Friendliest Dog Breeds

Dog may be man’s best friend, but some dog breeds are friendlier than others. To find out which breeds are generally more sociable and affable, we scoured our dog breed profiles for those that tend to be affectionate, love people, get along with kids and other pets, and are friendly to strangers. Of course, it’s important to remember that dogs are individuals, so you can’t assume that every Labrador Retriever or Pug you come across will be besties with everyone he meets.

Check out our photo gallery below to find out which dog breeds made our list.

Barbara O’Brien, Animal Photography

Pug

Pugs are a true delight and can charm the socks off anyone. It’s hard to resist the Pug’s wrinkled face, huge eyes and curly tail, especially when they are combined with his winning personality. No wonder everyone wants to be his friend! But don’t fall too hard for the breed’s charms: Pugs can be especially good at convincing humans to give them lots of treats.

Leesia Teh, Animal Photography

Leesia Teh, Animal Photography