The 10 Best Dog Breeds

FOR PEOPLE WITH ANXIETY

According to Anxiety.org, “the difference between manageable and unmanageable anxiety could be as simple as owning a pet.”

Studies have shown pet owners even have “lower heart rates and blood pressure levels and reacted better to psychological and physical stress and recovered quicker from those stresses.”

So which K-9s are best at bringing the calm? We’ve sniffed out the slobbery kissers with the most soothing power, here are 10 of the best dogs for anxiety.

CHIHUAHUAS

1

At 6 pounds max, they are small enough to snuggle in bed and sympathetic enough to nurse you through anything.

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CORGIS

2

Obedient & loyal “without being needy” (according to the American Kennel Club)—they are often tapped as companion dogs for the elderly & people with disabilities. 

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FRENCH BULLDOGS

3

This squishy-faced lapdog deserves its popularity. Frenchies are flexible, even-tempered and all about snuggling away a bad day.

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COCKER SPANIELS

4

Sweet and extremely child-friendly, this breed is known to connect with kids facing mental health or emotional challenges, per Animal Planet.

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DACHSHUNDS

5

Playful and affectionate, wiener dogs are also innately hilarious. You’ll be constantly amused by their everyday ambles around town.

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GOLDEN OR LABRADOR RETRIEVERS

6

(and their various doodle hybrids) are the most popular therapy, guide & rescue dogs as they're highly intelligent and easily trained.

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YORKIES

7

With a tendency to establish tight bonds with their owners and a willingness to travel anywhere by shoulder bag, this little breed has a whole lot to offer.

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GREYHOUNDS

8

Incredibly sweet and docile (they rarely bark) they make ideal roommates. They also often “hug” by leaning their bodies against their human’s legs.

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SAINT BERNARDS

9

Loving, eager to please and tolerant of other animals. These massive teddy bears can reach 180 lbs but only require moderate exercise.

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BERNESE MOUNTAIN
DOG

10

These gentle souls get along swimmingly with kids and other animals. Often, they'll pick a favorite person and won't be afraid to show it.

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