Dog breeds unlikely to bite

Wondering which dog breeds unlikely to bite?

All dogs can, if they feel threatened enough, use their sharp teeth for defense. :Most dogs will rarely do so, if ever, thanks in part to training, temperament and genetics. But what are some of the  dog breeds unlikely to bite?

Let’s dive a little deeper with the help of Reader’s Digest.

Unsurprisingly, many of these breeds are annually ranked among the American Kennel Club‘s most popular breeds year after year.

Still, it must be remembered that “while certain breeds have predictable traits, a dog is still a dog and there are no guarantees,” as Gina DiNardo, AKC executive secretary, told Reader’s Digest.

Working Group

Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxers and Newfoundlands might initially look big and scary, but they’re gentle giants from the Working Group, bred to assist humans in various tasks.

Bernese Mountain Dogs were bred to be farm dogs of general work, with the breed standard insisting that the ideal Berner be “not be aggressive,” but rather “good-natured and placid toward strangers.” This could be part of the reason why Bunsen the Science Dog is such a popular social media celebrity canine.

Newfoundlands assisted fisherman with hauling their boats from the day’s catch and rescuing those who were drowning. Boxers are fantastic with children and easily trainable, making them good candidates for a variety of dog sports including agility and dock diving.

The Great Pyrenees is another breed originally used to protect cattle that is extremely affectionate towards people. They primarily use their frequent and loud barking to scare off would-be intruders rather than actually chomping on them. If that doesn’t work, then they use their immense size to intimidate the ne’er-do-wells.

Other good non-bitey breeds

Out of the Hound Group, the Whippet, a smaller version of the Greyhound, is calm and affectionate, the kind of personality who loves to curl up with a good book or watch a Netflix marathon all day if the weather is bad. Like Barry Allen, hey do have their bursts of energy and love to chase things, of course, but the rest of the time they’re usually just trying to fly under the radar and get along with everyone.

Bulldogs look mean (maybe that’s why they’re such a popular school mascot), but they’re really friendly. While they were originally bred as a form of fighting dog, over a century’s worth of careful breeding has taken nearly all the aggressiveness away, leaving a cuddly, loving and stubborn personality in its place.

Other generally gentle dog breeds unlikely to bite include the Cavalier king Charles Spaniel, the French Bulldog, the Golden Retriever, the Labrador Retriever,

What are some of your favorite dog breeds? Were any mentioned here?