The 7 Best Dogs That Barely Bark, According to Vets

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Basenji

Basenji: Quiet breed, known as "barkless dog" from Africa. Independent, aloof, and not prone to excessive barking, but can vocalize with other sounds like howls.

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Shih Tzu

Shih Tzus: adorable, compact, friendly, and loyal. Despite occasional barking, they are suitable for apartments and busy areas, being low-maintenance, intelligent, and easy to train.

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: quiet, calm, perfect for apartments, popular with seniors and families.

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Greyhound

Greyhounds: slim, fast, calm dogs bred for hunting. Typically quiet, they don't bark excessively. Timid but playful; enjoy running. Perfect quiet pets.

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Shar Pei

Shar Pei: calm breed, bred as a guard dog, rarely barks, obedient companion, excellent with early training.

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Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dogs: loyal, easily trained, quiet, good with kids. Ideal working dog breed for families and farms in Switzerland.

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Great Dane

Great Danes: gentle giants with calm, loving personalities; rarely bark, but when they do, it's loud.

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