Gentle Dog Breeds
Discover everything about Gentle dog breeds. This comprehensive guide covers 33 different breeds that are known for being gentle. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements to find the perfect companion for your lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Gentle dog breeds?
Gentle dog breeds include Alaskan Husky, American Bulldog, Basset Hound, and others. These breeds are known for discover everything about gentle dog breeds. this comprehensive guide covers 33 different breeds that are known for being gentle. learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements to find the perfect companion for your lifestyle.
What characteristics do Gentle dogs share?
Gentle dogs typically share traits like Friendly, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident. They are often chosen for Sled pulling.
Are Gentle dogs good family pets?
Many Gentle dogs can make excellent family pets, though individual breeds may vary in their needs and temperament. It's important to research specific breeds to find the best match for your family.
How do I choose the right Gentle dog breed?
When choosing a Gentle dog breed, consider factors like size, energy level, grooming needs, and compatibility with your lifestyle. Research individual breeds and consult with reputable breeders or veterinarians.

Alaskan Husky
Friendly, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident

American Bulldog
Friendly, Assertive, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident, Dominant, Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Athletic, Couch, Curious, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Smart, Quiet, Adult Only Home Preferred, Brave, Dignified, Protective, Rough Rowdy Talker, Loves Other Dogs, Cuddle Monster, Independent, Energy Moderate, Experience None, Good with Dogs

Basset Hound
Tenacious, Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Affectionate, Athletic, Loves, Curious, Loyal, Brave, Independent, Protective, Active, Dog Friendly, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Couch, Smart, Quiet, Gentle, Dignified, Lived with dogs, Meet and Greet Recommended, Heartworm Treatment Needed, Loves to Cuddle, Energy Low, Size Medium thirty to fifty nine lbs, Cat Tolerant, Sweet With Kids, Loves Belly Rubs And Couch Cuddles, Companion Dog, LOVES Food, Loves kisses, Couch Potato

Beagle
Amiable, Even Tempered, Excitable, Determined, Gentle, Intelligent, Independent, Curious, Couch, Chill, Funny, Affectionate, Friendly, Brave, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Loyal, Dignified, Good with Dogs, No shared walls, Requires fenced yard, Timid Shy, Good with Cats, Rides well in car, Housetrained, Walks on a leash, Good with Kids, Crate trained, Athletic, Cat Friendly, Loves Kids

Bichon Frise
Feisty, Affectionate, Cheerful, Playful, Gentle, Sensitive, Affectionate, Couch, Friendly, Funny, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Smart, Gentle, Quiet, Playful, Shy, Very Smart, Eager For Training, Energetic, Loves Open Safe Places To Run Free, Relatively High Energy, Can Be Home Alone, Independent And Loving, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Protective, Happy, Athletic, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Cats, Housetrained, Teddy Bear

Black and Tan Coonhound
Easygoing, Gentle, Adaptable, Trusting, Even Tempered, Lovable, Affectionate, Athletic, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Funny, Brave, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Past Altercation With Cat, No Cats, Escape Artist, Cuddly, Sweet, Loves Toys, Quiet, Available to Foster, FOCUS Free Adoption, Playgroup Particpant, Spayed Neutered, In A Foster Home, Kennel Trained, House Trained, Walks On A Leash, Good With Children, Good With Cats, Good With Dogs, Very Loving, Calm

Bloodhound
Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Sweet, Obedient, Respectful, Lady, Protective, Athletic, Playful, Independent, Loyal, Smart, Gentle, Loves Friends, Loves Toys, Early Bird Ready, Couch, Quiet, Energy level medium, Good on the leash, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Goofy, Likes toys, Snuggler, Saved from E List, Wiggly, Loves Walks, Loves Dogs, Crate Trained, Good with Kids, House Trained, Best Friend, Brave, Dignified, Loves To Talk, Previous caregiver reports this dog is best in a home without children, Couch potato, Loves Food, Sleepn In, Loves Kisses, Loves kisses, Cuddly, Couch Potato, LAID BACK, Vocal

Bouvier des Flandres
Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Intelligent, Familial, Rational, Playful, Affectionate, Gentle, Loyal, Quiet, Curious, Friendly, Brave, Athletic, Dignified, Smart, Funny, Energetic

