A lot of people make the conscious decision to purchase and raise a dog of their own after quite a considerable amount of thought. However, most people don’t stop and think about how much it truly takes to raise a dog and how much time and energy it requires. With that in mind, picking the perfect dog requires more thought than many people give. For the lazy owner in all of us, there are a lot of different canines that make for a perfect pet. Here are the 5 best dogs for the laziest of owners.
5. Bolognese
5. Bolognese
Bolognese descended from a breed of dogs in southern Italy. They recently became popular as a companion canine, though they were once highly popular amongst the nobles and royal courts throughout Spain. They are a toy breed, which means they are small, and have no genetic health problems.
4. Greyhound
4. Greyhound
While a Greyhound is certainly not a calm or small dog, they are incredibly easy to care for. Most greyhound dogs these days are used for racing on the tracks, but they were once used for hunting. Today, they require very little exercise.
3. Glen of Imaal Terrier
3. Glen of Imaal Terrier
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a bit of a mouthful for a dog breed, but they require nearly nothing. There is little to no space requirements, training, exercise, or grooming that the owner must take care of. Anyone with a yard of small to moderate size can handle this pet.
2. Puggle
2. Puggle
The Puggle is a crossbreed between a Pug and a Beagle, and you can truly tell. The canines today are usually second or third generation, and are quite low maintenance. For those who don’t own a large yard, these dogs are the perfect choice, as they don’t need to race around for long.
1. Rat Terrier
1. Rat Terrier
The Rat Terrier sounds like a gross breed, but the hairless canine was bred perfectly for control. They require very little space, as they only get up to around 25 pounds as adults, and are only about a foot tall or so.