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, Curious, Energetic, Independent, Quiet
Alaska
American Bully
Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous, Gentle, Curious, Independent, Brave
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, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Playful
United States
Azawakh
Aloof, Affectionate, Attentive, Fierce, Refined
Mali
Basenji
Affectionate, Energetic, Alert, Curious, Playful, Intelligent, Brave, Loyal, Gentle, Friendly, Independent, Dignified, Quiet
Kongo
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Affectionate, Lively, Agile, Curious, Happy, Active
France
Basset Hound
Tenacious, Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Quiet, Brave
France
Bedlington Terrier
Affectionate, Spirited, Intelligent, Good-tempered
England
Bernese Mountain Dog
Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Faithful, Gentle, Dignified, Quiet, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Enthusiastic, Adventurous
Switzerland
Bichon Frise
Feisty, Affectionate, Cheerful, Playful, Gentle, Friendly, Loyal, Quiet, Independent, Curious, Protective
Belgium
Bloodhound
Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Sweet, Obedient, Respectful, Protective
Belgium
Border Terrier
Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Obedient, Intelligent, Even Tempered, Gentle, Loyal, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Brave
Great Britain
Bracco Italiano
Stubborn, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Companionable
Italy
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Affectionate, Devoted, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Gentle, Playful, Loyal, Independent
Wales
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Fearless, Affectionate, Sociable, Patient, Playful, Adaptable, Friendly, Curious, Gentle, Loyal, Independent, Protective, Quiet
Great Britain
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Affectionate, Intelligent, Quiet, Dominant, Happy, Protective, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, 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, Friendly, Quiet
England
Cocker Spaniel
Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Quiet, Faithful, Gentle, Loyal, Protective, Brave, Dignified, Shy, Independent
England
Coton de Tulear
Affectionate, Lively, Playful, Intelligent, Vocal, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Quiet, Loyal
Madagaskar
Dogo Argentino
Friendly, Affectionate, Cheerful, Loyal, Tolerant, Protective, Brave, Curious, Playful, Independent, Gentle
Argentina
Dutch Shepherd
Reliable, Affectionate, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Playful, Brave, Dignified, Independent
Netherlands
English Setter
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Hard-working, Intelligent, Eager, People-Oriented, Curious, Friendly
England
English Springer Spaniel
Affectionate, Cheerful, Alert, Intelligent, Attentive, Active, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Brave
England
English Toy Spaniel
Affectionate, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Happy, Loving
England
French Bulldog
Playful, Affectionate, Keen, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Easygoing, Patient, Bright, Curious, Friendly
France
German Shorthaired Pointer
Boisterous, Bold, Affectionate, Intelligent, Cooperative, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Loyal, Brave
Germany
Great Pyrenees
Strong Willed, Fearless, Affectionate, Patient, Gentle, Confident, Curious, Friendly, Sweet, Loyal, Brave
France
Greyhound
Affectionate, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Even Tempered, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Sweet, Loving, Playful, Brave
Great Britain
Havanese
Affectionate, Responsive, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Intelligent, Friendly, Curious, Loyal, Independent, Protective
Cuba
Irish Setter
Affectionate, Energetic, Lively, Independent, Playful, Companionable, Friendly, Gentle, Brave, Curious, Loyal
Ireland
Italian Greyhound
Mischievous, Affectionate, Agile, Companionable, Intelligent, Friendly, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Gentle, Dignified
Italy
Japanese Spitz
Affectionate, Obedient, Playful, Companionable, Intelligent, Proud
Japan
Komondor
Steady, Fearless, Affectionate, Independent, Gentle, Calm
Hungary
Maltese
Playful, Docile, Fearless, Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Responsive, Easygoing, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Friendly
Mediterranean Basin
Norwich Terrier
Hardy, Affectionate, Energetic, Intelligent, Active, Eager to Please, Playful, Happy
England
Pekingese
Good-natured, Stubborn, Affectionate, Aggressive, Intelligent, Playful, Friendly, Protective, Loyal, Curious, Quiet, Independent
China
Pharaoh Hound
Affectionate, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Quiet, Loyal, Dignified, Brave
Egypt
Rat Terrier
Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Loving, Gentle, Loyal, Adaptable, Curious, Friendly, Dignified, Brave
United States
Redbone Coonhound
Affectionate, Energetic, Independent, Companionable, Familial, Unflappable, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Playful
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, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Dignified, Quiet
Great Britain
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Affectionate, Spirited, Energetic, Playful, Intelligent, Faithful
Ireland
Spanish Water Dog
Diligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Playful
Spain
Spinone Italiano
Docile, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Patient, Gentle, Playful, Curious
Italy
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Reliable, Fearless, Bold, Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Courageous, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Curious, Quiet, Sweet
England
Tibetan Terrier
Affectionate, Energetic, Amiable, Reserved, Gentle, Friendly, Loyal, Independent, Curious, Quiet
Tibet
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Clever, Affectionate, Confident, Intelligent, Loving, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Loyal, Brave
United States
Vizsla
Affectionate, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Curious, Playful, Friendly, 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, Playful, Independent, Loyal, Brave, Dignified
England