Less Aggressive Dogs 2023: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog that show fewest signs of aggression - including the loving Labrador Retriever 🐶
David Hepburn
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Some breeds of dog are highly unlikely to show signs of aggression unless provoked. (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 surged in the last couple of years.
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.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
The huge Newfoundland is the very definition of a gentle giant. Their lack of aggression means that they are known as 'nanny dogs' due to their gentle nature and the fact that they get on so well with young children. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Before they were domesticated, dogs had to fight for everything from food to territory – so signs of aggression were essential to their survival.
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One of the reasons that the Labrador Retriever is the world's most popular dog is its lack of aggression. Vigorous licking of faces is the main thing to look out for with this good natured breed. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Many of these has been bred out to create the perfect family dogs we know today, but some breeds are more likely to retain an aggressive side than others.
There can be good reason for this – for example for those used as service or guard dogs – but prospective owners should be aware that this is the case before choosing to welcome a certain dog into their homes.
It should also be said that individual dogs may display attributes that are unusual for their breed, and all dogs have the potential to be aggressive in certain situations.
Here are the 10 breeds least likely to show signs of aggression – including growling and snapping.
As puppies, you could be forgiven for mistaking a Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for a suddly stuffed toy. If treated well they present about the same level of danger to humans. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Some people are suprised that small dogs are often more aggressive than larger dogs - but anybody who has chuckled at a tiny Jack Russell Terrier bullying am enormous Saint Bernard in their local park will attest to the fact. The loving Shih Tzu is an exception to this rule - having a loving and gentle nature. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
What's true of the Labrador Retriever is alos usually true of close cousin the Golden Retriever. That's certainly true when it comes to levels of aggression. Other than enjoying a nibble of their owners when teething, this is a dog whose main emotion is love and devotion. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Sometimes aggression can be caused due to a lack of understanding so often the most intelligent dogs can be the least aggressive. The Portuguese Water Dog is one such bright spark that has the added bonus of being low-shedding so suitable for allergy sufferers. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
It takes serious amounts of energy to be aggressive - reserves that the notoriously lazy Basset Hound will be loath to dip into unless really needed. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Both the English Bulldog and the smaller French Bulldog tend to be fairly peaceable breeds - they actually have very powerful jaws but are unlikely to use them for anything more harmful than chewing a favourite stick. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Another diminuative pup that doesn't suffer from the 'small dog syndrome' that often leads to aggression is the Havanese. These dogs were originally bred in Cuba and just like to snuggle up with their owner. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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