12 of the Friendliest Dog Breeds Who Love Everyone They Meet

From slobbery kisses to full - body wiggle , these dogs know how to make new friends .

All dogs love their family , but not all dog greet everyone with the same enthusiastic perked - up ear and slobbery kisses . And when it get to the friendly dog breed , there ’s no determinate rule as to which bounder are always friendly toward everyone and which pup favor to nonplus to those they acknowledge and trust .

" Almost any strain can be taught to be friendly , and any breed can be shy and unpredictable , depending on theirsocialization in their first nine weeks of animation , " say Pam Nichols , DVM , retiring president of theAmerican Animal Hospital Association .

Goldendoodle on sofa with woman in the background

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A dog ’s friendliness reckon on two major factors : her exposure to novel multitude , creature , and situations too soon in her living , and genetics . If a puppy ’s parents are outgoing and friendly , Nichols tell , there ’s a opportunity she and her sib will take after courtship .

" Demand a breeder who does early developmental enculturation ; that ’s the first step , " Nichols enjoin . " Because if you get a hound who ’s 12 weeks old and who ’s never been exposed to anything , you ’re in problem . A 12 - week - old who is timid and introspective is not going to get friendly and outgoing with education . "

While every dog is an mortal with their own unequalled personality , these are some of the wienerwurst who are most potential to greet you at the park with bright eyes and wag tails .

Beagle stands between owner’s legs while on walk in park

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Beagle

Bred to be hunting partnersfor trackers in the United Kingdom , beaglesare typically a family - favorable favorite . Playful and chatty , beagle are fantastic backyard playmates for kids — as long as you have afenced - in yardso they do n’t follow their ace stiff nose after a neighborhood rabbit . After a day of grueling play , they ’ll be quick to cuddle up with their menage for a lazy eventide .

Boston Terrier

For asmall dog , the gentlemanlyBoston terrierhas a self-aggrandizing personality . They can beterrific playfellow for kidsand lazy couch potatoes — it all just depends on the time of day . Boston terriers are alert and good-humored , so always check that they ’re getting plenty of attention so they don’texperience separation anxiety .

Brittany

Smart , sweet , and enthusiastic about anything ( and everything ! ) that involves their citizenry , Brittanysthrive in an active family unit that will keep their sharp minds busy . From weekend cost increase and swim to eveningspracticing on the agility course , a Brittany wants a fellowship that can keep up with his energy . And when you ’re out at the dog park , they ’ll recognise fresh friends ( both two- and four - legged ) with a booty squirm .

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

With a name this regal , you might expect theCavalier King Charles spanielto be a niggling on the snot-nosed side . But that sensing could n’t be more wrong . Friendly with cats , Kid , and other dogs , Cavs typically go right in with basically any household and lifestyle . Do you spend a lot of time read on the couch ? A Cavalier will happily snooze on your lap . Are you more outdoorsy ? She ’ll be by your side for walkway and trip to the park , too .

Cocker Spaniel

It does n’t matter who you are — sweet and calmcocker spanielswill happily snuggle up with you . Theselap dogslive well with small kids to seniors , and they get along well with other four - legged house members , too . Cockers can be a little reserved when contact novel multitude , but it does n’t take long for a stranger to become a new BFF ( particularly when spike scratches and treats are need ) .

Golden Retriever

gilt retrieversare one of themost democratic wienerwurst breedsin the U.S. partially because of their friendly demeanour . Mellow andeasy to train , goldens require nothing more than tospend the day play fetchwith their best-loved humans , though a hike orrefreshing swimwill also make their rear wag . " I really do believe [ the favorable retriever ] is about the well-chosen breed , the friendliest stock , " Nichols says .

Goldendoodle

Thegoldendoodleis a curly - haired combination of two of the friendliest andiron stock — the golden retriever and the poodle dog . This doubled pane of warm nature signify goldendoodles are docile and tolerant companions , ideal forfirst - metre dog proprietor . And because of their lowprey drive , you do n’t have to worry about your doodle taking off after guy or other little animals ; they ’re too interested in make friends to chase .

Havanese

When you go with aHavanese , you wo n’t need five subscription services to keep you toy with . These little furballs are up-and-coming and goofy at home , and their extroverted and well-disposed temperament makes themexcel as therapy dogs . The good part : as long as his humans are by his side , the Havanese is felicitous to live anywhere , from grand estate to studio apartment apartment .

Labrador Retriever

If you ’re a smuggler or spend every weekend at the lake , theLabrador retrieverwill cheerfully get together you for any ( and every ! ) heart - pumping adventure . Most Labs will seldom meet a novel mortal — or animal — they do n’t like . And asthe most pop Canis familiaris in the U.S. , they make a go - to familiar for families across the country .

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

If thePembroke Welsh corgihad a rear end , he ’d always be waggle it ( but we ’ll settle for acute Welsh corgi butt wiggleinstead ) . His buoyant ears and born smile lead at his play - loving and silly personality , too . And because he does n’t typically does n’t press more than 30 pounds , he ’s a absolutely - sized snuggle sidekick .

Poodle

There arethree character of poodle : toy , miniature , andstandard . And while they vary in size ( the smallesttoy poodlecan be a mere 4 Irish pound ; a standard weighs up to 70 ) , they all normally have a friendly disposition . But while poodles are loving and people - orientated , they can be anxious in new , overwhelming situations — remember : gimcrack , chaotic environments . socialise your poodle dog puppy will assist her turn to be confident and outgoing .

Shih Tzu

Shih tzudogs have live on side - by - side with humansfor at least 1,000 yr , and the bounder were breed specifically to be our furred friends . This small well-disposed detent breed used to keep Tibetan monastic and Chinese emperors company , and today there ’s rarely a lap they wo n’t mount into . They mightbark when first meeting someone new , but these pup are all talk and that initial mistrust usually wears off after a few minutes ( and a few treats ! ) .

Boston terrier