These are the breeds of dog you should consider if you're getting your first puppy.

Here are the 10 best breeds of adorable dog for inexperienced first time owners - including the loving Labrador 🐕

If you’ve never had a pup before, these are the breeds best suited for first-time dog owners.

By David Hepburn
Tuesday, 2nd August 2022, 11:08 am

A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last two years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared during the global pandemic.

There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.

One thing to take into consideration is whether you are an experienced or new dog owner, with certain breeds far more challenging than others for newcomers to the canine club.

Of course, depending on your lifestyle and circumstances there’s no one size fits all approach – but first time owners should consider breeds that tend to be easy to train, eager to please, and friendly.

Here are the 10 best breeds for first-time dog owners, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Here are the 13 most popular breeds of cute and adorable dog in the UK

1. Poodle

Poodles are incredibly intelligent dogs and have hypoallergenic coats - explaining their huge popularity around the world. They even come in three sizes - Standard, Miniature and Toy - so there's guaranteed to be one to suit your home and lifestyle.

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2. Papillon

The Papillon is arguably the best small dog breed for new dog owners - particularly those with limited space. They are friendly and happy dogs, who are demonstrative and show very little aggression.

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3. Collie

The Collie is a larger dog that needs quite a lot of exercise, but as long as you live an active lifestyle they make great first dogs. They are a breeze to train and are a loyal, affectionate and devoted breed.

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4. Labrador Retriever

The most popular dog in the Britain is also a pretty good choice for a first time owner. The Labrador Retriever has the perfect combination of brains, beauty and friendliness. It should be noted though that they need regular exercise and don't like being left alone for long periods of time.

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