Here are five dog breeds that are perfect couch potatoes

Looking for a dog that will fit right into your city apartment? Perhaps, a dog you can cuddle on the couch with, as you both tune into your favorite Jim Carrey movie? You'll be surprised. Several dog breeds would like nothing more than to curl up and nap on your lap all day. If you identify yourself as lazy, here are five dog breeds for you, to choose yourself a pet that will compliment your lazy -

1. English Bulldog – Bulldogs may have an intimidating appearance, but don't get fooled by the face. Bulldogs are incredibly low-maintenance dogs, that only want to stretch their limbs and relax on the couch. They don't like to exercise and prefer the indoors to the outdoors. Bulldogs have a short coat of hair, which nullifies any grooming needs. What more? You can rely on their glum face to scare away intruders to your apartment.
2. Shih Tzu – Not the laziest of dogs, but Shih Tzus prefer their downtime too. They are most definitely mellow when compared to other terriers. You can count on your Shih Tzu to keep you company on your sitcom binge-watch sessions.
3. Pekingese – History tells us that the Pekingese breed of dogs once lived in the palaces of China. Pekingese make for great lapdogs. They are perfectly happy to lounge around your apartment and skip that walk around the neighborhood.
4. Pug – Pugs make for some of the best apartment dogs. Their health concerns, such as sensitivity to weather extremities and difficulty in breathing, make them incredibly apartment friendly. Just make sure, you don't feed your pug too much, or you could end up making it overweight. A pug's diet should be well-balanced, to counter its lack of physical activity.
5. Tibetan Spaniel – Tibetan Spaniels, are not really lazy, but they don't need much exercise either. These small-sized dogs are happiest in cold climes and comfortable indoor spaces. Also, at 9-15lbs, you can easily pick them up and put them on your lap.

Not all of us are active and energetic, so why should all dog breeds be? If you're the kind that prefers staying indoors rather than going out to the theatre or finding recreation outdoors, these dogs should make the perfect pet companion for you. Choose from any of the breeds listed above, and you and your pet can spend hours lounging around your apartment, being lazy together. Some of these dog breeds are lazy by temperament; others don't require much physical activity or are unable to engage due to health constraints. They also require minimal grooming, making them perfect low-maintenance pet options for the easy-going individual.

The Five Extremely Quiet Dog Breeds

Want yourself a dog but don’t want to be the source of agony for your neighbors? If you happen to live in a quiet neighborhood, you’d probably rethink your wish of adopting a dog. You don’t have to. Yes, dogs bark. But some dog breeds make much less noise than other fellow dog breeds. You could bring home one of these and realize your dream of sheltering a dog while keeping your neighbors happy at the same time.

If you want yourself a quiet dog, choose from the following five breeds -

• Basenji – Basenjis were bred to be hunting dogs, but you wouldn't be able to tell from how quiet these creatures can be. Don't go by their calm demeanor; these dogs are active and independent. The African breed is often nicknamed "the barkless dog." 
• Bull-dog – You can trust a bulldog to be more interested in sleeping its hours away than giving chase to every mouse/squirrel that happens to be in the vicinity. Calm and composed, it’s difficult to get a rise of the bulldog. You can easily trust it to be safe and playful with your children and family.
• Scottish deerhound – The Scottish deerhound's dignity won it the title of "the perfect creature in heaven" from littérateur Sir Walter Scott. Calm, elegant, and quiet – these dogs won't bark unless they absolutely have to!
• Golden Retriever – The Golden Retriever is preoccupied with retrieving half it’s time awake, so there’s not much scope for it to bark and create a ruckus. Well-behaved and polite, a Golden Retriever will make a wonderful companion for a quiet household.
• Borzoi – A Borzoi is like a cross between a cat and a dog. It is equal parts laidback and equal parts athletic. Their athleticism makes them perfect hunters. However, they don’t function very well as guard dogs because of their unwillingness to raise up the decibel, even when your house is under threat.

Dogs bark for a reason

Dogs bark to communicate like we, humans, speak. Dogs can bark because of many factors. They may be curious about something; they might want your attention, be bored – the list goes on. Every dog will bark, some time or the other. If you value your peace and quiet but still want yourself a dog, you need to be careful about the breed you pick. Some dog breeds are louder than others. If you pick the wrong dog breed, you could end up constantly apologizing to house guests, visitors, and neighbors. Don't make that mistake. Use our list shared above to inform you about dog breeds that make for a quiet and content companion.