Vocal little brat here. Barks at everything: cars, neighbors, other dogs, cats, squirrels, birds...etc. The list is extensive. Currently mmmwwwwwfff-ing at me for a piece of cheese and the volume is steadily increasing as I ignore him....he just ate 4 green beens...piggo...My last dog (lab mutt rescue) was very quiet and very rarely barked. Sigh....