If you’re looking for a canine companion who digs your laid-back lifestyle, these ten
amazingly mellow dog breeds love nothing more than to chill.
Basset Hound
Chill on the down-low with a dog that is down low.
This long and low, droopy hound dog is the epitome of mellow.
One of the most good-natured, easy-going breeds, the Basset Hound, makes friends with other
dogs, other pets, children, and even strangers.
While your Basset will be like a lump on a log while it’s in the house, it’ll romp
and play when outside, which is fun to watch on account of those funny little short legs,
which present more of a waddle than a running gait.
Fun fact: Basset Hounds have more bone per pound than
any other dog.
The standard height for a Basset is below 15 inches, but don’t misjudge their low-slung
stature: these are surprisingly hefty dogs, weighing up to 70 pounds.
Most people struggle to carry a full-grown adult Basset.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a companion breed.
Its entire existence has been to keep its human company.
If you want a small house pet that is sweet, gentle, yet playful, this could be the best
mellow dog breed for you.
They equally enjoy walks, romps in the yard, or sharing space on your couch, while you
binge the latest season of Cobra Kai on Netflix, that is, while you’re waiting for Lucifer
to get going again.
They are relatively quiet, good with other dogs, pets, kids, and strangers.
Your Cavalier is chill with almost anyone.
French Bulldog
I don’t know if I even need to introduce the French Bulldog anymore.
It’s become one of the stars of this channel.
According to the American Kennel Club, the one-of-a-kind French Bulldog, with its large
bat ears and even disposition, is one of the world’s most popular small-dog breeds, especially
among city dwellers.
The Frenchie is a happy, gregarious breed who makes friends quickly.
A quiet dog, the French Bulldog, requires minimal exercise and is ideal for apartment
life.
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These calm dog breeds may be low-energy, but many of them DO need adequate daily exercise,
especially those that tend to gain weight due to their tendency to sleep the day away.
So make sure you get your low-energy dog out for at least 30 minutes a day.
Tibetan Spaniel
The Tibetan spaniel is a charming dog with features similar to a Pekingese.
Tibetans are notoriously cheerful and charming, and they’re only moderately active, requiring
just one long daily walk to burn off excess energy and maintain good health.
Not so small that you’ll risk crushing or suffocating it with all your hugs and kisses,
the Tibetan spaniel is still little enough that you can plop it on your lap while you
binge the Queen’s Gambit.
Fun Fact: Though they are not actually spaniels, Tibetan
Spaniels are indeed from Tibet.
They lived (and still live) in Tibetan monasteries with monks and lamas (priests, not pack animals).
Buddhists referred to them as “little lions,” a title of great honor since lions are considered
sacred in Buddhism.
Pug
It’s hard to make a list of calm or friendly dogs without including the Pug… and you’d
call me out on it if I did.
The thickset pug is a wildly popular small dog, perhaps because of its sad little puppy
dog eyes that make you want to smother it with love or grab those deep facial wrinkles
and pull your dog closer to cuddle.
A companion breed from Chinese imperial times, Pugs live to love and to be loved in return.
Pug owners say their breed is the ideal house dog.
Pugs are happy in the city or country, with kids or old folks, as an only pet or in a
pack.
Pugs are spirited and animated as well as affectionate, and they’re relatively inactive.
Don’t overdo it on the exercise.
Pugs are prone to wheezing and other respiratory conditions and can’t handle particularly
hot or cold weather.
Greyhound
When you hear that a dog can run at speeds up to 45 mph, Chill is probably not the word
you’d think of to describe it.
The Greyhound breed lovers will tell you that the Greyhound is indeed a 45 mph couch potato.
Despite its aristocratic heritage and history of hunting and racing, the Greyhound is a
lovable, easy-going, sensitive dog who makes a great pet and loves nothing more than to
cuddle on the sofa.
Greyhounds are generally docile and quiet, and they're world-class nappers.
They do well in apartments and homes with small yards because of their low indoor energy.
Greyhounds are a loving breed and are affectionate to their people.
Usually, this friendliness extends to strangers, but they can be aloof with strangers.
Fun fact: Out of all the purebred dog breeds, many animal experts have come to believe that
the Greyhound is perhaps the healthiest breed of dog when it comes to staying clear of developing
any hereditary health issues.
It’s truly astonishing how a dog breed as ancient as the Greyhound can have a practically
perfect health record.
St. Bernard
You don’t get much more mellow than a St. Bernard.
They're calm and patient, with an eagerness to please.
This easy-going temperament makes the St. Bernard an excellent choice for a family pet.
They're intelligent, so training is easy, but it's essential to start at a young age
while they're still small and easy to control.
All dogs do better when they are in the house with the family they love, and the St. Bernard
is no exception.
A mellow family dog is a dog that lives inside with a mellow family.
Great Dane
Speaking of gentle giants, the Great Dane is probably the biggest lap dog you’ll ever
meet.
Despite their imposing appearance, Great Danes are friendly, dependable animals who are spirited
and willing to please.
Noble, loyal, and gentle, the Great Dane is one of the most-even-tempered breeds in all
dogdom.
Its commanding presence and muscular build would have you believe the Great Dane is an
aggressive brute; however, you will realize that is far from the case once you get to
know it.
Their assertive appearance is quite the opposite of their loving and calm personalities.
It’s large, though, so once it decides to climb into your lap, you might not be able
to see the TV screen anymore.
Since it is a large dog, start obedience training at an early age.
Maltese
From giants to not so giant at 4 to 6 pounds, we have one of the brightest, sweetest, and
gentlest of the toy breeds; the Maltese is exceedingly playful and enjoys games of cleverness
and dexterity.
Maltese are generally peaceful with the world, meaning they are not naturally dominant or
aggressive and are usually friendly with strangers and other animals.
The Maltese is gentle, affectionate, intelligent, responsive, and trusting.
A good family dog, Maltese are lively, playful, vigorous, and they generally enjoy learning
tricks.
But, they can also shut down for cuddle mode when the time arrives.
Fun fact: The white coat is no accident.
Roman emperors specially bred the dogs to have that white coat we know today.
The color white was sacred to the Romans, who wanted their pets to exhibit an air of
divinity.
Bulldog
Bulldogs are highly cuddleable, with plenty of girth to wrap your arms around and a massive
head that you can rub your cheeks all over.
Among the gentlest of all breeds, bulldogs are sweet with kids and other pets, and they
love affection.
Your bulldog will require a great deal of affection to thrive and have the highest possible
quality of life.
But be warned: Your Bulldog will snore so loudly you’ll think your grandpa’s in
the room, it’ll drool like a newborn baby, and it’ll remind you of a toddler eating
in a notoriously sloppy manner, complete with the obligatory belch afterward.
Most definitely an indoor dog, you might have to do some coaxing to get your bulldog motivated
for that all-important daily walk.
I hope that was mellow enough for ya, dude.
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