The 10 most cuddly dog breeds

Dogs are called "man's best friend" for a reason. Some breeds seem almost made for cuddling: soft fur, gentle nature and a loving personality.
Below we list the 10 most cuddly dog breeds - from cute lap dogs to big, gentle giants.

1. Italian greyhound

Fragile beauty with a big heart. Italian greyhounds love to sprint in the park, but are real cuddlers at home, preferring to snuggle close to you.

Italian greyhound cuddles with owner

2. Golden Retriever

Smart, trainable and incredibly devoted to family. Goldens are friendly, patient and enjoy petting and cuddling with young and old alike.

Golden Retriever being cuddled

3. Chihuahua

Small in size, big in character. Chihuahuas often bond strongly to one person and are true lap buddies - perfect for hours of cuddling.

Chihuahua lying on lap

4. Labrador Retriever

Cheerful all-rounder with a loving disposition. Labradors are gentle, social and love company - the ideal cuddle buddy after a long day.

Labrador getting cuddled

5. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Gentle, affectionate and calm in nature. The Cavalier is made for cuddly moments on the couch and suits both families and the elderly.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel close to owner

6. Boxer

Playful, loyal and surprisingly gentle. Boxers are energetic jokers who love to snuggle up to you after playing outside.

Boxer gets cuddled by family

7. Bichon Frisé

Cheerful, gentle and always like to be close by. With their fluffy curls and sweet disposition, Bichons are perfect cuddling partners.

Bichon Frisé snuggling up to the owner

8. Great Dane

A gentle giant who often forgets how big he is. Great Danes are gentle, affectionate and surprisingly cuddly.

Great Dane as a cuddle buddy on the couch

9. Brussels Griffon

Small dog with a big personality. Griffons seek a lot of closeness and prefer to be wherever their human is.

Brussels Griffon close to owner

10. Pitbull

In the right hands, pit bulls show an incredibly sweet and gentle nature. With proper training and socialization, they are great cuddlers.

Pitbull being cuddled by family

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