20 Most Affectionate Dog Breeds (for Winter Snuggles)
Jeena Choi
Winter is always a wonderful season to spend with your pet. Yes, the outdoor activities offered by the warmer months are fantastic, but there’s nothing better than curling up and getting cozy with a pooch to chase away the cold-weather blues.
Not all breeds are fans of cuddles, but these affectionate doggos are perfect to accompany the chilly days ahead.
Small Breed Dogs
Beagle
One of America’s favorite hound breeds, the diminutive Beagle packs a lot of love and energy, making them a delightful choice for families with children. Charming personality, coupled with canine smarts, means a perfect “new pup tricks” partner.
Opening: Late 2021 This concept comes in alongside a Tex-Mex eatery and a bar inside the former Tavern Downtown building across from Coors Field. The three venues are the joint project of a Los Angeles restaurant group and a New York entertainment company (the timeline is tentative because of COVID). One of the principals there, Joe Barker, loves dogs and home brewing, so the name is a tribute to smash face dog breeds, like Boston terriers, pugs and French bulldogs and the beer recipes are his, too. The 5,000-square-foot spot will pour eight to ten beers brewed on site (examples include American Gentleman IPA, Vanilla Pug Porter and Frog Dog Lager) along with beers from other local breweries. For food, there will an extensive list of exotic sausages and hot dogs with more than sixty toppings, along with Neapolitan pizza and burgers. Barker says he hopes Smash Face can differentiate itself, because it plans to donate a portion of sales toward animal shelters.