Dogs have long been widely considered one of the friendliest animals. Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years. Earlier, dogs used to join hunters on missions to find food. However, their priorities changed, and they love being a potato.
Still, even these harmless goofballs can become jealous of other people and animals. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss some of the friendliest and non-territorial dogs out there. So that you don’t have to worry about those Bengal cats or other animals you have in your household.
Let’s go!
Who Are The Most Social Pups?
Every dog is innately friendly. If you are a pleasant individual, your dog will likely also exhibit those traits. Therefore, dogs are great at mirroring their parents. Still, some breeds exhibit more pronounced social behavior compared to others.
This does not mean that breeds that are not innately social are incapable of being friendly. Every dog can be trained to become more social. However, it takes patience and time. As a result, when a person lacks that, they end up blaming the dog.
Here, we are mostly talking about dogs that understand limits and refrain from playing roughly. Moreover, we will prioritise dogs that are both attentive and friendly, rather than those that are overly excited and rough.
With that disclaimer, let us begin looking at some of the friendliest pooches that you can come across. Also, this is a numbered list, but do not mistake it for a ranking list. Let’s go!
1 Labrador Retriever
- Group: Sporting (AKC)
- Height & Weight: 22 to 25 inches/ 55 to 80 pounds
- Color: Yellow, chocolate & black
- Coat: Short and dense double coat
- Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years
Labradors are absolute sweethearts. They are cheerful and quite intelligent. Due to their intelligence and perceptive nature, they tend to be much calmer and more contained. In other words, you will not see a Labrador retriever get overly excited or play rough with cats or other smaller animals. They have a sense of control.
2 Golden Retriever
- Group: Sporting (AKC)
- Height & Weight: 22 to 25 inches/ 55 to 70 pounds
- Color: Dark to light golden hues
- Coat: Medium-length straight or wavy
- Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years
The golden retriever is a popular breed that shares many similarities with the Labrador retriever. Goldens are some of the most popular breeds in the USA. Their friendly outlook on life makes them great for a domesticated household with cats and other animals. Therefore, they have found their place on the list.
3 Beagle
- Group: Hound (AKC)
- Height & Weight: Up to 15 inches/ Up to 30 pounds
- Color: Black/ Tan, or Brown/ White
- Coat: Short single coat
- Life expectancy: 10 to 15 years
Beagles are quite cheerful and genuinely enjoy company. These dogs crave a pack structure of a family. They dislike being alone, and that is one of the breed’s biggest USPs. They are quite playful and love snuggling. However, these dogs are hounds. Hence, they need activities that keep them on their toes.
4 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Group: Toy (AKC)
- Height & Weight: 12 to 15 inches/ 13 to 18 pounds
- Color: white, black, black/tan, ruby, or tricolor
- Coat: Long and silky
- Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years
The King Charles Spaniel serves as a great companion animal. These dogs are not well-suited for physical activities, but they are fiercely loyal and possess a lot of attitude for their size. However, they are attention seekers. Still, they would never get too excited and become rough. Also, its small size makes it easy to domesticate them.
5 Pug
- Group: Toy (AKC)
- Height & Weight: 12 to 15 inches/ 13 to 18 pounds
- Color: Black or fawn
- Coat: Short double coat
- Life expectancy: 13 to 15 years
These little dogs with big personalities are affectionate and loving. They are affectionate, caring, and sometimes a bit silly. You never know what you are getting when you are getting a pug. You might be getting a well-behaved good boy or a proper nuisance. Still, they are quite friendly with other dogs and other domesticated animals. However, they do not exhibit any enthusiasm when it comes to exercising. Therefore, you should keep this in mind.
6 Boston Terrier
- Group: Non-sporting (AKC)
- Height & Weight: 15 to 17 inches/ 12 to 25 pounds
- Color: Seal and white, brindle and white, black and white
- Coat: Short double coat
- Life expectancy: 13 to 15 years
The Boston Terrier is affectionately called the American Gentleman. They are affectionate and quite cute. They also have a silly streak where they can run into a wall just being goofy. They are also quite adaptable and can form friendships with other cats and dogs.
The Final Thought
The dogs we have listed here are not the only friendly dogs that are out there. As we have been telling you guys, every dog is friendly if they are treated well. If they get love, attention and positive human interaction.
Therefore, you can consult this list for future reference, but do not assume that a golden retriever is friendlier than a doberman. Therefore, prioritise training in order to make sure that your dog is well-behaved.
