Top 10 Most Friendly Dog Breeds

A great choice due to their calm temperament and outgoing personality.

Golden Retrievers are friendly fur babies that are great with children and are happy to say hello to anyone they meet.

Cocker Spaniels are friendly and affectionate dogs with lots of love and energy to give.

Given the right training and socialisation skills, cocker spaniels are the ideal choice for active families.

Classed as one of the friendliest dogs due to their fun and loving nature.

Labrador Retrievers are happy-go-lucky dogs who are hard not to fall in love with, especially with those beautiful, big brown eyes.

Poodles are not only super intelligent, but also super loving.

They like nothing more than spending time with their family and fellow pups. Whether a standard-size poodle or a tiny one, they are a great choice when it comes to considering friendly dogs.

Beagles are well mannered pooches who love socialising with other dogs and humans.

Beagles are an easy going breed that is an ideal choice for families who are looking for a friendly dog to share their days with.

Irish setters are a beautiful breed whose look just screams happiness!

They have a happy-go-lucky nature and love spending time with their family. Full of energy, they are ideal for active families and will happily join you on walks in the countryside where they can socialise and say hello to other like-minded dogs.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s are sweet natured and loyal dogs.

Bred specifically to be a great companion, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s are a friendly and social dog will be happy to meet and play with all whom it comes in contact with.  

Cockapoos are one of the UK’s favourite dogs and it is easy to see why.

These lively, social dogs love being around their humans almost as much as they love playtime with other dogs. Cockapoo’s are easily trainable, cute and friendly breed is easily one to consider.

Don’t let their large stature fool you, boxers are definitely the class clown!

This popular dog breed has a friendly and loyal nature that loves being around children, trips in the car and generally being a social butterfly. 

French bulldogs are known for their quirky and laid back nature.

As a breed that is friendly with both children and adults, they had to make our top 10. They love socialising, getting lots of attention and are an ideal choice for a first time dog.

At Bruce’s we are lucky to be able to care for a wide variety of friendly dogs who love our approach to doggy day care.

With 15 years of experience under our collars, Bruce’s continue to strive to continuously learn about dogs and what makes each and every one of them happy.

Our personalised approach to day care means that we take the needs of your dog seriously and make sure they enjoy each and every day they spend with us. From cuddles with our expert carers to playtime with their doggy day care friends.

Our doggy day care centres offer a variety of services including puppy and doggy day care, dog training and dog grooming too. We also run an online expert advice line meaning our dog experts are always at hand to help your and your dog live their best lives.

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