Very cuddly dog?

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Chihuahua good luck living your life after getting one lol they just lay on your lap and try to hold you down so you don't get up to go anywhere lol.

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Chihuahuas even bring out the cuddler in other dogs. If I have a chi in my lap and there's a non-lap dog in the room, they'll nose their way in between us and sit on my lap too. It's happened so many times through the years and always makes me laugh. I give the big dogs a hug too but it's a bit overwhelming to have a big dog leaning into you on your lap.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maltipoo.
Mine wants to cuddle 24/7.

+1 on maltipoo. Ours is so cuddly and a complete lap dog. Much better suited to senior citizens and anxious older children than a family with young kids, IMO

I have two maltipoos and one is the definition of a lap dog. She HAS to be in a lap all day long and worms her way into someone's arms every night to sleep. (I have had different doodles since I was and while others were just as affectionate, this one is snuggliest.) My other maltipoo is very active, wants to play fetch all day, and prefers to sleep in a dog bed.

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Most hounds are extremely cuddly velcro dogs. Vizlas and Treeing Walker Coonhounds are both especially known for being cuddlers.

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My miniature schnauzer loves to cuddle, and so does my family member's.

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Lots of cuddly dog breeds as previous posters have named, but dog personality definitely plays a role. Also age of dog as well. When we lost our previous dog (the ultimate cuddle bug), we wanted another cuddly dog. Our new dog was not much of a lap dog when she was a puppy. Now 3 years later, she loves to jump onto laps and snuggle for hours.

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I have two purebred Labradors who are cousins. One is very cuddly. One is not. (They were rescued, for anyone who wants to slam me for having purebreds).

I would suggest getting a rescue or an older dog and specifically seeing if it is cuddly. Some may be as puppies but it will change when they get older, so I would go for a 6-12 month one at least. Some breeds are obviously more cuddly than others, but even within the same breed you're going to get different results.

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My Boston Terrier is super cuddly.

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Our mini golden doodle is cuddly. Sorry! It's just luck of the draw I think.

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Our goldendoodle is a Velcro dog with constant snuggling needs. It’s intense! She’s incredibly sweet and a great fit for our family. That said, I’ve met doodles who have much different personalities.

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Anonymous wrote:Retrievers were bred to retrieve things, guard dogs were bred to guard things, lap dogs were bred to be snuggly. Look into one of the many small breeds that were created for this exact purpose.

+1 There are plenty of "lap dog" breeds out there.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pekingese, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu, Japanese Chin, Tibetan Spaniels, Havanese, Pug, and so on...

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Anonymous wrote:I have two purebred Labradors who are cousins. One is very cuddly. One is not. (They were rescued, for anyone who wants to slam me for having purebreds).

I would suggest getting a rescue or an older dog and specifically seeing if it is cuddly. Some may be as puppies but it will change when they get older, so I would go for a 6-12 month one at least. Some breeds are obviously more cuddly than others, but even within the same breed you're going to get different results.

I agree with this. The puppy who wants nothing more than to curl up in your lap may become a more-active adult who wants to play, not cuddle, and then become a Velcro dog who wants to snuggle all the time. You may also get a dog who only wants to snuggle with one member of the family -- I've been surprised by all the recs for chis because the ones I know live up to the 50% tremble, 50% murder stereotype. They love love love one person beyond measure, and the rest of us could not suck more.

If you tell a rescue you want a cuddler, they will be all over it.

Also my dog wants to know if your daughter has plans later, because his people keep getting up and going into another room or stopping the scratches because they have to type or get on a call or some nonsense.

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Anonymous wrote:We have a mini goldendoodle we got when our kids were very young. She’s been great. The sweetest and easiest dog ever. But she’s never been a cuddler. She lays in the room with us, occasionally beside the adults with her head on our leg for a short time. She’s getting older and we would like to get another dog in the near future.

Is there really such a thing as a “lap dog” or a very cuddly dog? Our younger daughter is Autistic and our older one is moving out next year. Our younger one would really love a dog who is very, very affectionate and cuddly like would sleep with her and lie down next to her all the time and in her lap. Any recommendations?

Yes, French Bulldogs were specifically bread for this purpose. It is just part of their nature. Lace makers used them to hold on their laps to keep them warm. It is in their character not just to sit next to you, they will push into you, squeeze as tight to you as they possibly can. They always have this need to be right next to their human. When I do yoga at home, he would always sit on my yoga mat and as soon as I lay down on the mat, he will relocate himself to be right next to you so his body touch yours. As soon as you sit down on the couch or chair, he will be on your laps. They would love to sleep with you in your bed (ours is not allowd and he clearly suffering). He will follow your daughter everywhere around the house, he will accompany her to every visit to the bathroom.

Check other breeds that falls under companion dog group.

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Have you thought about getting a therapy or service dog that’s has been vetted for this, OP? Even if a breeder is really thoughtful and breeding for these qualities, it’s not easy to see at 8 or 10 weeks that a puppy will have them.

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Our cavapoo lives to cuddle!