Catahoula Leopard Dog
Energetic, Inquisitive, Independent, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Funny, Playful, Friendly, Loves, Loyal, Gentle, Available for Transfer Texas, Cat Passed Test, Kid Friendly, Spayed Neutered, Quiet, Curious, Smart, Athletic, Dignified, Brave, Independent, Protective, Good with Dogs, Adult full grown estimate Medium twenty six fifty lbs, Location CT, Crate trained, Good with Kids, Timid Shy, Resource Guards Toys Food, Loves Her People, Cat Friendly, Couch, Laid Back

Clumber Spaniel
Affectionate, Loyal, Dignified, Gentle, Calm, Great-hearted, Friendly, Gentle, Quiet

English Setter
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Hard-working, Intelligent, Eager, People-Oriented, Affectionate, Loves, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Good with Dogs, Yard Required, Moderate Energy Activity Level, Athletic, Funny, Dignified, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Brave, Independent, Protective, Needs A Fenced In Yard, Loves kisses, Community Lost Pet

English Toy Spaniel
Affectionate, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Happy, Loving

Glen of Imaal Terrier
Spirited, Agile, Loyal, Gentle, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Curious

Great Dane
Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Gentle, Confident, Loving, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Quiet, Athletic, Loyal, Couch, Dignified, Great On A Leash, Sweet Lap Dog, Loves Milkbones And Pup Cups, Independent, Good on a Leash, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, House trained, Crate trained, No shared walls, House Trained, Needs six ft positive Fence, Never Been Out Of The Shelter, Currently Living in Foster Home, Brave, Laid Back, Companion Animal Preferred, Crate Trained, Moderate Energy, Housetrained, Maybe Out of State Apps, Adult Only Home Preferred, Medium Energy, Confident, Active and Playful, Goofy Big Personality, Enjoys Walks, Food motivated, Adventure Pup, Smart Enjoys Training, Snuggle Master, Protective

Great Pyrenees
Strong Willed, Fearless, Affectionate, Patient, Gentle, Confident, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Funny, Loves, Loyal, Gentle, Protective, Curious, Dignified, Smart, Brave, Loves Her Pool, Independent, Couch, Quiet, Timid, Cuddler, Cuddle Bug, Family Friendly, Good in car, Good with Dogs, Mellow, Needs a large space, Quick learner, Comfy Couch Potato, Dog savvy Children ten positive, Eager to Please, Good with Other Dogs, Housetrained, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Crate trained, Loves To Cuddle Enjoys Being With People, Stray in Custody, Well Mannered Loves To Be Around People

Greyhound
Affectionate, Athletic, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Even Tempered, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Smart, Gentle, Affectionate, Loyal, Quiet, Dignified, Brave, Curious, Funny, Independent, Loves, Protective, Loves Fetch, Loves Walks, Sweet, Big Personality, Couch, Loves Toys, Loves Attention, Good Manners, Prefers moderate exercise, Stairs Yes, Never Been Out Of The Shelter, Good with Kids, Loving, Not Spayed Neutered, Puppy Vaccination Series, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Not Housetrained, Plays with Toys, Yard Required, Foster NEEDED, Moderate Energy Activity Level, Rides well in Car, Obedient, Housetrained, Crate Trained, Cats Unknown, Housebroken, Kennel Trained, Special Needs, Intelligent, Inquisitive, Good With Dogs, Good With Cats, Good With Children And Adults, Calm, Loves To Engage With You, No Cats

Havanese
Affectionate, Responsive, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Curious, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Smart, Brave, Independent, Gentle, Joyful, Couch, Small Dog, Happy, Fun, Loves Kisses, Protective, Snuggly, Adventurous, Quiet, Chill, Dignified, Dog Friendly, Loves To Play, Loves To Snuggle, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Bonded, Not Good with Cats, Bossy

Komondor
Steady, Fearless, Affectionate, Independent, Gentle, Calm

Labrador Retriever
Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Gentle, Intelligent, Trusting, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Gentle, Smart, Brave, Athletic, Curious, Loyal, Playful, Friendly, Funny, Couch, Loves, Dignified, Independent, Quiet, Protective, Super Loving, Snuggly, Adorable, Devoted, Well Socialized, Amazing Girl, Loves Kisses

