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Chloe Petrylak

8 calm dog breeds with a relaxed outlook on life

Calm greyhound sleeping on dog bed.

Do calm dog breeds really exist? When we first think about dogs, we instantly picture bouncy, energetic pups that are filled with uncontainable excitement, but what about those with the opposite disposition?

When you think of ‘calm’ you may picture a canine who loves nothing more than a good snooze, but actually it refers to a dog’s all-round qualities – for example, the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations. This means that calm dog breeds react to stimuli – such as sounds, smells, or objects – in a more docile than average manner, commonly without lunging, growling, or exhibiting any signs of stress.

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