Top 20
Easy-to-train dog breeds
An easy-to-train breed learns faster, especially for first-time dog owners. These breeds score well for trainability: open a profile for temperament and training tips.
- 1
Golden Retriever
A gentle, intelligent family dog, always ready to share everyday life.
Trainability: 5/5Large United Kingdom
- 2
German Shepherd Dog
A large working dog loyal, vigilant and remarkably versatile.
Trainability: 5/5Large Germany
- 3
Labrador Retriever
A large retriever that is gentle, playful and very cooperative, ideal for an active family life.
Trainability: 5/5Large United Kingdom
- 4
Border Collie
A brilliant, intense and tireless herding dog, made to work and learn.
Trainability: 5/5Medium United Kingdom
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Poodle
A brilliant, elegant and versatile dog, from toy to large size.
Trainability: 5/5Medium France
- 6
English Pointer
A large elegant pointing dog, hardy and very attached to its family.
Trainability: 5/5Large United Kingdom
- 7
American Cocker Spaniel
A small, cheerful and elegant spaniel, very attached to its family.
Trainability: 5/5Medium United States
- 8
Flat-Coated Retriever
An elegant, cheerful and hardy retriever, very attached to its family.
Trainability: 5/5Large United Kingdom
- 9
Bohemian Shepherd
An elegant, vigilant and devoted Czech shepherd, as gifted at work as with the family.
Trainability: 5/5Medium Czech Republic
- 10
Bolognese
A small Italian companion, gentle, faithful and elegant, dressed in an abundant white coat.
Trainability: 5/5Small Italy
- 11
Little Lion Dog
A small, lively, elegant companion dog that is very attached to its family.
Trainability: 5/5Small France
- 12
Australian Shepherd
A brilliant, athletic herding dog and very close to its family.
Trainability: 4/5Medium United States
- 13
Cavalier King Charles
A small elegant, graceful and very gentle dog, deeply attached to its family.
Trainability: 4/5Small United Kingdom
- 14
English Cocker Spaniel
A cheerful, affectionate and sporty dog, highly appreciated by active families.
Trainability: 4/5Medium England
- 15
German Spitz
A spitz-type dog, from the Wolfspitz to the Pomeranian, lively, elegant and very attached to its family.
Trainability: 4/5Medium Germany
- 16
Belgian Malinois
A lively, loyal and protective working dog, as intelligent as it is athletic.
Trainability: 4/5Medium Belgium
- 17
Miniature American Shepherd
Small, lively and versatile shepherd, it combines the drive of a herding dog with a more compact size.
Trainability: 4/5Medium United States
- 18
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
An elegant white shepherd, sensitive and very attached to its family.
Trainability: 4/5Large Switzerland
- 19
English Setter
An elegant, affectionate and very active pointing dog, ideal for available and sporty households.
Trainability: 4/5Large United Kingdom
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Brittany Spaniel
A small French pointing dog, affectionate, athletic and always willing.
Trainability: 4/5Medium France
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.
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