Dogs bark for various reasons. It
could be because they are excited, frightened, suprised or irritated.
Small dogs make amazing pets, especially when you live in a small space. But
small dogs have the character of being yappy, barking a bit too much. It can also pose a
problem if done excessively. If you live in a small apartment, this can become an issue
not just for you, but for your neighbors. In today's video we will be covering the
top 10 small dog breeds that don't bark much. Make sure you stick around to
the end of the video where we reveal our number 1 dog that's so silent that
you will never actually hear it bark. Hello everyone, welcome to Dog Oracle.
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more great doggy content and to help us grow. Let's get right into it. Number 10: French Bulldogs French bulldogs are happy apartment occupants,
they are known to rarely make noise and don't need much exercise other than brisk walks.
The Frenchie, as it's commonly called, is playful, alert, adaptable, and completely
irresistible. Frenchies don't bark much, but their alertness makes them excellent watchers.
Their playful nature doesn't manifest in barking either. They don't bark frequently although
they may be exceptions to the rule. They make good pets and are also good companions. They
make wonderful household pets with amazing personalities and have good relationships with
children and also other pets. They also enjoy and cherish contact with humans and, since
they don't bark much whenever they do bark, something must really have caught their
attention, making them good watchful small dogs. Number 9: Shiba Inu The Shiba Inu is a good-natured
breed and are normally quiet dogs, making them ideal for apartment living.
They are sturdy muscular dogs with a bold, confident personality to match. Although they
don't bark much, they can be quite vocal with a variety of vocal stylings. One of its various
vocal stylings is the Shiba scream. It's a high pitched scream that can make one's body hair
stand. They do this when either experiencing fear, anxiety or just general displeasure.
The Shiba Inu is a good family dog, loyal and devoted and does well with children if
properly socialized. They make wonderful household pets with less noise. They can be stubborn and
hard to train, but they are good companions. Number 8: Papillon Papillons, also called the continental toy
spaniel, are generally outgoing and happy dogs that enjoy sitting in laps as much as they like
running around the house. They are quite lively and energetic, but they do not bark excessively.
Papillons are not typically known as a barking breed, but when they are left at home all day
alone, they can bark and whine for hours. But it's not in their nature to bark a lot and they
make good apartment pets that rarely disturb the neighbors. Papillons have always been bred
to be companion dogs and are used to being around people. So they would make perfect pets
for dog owners looking for small, quiet dogs. Number 7: Cavalier king Charles spaniel The cavalier king Charles spaniel, unlike
the Basenji, does have normal bark, but they don't bark much. It does not bark much due to
its docile nature. This breed was a favourite of British aristocrats. They are gentle yet
athletic. They are absolutely adorable and, of course, rarely make a peep. They are
easy-going dogs by nature and most owners agree that they tend not to bark a lot.
They usually bark if they're excited, because they are dogs after all, but they
don't bark much because it's not their nature to do so. The cavalier king Charles
spaniel is affectionate and is easy going, making friends with new people. The spaniel is
superb with children and a pleasurable companion. Number 6: Italian greyhound The Italian greyhound is gentle and sweet-tempered
and makes a great, quiet and good companion dog. They don't just yap like every other small dog,
it's a normal dog bark. Italian greyhounds are moderate barkers. They don't bark much. They
may bark to give warning to their owners, or simply to try to get your attention. They may
also bark if they are experiencing separation anxiety when being left alone for long periods.
They are, however, not heavy barkers but rather decorative couch dogs who are rather lazy. Or it
might be that they don't bark much because they are polite and peaceful with everyone. They
are also generally compatible with children. Number 5: Pug Pug is a breed of toy dog that originated from
China and is known as the breed that knows no violence. Pugs' tendency to bark and howl is
low, which makes them a quiet breed.Having a low tendency to bark doesn't mean pugs aren't vocal.
Apart from an occasional warning or playful bark, pugs make other noises like snorts, squeaks
and grunts. Pugs are the ideal house dog and are happy in the city or country,
with kids or old folks. The pug is a valued companion dog who rarely barks
much. And because they don't bark much, they are the ideal apartment dogs and make
good roommates. Pugs aren't "yappy" dogs, but what they lack in yapping, they make up for
in other sounds like wheezing and snoring. Pugs bark when happy, to get your attention,
when they are left alone or endangered. Number 4: Japanese Chin Japanese Chin, also known as the Japanese
spaniel, is a lap dog and a companion dog perfect for apartments. They are known for
their protruding strabismus eyes (eyes that don't look exactly in the same direction).
This bright and amusing lap dog is graceful, and generally quiet. Japanese Chin do not
bark a lot. They are known to be great in condos or apartments because they keep their
thoughts to themselves. Japanese Chin were bred to be companion dogs and they make the
perfect roommates. They are very playful and affectionate dogs. They also make good watchdogs
even though they don't bark much. Since they are a playful breed, the Japanese Chin will join you
in singing( they are quite vocal even though they rarely bark) and they enjoy dancing
(their popular dance is the "chin spin"). Number 3: Bolognese The Bolognese is the main choice for anyone
in need of one of the quietest dog breeds that doesn't bark too much, which is
perfect for apartments as they would rarely disturb the neighbors. Almost
nothing can disturb their quietness, and they love being part of a family. They may
be a small breed, but they do not have a small dog "yappy" bark. The Bolognese have a deeper
sound when barking, though they are not known to be big barkers. They bark occasionally
when they feel lonely and need attention or are worried about something that they are not
familiar with. They form close relationships with their owners, can be quite playful
and also get along well with other animals. Number 2: Whippet Whippets are not known to be a vocal breed, and
some hardly even bark at all. They are gentle, patient and quiet companions. They rarely
make much noise and they never (or at least rarely) bark. They are perfect for
apartment dwellers who want pet dogs that don't disturb the neighbors. Whippets
and cats don't see eye to eye sometimes, and this can make them bark. They may also bark
from time to time as a means of communicating with us and their fellow dogs. Whippets may also
bark with joy when a member of the family returns home from work. They get really excited and will
let out a bark. Whippets are also known as velcro dogs as they tend to stick really close to
their owners. They make good quiet pets. Number 1: Basenji And to our number 1 dog, the famous Basenji
dog that is so silent you hardly hear it. Basenji is nicknamed the "barkless dog" owing to
the breed's unusual shaped larynx. This handsome hunting dog originates from Africa. They are known
for their tendency to make little or no noise. This doesn't mean they don't make noise, they
are rather quite vocal and produce an unusual yodel-like sound. The ventricle of the larynx is
more shallow in the Basenji and is believed to limit the ability of the vocal folds to vibrate
sufficiently enough to make a bark. Some believe the ability to bark was purposely bred out to
avoid attracting predators to villages. Others think it is a naturally evolved trait that
developed over time. The fact that Basenji don't bark is thought to be the reason why the
dog survived its semi-wild existence and proved them useful to African hunters. They are clever
dogs and make great pets and don’t actually bark. I hope you enjoyed this video! Let us
know your favourite dog on the list by commenting below. Or if we missed any
dog you think should be on the list, let us know in the comments. Be sure
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