Looking for a dog that keeps its bark on the down-low? Animal behaviorists say these quiet breeds could be a perfect match.
By Lisa Marie Conklin
Originally printed in Reader’s Digest, Nov 2018
So there is a caveat here. All dogs will bark from time to time, and even a breed known for being quieter may bark more than expected. “There is no guarantee that a certain breed will not have nuisance barking concerns,” says dog behavior consultant Megan Stanley, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, owner of Dogma Training and Pet Services, Inc. “Barking is best prevented through positive training, adequate physical and mental exercise, and ensuring the dog’s overall well-being.” That said, the following quiet dog breeds tend to bark less than others.