The Best Breeds for Single Occupancy Households

Do you live alone? If you do, you might get lonely and want some companionship. Bringing a dog into your life could be great if you have enough time and love to dedicate to a canine. Dog ownership can boost happiness in humans and give purpose to lives if otherwise unfulfilled. However, please do not rush into any hasty decisions.

Getting a pet dog is a big commitment and can be a significant lifestyle change if you’ve never had a dog before. Consider all aspects and responsibilities you’ll pick up by welcoming a pooch into your house and life. Is it fair on the dog? Is it fair to you? If you can reasonably manage, then…welcome to the dog club! Here are some great breeds that can work well for those who live alone in single-occupancy dwellings.

French Bulldog

One breed that always gets attention is the French Bulldog. This dog is known for its adorable appearance and small to medium stature, making it very manageable for one human in the house. The Frenchie is also known to be incredibly loving, making for many heartwarming moments when you return home. They want to be near their humans’ side at every waking moment.

Labrador Retriever

There might not be a more loyal and faithful dog breed than the Labrador Retriever. These dogs tend to be very easygoing and go with their human flow, whether going on advanced walks or showing independent qualities to wait without too much fuss while the human is out of the house.

Boxer

If you’re going to be at home more often than not (i.e. people who work from home or if you’re retired), then a Boxer could be a perfect addition to your family. This breed is known to be very energetic and loves spontaneous play sessions with plenty of attention! They are also very protective, meaning they will care for you as much as you love them.

Golden Retriever

Kind? Gentle? Intelligent? Eager to please? All are terms that describe the Golden Retriever breed. This makes them ideal for single-human households as they can commit all their love and attention to one person! Their overall intelligence means that they are easier to train when compared to other breeds, which means that you will have more time to spend with them rather than completing training courses.

Chihuahua

There might not be a dog that latches on to one person more than a Chihuahua. Multiple sources state that Chihuahua dogs pick one person within a household and see that as their person. As such, it works out well if they are in a house with just one human so as not to isolate anyone else.

Given their size, these dogs don’t require long walks (compared to other breeds). This makes them great for single people who are busy at work or don’t have much free time, as they only need a short walk.

Remember…every dog is different

While we mean well with this article, it is worth remembering that every dog is different. Even though we can point out common themes and behaviours amongst breeds, unfortunately, there is no definitive way to say that an X-breed will be better for you than a Y-breed. Each dog has its personality and tendencies. 

Consider everything about the dog—its breed, history, and every detail you can find—so you can make an informed decision about welcoming it into your home and your life.

Feed them Innocent Hound

While all dogs are indeed different in their experiences, they want to be fed high-quality food. Here at the Innocent Hound, we handcraft exceptional single-protein food that is grain-free, meaning that the food is of maximum quality and nutrition.

We have six distinct dog food flavours for you and your dog. However, if you’ve got a fussy pup, you can try out a sample pack of the food - to see how they get on with it.