Dog breeds for first-time owners

1. 1

   Cavalier King Charles

   A small elegant, graceful and very gentle dog, deeply attached to its family.

   First-time owners: 5/5Small United Kingdom

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2. 2

   Labrador Retriever

   A large retriever that is gentle, playful and very cooperative, ideal for an active family life.

   First-time owners: 5/5Large United Kingdom

   View listing 166 breeders
3. 3

   Shih Tzu

   Small affectionate, intelligent companion dog, very attached to its family.

   First-time owners: 5/5Small Tibet

   View listing 122 breeders
4. 4

   Continental Toy Spaniel

   Small lively and affectionate companion dog, as elegant as it is adaptable to everyday life.

   First-time owners: 5/5Small France, Belgium

   View listing 39 breeders
5. 5

   Maltese

   A small elegant, affectionate and lively companion with a long silky white coat.

   First-time owners: 5/5Small Italy

   View listing 33 breeders
6. 6

   Havanese

   A small cheerful, sociable Cuban companion dressed in a long silky coat.

   First-time owners: 5/5Small Cuba

   View listing 26 breeders
7. 7

   Bichon Frise

   A small white companion, cheerful and affectionate, with a characteristic curly coat.

   First-time owners: 5/5Small Belgium, France

   View listing 19 breeders
8. 8

   Clumber Spaniel

   A powerful, gentle and dignified spaniel, as diligent in hunting as it is endearing with the family.

   First-time owners: 5/5Medium United Kingdom

   View listing 3 breeders
9. 9

   Cockapoo

   Cheerful and affectionate cross between Cocker and Poodle, star of families in the United Kingdom.

   First-time owners: 5/5Small United States

   View listing 1 breeder
10. 10

    Bolonka

    Small colored Russian bichon, gentle and very attached to its family.

    First-time owners: 5/5Small Russia

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11. 11

    Cavachon

    Sweet Cavalier King Charles and Bichon Frise mix, cuddly and easy-going.

    First-time owners: 5/5Small United States

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12. 12

    Maltipoo

    Small affectionate and lively companion dog, the Maltipoo charms with its low-shedding coat and its sociable temperament.

    First-time owners: 5/5Small United States

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13. 13

    Poochon

    Small Bichon Frise and Poodle mix, cheerful, cuddly and very low shedding.

    First-time owners: 5/5Small Australia

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14. 14

    Shih-poo

    Small Shih Tzu and Poodle mix, affectionate, playful and low-shedding.

    First-time owners: 5/5Small United States

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15. 15

    Chihuahua

    The smallest purebred dog in the world, lively, affectionate and very attached to its home.

    First-time owners: 4/5Small Mexico

    View listing 358 breeders
16. 16

    French Bulldog

    Small companion dog very attached to its family, the French Bulldog combines tenderness, good humor and true adaptation to city life.

    First-time owners: 4/5Small France

    View listing 244 breeders
17. 17

    Yorkshire Terrier

    Small, lively and elegant terrier, the Yorkshire Terrier charms with its big personality in a miniature format.

    First-time owners: 4/5Small United Kingdom

    View listing 179 breeders
18. 18

    German Spitz

    A spitz-type dog, from the Wolfspitz to the Pomeranian, lively, elegant and very attached to its family.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium Germany

    View listing 167 breeders
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    Dachshund

    Small, elongated dog, lively and determined, the Dachshund combines character, mischief and a true family presence.

    First-time owners: 4/5Small Germany

    View listing 166 breeders
20. 20

    English Bulldog

    A compact molosser, affectionate and calm, very attached to its family.

    First-time owners: 4/5Medium Great Britain

    View listing 84 breeders

This ranking is based on scores from 1 to 5 assigned to each dog breed in our listings. In a tie, breeds with more breeders in France rank higher.