15 Dog Breeds That Will Make Sure You’re Never Alone

Do you want personal space? Get a cat. These dogs? They’ll follow you to the bathroom and take up the entire bed. If clinginess were a competition, these 15 breeds would win gold every time. Check them out and pick your next pet wisely.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Expect warm eyes and constant cuddles with absolutely zero alone time. It will even follow you to the bathroom because the word “privacy” is not in their dictionary. If you sit, your spaniel sits—on you.

Labrador Retriever

Labs love two things: moving and being with you. Even if you’re going to the fridge, they’ll be ready for action. Need space? Too bad. They’ll retrieve your socks and your last shred of solitude.

Golden Retriever

Sweet and needy in the best way, Goldens ensures your “me time” never exists. Walk out of sight for two seconds, and they act like you have vanished into another dimension. This breed takes devotion to another level.

Pug

With their squishy faces and oversized personalities, Pugs are 90% love and 10% stubbornness. They’ll stick to you like glue and snort onto your lap while demanding attention 24/7. You no longer have the privilege to breathe alone.

Boxer

Have you ever tried leaving a room without a 60-pound shadow? With a Boxer, good luck. They crave attention and insist on a front-row seat for your entire life. Expect zoomies and a level of clinginess that rivals a toddler’s.

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzus don’t ask for attention—they expect it. If you think your lap belongs to you, think again. These little emperors will claim it instantly, gazing at you like a deity while ensuring you never experience alone time.

Beagle

Beagles need a pack, and in this case, you’re it. Curious by nature, they’ll investigate everything you do by trailing behind like a detective on a mission. Leave the room, and you’ll instantly hear dramatic howls of protest. 

Great Dane

Personal space? Not with a Great Dane around. This oversized cuddle bug will sit on you and practically fuse into your soul. It may not be a lap dog but don’t tell it that because, obviously, it won’t listen.

Bichon Frise

This little fluff ball is here for one thing: you. Playful and a little dramatic, the Bichon will always demand your attention. Don’t dare leave it alone, or you’ll have to deal with guilt trips in the form of puppy eyes.

Dachshund

If you ever feel alone, don’t worry, as Dachshund won’t let that happen. Those big, pleading eyes will track your every move. Burrowing under your blankets and sticking to you like glue is just a part of their charm.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Corgis hear everything, including you. They’ll nudge and follow you to ensure you never get lost (even in your own house). Bright and permanently attached to your side, expect zero personal boundaries.

Brussels Griffon

If you think you can have personal space, a Griff will prove you wrong. These tiny dogs demand constant contact by gazing at you as if you hold the meaning of life. Affectionate and clingy, you’ll definitely be their favorite human.

Poodle

Poodles are smart enough to understand personal space… but they ignore it. Whether Standard or Toy, they’ll stick to you like a burr by ensuring every moment is a shared moment. Alone time? Not with them in the house.

Irish Setter

If you ever wondered what it’s like to be a celebrity, get an Irish Setter. Playful and energetic, it treats you like the most exciting thing on Earth. This devoted shadow just won’t let you out of its sight.

Newfoundland

What happens when personal space becomes a myth? A Newfoundland makes sure you never find out. This gentle, affectionate giant believes snuggling is a requirement. Leaning and sticking to you like glue is a part of the Newfie lifestyle.