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."

		Standard Schnauzer The Standard Schnauzer is a robust and heavy set dog of square proportion. The head is long and rectangular, and narrows very slightly at the nose and ears, which are small, v-shaped and high set, either cropped or uncropped. Dark... Read more
		Tibetan Mastiff The Tibetan Mastiff is a large, heavily built dog whose bearing should convey seriousness, strength and power. The head is heavy and broad with some wrinkling, a strong stop, and high set v-shaped ears. The eyes are almond shaped, brown,... Read more
		Tibetan Spaniel The Tibetan Spaniel, or Tibby as it is affectionately called, is a small and alert breed, slightly longer than tall. The head is proportionally small, with a dome skull, pendant ears, and oval shaped brown eyes that are set well... Read more
		Tibetan Terrier Square and well covered by its coat, the Tibetan Terrier is a powerful, medium sized dog. The skull is neither broad nor fine, and narrows toward the front. The eyes are large, dark and set far apart. Heavily feathered, v-shaped... Read more
		Vizsla The Vizsla is a medium sized hunting dog most commonly recognized for its golden rust coat. The head is wide between the ears, with a moderate stop and a muzzle that is deep and square. The eyes and nose should... Read more
		Welsh Springer Spaniel Compact and muscular, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is built to work. The length of its body is slightly longer than its height, keeping a balanced build. The skull is slightly domed with a defined stop; dark, oval eyes give the... Read more
		Whippet The Whippet, a member of the Hound group, is a slender, medium-sized sighthound. Similar in appearance to the greyhound (on a smaller scale), the Whippet is graceful, well-balanced, and strong. The coat is short, smooth, and dense, and can be... Read more
		Ibizan Hound The Ibizan Hound is a lithe and agile dog that vaguely resembles a deer in appearance. The wedge shaped head sports small, round eyes that range in color from light caramel to rich amber. The expression is one of intelligence,... Read more
		Afghan Hound The Afghan Hound is one of the most regal and aristocratic of all the canine breeds. The head is rather lengthy, with a balanced foreface and skull. The muzzle is normally long and very slender; this feature is sometimes referred... Read more
		American Foxhound Quick and agile, the American Foxhound is the product of a centuries long effort to produce the perfect fox hunting breed. The dog has a lean, strong build and is covered by a solid, tight coat that may be of... Read more
		Anatolian Shepherd The Anatolian Shepherd’s appearance clearly reflects its vocation as a guardian; the breed is large (categorized as giant), strong and fast. The Anatolian Shepherd has an intelligent expression and wide-set, dark brown, almond-shaped eyes. The ears are approximately four to... Read more
		Basenji The Basenji is a relatively small, short-haired hunting dog native to Africa. This dog sports a light build, short back and long legs. The head is finely wrinkled, especially when the ears are erect. The eyes are almond in shape... Read more
		Basset Hound The Basset Hound is a short-legged, strong boned dog bred to track and hunt. The head is of medium width with the length being longer than the width. The skin on the head is loose and floppy. The muzzle is... Read more
		Black and Tan Coonhound The Black and Tan Coonhound is a medium sized, powerful hunting dog. It has a large oval head with low set ears, smooth skin over its face and round hazel to dark brown eyes. Its expression is eager, friendly and... Read more
		Bloodhound The Bloodhound is a member of the Sagaces canine group, which means it hunts via scent in groups. The narrow yet long head tapers gently from the temples to the end of the muzzle. The diamond shaped eyes are very... Read more
		Borzoi The Borzoi is a sleek, beautiful breed, whose appearance resembles that of a Greyhound. The head is curved into a slight dome shape, with a long jaw line. The ears are small, and fall back onto the neck when at... Read more
		Bulldog The Bulldog is a medium sized dog whose build suggests strength and vitality. It is a stocky dog with broad shoulders and a large, short head. The eyes are moderately sized, round and dark, and set wide apart and low... Read more
		Bullmastiff The Bullmastiff is a large, powerful breed with an alert and intelligent appearance. The dog has a muscular body covered by short hair. The tight coat is red, brindle, or fawn in color and the chest may have a small... Read more
		Briard The Briard is a strong, powerful dog bred for herding. The head is fairly long with moderate width, and the skull and muzzle are both rectangular in shape. Eyes are large, level, and set far apart. They are either dark... Read more
		Cairn Terrier The Cairn Terrier is a gutsy, lively little terrier that has retained its rather shaggy and unkempt look. The harsh, weather-resistant outer coat that can be anything from cream, through red or grey to almost black or brindled protects a... Read more

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