20 Larger Dog Breeds That Rarely Bark
The American Kennel Club’s AKC) Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Jerry Klein explains while some dogs may be quieter, no breed except for the Basenji is “barkless.” He told Newsweek: “Barking is a dog’s main way of communicating with those around them—similar to how humans speak to communicate. “Some breeds (regardless of size) are quieter by nature, but other breeds are naturally more vocal. “This can also have something to do with what they were originally bred to do, such as guarding livestock and alerting their owners....