Most Sociable Dogs 2023: These are the 10 friendly breeds of adorable dog likely to get on with everyone - including the loving Labrador Retriever 🐶
David Hepburn
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These are the 10 most sociable breeds of dog that love making new human and canine friends. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged in the last couple of years, with a record increase in 2021.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the UK for good reason - it has a wonderfully sociable temperament. In fact, a potential problem with Labradors is that they love people too much, finding it difficult to keep their distance if somebody is scared of dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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Different breeds of dog also tend to have very different personalities – with some dogs wary of strangers and happiest staying at home with their family.
Others are happy to get on with everybody – both human and canine – and thrive on meeting new people and making new friends.
All three sizes of Poodle - Standard, Miniature and Toy - are equally sociable. In fact, the only way to make a Poodle more sociable is by breeding it with a Labrador or Golden Retriever, creating the super-sociable Labradoodle and Goldendoodle. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Here are 10 of the most sociable breeds of dog, according to data from the American Kennel Club.
The Samoyed is a breed traditionally used in Siberia to herd animals. Rare in the UK, they have a deep love of human companionship and excitably greet strangers into their home - making for very poor guard dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
It's not just humans and other dogs that the Pug enjoys socialising with. These tiny characters are well known for getting on with lots of other animals - even cats. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
French Bulldogs are so sociable they'll often greet a stranger like an old friend, while visitors to their house will receive plenty of loving attention. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Boston Terriers are a small breed with a big love for socialising. They adore being around people and other dogs - as long as their new friends are happy to play with them. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Beagle was bred to hunt in packs, so they are naturably sociable when it comes to other dogs. They also love meeting new humans, getting on particularly well with children. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
If there's two things that Irish Setters love it's long walks and making new friends. Combining the two, don't be surprised if you end up talking to plenty of fellow dog owners while out with your gregarious Setter. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was originally bred as a companion and lapdog. Unlike many similar breeds, they are not hugely fussy about whose lap they are in - as long as they are getting a pat. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The most popular dog in any given park is likely to be a Golden Retriever. This breed love their family but have plenty of affection left over to shower upon anybody else they happen to meet on any given day. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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