The Cuteness Chronicles: Definitive Ranking of Dog Breeds You Can’t Resist

Maltipoo

cutest dog breeds — maltipoo

This cross-breed pup is the result of breeding a miniature poodle with a Maltese. They’re known to be lively, energetic and just plain adorable.

Chow-chow

cutest dog breeds chow chow

Good thing chow-chows are so cute: they’re notoriously stubborn and difficult to train.

Shih Tzu

cutest dog breeds shih tzu

       If those big, soulful eyes and floppy ears don’t do it for you, the attitude will. This breed is known for showering its humans with affection and devotion.

Border Collie

cutest dog breeds border collie

       This medium-sized herding dog isn’t just cute, but presents an air of sophistication, too. Apropos of a breed from across the pond!

Pug

cutest dog breeds — pug

     Just try to resist that wrinkly face and smooshed-up muzzle! The curly tail seals the deal when it comes to cuteness.

Siberian Husky

siberian husky

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

a brown and white pembroke welsh corgi sitting on the grass

   Trust the Queen of England to have an excellent taste in dogs. Elizabeth II’s love for corgis goes unmatched — she’s had over 30 of them in her lifetime!

Australian Shepherd

australian shepherd

     Beauty and brains, Aussies have got it all. These intelligent pups like having a job to do, so the people-pleasers pick up new tricks right away.

American Staffordshire Terrier

pit bull

      Am Staffs are just one of the breeds popularly called pit bulls, but don’t let stereotypes fool you. These good-natured and smart pups love being a part of the family.

Beagle

a brown and white beagle walking through a field

     Snoopy may be the world’s most popular beagle, but the three-dimensional ones are just as charming. The lovable hounds like to follow their noses, occasionally right into trouble.

Shetland Sheepdog

a brown and white shetland sheepdog sitting on the grass

Shelties love kids and cuddles. And with that face, what more could you need?

Golden Retriever

golden retriever

Yorkshire Terrier

a golden brown yorkshire terrier laying down

Yorkies started off working in Victorian factories, but their gorgeous (and hypoallergenic!) fur soon earned them a reputation in elite circles as an adorable companion.

French Bulldog

french bulldog

       It’s no surprise city dwellers spot Frenchies on almost every block. The low-energy, big-eared pups are probably the cutest roommates you could have. Plus, they never leave dishes in the sink.

Dachshund

a close up of a happy brown dachshund

      Smooth, wirehaired or longhaired, there’s a type of dachshund for everybody. They even come in two different sizes: standard and miniature.

English Setter

english setter

      Called the “gentleman of the dog world,” the English setter is known for both its style and its strength. Just don’t describe their coats as spotted. The speckled pattern is known as “belton.”

Bernese Mountain Dog

bernese mountain dog

     Picture giant, friendly fluff-balls and you’ve got Bernese Mountain Dogs down to a T. Swiss farmers originally raised them as good-natured helpers, so they’re super strong.

Dalmatian

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Whether they’re in fire stations or Disney movies, Dalmatians’ distinctive coats win hearts wherever they go. The pups only develop the spots later in life though; the litters start out completely white.

Labrador Retriever

best large dog breeds

      It’s clearly impossible to get tired of those cute faces. Labs have been the number one dog breed in America for more than 25 years in a row!

Cairn Terrier

a closeup of a white cairn terrier

         If you’ve ever seen the Wizard of Oz, you’ll know these little guys are the sweetest sidekicks around. An abandoned Cairn terrier named Terry went on to become one of the biggest canine movie stars in history.

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