Affectionate Dog Breeds
Discover 54 dog breeds categorized as affectionate. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Alaskan Malamute
Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Loyal, Dignified, Playful, Brave, Gentle, Smart, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Energetic, Independent, Quiet
Alaska
American Bully
Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous, Gentle, Curious, Independent, Athletic, Brave, Couch
United States
American Pit Bull Terrier
Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous
United States
Australian Shepherd
Good-natured, Affectionate, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Athletic, Brave, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Smart
United States
Azawakh
Aloof, Affectionate, Attentive, Rugged, Fierce, Refined
Mali
Basenji
Affectionate, Energetic, Alert, Curious, Playful, Intelligent, Brave, Loyal, Gentle, Friendly, Smart, Independent, Dignified, Quiet, Couch
Kongo
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Affectionate, Lively, Agile, Curious, Happy, Active
France
Basset Hound
Tenacious, Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Athletic, Quiet, Brave, Smart, Couch
Bedlington Terrier
Affectionate, Spirited, Intelligent, Good-tempered
England
Bernese Mountain Dog
Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Faithful, Gentle, Funny, Dignified, Quiet, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Smart, Silly, Enthusiastic, Adventurous
Switzerland
Bichon Frise
Feisty, Affectionate, Cheerful, Playful, Gentle, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Quiet, Independent, Athletic, Curious, Protective, Smart
Bloodhound
Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Playful, Friendly, Smart, Curious, Funny, Sweet, Obedient, Respectful, Lady, Protective, Athletic
Border Terrier
Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Obedient, Intelligent, Even Tempered, Gentle, Athletic, Loyal, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Smart, Brave
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Bracco Italiano
Stubborn, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Companionable
An Eadailt
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Affectionate, Devoted, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Couch, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Loyal, Smart, Independent, Single Dog Home
Wales
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Fearless, Affectionate, Sociable, Patient, Playful, Adaptable, Funny, Friendly, Smart, Curious, Gentle, Loyal, Independent, Protective, Quiet
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Affectionate, Intelligent, Quiet, Dominant, Happy, Protective, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Cat Passed Test, Gentle
United States
Chinese Crested
Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Alert, Playful, Happy
China
Chinese Shar-Pei
Suspicious, Affectionate, Devoted, Reserved, Independent, Loving
China
Clumber Spaniel
Affectionate, Loyal, Dignified, Gentle, Calm, Great-hearted, Friendly, Quiet
England
Cocker Spaniel
Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Quiet, Faithful, Gentle, Loyal, Protective, Brave, Dignified, Shy, Independent, Funny, Ambassador, Athletic
Coton de Tulear
Affectionate, Lively, Playful, Intelligent, Vocal, Funny, Curious, Friendly, Shy or Timid, Gentle, Quiet, Loyal, Smart
Madagaskar
Dogo Argentino
Friendly, Affectionate, Cheerful, Loyal, Tolerant, Protective, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Playful, Smart, Funny, Couch, Independent, Gentle
Argentiinien
Dutch Shepherd
Reliable, Affectionate, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Smart, Playful, Brave, Dignified, Independent
Netherlands
English Setter
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Hard-working, Intelligent, Eager, People-Oriented, Funny, Smart, Curious, Friendly
England
English Springer Spaniel
Affectionate, Cheerful, Alert, Intelligent, Attentive, Active, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Couch, Funny, Gentle, Athletic, Smart, Brave
England
English Toy Spaniel
Affectionate, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Happy, Loving
England
French Bulldog
Playful, Affectionate, Keen, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Easygoing, Patient, Athletic, Bright, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Food motivated, Playful Goofy
France
German Shorthaired Pointer
Boisterous, Bold, Affectionate, Intelligent, Cooperative, Curious, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Hyper, Gentle, Loyal, Brave
Germany
Great Pyrenees
Strong Willed, Fearless, Affectionate, Patient, Gentle, Confident, Smart, Funny, Curious, Friendly, Sweet, Loyal, Couch, Athletic, Brave
France
Greyhound
Affectionate, Athletic, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Even Tempered, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Smart, Sweet, Loving, Playful, Brave, Funny
Havanese
Affectionate, Responsive, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Intelligent, Funny, Friendly, Curious, Smart, Loyal, Independent, Athletic, Protective, Affection Motivated
Kuba
Irish Setter
Affectionate, Energetic, Lively, Independent, Playful, Companionable, Athletic, Couch, Friendly, Smart, Gentle, Brave, Curious, Funny, Loyal
Ireland
Italian Greyhound
Mischievous, Affectionate, Agile, Athletic, Companionable, Intelligent, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Gentle, Smart, Dignified
An Eadailt
Japanese Spitz
Affectionate, Obedient, Playful, Companionable, Intelligent, Proud
Japan
Komondor
Steady, Fearless, Affectionate, Independent, Gentle, Calm
Vengriya
Maltese
Playful, Docile, Fearless, Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Responsive, Easygoing, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Athletic, Couch, Friendly, Funny
Norwich Terrier
Hardy, Affectionate, Energetic, Intelligent, Active, Affection Motivated, Eager to Please, Food Motivated, Leans in, Seeks Affection, Quick learner, Silly Playful, Playful, Funny, Happy
England
Pekingese
Opinionated, Good-natured, Stubborn, Affectionate, Aggressive, Intelligent, Playful, Friendly, Protective, Loyal, Curious, VIP, Quiet, Independent, Smart
China
Pharaoh Hound
Affectionate, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Protective of Food, Toy Possessive, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Smart, Quiet, Loyal, Dignified, Brave
Egypt
Rat Terrier
Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Loving, Gentle, Loyal, Adaptable, Curious, Friendly, Dignified, Funny, Smart, Athletic, Brave
Verenigde Staten
Redbone Coonhound
Affectionate, Energetic, Independent, Companionable, Familial, Unflappable, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Enjoys Others, Smart
United States
Shetland Sheepdog
Affectionate, Lively, Responsive, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Strong
Verenigd Koninkrijk
Shih Tzu
Clever, Spunky, Outgoing, Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Loyal, Independent, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Happy, Active, Courageous
China
Smooth Fox Terrier
Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Dignified, Quiet
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Affectionate, Spirited, Energetic, Playful, Intelligent, Faithful
Spanish Water Dog
Diligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Athletic, Intelligent, Smart, Playful
Spain
Spinone Italiano
Docile, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Patient, Gentle, Funny, Playful, Curious
Italy
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Reliable, Fearless, Bold, Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Courageous, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Curious, Funny, Smart, Quiet, Sweet
England
Tibetan Terrier
Affectionate, Energetic, Amiable, Reserved, Gentle, Friendly, Loyal, Smart, Independent, Curious, Quiet
Tibet
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Clever, Affectionate, Confident, Intelligent, Loving, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Loyal, Brave
Verenigde Staten
Vizsla
Affectionate, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Couch, Curious, Playful, Funny, Friendly, Smart, Brave, Independent, Shy
Hongarije
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Stubborn, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Active, Quiet, Curious, Gentle
Wales
Whippet
Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Curious, Funny, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Independent, Loyal, Brave, Dignified
England