best house dog?

11 best indoor dogs: Who's happy with a domestic lifestyle?
  1. Bulldog. Not too big, not too small, this gentle breed is content to curl up next to you. ...
  2. Pugs. ...
  3. Chihuahua. ...
  4. French bulldog. ...
  5. Maltese. ...
  6. Greyhound. ...
  7. Boston terrier. ...
  8. Papillon.

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What is the pickiest dog?

Dachshunds, French Bulldogs and Poodles are among some of the most pickiest eaters that will fuss over what is placed in their bowl. While dogs are known for eating pretty much everything, some pups are notorious for actually being quite fussy about what they eat.

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What is the hardest dog to train?

Top 6 Hardest Dog Breeds to Train
  1. Beagles. A Beagle has a nose for everything - literally. ...
  2. Rottweiler. This one is a bit controversial, but here's the breakdown on this breed. ...
  3. Siberian Husky. Most people would agree that a Siberian Husky is a gorgeous dog. ...
  4. Basset Hound. ...
  5. Chinese Shar-Pei. ...
  6. Afghan Hound.

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What breed of dog is hardest to own?

Top 10 Hardest Dog Breeds to Train
  • Rottweiler. The first impression you get with a Rottweiler is their sheer size. ...
  • American Pit Bull Terrier. ...
  • Siberian Husky. ...
  • Bullmastiff. ...
  • Chinese Shar-Pei. ...
  • Afghan Hound. ...
  • Basset Hound. ...
  • Beagle.

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What dog sheds the least?

Which dog breeds shed the least?
  • Irish Water Spaniels.
  • Spanish Water Dogs.
  • Komondors.
  • Bichon Frise.
  • Bolognese.
  • Maltese.
  • Yorkshire Terriers.
  • Poodles (Miniature, Toy and Standard)

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What is the most neglected dog?

The Pit Bull is the most common dog breed (along with pit bull breed mixes) found in shelters in the United States. They are also the most abused, neglected, and the most euthanized.

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What dog can be left alone the longest?

Dog breeds that can be left alone for long periods include Labrador and Golden Retriever, Beagle, Peekapoo, or Shiba Inu. Naturally, by long-term periods, it's implied that the period is up to 8 hours a day and not more. Of course, you shouldn't forget about adorable mutts.

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What is the least loyal dog?

According to Svartberg's data (PDF), a pinscher, a Bernese mountain dog, or an English springer spaniel might be the most disloyal since each ranks very low on playfulness, with moderate sociability.

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What is the most non aggressive dog?

Top 20 Least Aggressive Breeds
  • The Golden Retriever.
  • The Labrador Retriever.
  • Basset Hound.
  • Bernese Mountain Dog.
  • Beagle.
  • Bulldog.
  • Brittany (Spaniel)
  • Rough Collie.

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What dogs are not sensitive?

Dog Breeds That Are Not So Sensitive
  • American Foxhound.
  • Australian Terrier.
  • Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound.
  • Belgian Laekenois.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Borador.
  • Bull Arab.
  • Carolina Dog.

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What is a very lazy dog?

What Is the Laziest Dog Breed? The laziest dog breeds include the bulldog, Saint Bernard, basset hound, French bulldog, chow chow, Bernese mountain dog, and Pekingese.

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Which dog is best male or female?

Female dogs are often said to be easier to house train than male dogs. "Many pet owners report that female dogs are easier to house train and are more attentive to their owners than male dogs, with male dogs being more aloof," Johanna Reel, registered vet technician for NHV Natural Pet, told INSIDER.

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What is the most lazy dog breeds?

We've complied a list of the top 10 lazy dog breeds that make the perfect companion for your apartment lifestyle.
  1. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Photo: I Love My Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. ...
  2. English Bulldog. Photo: The English Bulldog. ...
  3. Miniature Pinscher. ...
  4. Italian Greyhound. ...
  5. Pug. ...
  6. Basset Hound. ...
  7. Boston Terrier. ...
  8. Chow Chow.

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What is the most aggressive house dog?

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.

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Which dog barks the loudest?

Golden retrievers ranked at No. 1 for having the loudest bark in the world at 113 decibels, according to Guinness World Records.

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Which dog doesn t bite?

Which dogs don't bite?
  • Labrador Retriever.
  • Bulldog.
  • Golden Retriever.
  • Beagle.
  • Pug.
  • Irish Setter.
  • Brussels Griffon.
  • Newfoundland.

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