High-energy dogs that want to run and play all day are adorable and fun to be around–until they’re not. It can take a lot of work to keep them happy. If you’d prefer a cuddly companion that doesn’t demand a high-energy lifestyle, here are some lazy dog breeds to consider.
- Bulldog
- Saint Bernard
- Basset Hound
- Pekingese
- Chow Chow
- Pug
- Tibetan Mastiff
- Great Daine
Bulldog
Bulldogs like to take it easy. They struggle to breathe if they do anything too strenuous because of the way their nose is shaped. They don’t mind, though; they can have a perfectly happy life just lying around the house all day.
Saint Bernard
What do Saint Bernards like to do best? Sleep. If you want to have a big teddy bear of a pet to snuggle with, a Saint Bernard will suit your needs perfectly.
Basset Hound
Basset Hounds are peaceful dogs to be around. They have a calm and mild temperament, and their short, stubby bodies don’t require a lot of exercise.
Pekingese
Little dogs sometimes have the reputation of being frisky and yappy. Not the Pekingese. Their dignified manner and calm and quiet personality belie their little size. They generally prefer to lie around the house while surveying their kingdom.
Chow Chow
Chow Chows, with their stocky bodies and short legs, are just not built to do things some other dogs can. Because their straight back legs make it more difficult to move around, they are happy to just lie around.
Pug
Another stocky dog with short legs is the Pug. Like the bulldog, they can’t do anything too strenuous or they will have breathing problems because of the way their nose is shaped.
Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff is a working and guarding breed but is not naturally very agile. This serious and dignified breed is notoriously lazy.
Great Dane
Great Danes are gentle giants who love to cuddle and snuggle and please their owners. They are very social, so as long as they’re with their people, they are mellow and easy to be around.