The 10 dog breeds that get along best with other dogs

This ranking uses the “with other dogs” rating (from 1 to 5) given in our breed profiles. Breeds with the same rating are ordered by how well they get along with children, then alphabetically. Early socialisation matters as much as breed.

No. 1 — Basset Artésien NormandWith other dogs: 5/5An elegant long-eared French basset, the Basset Artésien Normand is gentle, affectionate and easy to live with, with an excellent nose.
No. 2 — Basset HoundWith other dogs: 5/5With its long ears and soulful look, the Basset Hound is a placid, affectionate dog with a remarkable nose.
No. 3 — BeagleWith other dogs: 5/5Cheerful, sociable and led by its nose, the Beagle is an excellent family dog, but training takes patience.
No. 4 — Bichon FriseWith other dogs: 5/5An always-cheerful ball of white fluff, the Bichon Frise is a gentle, sociable, easy-going companion that sheds very little.
No. 5 — Cavalier King Charles SpanielWith other dogs: 5/5Gentle, affectionate and always good-natured, the Cavalier King Charles is an ideal family companion, in a house or an apartment.
No. 6 — Coton de TulearWith other dogs: 5/5A small white dog with a coat as soft as cotton, the Coton de Tulear is cheerful, sociable and very attached to its family.
No. 7 — Flat-coated RetrieverWith other dogs: 5/5Cheerful, optimistic and forever playful, the Flat-coated Retriever is an affectionate family dog that stays young at heart all its life.
No. 8 — Golden RetrieverWith other dogs: 5/5Gentle, patient and always good-natured, the Golden Retriever is one of the best family dogs, but it copes poorly with strong heat.
No. 9 — HavaneseWith other dogs: 5/5A small Cuban dog with a silky coat, the Havanese is cheerful, sociable and easy-going, ideal for families in the city.
No. 10 — Labrador RetrieverWith other dogs: 5/5Sociable, cheerful and easy to train, the Labrador is the quintessential family dog; it needs exercise and a carefully watched diet.