Culture and Lifestyle Pets 15 of the Cutest Dog Breeds By Katherine Owen Katherine Owen Katherine Owen is a writer and editor with a passion for home design. In her 10+ years of experience, she's covered everything from cozy Southern cottages to fresh farmhouses to sprawling mountain retreats. Her areas of expertise include home design and construction, gardening and pets. Her work has been featured in Southern Living, Birmingham Magazine, The Atlantic, Boulder Lifestyle, Log & Timber Home Living, and more. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 26, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty/Zoom Pet Photography What makes for the cutest dog breed? Is it a scruffy face? A long wagging tail? Perky ears or giant puppy dog eyes? Depends on who you ask. Much like anything in life, the cutest dog breed just depends on your personal style. If you were to use the ranking of the most popular breeds, you could argue that breeds like golden retrievers and French bulldogs set the standard, though they have few traits in common. Furthermore, that list doesn't account for the rare breeds that have won hearts through roles in books and on the big screen, like the dalmatian or the Berger Picard. Or the fact that your local dog park is probably dominated by doodles right now. So whether you are looking for a new best friend or just can't resist puppy pictures (we don't blame you!), here are some of the cutest dog breeds out there. 01 of 16 Beagle Getty/@Hans Surfer With a friendly disposition and those big eyes, the beagle's permanently puppy-like appearance is undeniably irresistible. 02 of 16 Boykin Spaniel Getty/hotoPlus Magazine / Contributor We'd be remiss to forget South Carolina's own: the smart, spirited, seriously cute Boykin spaniel. 03 of 16 Bernese Mountain Dog Getty/Attila Kocsis / EyeEm This breed is hard-working, but always appears to be sporting a big, goofy grin. 04 of 16 Corgis Getty/Purple Collar Pet Photography Whether it's the Pembroke Welsh or the Cardigan Welsh breed, corgis are famous for their charmingly short and sturdy stature. 05 of 16 French Bulldog Getty/Purple Collar Pet Photography It's easy to see why this one-of-a-kind canine has won itself the reputation as the chicest of city dogs. 06 of 16 Dachshund Getty/Pekic Surprisingly brave and somewhat stubborn, the Dachshund's long, lanky built and short stubby legs make it simply one of the cutest breeds out there. 07 of 16 Golden Retriever Getty/Zoom Pet Photography There's a reason these continue to rank as one of the most popular dog breeds. Who could resist a golden, fluffy puppy with a sweet personality? 08 of 16 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Getty/Purple Collar Pet Photography Big eyes, big ears...what's not to love when it comes to this royally cute breed? 09 of 16 Dalmatian Getty/mladenbalinovac With an iconic coat and unique history, it's no wonder the dalmatian ended up stealing hearts on the big screen. 10 of 16 Bichon Frise Getty/Catherine Ledner More than just good looks (and fluff), the bichon frise is one of the friendliest breeds out there. Daily Paws goes so far as to call them the "Snow White of dogs." 11 of 16 Australian Shepherd Getty/Luc Bentz / EyeEm Rugged and remarkably smart, Aussies are the complete package. 12 of 16 Berger Picard Getty/Agency Animal Picture Did you see Because of Winn Dixie and develop a soft spot for scruffy mutts? Yeah, us too. This one's for you! 13 of 16 Staffordshire Bull Terrier Getty/Robbie Goodall With big eyes that seem to say "Is that snack for me?", these cuddle bugs are positively cute. 14 of 16 Miniature Schnauzer Getty/Jody Trappe Photography Although the uh, intense eyebrows create a look that can be quite severe, these scruffy companions have an outgoing, agreeable spirit. 15 of 16 Parson Russell Terrier Getty/Image by Ian Carroll (aka "icypics") These pups have as much charm as they do energy. Though they may be small in stature, they make up for it in personality. 16 of 16 Poodle Getty/Bagata Photography With an athletic history and top-of-the-class intelligence, this breed is more than just its good looks and iconic hair. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit