Friendliest Dog Breeds That Love People

Labrador Retriever

Labrador retrievers are friendly and popular. They have been the most popular breed in the US for over three decades, per AKC. Compress: Sociable Labs top popularity charts for decades.

Golden Retriever

Golden retrievers, popular for decades, are friendly and sociable. They engage well with people and animals, making them a beloved breed. Compress: Popular Goldens radiate friendliness, charm all.

Beagle

Beagles are cheerful and people-oriented. They enjoy being active, playing fetch, and going on long walks with their owners. Compress: Cheerful Beagles love active play, long walks with humans.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels were bred primarily as companion animals throughout history. Compress: Cavaliers bred as companion animals throughout history.

f 1 Pug

Pugs: small dogs, big personalities. Smart, affectionate, and playful. Love to cuddle with their favorite people. Compress: Pugs: small dogs, big personalities. Smart, affectionate, playful, and cuddly.

Boston Terrier

Boston terriers: "American Gentlemen." Affectionate, silly, and social. Love making new friends. Compress: Boston terriers: "American Gentlemen." Affectionate, silly, social, and friendly.

of 1 Irish Setter

Irish setters: Friendly, carefree, spunky. Wonderful family dogs, love children and other dogs. Compress: Irish setters: Friendly, carefree, spunky. Great family dogs, love kids and other pets.

Border Collie

Border collies: Highly intelligent breed needing mental and physical stimulation daily for happiness and good behavior.

Boxer

Boxers: Class clown personality, craving attention and social interaction. Affectionate dogs thrive on positive attention.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terriers: Sweet personalities with big smiles. Originally bred for fighting, they are affectionate and friendly companions