All puppies are adorable, but before you get swayed by a longing look from that special pup you need to familiarize yourself with the breed. Of all the qualities you’ll consider – size, energy level, temperament, aggression, the one that may affect you and your neighbors most is barking. Some dogs just love the sound of their own voice. So before you end up with annoyed neighbors and being avoided by other dog owners, check out this list of the ten noisiest and ten quietest breeds.

Top 10 Noisiest Breeds

1. Beagle
2. Miniature Pinscher
3. Pomeranian
4. Chihuahua
5. Alaskan Malamute
6. Siberian Husky
7. American English Coonhound
8. Miniature Schnauzer
9. Basset Hound
10. German Shepherd

Top 10 Quietest Breeds

1. Great Dane
2. Newfoundland
3. Great Pyrenees
4. Italian Greyhound
5. Whippet
6. Mastiff
7. Bernese Mountain Dog
8. Bullmastiff
9. Saint Bernard
10. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Not quite ready to share your home with a Great Dane? Is a Chihuahua more your style? Then make sure to check out part two of this article, where you’ll find handy tips for dealing with a barking puppy.