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."

		Shih Tzu The Shih Tzu is one of the most popular of the Toy breeds. It is well known for its long, flowing, luxurious hair, which covers all of its body. It has a round head, pleasant expression, and large, round, dark... Read more
		Sussex Spaniel Of all the spaniels, the Sussex Spaniel is the shortest of leg and heaviest of bone, and is built to penetrate dense groundcover. The skull is long and wide, featuring a full stop and indentation in the middle, and is... Read more
		Yorkshire Terrier One of the most popular breeds in the US today, the Yorkshire Terrier – or Yorkie, as it is affectionately called – belongs to the Toy Group. Yorkies are very small, usually between 5 and 7 pounds, with a tight,... