But which dog breeds are considered to be the most calm? These are 10 calm dog breeds, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
![Saint Bernards are kind, have big hearts, and boast a gentle, calming nature (Photo: Shutterstock)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA3MTE1YTRlLTA3YjQtNDQ4NS05NTQ4LWQ4MDFkMWI3NmM5ODphNjkxNjlmZi01OGY5LTRhNWEtYTI5NS01NDE4ZTFkNDY5NzM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Saint Bernard
Saint Bernards are kind, have big hearts, and boast a gentle, calming nature (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
![This breed of dog is calm, affectionate, outgoing and friendly. They are very loving and build strong bonds with their owners (Photo: Shutterstock)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjYwZTg0Y2VkLTk2ZjgtNDVkMS05YzE3LTdmZGQ4YTdmNGViNTo3YzRmMWZhZS04NzMzLTQxMWUtYjlkZC1mYmIxNDhjNWFiOTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Pekingese
This breed of dog is calm, affectionate, outgoing and friendly. They are very loving and build strong bonds with their owners (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
![Clumber Spaniels are loyal companions and are also calm in nature. They are also loyal and very affectionate (Photo: Shutterstock)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjVjMzlkMGZiLWQ0YzctNGJlMC05NTIyLTA3OTlhZjdlYThkYzo0MjU1YzgwNC1lNGMzLTRjNzctYjg0OC04ODA0ZDEwZTZkNDA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Clumber Spaniel
Clumber Spaniels are loyal companions and are also calm in nature. They are also loyal and very affectionate (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
![The French Bulldog is a popular breed of dog, with their calm temperaments making them good companions. They also get along well with other dogs and enjoy meeting new doggy friends and humans (Photo: Shutterstock)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc5NWU4MTEwLTFiYzAtNDI1NC1iMGZlLWNiYTRmMDhhZDcxOTo3Y2FlZGU3Ny1lOGEzLTRiMzUtYTI2Mi1iODU5ZTJhYzJjNjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a popular breed of dog, with their calm temperaments making them good companions. They also get along well with other dogs and enjoy meeting new doggy friends and humans (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock