Dogs are often perfect companions for families with children and the elderly.
But some
dog breeds
are known to be naturally
calmer
than others.
Thanks to their calm temperaments, these dogs blend easily into your daily life.
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Why Choose a Calm Dog Breed?
Quiet, patient and composed, calm breed dogs make great companions for people who want to lead peaceful lives.
However, these dogs do not require less attention, physical activity or walking than others.
Indeed,
being calm does not mean being lazy.
The
quiet dogs
are easier to train, they are more patient and to listen to their masters.
They also have a less dominant and more flexible temperament than their peers.
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The different breeds of calm dogs
Calm dogs make loyal companions and are equally adept at taking long walks or taking long naps on the couch.
Among calm dog breeds we can find large, medium and small dogs:
The Cavalier King Charles
Newfoundland
The English Bulldog
Golden retriever
The great dane
The pug
The Greyhound
The Saint-Bernard
The Shih Tzu
However, while some breeds of dogs do have a reputation for being calmer than others, keep in mind that each animal is unique.
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What are the benefits of a calm dog?
Choosing a four-legged companion with a calm character generates few inconveniences, it is above all opting for tranquility.
It adapts easily to any type of environment
: the majority of dogs especially need the presence of their master to be happy.
Calm dog breeds are well suited to city and country life.
Moreover, thanks to their characters, they do not bark without reason.
It is an ideal travel companion
: calm dogs are a real go-anywhere.
Less stressed than their peers, they can easily take public transport.
They cope well with travel and are not uncomfortable in unfamiliar territory.
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It is a pleasant life partner
: endowed with a calm character, they are predisposed to live in a household with children, but also with the elderly.
Calm dogs know how to be patient and gentle.
And require less physical activity than their peers.
He can stay alone at home longer
: there is no such thing as a dog breed predisposed to loneliness.
However, certain breeds of calm dogs turn out to be more independent, and therefore likely to be able to stay alone longer, such as the Greyhound or the Shih Tzu.
