Dog Breeds Good for First-time owners
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American Cocker Spaniel
Medium · 20 to 30 lb · 10 to 14 yrs
Families with kidsMedium energyHigh grooming needs
Boston Terrier
Small · 12 to 25 lb · 11 to 13 yrs
ApartmentsMedium energyEye injuries and cataracts
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small · 13 to 18 lb · 12 to 15 yrs
First-time ownersMedium energyEarly heart valve disease
Cavapoo
Small · 8 to 25 lb · 12 to 15 yrs
First-time ownersMedium energyHeart disease from the Cavalier side
Golden Retriever
Large · 55 to 75 lb · 10 to 12 yrs
Families with kidsHigh energyHigh cancer risk
Goldendoodle
Medium · 15 to 80 lb · 10 to 15 yrs
Families with kidsHigh energyCoat needs pro grooming
Havanese
Small · 7 to 13 lb · 14 to 16 yrs
First-time ownersMedium energyCoat tangles fast
Labrador Retriever
Large · 55 to 80 lb · 10 to 12 yrs
Families with kidsHigh energyGains weight easily
Maltese
Toy · 4 to 7 lb · 12 to 15 yrs
ApartmentsLow energyStruggles when left alone
Miniature Schnauzer
Small · 11 to 20 lb · 12 to 15 yrs
Families with kidsMedium energyBarks at everything outside
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Small · 24 to 30 lb · 12 to 13 yrs
First-time ownersHigh energyHeavy shedding
Pug
Small · 14 to 18 lb · 13 to 15 yrs
ApartmentsLow energyBreathing problems
Shih Tzu
Toy · 9 to 16 lb · 10 to 18 yrs
ApartmentsLow energyHeat and breathing limits
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