Best for · Handles being alone
Dog breeds that tolerate time alone
No dog thrives alone 8+ hours daily - if that is your reality, consider a cat or two, or a dog walker. But breeds differ hugely in the 4-6 hour range.
These breeds score 4 or higher on alone-time tolerance, assuming their exercise needs are met before you leave.
Aidi
Guardian breed
Exercise needs: HighAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Low
Akbash
Guardian breed
Exercise needs: Low-moderateAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: Moderate
Akita Inu
Working breed
Exercise needs: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Moderate
American Akita
Working breed
Exercise needs: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Moderate
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Guardian breed
Exercise needs: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: Low
Azawakh
Hound
Exercise needs: HighAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Wash-and-go
Basenji
Hound
Exercise needs: HighAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Wash-and-go
Canaan Dog
Herding and pariah dog
Activity: HighAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: Moderate
Cao de Castro Laboreiro
Livestock guardian
Activity: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: Low
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Livestock guardian
Activity: LowAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: High
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Livestock guardian
Activity: LowAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: Moderate
Chow Chow
Companion and guardian
Activity: LowAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: High
Kangal
Livestock guardian
Activity: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: Low
Karst Shepherd
Livestock guardian
Activity: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: Moderate
Komondor
Livestock guardian
Activity: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: High
Kuvasz
Livestock guardian
Activity: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: HighCoat care: Moderate
Shiba Inu
Spitz breed
Exercise needs: HighAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Moderate
Shikoku Inu
Spitz breed
Exercise needs: HighAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Moderate
Spanish Galgo
Hound breed
Exercise needs: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Low
Taiwan Dog
Spitz breed
Exercise needs: HighAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Moderate
Thai Ridgeback
Spitz breed
Exercise needs: HighAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Low
Tibetan Mastiff
Guardian breed
Exercise needs: Low-moderateAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: High
Tornjak
Guardian breed
Exercise needs: ModerateAlone-time tolerance: GoodCoat care: Moderate