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.

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

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

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

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(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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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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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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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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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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The 10 Best Dog Breeds

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

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

CORGIS

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

FRENCH BULLDOGS

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

COCKER SPANIELS

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

DACHSHUNDS

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

GOLDEN OR LABRADOR RETRIEVERS

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

YORKIES

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.

GREYHOUNDS

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

SAINT BERNARDS

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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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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The 10 Best Dog Breeds

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

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

CORGIS

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

FRENCH BULLDOGS

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

COCKER SPANIELS

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

DACHSHUNDS

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

GOLDEN OR LABRADOR RETRIEVERS

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

YORKIES

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.

GREYHOUNDS

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

SAINT BERNARDS

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

BERNESE MOUNTAINDOG

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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BERNESE MOUNTAIN
DOG