The 13 Best Dogs For First Time Owners
Note: there are exceptions to every rule and training is different for every individual-both human & dog. So be honest about what you can offer your dog and consider investing in training.
We spoke to courtney briggs from 'zoom room dog training' who has over 20 years of experience working with and training canines to find out which breeds she recommends for first-time dog owners.
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1. American Bulldog
Average Height: 14.5 inches
average weight: 45 pounds
personality: affection, brave
activity level: moderate
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2. American Staffordshire terrier
平均身高:18 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 55 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: Energetic, Outgoing, Devoted
ACTIVITY LEVEL: High
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3. Basset hound
平均身高:18 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 55 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: ENERGETIC, OUTGOING, DEVOTED
ACTIVITY LEVEL: HIGH
4. CArdigan welsh corgi
平均身高:11.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 30 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: Adaptable, Sweet
ACTIVITY LEVEL: HIGH
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5. CAvalier king Charles Spaniel
平均身高:12.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 15.5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: ADAPTABLE, Affectionate
ACTIVITY LEVEL: low
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6. CHihuahua
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 6.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: Charming, Independent
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
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7. Golden Retriever
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 22 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 65 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: obedient, loving, intelligent
ACTIVITY LEVEL: high
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8. Greyhound
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 27.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 65 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: independenT, sweet
ACTIVITY LEVEL: HIGH
9. Italian Greyhound
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平均身高:14 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 10.5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: sensitive, alert
ACTIVITY LEVEL: low
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10. LEONberger
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 28.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 130 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: intelligent, goofy
ACTIVITY LEVEL: moderate to high
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11. Mastiff
AVERAGE HEIGHT: 33 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 175 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: Patient, Protective
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Low To MODERATE
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12. Papillon
平均身高:10 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 7.5 POUNDS
PERSONALITY: outgoing, happy
ACTIVITY LEVEL: MODERATE
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13. pug
平均身高:11.5 INCHES
AVERAGE WEIGHT: 16 POUNDS
个性:适应性强、迷人
ACTIVITY LEVEL: low toMODERATE
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