Small dogs make amazing pets, especially if you have a tiny living space.
Unfortunately, many small dog breeds have a reputation for being a bit yappy.
If you have a small home with neighbors nearby, such as an apartment, then your dog’s vocal
exercises can quickly become a problem.
Here are 10 Small Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Yap Too Much.
Basenji
Basenjis don’t bark much.
In fact, they don’t bark at all.
Some even call it “the Barkless Dog.”
It’s not to say that they don’t make noise.
Like most hounds, Basenjis are quite vocal.
The unique noise that the Basenji makes can be best described as a yodel.
It’s thought that the shallowness of the Basenji’s laryngeal ventricle limits the
ability of the vocal folds to vibrate sufficiently enough to make the barking noise.
Some believe the ability to bark was purposely bred out to avoid attracting predators to
African villages.
Others believe it was natural selection.
Either way, it helped the sighthound survive a semiwild existence and become the breed
it is today.
Shiba Inu
Here’s a funny piece of trivia about the Shiba Inu.
Every time Dogecoin pumps I get spikes in views of videos featuring Shiba Inus.
Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency named after the famous Doge meme featuring a Shiba Inu named
Kabosu.
The coin is often mentioned by Elon Musk, which often results in a rapid rise in Doge
price and a spike in views for me.
Thanks, Elon.
Back to the topic, the Shiba Inu does not bark much, but like a good jazz singer, it
has a wide variety of vocal stylings.
The most famous is the Shiba Scream, a high-pitched scream that will make every hair on your body
stand at attention.
Along with not barking much, the Doge is very clean and playful.
They are quite stubborn and hard to train, so before you jump on the Doge train all the
way, do your research.
You can start with the Shiba Inu video linked in the description.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Unlike the former dogs, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel does bark like a normal dog
and doesn’t have Elon Musk doing it.
But Generally speaking, the Cavalier King Charles doesn't bark much.
Their docile nature makes such a behavior uncharacteristic.
Given these dogs enjoy the company of others both dogs and people, they usually don’t
show any aggression or bark at new people or dogs.
Of course, they are dogs so you can expect them to bark from time to time.
For instance, if they spot a squirrel out the window.
But that’s quite understandable.
They are dogs, after all.
French Bulldog
Because they don't tend to be excessive barkers and need little exercise, French Bulldogs
are exceptional apartment dogs.
French Bulldogs can be a quiet breed and aren’t known as a dog that barks frequently, although
there are exceptions to every rule.
They are wonderful household pets with amazing personalities, are good with children and
other pets, and as companion dogs, they thrive on human contact.
Also, since they bark little, when they do bark, you can be sure something is actually
there to bark at, making the Frenchie a wonderful small watchdog.
Papillon
Papillons are generally happy, outgoing dogs that enjoy sitting in laps as much as they
like running around the house.
Generally speaking, nothing bothers this happy little dog.
Although lively and energetic, they are not considered high-strung, nervous, or fearful,
and as a result, they don’t bark excessively.
They are however notorious for sounding an alarm at every new sight and sound, so the
more life experiences your Papillon is exposed to, the less likely it is to be yappy.
Pug
Pugs don’t really do anything “a lot.”
From exercise to barking, “a lot” is just not in the Pug’s vocabulary.
Unless you’re talking about sleeping, snoring, and acting a clown.
In fact, Pugs are wonderful family companions.
They’ll try to endear themselves not only to you and your family but to any other pets
you might have.
Because of their size and sleeping habits, they tend to do well with cats; it’s not
uncommon to catch your Pug and cat snuggling together for a nap.
Italian Greyhound
Italian Greyhounds do bark, but it’s certainly not a yap like some other small dogs.
It’s an honest to goodness real dog bark.
And your Iggy will readily do so to alert you of “danger”.
However, the Italian Greyhound is not a heavy barker, mostly because they’re, like most
sighthounds, rather lazy, switching from agile athlete to full-blown couch potato in an instant.
Or it might be that they don’t bark much because they are polite and peaceful with
everyone, rarely meeting a stranger.
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