Low Barking Dog Breeds

What to compare before you choose

A quieter breed can still be alert, vocal at home, or sensitive to close neighbors depending on training and routine.

Compare guarding instinct, frustration tolerance, and exercise needs, not just a simple barking label.

Noise level often comes down to fit: a breed that feels settled in your lifestyle usually sounds calmer too.

Featured breeds

Greyhound

hound • Egypt • Large size

60–70 lbs • 10–13 years

Whippet

Hound • England • Medium size

25–40 lbs • 12–15 years

Basenji

Hound • Democratic Republic of Congo • Small size

22–24 lbs • 13–14 years

Borzoi

hound • Russia • Giant size

60–105 lbs • 10–13 years

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

working • Czechoslovakia • Large size

44–57 lbs • 13–16 years

Saarloos Wolfdog

Netherlands • Large size

79–90 lbs • 10–12 years

Aussiedoodle

designer • United States • Medium size

25–70 lbs • 12–15 years

Brittany Spaniel

Sporting • France • Medium size

30–40 lbs • 12–14 years

English Springer Spaniel

sporting • England • Medium size

40–50 lbs • 12–14 years

German Short-haired Pointer

sporting • Germany • Medium size

45–70 lbs • 12–14 years

Golden Retriever

Sporting • Scotland • Large size

55–75 lbs • 10–12 years

Labrador Retriever

Sporting • Canada • Large size

55–80 lbs • 10–12 years

Poodle

Non-Sporting • Germany • Large size

4–70 lbs • 12–15 years

Portuguese Water Dog

working • Portugal • Medium size

35–60 lbs • 11–13 years

Schnoodle

designer • United States • Medium size

6–76 lbs • 12–16 years

Sheepadoodle

designer • United States • Large size

60–80 lbs • 12–15 years

Vizsla

Sporting • Hungary • Medium size

44–60 lbs • 12–14 years

American Staffordshire Terrier

terrier • United States • Medium size

40–70 lbs • 12–14 years

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