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Top 30 Lazy Dog Breeds: Small, Medium & Big

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Note: While the breeds in this collection tend to be lazy dogs, individual pets will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.

33 Dog Breeds

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Standing French Bulldog breed with head slightly tilted against a white background

French Bulldog

Clowning around comes naturally to the French Bulldog, who enjoys playing and enchanting their families. They make excellent cuddle buddies and are very happy simply snoozing next to their favorite person. Amiable, sweet, companionable, and willing to please, they make excellent companion dogs. 

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Shih Tzu dog breed standing with tongue out against a white background

Shih Tzu

Spunky, sweet, loyal, and vivacious, a Shih Tzu bonds closely with its owner. They are known for having a pep in their step and a personality that makes them seem like perpetual puppies. Affectionate, good with family life, and low on exercise needs, these little sweethearts make excellent companions. They can have a stubborn or tough streak. 

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Long haired Yorkshire Terrier dog breed laying with head up against a white background

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkies pack a lot of attitude into their small bodies. Lively, curious, and into everything, owners will have to get used to being tailed everywhere by this inquisitive shadow. These pups need a lot of stimulation. Long walks are helpful, but games and toys keep their busy brains occupied.

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Fawn colored Chihuahua dog breed laying down looking at the camera against white background

Chihuahua

Don't be fooled by their dainty size—the Chihuahua packs a spicy personality. These little bundles of curiosity are always on the lookout for adventure, their bright eyes sparkling with mischief and intelligence. While some Chihuahuas possess a regal air, others lean into their feisty side, always ready with a playful nip or a sassy strut. But beneath the bravado lies a heart of pure gold, brimming with love and a devotion that will warm you from the inside out.

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Pomeranian dog breed sitting looking up with tongue out against a white background

Pomeranian

These pint-sized powerhouses are bursting with pep. Don't let their poofy exteriors fool you, Pomeranians are vigilant watchdogs, too. Playtime with other dogs is important for socialization and to ensure good behavior. These tiny alarm systems are ready to shout out should anything be suspicious. Even with all that bark, they're delicate little creatures under all that fur.

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Pug dog breed sitting with tongue hanging out looking at the camera against a white background

Pug

Pugs offer a delightful mix of tranquility and mischief. They're the perfect cuddle buddy but also possess an entertaining silly streak. These devoted companions thrive on human interaction, so they are equally at home with family, strangers, and other pets, making them ideal for bustling households. They may experience separation anxiety if left alone for extended periods on end.

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American Bulldog breed laying down with head cocked to the side against a white background

American Bulldog

A well-trained, socialized American Bulldog should be friendly, enjoy playtime, and get along well with the entire family. This breed has a natural pep in its step and a bouncy demeanor. With the right owner and training, the American Bulldog breed can be humorous and adorable. Due to their size, they can often be clumsy, especially as a puppy.  American Bulldogs are extremely sensitive but with the right training, confidence, and love, they make loyal and devoted pets.

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Bulldog

A Bulldog truly will become a member of a family and does well with young children. They generally get along with other pets. They are very friendly but would defend a family member in need. This is a family dog that loves children, and will even learn to get along with other pets if introduced to them at an early age. These wrinkly wonders are peaceful, pensive, goofy, stubborn, and have a well-developed sense of humor. 

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English Bulldog breed sitting side view looking at camera with mouth ajar against white background

English Bulldog

The English Bulldog has a face only a mother could love but a personality that everyone adores. They are funny and easygoing dogs that have a mellowness to them. English Bulldogs are eager and willing but can be extremely stubborn when they want to be. Affectionate with their families, they get along well with most other pets and strangers. 

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Sitting Boston Terrier dog breed with head tilted against a white background

Boston Terrier

Nicknamed “The American Gentleman” for their impeccable manners, Bostons are lively, happy dogs that love to be around humans. They enjoy shadowing their owners and will always want to get in on the fun happening around them. Outgoing, social, and very affectionate, these pups are always eager to be loved on and for some mid-day cuddles.  This breed is clever, determined, and very adaptable to training. They live to chase balls and can often get so excited by playing fetch with their humans that they get the “zoomies.” They take their play time very seriously and can get a little boisterous and strong-willed—sometimes needing to take breaks to help them not get overstimulated. Even though they have Terrier in their name, Bostons do not fit a typical Terrier personality and avoid a lot of mischief the breed classification is commonly associated with.  

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Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed laying down looking at camera with white background

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Highly valued as companion pets, the Cavalier is sweet, gentle, playful, and eager to please their owners. They are affectionate and quiet, happy to go wherever their owners go, whether to the couch or on a walk. They are affable and easygoing towards other pets, family members, and strangers. They do retain spaniel instincts, so they love to explore, sniff, and chase when playing outside. 

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Basset Hound dog breed sitting against a white background

Basset Hound

While they might look serious on the surface, the Basset Hound is a social butterfly with the manners of an English gentleman. They are affectionate with their families and can be reserved with strangers, albeit always polite. They love children and get along with other dogs and animals. They crave companionship and cannot be left alone.

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Maltese dog breed with pony tail sitting against a white background

Maltese

One of the most ancient European toy breeds, the Maltese enjoys its position as a lap dog, although they can have a wild streak and love to romp and play. When socialized well, they are active, friendly, trusting, and a friend to all. Their innocent looks betray the fact that they can be bold and feisty, challenging dogs 10 times their size. They can be reserved around human strangers, but bond exceptionally well with their owners, following them everywhere.  

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Havanese

Havanese are busy and curious little pups who love being the center of attention in a family. They play and clown around and are affectionate toward everyone—family, children, strangers, other dogs, pets, you name it. They love to please and pick up training easily. They can bark a lot. 

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fluffy pekingese dog breed sitting in front of a white background

Pekingese

While they are small pups, they are not timid lap dogs. Courageous and tenacious, these Chinese lion dogs can be outgoing and loving although not overly affectionate. Pekingese dogs are fiercely independent and have a stubborn streak, and some can be aloof. They can be playful around family members but might not be playful enough for children. They don’t like being roughly handled and can be injured easily by small children. 

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Brussels Griffon

Spunky with a confidence that is bigger than their bodies, Brussels Griffon dogs lead a life full of zest and gusto. They are bold, playful, funny, and clever dogs that get along well with others. They bark and are known to climb. Families that want a funny and entertaining companion dog in a compact size will fall in love with the Brussels Griffon breed.

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Hairless Chinese Crested dog breed laying down with head tilted against white background

Chinese Crested

A playful companion dog that’s as sensitive emotionally as it is physically, the Chinese Crested is a devoted dog. They are good with other dogs, people, pets, and most children, albeit younger and more unpredictable ones can be stressful to these delicate dogs.

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black and white japanese chin dog breed siting in front of a white background

Japanese Chin

Devoted, quiet, calm, and eager, the Japanese Chin is a true companion dog that loves doing whatever its owner is doing, whether out walking or curled up on the couch. They are friends to everyone, gently playful, and loving. They have an almost cat-like demeanor and have some cat-like behaviors, such as climbing, jumping, and washing their faces with their front paws. 

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Tibetan Spaniel

Bold and often stubborn, the Tibetan Spaniel dog is an independent thinker with a sensitive side. They are generally very happy and enjoy being with their families, whether on outings or just curled up on the couch. They get along well with other dogs but can be aloof with strangers.

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