Long-Haired Collie. Photo: Pexels
If you’re looking for an adorable dog to cuddle and shower with hugs, check out the cutest dog breeds according to the American Kennel Club!
1. Bichon Frise
Bichon Frise. Photo: Pexels
With a coat that makes them look like a fluffy cloud, the Bichon Frise loves to be cuddled all the time (which isn’t a difficult task).
2. Pomeranian
Pomeranian. Photo: Pexels
The fluffy coat of Pomeranians might look purely aesthetic, but it serves a serious purpose. They are descendants of Icelandic sled dogs and needed that adorable coat to stay warm.
3. Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is particularly known for three things: an independent cat-like personality, a purple tongue resembling a lizard’s, and its incredibly cute and cozy double coat.
4. Keeshond
Keeshond. Photo: Pexels
The Keeshond is a cute dog from the Netherlands with a double-layered gray coat over a black undercoat. They make great companion dogs and stick to their owners like glue.
5. Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Pyrenean Mountain Dogs are so cute that you could be forgiven for mistaking them for lambs. Their weather-resistant white coat requires a lot of maintenance and needs to be brushed at least once a week.
6. Tibetan Mastiff
Highly valued as a status symbol in China, the Tibetan Mastiff’s thick double coat can be groomed to make them look like they have a lion’s mane. In fact, some people mistakenly believed that the breed descended from the king of the jungle. They shed a lot of hair once a year, covering the whole house in fur.
7. Samoyed
The Samoyed can claim to have one of the fluffiest and whitest coats in the canine world. Their coat is dirt and water-resistant, making them a surprisingly low-maintenance breed.
8. Pekingese
Chinese royalty made great use of the extreme cuteness of the Pekingese, using them as hand warmers at the imperial court.
9. Long-Haired Collie
Long-Haired Collie. Photo: Pexels
Another breed that needs to be regularly brushed due to its cuteness, the Long-Haired Collie actually has two layers of fur, and the soft undercoat is so thick that it’s hard to see the puppy’s skin through it.
10. Newfoundland
The beautiful, thick, and fluffy coat of the Newfoundland kept them warm while they worked in icy seas helping fishermen. They also have webbed feet, which makes them excellent swimmers.
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