Among the recognised types of dogs, the top 20 most friendly dog breeds are: Golden Retrievers, Boston Terriers, Labrador Retrievers, Poodles, Border Collie, Beagle, Irish Setter, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cockapoo, Boxer, Shih Tzu, French Bulldog, Basset Hound, Cocker Spaniel, Greyhound, Great Dane, Samoyed, West Highland Terriers, and Pembroke Welsh Corgi.