10 Most Dog-Friendly Dog Breeds

The Cocker Spaniel tends to be happy, gentle and playful, and you'll often find her tail wagging just as hard when she's out hunting or following a scent as when she's hanging around the house and cuddling with her family.

A natural protector, the German Shepherd Dog is generally highly intelligent and adaptable. He's usually energetic but also loyal and devoted. He tends to do well with other pets, especially if he's introduced to them as a puppy.

The Poodle might have a reputation for being prissy due to her curly coat and the unusual cut used on show dogs, but that's far from her true nature. She's generally funny, bright and loving, both with her human and canine family members.

The Boxer's typically silly, sweet and playful nature tends to make this breed a great family dog. And don't be concerned about that wrinkled, worried look on his face — he might be somewhat suspicious of strangers, but he's generally a happy dog.

Her devotion is legendary, thanks to the Lassie movies, and in real life, many Collies are tremendous family dogs. She's not one to play favorites either — she's usually happy to share her love with the entire family.

The Basset is typically good natured and fairly easy going, especially considering his membership in the Hound Group. He can become deeply attached to his human family — he may pine and mourn, loudly, for them if left alone for too long — and is commonly great with other dogs, too.

The Border Collie's strong herding instincts mean two things when it comes to other dogs in the home. First, she's likely to get along with them — after all, she was bred to get along well with other animals. However, she's also likely to try to keep her herd together, so though she may be fond of any canine siblings in the house, they might find her more difficult to love.

Many Beagles are happiest when using their noses, but they're often pack animals, too. So being with their packs — human and canine — truly adds to their joy.

The sweet, people-pleasing Golden is a pro at making friends (two-legged and four-legged alike), thanks to her gentle temperament and playful nature. Who can resist that smile?

The lovable Lab has rarely met a stranger. He tends to be enthusiastic about, well, pretty much everything — including swimming, fetching balls, working as a service dog or meeting new canine pals.