Easiest Dogs (Breeds) to Train

Based on our ratings, the following breeds are the easiest to train (easiest on top). There are no guarantees, however, as each dog is an individual and may differ from the "standard."

		Newfoundland The Newfoundland is a large dog, well muscled and heavy of bone. The skull is broad with an arched crown and pronounced occiput; ears are set on the side of the head and are small and triangular. Eyes are wide... Read more
		Norwegian Elkhound A classic northern Spitz, the Norwegian Elkhound is square proportioned and well balanced. The wedge shaped head is broad at the ears and clean cut, ending in a tapering muzzle; stop is clearly defined. Eyes are oval, medium sized and... Read more
		Norwich Terrier Small and stocky, the Norwich Terrier is most easily distinguished from the Norfolk Terrier by its pricked, rather than dropped ears. Its skull is broad and slightly domed, and adorned with erect, wide set ears. A strong jaw set defines... Read more
		Jack (Parson) Russell Terrier A note to the reader: We are aware of the ongoing conflict between those who would like to see the Parson and Jack Russell Terrier recognized as separate breeds and those who would not. The AKC changed the recognized name... Read more
		Pharaoh Hound Medium sized with slender and well balanced lines, the Pharaoh Hound gives an impression of grace and power. The head is long and has a slight slope, and the neck is long and lean. The muzzle is wedge-shaped with a... Read more
		Plott The Plott is a hunting hound, whose build and carriage suggest balance and grace, speed and agility, intelligence and determination. Moderately sized, it should be neither too heavy and low-set, nor too tall and light. Its head is generally flat... Read more
		Pointer (English) Bred to hunt, the Pointer has a body that is compact and powerful but also extremely nimble and quick. The breed has a medium-wide skull with well chiseled features and eye-level ears that, when hanging naturally, reach just beneath the... Read more
		Polish Lowland Sheepdog Also known as the Polski Owczarek Nizinny (PON), The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a medium sized dog with a rectangular frame. The dog is strong and muscular with long, straight and powerfully built legs. The coat is thick and dense,... Read more
		Portuguese Water Dog Named for its great love of water, the Portuguese Water Dog is a medium sized dog of robust build. The head is large, with a noticeably wide top skull, well defined stop, and high set, heart shaped ears. Eyes are... Read more
		Pug The Pug is a cobby and square proportioned dog with a unique and endearing face. The head is large and round, and the face is covered with distinct wrinkles. Big, globular eyes figure prominently in the face, and give the... Read more
		Saint Bernard The Saint Bernard is a dog whose every characteristic conveys strength, size and power. The head is large and broad with loose wrinkly skin, and the ears set high on the skull. The muzzle is short with a scissors or... Read more
		Saluki The Saluki is a fast and agile hound with remarkably good eyesight. Like greyhounds, they’re built to run: the body is sleek and narrow with a deep chest and long, graceful legs. The dog has a long and thin face,... Read more
		Schipperke The Schipperke is a small, active breed. When viewed from above, the head is a wedge, though in profile the skull is slightly rounded. Forward on the head, the eyes are small, dark brown ovals, and give the dog a... Read more
		Siberian Husky Siberian Huskies are medium-sized, graceful members of the Working Group with a distinct wolf-like appearance. Siberians have a double-layered, medium length coat which acts as insulation against both cold and heat. The dog's fur is usually black and white, gray... Read more
		Silky Terrier The Silky Terrier, also called the Sydney Silky or Australian Silky Terrier, belongs to the Toy Group. It is a small, low set dog, slightly longer than it is tall. Although petite and fairly small-boned, The Silky Terrier is well-muscled... Read more
		Skye Terrier A rather elegant dog, the Skye Terrier has a long, low set body, approximately twice as long as it is tall. The dog has a long, thick, double-layer coat, composed of a short, soft undercoat and a long, harder topcoat.... Read more
		Smooth Fox Terrier The Smooth Fox Terrier is a cheerful and active dog of square proportion. The skull is flat and narrow, topped with ears that are v-shaped and fold forward. Eyes are dark and circular, with an expression of vivacity and intelligence.... Read more
		Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Square and sporty, the multitalented Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has been indispensable on Irish farms for centuries. Its head is long and rectangular, and is in good proportion to the rest of the body. Ears are small and are set... Read more
		Spinone Italiano Spinoni Italiani are gundogs with a thick and muscular profile. They have a square frame with their height and length being relatively equal. The chest is broad and well rounded. The head is long and oval shaped at the top,... Read more
		Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Pit Bull) The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or “Staffie” as it is sometimes affectionately called, is an English breed that should not be mistaken for its larger American relative, the American Staffordshire Terrier, though both breeds are often referred to as Pitt Bulls... Read more