Training your dog not to respond with barking is an important step, but certain breeds are just naturally quieter than others.

Italian Greyhound on white chair

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Portrait of a cute Bichon Frise dog lying on a couch while owner working in the background

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Chinese Crested Dog Laying on the Couch

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Dogs

Breeds

Independent, headstrong, and intuitive, Afghan Hounds require an experienced owner ready to take on the behavioral challenges presented.

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Dogs come in all shapes in sizes, and some of them rock seriously lengthy ears. You'll fall in love with these breeds blessed with adorable ear elongation.

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Brown poodle standing in the springtime forest ready for action

Gun dog near to shot-gun and trophies,

Beautiful Bracco Italiano pointer standing on field in smoke

Black and Tan Coon Hound Dog Portrait

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Hounds were originally bred to hunt everything from raccoon to deer to lions. Most of them make great pets, too, as long as they get enough daily exercise.

Irish Wolfhound

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Although there are no completely hypoallergenic dogs, there are options that generally cause fewer reactions in allergic people.

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Cute little bichon frise dog

Shih tzu dog relaxing on the sofa.

9 weeks running Havanese puppy!

Wheaten dog laying on an upholstered chair in a bright room.

An afghanhound in Puerto de la Cruz

Cairn terrier

A dog of breed Bouvier des Flandres is lying in the grass

Whippet dog running in the park on a sunny day

Two boys playing with their dog in the living room

Do you have a standing subscription to People magazine? You're going to love our list of celebrity&#x2d;inspired names for your new pet.

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Cute greyhound is resting at blanket outdoors.

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Close-up of white purebred poodle on concrete steps

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Siberian Husky Dog in Bluebell Flowers

Man embracing his dog

Chinese Crested Dog Breed. Male dog.

Sweet Bernese Mountain Dog Puppy at 10 weeks Old Sits Outside in Grass

Portrait of a pug dog with his tongue hanging out against the background of green grass.

Border Collie Dog, UK, in garden, black &amp; white, laying, panting, with ball, playing

One Dalmatian puppy in a field with yellow flowers

Close-up shot of a white Bichon Frise looking up

Regal Rottweiler

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Resources

Names

Despite these differences, dogs all share identical bone and muscle structure. Despite huge differences in physical appearance, all dogs are the same.

Bath dog Golden Retriever

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The most famous dogs have not only captured our hearts but have also earned a place in history.

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Scientists Announce World's First Cloned Dog

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For people who want to get a dog but are hesitant because of the work involved, there are plenty of low&#x2d;maintenance breeds out there.

French bulldog with her teddy bear on bed

Relaxing With Her Dachshund Dog

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Boston Terrier Puppy with Big Ears Indoors on Couch

Black Miniature Pinscher Zwergpinscher, Min Pin Sitting On Green Grass

African basenji dog

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Border Terrier

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Two Chinese crested dogs at groom house

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If you're looking for a companion who will cozy up on the couch with you, the basset hound may just be your perfect match.

Basset Hound Puppy outdoors

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Basset hound smelling for scent during a game

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If you're looking for an adventurous and indepedent&#x2d;minded canine companion, the foxhound just might be the right dog for you.

The dog breed American Foxhound

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The redbone coonhound is a large, sweet, and intrepid dog. Initially bred for hunting, the redbone is also a wonderful, loving family dog.

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Shallow Focus on Redbone Coohound dog.

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If you’re looking for a dog with a mischievous, independent nature that treats each day as an exciting, new adventure, you’ll love the basenji.

Young dog breed Basenji stands in the Park on the green grass sideways.

Brave Basenji dog standing on a tree branch and looking down

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Basenji puppy, house pet playing under the bed

Portrait of a cute two-year-old purebred Basenji dog

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three dogs of the Basenji breed happily running

Funny small babies two Basenji puppies dogs are sleeping

Black and white basseng puppy against the background of green grass, head tilted sideways.

The girl hugs the basenji dog, toned, close up.

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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an intelligent, devoted, and protective dog and makes an excellent companion for a single person or a family household.

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