In short The most affectionate breeds bond with the whole family and love to be close. Topping devotion are the Labrador, Golden Retriever and Pug — gentle, sociable and poor at coping with being alone.
How we rated
Scored on attachment and affection towards family members and the need for closeness. A high score = the dog is maximally devoted and gentle.
Rankings:For apartmentsFor kidsFor beginnersMost affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicActiveSmartestСторожовіНайбільшіНайменшіДовгожителіНайздоровішіНайспокійнішіДружні до котівМорозостійкіМисливськіНе слиняві
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Pyrenean Mastiff (Mastín del Pirineo)Kids 4.5Apartment 1.0Energy 2.55.02
English GreyhoundKids 4.0Apartment 5.0Energy 3.55.03
American Pit Bull TerrierKids 4.5Apartment 3.0Energy 4.55.04
Irish WolfhoundKids 4.0Apartment 1.5Energy 2.55.05
Rat TerrierKids 4.5Apartment 4.0Energy 4.05.06
Mi-KiKids 4.0Apartment 5.0Energy 2.55.07
Moscow DragonKids 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 3.05.08
OdisKids 4.5Apartment 5.0Energy 3.55.09
LabradoodleKids 5.0Apartment 3.0Energy 4.05.010
Lucas TerrierKids 4.5Apartment 4.0Energy 3.55.011
Panda German ShepherdKids 4.5Apartment 2.5Energy 4.55.012
Kai LeoKids 4.0Apartment 5.0Energy 2.55.013
WällerKids 5.0Apartment 3.0Energy 4.05.014
CavapooKids 4.5Apartment 5.0Energy 3.05.015
English ShepherdKids 4.5Apartment 2.0Energy 4.05.016
American Lo-Sze PugKids 4.0Apartment 5.0Energy 2.55.017
AlopekisKids 4.5Apartment 4.5Energy 3.55.018
EurasierKids 4.5Apartment 2.5Energy 3.05.019
Japanese Spitz (Nihon Supittsu)Kids 4.5Apartment 4.0Energy 3.55.020
Irish Red and White SetterKids 4.5Apartment 2.0Energy 4.55.021
Icelandic SheepdogKids 4.5Apartment 3.0Energy 4.55.022
Swedish LapphundKids 4.5Apartment 2.5Energy 4.05.023
Finnish LapphundKids 4.5Apartment 3.0Energy 4.05.024
Russian Toy (Long Haired)Kids 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 3.55.025
Continental Toy Spaniel (Phalène)Kids 4.0Apartment 5.0Energy 3.55.026
Japanese ChinKids 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 2.55.027
Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)Kids 3.5Apartment 5.0Energy 3.55.028
PugKids 5.0Apartment 5.0Energy 2.55.029
KromfohrländerKids 4.5Apartment 3.5Energy 4.05.030
French BulldogKids 4.5Apartment 5.0Energy 2.55.0FAQ
Which breeds are most devoted to their owner?
Labrador, Golden Retriever, Pug, French Bulldog — they bond strongly with the family and value attention.
Do all affectionate breeds cope poorly alone?
Most sociable breeds dislike being alone for long; they need company and gradual training for the owner’s absence.
Does affection depend only on the breed?
No — socialization, upbringing and the individual dog’s character all play a big part.