Here's Why Some Dogs Never Bark At Anything Or Anyone!

Did you ever wonder why some dogs don’t bark? Isn’t it odd to find a dog that will not bark at the mailman or a cat?

It may make your neighbors happy to have a quiet neighborhood, but a dog that doesn’t bark may be seriously ill or has experienced trauma in the past. Some respiratory conditions, trauma to larynx or trachea, metabolic disorders, or chronic vomiting may cause a dog to stop barking. An injury or illness to the larynx, the voice box, may make it painful for your dog to bark. The Bouvier des Flandres can inherit paralysis of the larynx.

Newfoundlands and St. Bernards are highly susceptible to developing “acquired paralysis. Acquired paralysis will happen later in life due to cancer, stress, trauma, or extreme exertion. Guard dogs, like German Shepherds, Basset hounds, and Jack Russell Terriers are known for being very vocal. But some breeds of dog are just naturally quieter, like Newfoundland’s. Italian Greyhounds, Shar Pei, and Bernese Mountain dogs are quieter breeds.

A dog’s personality can determine how much they bark despite their breed. A dog who is shyer isn’t likely to bark much! Sometimes a dog brought into a new home (like one you have rescued from a shelter) may not feel comfortable and won’t bark until they start to relax. Any dog who was disciplined harshly in the past for barking may have developed a self-preservation strategy that requires their silence. So, your dog may not be barking for a variety of reasons, if you are concerned, see your veterinarian.

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