35 Cutest Dog Breeds That'll Instantly Steal Your Heart

These little bundles of fur are cute, cuddly canines that get along with just about anybody—kids and other pets included! Aside from their friendliness, they're also known to be loyal and intelligent. Plus, their tiny stature and silky coat make them extra huggable.

A cross between two other adorable breeds, a Maltese and a Poodle, the Maltipoo is a breed that’s essentially doubly cute! They come in a range of different coats, from straight to curly, but they’re always devoted, sharp, fun-loving pets. They also live up to 16 years, which is an above-average lifespan.

These working dogs have hearts of gold and are so fluffy that they're just begging to be snuggled. Along with their delightful tri-colored coats, they're calm, gentle, and often recommended for families with small children.

Is there anything cuter than a golden retriever puppy? We think not! But no matter what age they are, these pups are guaranteed to be adorable. That's especially thanks to their lustrous fur and friendly faces.

With their squished faces, drooping ears, curly tails, and eyes that have the power to melt anyone’s heart, pugs were known as the preferred breed of Marie Antoinette—and they're still beloved today!

Just saying their nickname, “Sausage Dogs,” is enough to make you say, “Aww!” Dachshunds, which hail from Germany, were originally trained to hunt badgers, but nowadays, they’re perfect, teeny lap dogs. While they all have long bodies, long ears, and short legs, you can find them with a variety of coats.

Happy and friendly with great smiles, Boston Terriers are also known to be all kinds of cute. They've got small and compact bodies, big round eyes, and a tuxedo coloration. They're also affectionate and will make you laugh.

With their good-natured temperaments and low-allergy fur, goldendoodles (a cross between a golden retriever and a standard poodle) make ideal family dogs. And those faces!

All those fire stations are doing something right! These days, dalmatians can be found snuggled up to their families instead of riding fire engines. And how could you not love that plethora of pretty polka-dots?

Towering ears. Sweet eyes. Foxy faces. And teeny-tiny legs. Yup, corgis have all the ingredients to be the cutest dogs on the planet. You can add a Pembroke to your family (without a tail) or a Cardigan (with a tail). They're both equally adorable!

French Bulldogs have been named the top breed in the United States, and for good reason! Their ranking is, in part, thanks to those wrinkly faces, big smiles, and pointed ears that are pretty darn hard to resist.

Snoopy is basically the cutest cartoon dog, which makes beagles equally adorable in real life. Loyal and happy, a beagle is sure to be your little shadow wherever you go.

Yorkshire terriers, or “Yorkies,” typically only reach a weight of seven pounds max, which makes them look like puppies for their whole lives!

French for “butterfly,” the papillon is known for their wing-like ears that will make everyone smile as you walk down the street.

Originally from Japan, these dogs have some of the sweetest and most expressive faces around.

Border collies are often thought of as the smartest of all the dog breeds because of how quickly they pick up tricks. If you’d like a cute dog for your family that will eat up training sessions or even agility competitions, this dog is for you.

From puppies to seniors, you can’t ever go wrong with a labrador retriever who is equal parts cute and faithful to their humans.

As Ree Drummond’s breed of choice, we can see that she’s onto something…because who can resist a bassett hound? Droopy faces, floppy ears, and low statures make these dogs some of the cutest to ever exist.