Obedient Dogs 2025: Here are the 14 most obedient breeds of adorable dog who should always sit and stay

If you are looking for a dog who will obey your every command these pups should be at the top of your list.

There are no lack of four-legged friends in the UK - around one-in-three households now contain at least one dog.

There are 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, along with an array of crossbreeds and ‘designer dogs’, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup.

And it’s important to find a pup that will fit into your lifestyle.

If you have plenty of room you might consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallergenic dog.

And if you are looking for a dog that you can train to follow lots of commands, there’s scientific research that can guide you.

Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book The Intelligence of Dogs is a key piece of canine literature, judging breeds’ relative IQs – including by looking at how obedient they are.

So these are – officially – the 14 most naturally obedient dogs.

5. Dobermann

Dobermanns, also known as Doberman Pinschers, complete the top five of most obedient dogs. They make great guard dogs and are incredibly loyal. | Canva/Getty Images

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6. Shetland Sheepdog

You need to be able to follow commands to successfully heard sheep, so it's no surprise that the cheery Shetland Sheepdog makes an appearance in the top 10 most obedient breeds of dog. | Canva/Getty Images