Top Five Friendliest Dog Breeds

#5: The Bernese Mountain Dog

While the Bernese Mountain Dog does require a lot of exercise to be happy and content, it is a great overall pet. Friendly with strangers, but still watchful, the Bernese Mountain Dog is likely to make both a great pet for existing pet owners, families with young children, and anyone wanting a pet that will notify them of visitors or unusual activity. While the Bernese Mountain Dog might bark to signal the presence of an unknown person or animal that is too close to the family that they love, there are very few recoded incidences of Bernese Mountain Dogs attacking people or other animals. In fact, this calm breed may actually have a cowardly streak to them, but they are nothing if not loyal and friendly. Just don't count on them protecting the family from bears while camping.

#4: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

An ideal house pet, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is smart to the point of being nearly intuitive, and has a love for its family members that few other animals can match. While the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is friendly with strangers and other animals, it is often a little too friendly. In other words, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is probably the worst guard dog on the planet, and may only wag its tail when strangers approach, hoping for a little affection.

#3: Bichon Frise

While the name does not exactly roll off the tongue, the Bichon Frise is an extremely intelligent and well-mannered breed capable of great empathy towards human beings and other animals. The Bichon Frise is happiest with families that will pay attention to it, but it is almost equally happy sharing the attention of family members with a new baby or another new pet. The Bichon Frise tends to enjoy family time, and often waits by windows or doors until family members return from errands or work. Once the Bichon Frise is reunited with its family, a session of slobbery kisses usually ensues for a few moments.

#2: Golden Retriever

Golden retrievers are well known for their intelligence as well as their eagerness to please. It would be accurate to suggest that Golden Retrievers are often viewed as one of the most mellow and easy-going breeds. Tall, strong, and durable, the Golden Retriever is a great companion for anyone with an active lifestyle. A friendly and slightly curious nature makes the Golden Retriever great with young children, though its size can be a little unsettling to some children.

#1: The American Cocker Spaniel

The American Cocker Spaniel earns its position atop the list of friendliest breeds, barely edging the Golden Retriever due to its smaller size and slightly more eager to please attitude. The American Cocker Spaniel is famous for being both intelligent and eager to please, though they are known to be a little sensitive and even sulk if they do not receive lots of positive reinforcement. This breed plays well with children, and is more likely to kiss an intruder than raise the alarm.

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