Some breeds of dog are only ever going to nibble a shoe rather than a hand or ankle.Some breeds of dog are only ever going to nibble a shoe rather than a hand or ankle.
Some breeds of dog are only ever going to nibble a shoe rather than a hand or ankle. | Canva/Getty Images

Safe Dogs: Here are 13 breeds of adorable dog that rarely bite, nip or snap - including the Golden Retriever 🐶

These dogs are to gentle - or too lazy - to be much of a risk when it comes to biting.

We’re officially a nations of dog owners, with the UK’s most popular pet living in around one-in-three households (and rising).

That means that there are around three million pooches living here, with more people choosing to join the army of dog lovers every week.

Of course, if you are looking to welcome a dog into your family, there are 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.

There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.

Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.

Different breeds of dog also tend to have very different personalities – with some more likely to lash out with nips, nibbles and even bites.

Of course any dog is capable of delivering a damaging bite, while most dogs of any breed are unlikely to do any damage unless seriously provoked, but there are certain breeds who have temperaments making them less likely to be aggressive than other.

So, here are the 13 breeds of dog that are least likely to bite.

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