Maltese
Playful, Docile, Fearless, Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Responsive, Easygoing, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Loyal, Playful, Friendly, Funny, Smart, Gentle, Couch, Loves, Protective, Quiet, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Brave, Athletic, Independent, Prefers To Have All Paws On The Floor, Needs Training, Dignified, Sweet, Small, Adorable, Good With Other Dogs, Pee Pad Trained, Little Cutie, Snuggles, Shy

Newfoundland
Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Trainable

Perro de Presa Canario
Strong Willed, Suspicious, Gentle, Dominant, Calm

Saint Bernard
Friendly, Lively, Gentle, Watchful, Calm, Affectionate, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Friendly, Gentle, Dog Friendly, Not Cat Friendly, Kid Friendly, Curious, Funny, Quiet, Independent, Brave, Athletic, Smart, Gentle Giant, Good with Dogs, Shy, Low Energy, Single Dog Home, Very Kissy, Dignified, Couch, Medium Energy, Spayed Neutered, Shy At First But Fast To Make Friends, Good with Kids

Scottish Deerhound
Docile, Friendly, Dignified, Gentle

Shetland Sheepdog
Affectionate, Lively, Responsive, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Trainable, Strong

Shih Tzu
Clever, Spunky, Outgoing, Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Loyal, Independent, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Happy, Active, Courageous, Gentle and Friendly, Playful, Affectionate, Curious, Loyal, Athletic, Friendly, Loves, Funny, Brave, Couch, Gentle, Independent, Quiet, Smart, House trained, Rescue Needed, Heartworm Negative, No Small Children, Joyful, Good with Kids, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Housetrained, Good with kids under eight, Apartment Appropriate, Crate Trained, Active and Playful, Adventure Pup, Enjoys Walks, Living in Foster Home, Dignified, Adoption Fee five hundred, Current on Vaccines, Spayed Neutered, Goofy, Likes Treats, Not Good with Cats, Medical adoption

Shiloh Shepherd
Outgoing, Loyal, Companionable, Gentle, Loving, Trainable

Siberian Husky
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Athletic, Brave, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Protective, Quiet, Smart, Cuddler, Loves Car Rides, Eager To Please, Adult Only Home Preferred, Beautiful, Sweetheart

Spinone Italiano
Docile, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Patient, Gentle, Affectionate, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Loves, Curious

Tibetan Terrier
Affectionate, Energetic, Amiable, Reserved, Gentle, Sensitive, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Dignified, Quiet, Loves, Loyal, Smart, Gentle, Crate Trained, Cat Friendly, Dog Friendly, Independent, Curious

Vizsla
Affectionate, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Affectionate, Dignified, Couch, Curious, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Gentle, Funny, Friendly, Quiet, Smart, Shy, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Athletic, Completed Obedience Training, Completed Paws In Prison program Highly trained dog, Crate Trained, Currently in Paws In Prison program, Housetrained, Children over thirteen, Single Dog Home, Heartworm Positive, Loves To Run Loves To Nap Loves To Be Loved, Timid, Crate trained, Has Lived With Cats, High Energy, Loves Playing Fetch, Loves Playing Tug of War, Loves Swimming Water play, Snuggly, Toy Lover, Ok with Dogs, Independent, Brave, Good with Children, Needs Active Lifestyle, Escape Artist, Only good with female dogs, Not Good with Cats, Microchipped, Spayed, loving, playful, active, Treat Motivated

Whippet
Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Quiet, Athletic, Smart, Brave, Dignified, Couch, Dog Social Friendly, Eligible for Foster to Adopt, I am located at THE KEAAU SHELTER, Crate trained, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Best with kids sixyrs positive, Best with older kids, Good with Cats, Has lived with cats, Has lived with dogs, Happy Go Lucky, Knows some basic obedience, Housebroken in previous home, Laid back, Lovebug, Loves to Cuddle, Loves to play, Super Sweet, No Cats, Good with Other Dogs, Loves People And Playing, Adventurous, Loves Affection, Loves Food And Play, Bonded, Door Dasher, House Broken Unknown, Possible Escape Artist, Sweet, Loving, Ready For Her Forever Home, Snuggly, Loves Treats

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Loyal, Gentle, Vigilant, Trainable, Proud, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Funny, Brave, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Gentle, Smart, Loves Car Rides