The Top 7 Quiet Dog Breeds – Ideal for Your Rental Apartment

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When it comes to pets, even pet-friendly apartments have their limitations — noise limitations, that is. Renting with pets means that you have to be mindful of everyone around you, so finding the best quiet dog breeds is a must. And, if you want to buy or adopt a furry best friend, you also have to take your pet’s traits and personality into consideration.

Granted, some dog breeds are naturally quieter than others. For example, there are dogs that don’t bark a lot, even though they’re playful and energetic, while others are just easy to train to be quiet. However, it might be tricky to find the perfect combination between a small furball that’s generally sought after in apartment living and a quiet dog breed.

To help you with this choice, we did a little research to find the best quiet small dog breeds that would be ideal for your rental apartment. Without further ado, these are the dog breeds that bark less than others and will contribute to a tranquil environment — without compromising that fun doggy goodness.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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One of the best quiet dog breeds for apartments, the beautiful King Charles Spaniel is a public favorite. With its soft fur, droopy ears and round eyes, it’s no wonder that this breed is known for its regal grace and is often in dog beauty pageants. Plus, the King Charles Spaniel’s personality is a winner, too: This dog breed is gentle, even-tempered and sociable — which contributes to its status as one of the dog breeds that bark the least. In fact, because they get along great with both humans and other dogs, the need for barking is very rare. Clearly, this sweet pup is more than perfect for apartment living and will surely prove to be an ideal addition to any family.

Basenji

Don’t be mistaken, this adorable hound dog is not mute. However, Basenjis are one of the dog breeds that bark the least due to their larynx, which is much flatter than it is in other breeds and, thus, prevents them from barking. Instead, the sounds they make are similar to a yodel, so you can even take the blame in front of the neighbors if it comes to that – after all, we’ve all picked up new hobbies during the past couple of years. Originally an African breed, the Basenji is a clever dog that can adapt quite well to apartment living — as long as it gets enough exercise and playtime.

French Bulldog

 

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The Frenchie is a cute dog breed that barks less than others. In fact, this popular, big-eared pup communicates in a unique way — through chirps, yodels and other adorable sounds that are more low-pitched than a regular bark. This small dog breed has evolved to be a companion dog for humans, as opposed to a hunting or a protection dog. As a result, French Bulldogs are perfect for apartments: their energy levels aren’t through the roof and they’re known to be great family additions that will generally keep the noise levels down.

Bichon Frise

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The definition of a toy dog, the Bichon is a favorite among both adults and children. Small, friendly and active, this little fluff ball has one more perk when it comes to apartment living: it’s earned its spot among the dogs that don’t bark a lot. In fact, Bichon Frises are not extremely vocal in any sense, so don’t count on them to protect your home from burglars (maybe just to melt their hearts, instead). With that perfect hypoallergenic coat, round head hair and happy personality, the Bichon is bound to snatch a few “awws” from any neighbor.

Greyhound

Although we can’t quite put the greyhound in the “small dogs” category, their slim stature ensures that don’t actually take up much space. In fact, the internet is filled with greyhounds that sleep in hilarious positions and they’re also known to be calm and quiet. Plus, greyhounds have an affectionate nature and are very docile, which also makes them easy to train. As long as their need for exercise is met, the greyhound can easily be categorized among the quiet dog breeds.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

 

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Indigenous to France, this wire-haired pup is one of the most quiet dogs simply because it doesn’t bark without a good reason — like in protection, alarm or fear. Known for being good with children and other dogs, this basset will surely win a lot of hearts with its big, hanging ears and puppy dog eyes. Previously used as hunting dogs, the Bassets Fauve de Bretagne are smart, adaptable and quite curious about the world around them. Thus, with the right amount of exercise and a couple of walks a day, this particular breed can be ideal for an apartment.

Bolognese

Hands down one of the most adorable pups, the Bolognese is a small dog breed originating from Italy. Apart from its soft, fluffy fur that doesn’t shed much, this little pup isn’t known to be a big barker, making it perfect for apartment living. Generally less active than its “cousin,” the Bichon Frise, the Bolognese is intelligent and easy to train. So, when it comes to the best quiet dog breeds for apartments, it’s safe to say that the Bolognese checks all the boxes.

Learn more about renting with pets — from finding dog breeds that don’t shed to making DIY dog toys and everything in between!

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Laura Pop-Badiu is a Senior Creative Writer at CoworkingCafe and CoworkingMag, with a degree in Journalism and a background in both hospitality and real estate. Laura is a certified bookworm with a genuine passion for the written word and a keen interest in the coworking sector. Her work has been featured in major publications like The New York Times, Forbes, NBC News, The Business Journals, Chicago Tribune, MSN and Yahoo! Finance, among others.

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