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7 Best Dog Breeds For First Time Owners

 Can you believe there are people that have never owned a dog? Well, perhaps you can if you searched for this article. No shame. Everyone has to start somewhere.
 If you’ve never had a doggy companion before, welcome to the backside. While dogs are awesome, not all are suited for novice owners.
 So, here’s our list of top 7 dog breeds for first-time owners. Let’s get started.

 7. Bichon Frise
If you desire a low-maintenance small dog that is well suited for living in an apartment or house, look no further than the BichonFrise. He’s a happy and enthusiastic little dog with an excellent temperament. He makes a wonderful family companion, being quite playful, but also loves to cuddle. With his black eyes and fluffy coat, the BichonFrise looks almost like a child’s toy. And he’s not just cute, he’s also quite intelligent and easy to train, even for novice owners.

Bichon Frise


 6. Pug
How could you not love the squishy-faced Pug? The Pug is often described as a lot of dog in a small space and the clowns of the dog world. This wonderful compact, yet sturdy dog has a keen sense of humor and loves to show off. The Pug absolutely thrives on human companionship. He’s not the highest-ranked dog when it comes to trainability, but his eagerness to please makes it a doable task. Although playful, he tends to be sedentary. He’s quite content to snooze in your lap while you read a book or watch Animal Facts. But, be prepared for some silly antics. He’s quite the comic.

Pug


 5. Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever’s tolerant friendly attitude make him a wonderful family pet for first-time dog owners. He’s highly intelligent, easy to train, and great with kids. In fact, the Golden Retriever likes just about everyone he meets. The Golden has tons of energy and is a highly playful breed. So, although he does make a great pet, he does require more than just a passing interest. Also, he’s probably not the right dog if you live in an apartment and he does shed a lot. If you’re looking for a big dog that doesn’t shed, check out our video linked on the card.

Golden Retriever


4. Greyhound
The Greyhound, also known as the 45 mph couch potato. Although considered as one of the fast dogs on the planet, he’s quite content to lie on the couch for hours on end. You’ll find very few dogs as chill as the greyhound. He’s an affectionate, kid-friendly dog with a fondness for strangers. In fact, don’t expect your new Greyhoundbuddy to be a guard dog. He’s more likely to welcome them into your house and show them where the kitchen is. The greyhound is intelligent, easy to train and has a wonderful playfulness and since he’s so chill indoors, he makes an excellent pet for apartment dwellers. But, don’t think he doesn’t need exercise. You’re going to need to get used to powerwalks and trips to the dog park. A bonus is that you can find retired racing or rescue Greyhounds all over the world. These retired dogs still have plenty of life left in them and would love nothing more than spending it on your couch.

Greyhound


3. Poodle
 Unlike the other dogs on this list, the Poodle comes in a variety of sizes from less than 10 pounds to more than 80. Needless to say, you can find a poodle that fits your space. No matter the size, what you’ll get is an intelligent and affectionate family companion, who’s good with kids. The Poodle is intelligent. In fact, the Poodle is ranked as one of the most intelligent breeds. And, as the breed's numerous titles show, he is one of the easiest to train. Even the largest of Poodles is suited for apartment living and to top it off, the Poodle sheds little. He’s even said to be hypoallergenic. But, despite not shedding, he does need regular grooming to keep his coat looking its best.

Poodle



2. Shetland Sheepdog
Well, you can throw Non-shedding out the window with this dog. The small Shetland Sheepdog definitely sheds as much as a dog three times his size. But, despite that caveat, the Shetland is one of the most friendly dogs you’ll ever meet. This highly intelligent breed is quite trainable and has the energy levels to excel in dog sports or just a game of Frisbee in the dog park. Before we get to number one, tell us about your first dog in the comments. First dog stories are always the best.

Shetland Sheepdog


 1. Labrador Retriever
 There’s a reason that Labrador Retrievers the most popular dog breed in the US, as well as being popular around the world. You know at least one person that has a Lab. The Labrador is among the brightest dogs when it comes to trainability and he’s noted as being particularly friendly. If you live in an apartment, the Labrador may is not for you, although there are many Labrador assistance and service dogs that do. His personality and intelligence have brought him to the forefront of service dog work, helping those with ailments from PTSD to guiding the blind. With your family, he’s playful, good with kids, and eager to please. This list is certainly not all-inclusive and with hundreds of pure breeds and seemingly endless mixes and hybrids and even mutts, there is no one dog breed that is best. But for one person, there is always one dog that will be the one. If you’re looking for your first dog, head on down to your local animal shelter. Your new best friend may be waiting there.

Labrador Retriever

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