Which dog breeds are calm and suitable for beginners?
Are you still inexperienced in dog training and care? But do you want to take the step and bring a four-legged friend into your life? No problem! There are several dog breeds that are suitable for beginners and are a bit calmer.
Poodle
Whether as a standard or →toy poodle, the curly four-legged friend is known for his sociable and relaxed nature. Not without reason is he often used as a companion or therapy dog. Especially in →training, the poodle learns very quickly due to his cleverness and understands quickly what you want from him. A few rounds of running in the park are just as important to him as relaxing on the sofa and cuddling.
Papillon
Fluffy ears and a loving heart: The little →Papillon is happy wherever his people are. The sociable four-legged friend doesn’t need much to be content. With his calm demeanor and unpretentiousness, he makes the dog life easy for →beginners. The clever little dogs stroll leisurely through the neighborhood and enjoy extensive petting and quiet breaks.
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Maltese
Especially among seniors and families with many children, the →Maltese is no longer a secret tip. This four-legged friend is practically the starter pack among small dog breeds and brings everything your dog wish desires. Balanced, sociable, and forgiving of training mistakes - a calm dog breed that is thoroughly suitable for beginners.
Golden Retriever
People-friendly, uncomplicated with peers and a high "will to please" - is there anything the →Golden Retriever cannot do? This →popular dog breed excels in almost every category. If you are looking for a slightly larger dog that is calm and also suitable for beginners, you will fall in love with a "Goldie."
Leonberger
The Leonberger lives up to its appearance as a cuddle bear. The large four-legged friend is a calm breed suitable for beginners, bringing an extra portion of fluff. The easygoing four-legged friends are not easily thrown off course. Even children's screams don't bother them much, which is why they have been among the →most popular large family dogs for years. However, due to their size, they do need some space. They would also appreciate a garden.
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How calm should it be?
Do you just want a dog that is not bark-prone and sensitive to stimuli, or should it also be a real couch potato? When it comes to the trait "How relaxed is my dog," calm does not always mean calm.
Calm dogs that are not sensitive to stimuli
Bark-prone and excited dogs are often quite sensitive to stimuli. This includes especially herding, protection, and guard dogs. These four-legged friends simply have it in their genes and often do not mean any harm. However, the following furry friends are →not easily disturbed and are therefore optimal for beginners:
- Golden Retriever
- Labradoodle
- Havanese
- Maltese
- Papillon
- Bichon Frisé
Calm dogs that require less exercise
Calm also means that your dog can relax with you on the sofa and does not require too much action and exercise? There are also several four-legged friends that are more the couch potatoes among dog breeds:
- Pug
- French Bulldog
- Chihuahua
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Saint Bernard
- Maltese
Please do not forget that despite having a calm four-legged friend, you cannot avoid regular walks. You should plan at least two hours or more purely for walks. For many breeds, in addition to physical exercise, mental stimulation is also important!
