Why doesn’t my dog bark? Is this behavior normal?
There are myriad reasons why your dog may not bark, from medical to emotional to even completely situational reasons. It may take some observation before you narrow it down, but with some diligence, you’ll be able to help your dog get comfortable with his own voice. These are a few reasons why your pup might be quieter than normal that aren’t a cause for great concern.
While “a dog that doesn’t bark” rarely exists, some breeds are shyer than others when it comes to barking. Purina has compiled a list of quiet dog breeds, which include:
Your Dog Breed is Naturally Quiet
Dog breed plays a big part in how noisy your furry friend will be at home. If you have a mixed breed, you might get a blend of different features.
Do you own a Borzoi? How about a Basenji or a French Bulldog? These are very quiet dog breeds that rarely raise their voice, even when they’re excited.
Like us, older dogs don’t have the energy to be loud and rowdy. If your dog is getting on in their years, their quiet behavior could be a natural side-effect of age.
This reason is a bigger cause for concern. Some illnesses dogs face can affect their larynx, such as laryngeal disease. If you suspect your dog has come down with this condition, it’s imperative you take them to the vet immediately.
It might be surprising if you have a dog, and it never seems to bark at all. If this is you, you are probably concerned about something wrong with your dog.
The whippet is one of those dog breeds that don’t do much barking. However, individual whippets vary in how much they may bark like other breeds-many whippets like barking during playtime.
You’ll notice poodles and poodle-mixes weren’t included on this list of low-barking dogs. That is because they’re generally never considered part of that group.
In other words, if a dog doesn’t bark, it may be the result of one or several different reasons, including its breed and health predisposition. Let’s take a look at them below.
If your dog doesn’t bark and rarely barks, maybe it’s one of these breeds. Or if it’s a mixed breed, perhaps it has one of these breeds in its ancestry.