All animals are fond of companionship, especially dogs, they crave for attention and affection all the time. Remember the time when you first met a puppy, and it tried to rub its head against you. It is not a habit picked up by dogs, nor is nuzzling a human-trained act. The act of cuddling and showing affection is similar for dogs, just like it is for us humans. When they snuggle up to you that means they care about you and they love you. Agreed, they sometimes smother us with affection at the most inopportune moments, but all they want is to be loved. Sometimes, on a cold dreary day when you are feeling a bit low, some moments spent petting your snuggly warm canine is sure to cheer you up. Although not all dog breeds like to be showered with love, here are 10 dog breeds that are known to love cuddling the most. The third-most popular dog breed in the United States, Golden Retrievers are gentle in nature and their long and furry coat makes you feel like cuddling them. The best part is they respond well to your affection. They are friendly with their owners, kids, and even strangers, which makes them a poor guard dog. So if you simply want to wrap your arms around somebody, consider getting home a Golden Retriever. Like the feeling of warm wool against your skin? Then look no further, because Tibetan Spaniels are devoted family dogs. They are gentle in nature and just because this dog breed loves cuddling, it is necessary they invest their time in playing. Originally from the Himalayan mountains of Tibet, they are also known as Simkhyi, which in the local language translates to bedroom dogs. They are mild-tempered and often greet their owners by licking their face or sitting on their lap. They were especially bred as companion dogs, and therefore, they want their owner around all the time. These cute little dogs will leave no chance to get close to their owners, be it sitting by your legs, on your lap, or leaning on your legs. They belong to the group of toy breeds and originated from the Central Mediterranean area. Their sweet puppy eyes are practically begging you to love and cuddle them. They love socializing with small kids; however, you need to supervise them while playing with small children. They are cute little tiny tots that follow you everywhere you go. Originally, the Chinese bred Pugs as companion dogs, and were introduced in Europe around the sixteenth century. Queen Victoria of England developed a fascination towards this little love bug, which she passed it down to other members of the royal family. Pugs can make a perfect companion for your kids too. They are very docile and compassionate, and are not aggressive at all. They can be pretty lazy and prefer spending most of the time lazing around either with their owner or with a soft toy. They like to follow their owners or people they love, craving for affection as well as attention. They look like a cute soft toy which you would definitely want to hold on to while sleeping. Don't worry, your dream has come true. Apart from their sweet, doll looks, they constantly demand attention from their owners. They are a playful, sensitive, and an affectionate dog breed. They were bred for the circus, and if they are not entertaining you with their tricks, they love to curl up on your lap. Unlike few other dog breeds, they do not shed a lot. A short-legged and long-bodied dog which is related to the Hound family. It is ranked among the top ten popular dog breeds in the United States. They are a bit mild-tempered, and hence close supervision and training is essential. It is advised to start behavior training them at a young age. They are quite stubborn yet desire human companionship and affection. Don't go by their looks, even though they are capable of clocking speeds of 44 miles per hour, but one of their favorite pastimes is to simply lie around with their owners. Quite docile due to their calm temperament, they can live comfortably in an apartment. Because of their slender bodies, they don't necessarily have to indulge in physical activities. Their sleeping hours vary from 15 to 18 hours! Looks are deceptive and in their case it actually is. Although they are a protective and playful breed of dogs, at the end of the day, they prefer lying down and snuggling up to their favorite person. But you should not let them become a couch potato but rather motivate them to play games or dog sports. This breed is not aggressive in nature and easily becomes attached to its family members. Looking at their soft hairy coat, you will feel like cuddling and hugging them. They mistake themselves to be lap dogs and will take extra efforts to fit into their owner's lap. They also like to lean on their owners as a sign of affection. They are strong and are very calm dogs, originally bred as a working dog for fishermen. They love to be around people and are very possessive about their owners. So, if any visitor hugs their owner, they will most likely bark or express their disapproval. They would be content to sit by your side and rest. Often, you will find them snuggling inside your blanket during winters, because they are cold-blooded dogs. Dogs show affection in a variety of ways and cuddling is one amongst them. After looking at all these cute and sweet cuddly-buns, don't you feel like going and getting one cuddlesome dog for yourself?