Gentle Dog Breeds
Discover 34 dog breeds categorized as gentle. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Alaskan Husky
Friendly, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident
United States
American Bulldog
Friendly, Assertive, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident, Dominant, Affectionate
United States
Basset Hound
Tenacious, Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Quiet, Brave
France
Beagle
Amiable, Even Tempered, Excitable, Determined, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Brave
Great Britain
Bichon Frise
Feisty, Affectionate, Cheerful, Playful, Gentle, Friendly, Loyal, Quiet, Independent, Curious, Protective
Belgium
Black and Tan Coonhound
Easygoing, Gentle, Adaptable, Trusting, Even Tempered, Lovable, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Independent, Friendly
United States
Bloodhound
Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Sweet, Obedient, Respectful, Protective
Belgium
Bouvier des Flandres
Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Intelligent, Familial, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Quiet, Curious, Brave, Dignified
Belgium
Bulldog
Docile, Willful, Friendly, Gregarious, Devoted, Gentle
England
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Energetic, Independent, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Playful, Loyal, Brave
United States
Clumber Spaniel
Affectionate, Loyal, Dignified, Gentle, Calm, Friendly, Quiet
England
English Setter
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Hard-working, Intelligent, Eager, People-Oriented, Curious, Friendly
England
English Toy Spaniel
Affectionate, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Happy, Loving
England
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Spirited, Agile, Loyal, Gentle, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Curious
Ireland
Great Dane
Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Gentle, Confident, Loving, Affectionate, Independent, Curious, Dignified, Loyal
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
Komondor
Steady, Fearless, Affectionate, Independent, Gentle, Calm
Hungary
Labrador Retriever
Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Gentle, Intelligent, Trusting, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Playful, Friendly, Loyal, Independent
Canada
Maltese
Playful, Docile, Fearless, Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Responsive, Easygoing, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Friendly
Mediterranean Basin
Newfoundland
Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Trainable, Patient, Loyal, Loving
Canada
Perro de Presa Canario
Strong Willed, Suspicious, Gentle, Dominant, Calm
Canary Islands, Spain
Saint Bernard
Friendly, Lively, Gentle, Watchful, Calm, Affectionate, Sweet, Brave, Playful, Curious, Independent, Loyal
Switzerland
Scottish Deerhound
Docile, Friendly, Dignified, Gentle
Scotland
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
Shiloh Shepherd
Outgoing, Loyal, Companionable, Gentle, Loving
United States
Siberian Husky
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Loyal, Loving
Siberia
Spinone Italiano
Docile, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Patient, Gentle, Playful, Curious
Italy
Tibetan Terrier
Affectionate, Energetic, Amiable, Reserved, Gentle, Friendly, Loyal, Independent, Curious, Quiet
Tibet
Vizsla
Affectionate, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Curious, Playful, Friendly, Brave, Independent, Shy
Hongarije
Whippet
Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Curious, Playful, Independent, Loyal, Brave, Dignified
England
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Loyal, Gentle, Vigilant, Proud, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Curious, Dignified
France