7 Top Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners  

America's most popular dog breed, the Labrador Retriever is friendly, eager to please and easy to train.

Labrador Retriever

Sweet, gentle and eager to please, Golden Retrievers make wonderful companions for first-timers.  

Golden Retriever

Loving "Frenchies" have an easygoing nature perfect for new dog owners. They don't require much exercise.  

French Bulldog

Smart, energetic Poodles are highly trainable and adapt well to apartment living ideal for novices.

Poodle  

Sweet, gentle Cavaliers form strong bonds with their owners without lots of demands.  

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cuddly Bichon Frises boast peppy personalities despite their small size, making them nice starter pups.  

Bichon Frise

Retired racing Greyhounds are laidback couch potatoes at heart, wonderful for first-time adoption.   

Greyhound  

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