But celebrity dog trainer Joel Silverman says not all dogs are created equal when it comes to the amount of noise they make.
"I am asked periodically if there are breeds that are less noisy, or dogs that do not bark as much. And the answer to that is yes, there are," he said.
Keep watching to see their picks for dogs most likely to grant you some peace and quiet.
1. Afghan hound
Believe it or not, this big beauty doesn't come with a big sound.
2. Greyhound
You know greyhounds are fast, but did you know they are quiet?
3. Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a smaller version of the greyhound, and they're just as quiet.
4. Saluki
This gentle giant is very active, but it doesn't make a ton of noise while it's moving around.
5. Russian Wolfhound
Also known as borzoi, this breed needs lots of room to run, but not a lot of noise control.
6. Cavachon
This breed is a mix between a Cavalier King Charles and a Bichon Frise, two super quiet breeds.
7. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The largest of the toy dog breeds would rather spend her day on your lap than barking at the door.
8. Chihuahua
Chihuahuas have a rep for being yappy, but it's just not true.
9. English Bulldog
Come on, we all know this guy doesn't have the energy to bark.
10. French Bulldog
This breed wants to be your friend, not your guard dog and we're OK with that.