Easiest Dogs to Train
Breeds that pick up training quickly and stay motivated to work with their owner.
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Labrador Retriever
The world's most beloved family dog — loyal, playful and endlessly gentle.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–79 lb (25–36 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Golden Retriever
A sunshine-coloured companion with a heart of gold.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–75 lb (25–34 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
German Shepherd
Courageous, loyal and razor-sharp — the ultimate working dog.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 49–88 lb (22–40 kg)
- Lifespan
- 9–13 years
Poodle
Brilliant, elegant and hypoallergenic — the dog that surprises everyone.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 7–71 lb (3–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Border Collie
The most intelligent dog on earth — and the most demanding.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 26–44 lb (12–20 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Rottweiler
Powerful, steady and deeply loyal — a guardian that needs a job and a leader.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 77–132 lb (35–60 kg)
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Short legs, long body, enormous opinions — a herding dog in a compact package.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 22–31 lb (10–14 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Boxer
The eternal puppy — goofy, athletic and hopelessly devoted to its people.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Australian Shepherd
A working brain that never switches off — brilliant, tireless and not for the casual owner.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 35–71 lb (16–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A spaniel heart in a lapdog body — sweet-natured, adaptable and endlessly affectionate.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 12–18 lb (5.4–8.2 kg)
- Lifespan
- 9–14 years
Great Dane
An enormous dog with a gentle temperament and a heartbreakingly short life.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 99–198 lb (45–90 kg)
- Lifespan
- 7–10 years
Doberman Pinscher
Sleek, alert and intensely bonded — a working guardian that wants to be in the room with you.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 60–99 lb (27–45 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Shetland Sheepdog
A working brain in a small frame — brilliant, sensitive and considerably louder than expected.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 13–26 lb (6–12 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Bernese Mountain Dog
A calm, tricoloured giant with a gentle nature and a painfully short life.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 77–121 lb (35–55 kg)
- Lifespan
- 7–10 years
Cocker Spaniel
A working nose with a wagging tail attached — cheerful, busy and never off duty.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 26–35 lb (12–16 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Miniature Schnauzer
Bearded, bold and endlessly busy — a proper terrier temperament in a manageable package.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–20 lb (5–9 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Pomeranian
A spitz in miniature — enormous coat, enormous voice, enormous self-belief.
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 4–8 lb (1.9–3.5 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–16 years
Weimaraner
The grey ghost — an athletic gundog that cannot bear to be left alone.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–88 lb (25–40 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–13 years
Vizsla
A russet gundog with limitless stamina and no concept of personal space.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Newfoundland
A swimming giant with a famously sweet nature — and a great deal of hair and drool.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 99–154 lb (45–70 kg)
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years
English Springer Spaniel
A tireless working gundog with a wagging tail and a nose that runs the show.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 40–55 lb (18–25 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Bichon Frise
A cheerful powder puff with a sturdy body and a coat that never stops growing.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–18 lb (5–8 kg)
- Lifespan
- 14–16 years
Maltese
An ancient toy breed in a flowing white coat — gentle, devoted and surprisingly bold.
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 4–9 lb (2–4 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Havanese
Cuba's national dog — a sociable, clownish companion with a silky coat and springy step.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 7–13 lb (3–6 kg)
- Lifespan
- 14–16 years
Boston Terrier
The American gentleman — compact, tuxedo-marked and full of good humour.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–24 lb (5–11 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The older Corgi — long tail, steady head and a working dog's common sense.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 24–37 lb (11–17 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Muscular, fearless and soft-hearted — a people-loving dog in a compact, powerful frame.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 24–37 lb (11–17 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Border Terrier
A scruffy, otter-headed working terrier — tough, game and good-natured.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–15 lb (5–7 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Airedale Terrier
The King of Terriers — tall, versatile, clever and full of mischief.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 40–64 lb (18–29 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
German Shorthaired Pointer
An all-purpose hunting dog with endless energy and an affectionate heart.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Cockapoo
A cheerful Cocker–Poodle cross — friendly, clever and very popular, with variable coats.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–24 lb (5–11 kg)
- Lifespan
- 13–16 years
Dalmatian
Spotted, athletic and full of stamina — a carriage dog that still wants to run.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Belgian Malinois
A high-drive working dog built for police and military work — not for casual homes.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Cane Corso
An Italian guardian of serious power — loyal, intelligent and not for beginners.
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 88–110 lb (40–50 kg)
- Lifespan
- 9–12 years
Papillon
Butterfly ears and a sharp mind — one of the brightest toy breeds.
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 7–11 lb (3–5 kg)
- Lifespan
- 13–16 years
Flat-Coated Retriever
The Peter Pan of retrievers — cheerful, glossy and forever young at heart.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–79 lb (25–36 kg)
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years