10 Friendliest Dog Breeds Everyone Loves

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Everyone is always looking for the perfect furry companion. Many do tons of research in order to find the most compatible breed for their family. When searching for their forever fur baby, many want to make sure they are friendly and do well with younger humans. Look no further. Here is a list of ten of the friendliest breeds out there.

It takes a lot of time and research to find the perfect breed of dog for someone’s family. Having a friendly dog can be wonderful. Typically, they are not fearful or anxious and will just take a cue from you and chill. This doesn’t mean they won’t be playful, but they should be easily reigned in. Here are ten of the friendliest dog breeds:

  1. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a breed that is historically known for being great companions. They love attention and do not like being alone. These dogs only get to be around 13 to 18 pounds. The life expectancy is roughly 12-14 years.
  2. Irish Setter is another great, friendly breed. They are very carefree and devoted to their families. These dogs love children and other dogs as well. They are bigger and can weigh up to 70 pounds. Their life expectancy is between 12-15 years.
  3. Border Collie is a great choice for someone looking for a new companion. They are said to be one of the smartest breeds in existence. They are very active and very in tune with their owners. They can weigh between 30 to 55 pounds and live between 10 and 17 years.
  4. Havanese is a great option for a companion. They are affectionate and very smart. These dogs love spending time with their owners. They can weigh 7 to 13 pounds and can live between 12 to 14 years on average.
  5. Labrador Retriever is another friendly dog breed. They are one of the most popular breeds and often steal hearts with their warm eyes and smile. These dogs are larger and can weigh up to 80 pounds. Generally, their life expectancy is between 10 and 12 years.
  6. Pembroke Welsh Corgi is another great choice. They are focused on their humans and are also very intelligent and great companions. They can weigh up to 30 pounds and have a life expectancy of 12-13 years.
  7. Bulldogs are a very low-maintenance dog. They make great companions and are also very easygoing. They always want to be with their owner. They can weigh between 40 to 50 pounds and have an average life expectancy of 8-10 years.
  8. Poodles are very smart and are also hypoallergenic. They make great companions and shed very little. There are poodles available anywhere from 5 to 70 pounds, depending on which breed you choose. They can live between 10 and 18 years.
  9. Newfoundland is another great choice. They are sweet, patient, and have a gentle demeanor, These dogs are very loyal and very large. They can weigh between 100 to 150 pounds. Their life expectancy is 8 to 10 years.
  10. Boston Terrier dog breeds are loyal and also a bit silly at times. They do like children and other animals in most situations.  They can weigh 12 to 25 pounds and live between 12 and 14 years.

Anyone looking for a friendly dog breed to add to their family will no doubt be happy with any of these ten.

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