Good For Novice Owners
Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.
Dogs who are highly sensitive, independent thinking, or assertive may be harder for a first-time dog parent to manage. You'll get your best match if you take your dog-owning experience into account as you choose your new pooch.
If you're new to dog parenting, take a look at 101 Dog Tricks and read up on how to train your dog!
You may also want to consider adopting a senior dog, as they tend to be less demanding of your time and energy. You can keep your senior dog active well into old age by providing them with joint supplements to fight the symptoms of arthritis. Adding Glyde Mobility Chews to their routine can help their joints stay healthy.
Dog Breeds That Are Better For First-Time Pet Parents
Affenpinscher
American Eskimo Dog
American Leopard Hound
Basenji
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Basset Hound
Bearded Collie
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco Sheepdog
Berger Picard
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Broholmer
Bulldog
Cairn Terrier
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cesky Terrier
Chihuahua
Clumber Spaniel
Cockapoo
Collie
Coton de Tulear
Dachshund
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel
Finnish Lapphund
French Bulldog
French Spaniel
Goldador
Goldendoodle
Havanese
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Japanese Spitz
Keeshond
Labradoodle
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lhasa Apso
Lowchen
Maltese
Maltese Shih Tzu
Maltipoo
Mudi
Norfolk Terrier
Norwegian Elkhound
Old English Sheepdog
Otterhound
Papillon
Peekapoo
Pekingese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Pharaoh Hound
Pomeranian
Poodle
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Pug
Puggle
Schnoodle
Sealyham Terrier
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Silken Windhound
Skye Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spinone Italiano
Sussex Spaniel
Tibetan Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
West Highland White Terrier
Yorkipoo
Yorkshire Terrier