For those who love silence: TOP 4 dog breeds that won't bother your neighbors with their barking

Getting a dog in an apartment building is a feat bordering on heroism or madness. The morning walks alone are worth it. And the regular "vocal greetings," barking, and howling can make a harmless animal hate the entire building. But there are "silent" dog breeds whose presence the neighbors won't even notice.

Basenji

This unique breed excels in quietness. The special structure of their vocal cords prevents them from barking. They can howl, but do so very rarely. They also snort and purr, making sounds similar to stifled laughter and grunts—with such a musical arsenal, you'll never get bored.

Other characteristics of the breed include hypoallergenicity and a keen sense of cleanliness: they groom themselves with their paws like cats and don't emit a distinctive odor. Basenjis are active and independent, with a lively and resourceful mind. The contrast in their behavior indoors and outdoors is striking: indoors, they're quiet as a mouse, while outdoors, they're a boundless ball of energy.

Saluki

The sighthound is a graceful, large, and silent breed. It is a quiet, balanced, and calm companion for the home. In the wild (when hunting), individuals are capable of chasing prey for several hours without making a sound. It is almost impossible to hear a bark or howl from a dog in a house or apartment. These animals do not bother with unnecessary "conversations," and behave quietly, almost unnoticed.

Shiba Inu

Representatives of the breed are alert and resilient. They are not prone to hyper-emotional displays: they are melancholic and almost always at rest. These dogs are not prone to barking. They can produce a distinctive high-pitched sound known as the Shiba Inu scream. However, this pet only "speaks" in extreme cases, when teased or provoked.

New Guinea Singing Dog

One of the rarest subspecies in the canine family. Discovered and domesticated relatively recently. The characteristic of these animals, for which they received their name, is their unique, unmistakable sounds. These dogs do not bark, howl, or whine, but produce true "vocalizations" with melodic trills, changes in frequency, sounds, and vibrations. They are the only dogs that can "sing," their trills vaguely reminiscent of bird trills.

Another characteristic of the breed is flexibility and agility; these dogs are excellent tree climbers. They are intelligent, friendly, and a bit stubborn. They are difficult to find in homes and apartments in our country due to the high cost of puppies. However, New Guinea cats are gradually flooding the domestic pet market.

So, there are several breeds whose representatives are not prone to barking. Keeping them in an apartment makes life much easier for the owner: there's no noise, barking, howling, and, as a result, no complaints or discontent from neighbors.