12 Quietest Dogs for Apartments — our top picks
French Bulldog
Muscular flat-faced breed with bat ears and adaptable personality. Excellent apartment companion.
Whippet
Medium-sized sighthound, gentle and quiet indoors. Perfect balance of athleticism and calm companionship.
Mi-Ki
American toy breed with calm, friendly temperament. Hypoallergenic companion developed for optimal family pet characteristics.
Japanese Chin
Oriental toy breed with distinctive flat face and cat-like personality. Elegant and dignified companion.
King Charles Spaniel
English toy spaniel with domed head and short nose. Gentle, quiet, and devoted lap dog with regal bearing.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Unique Scottish terrier with long body and distinctive topknot. Calm, dignified, and devoted companion.
Sealyham Terrier
Small Welsh terrier with distinctive white coat. Calm, charming, and less aggressive than most terriers.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Gentle toy spaniel with silky coat and sweet expression. Perfect family companion with sporting dog heritage.
Boston Terrier
American Gentleman with tuxedo markings and friendly disposition. Intelligent and easy-going companion.
Basenji
Barkless African hunting dog with cat-like cleanliness. Independent, intelligent, and unique.
Pug
Charming flat-faced toy breed with wrinkled face and cheerful personality. \"Multum in parvo\" - much in little.
Cavapoo
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle cross. Gentle and friendly with reduced shedding.
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Find your perfect matchFrequently asked questions
- What is the quietest dog for an apartment?
- Based on temperament and care needs, the French Bulldog ranks as the top choice for flats with thin walls and close neighbours, followed by the Whippet and Mi-Ki.
- How was this list of dogs for flats with thin walls and close neighbours chosen?
- Each breed is scored on the traits that matter most for flats with thin walls and close neighbours — such as energy, size, grooming and temperament — using DoggyQ's breed database. For a recommendation tailored to your exact situation, take the free quiz.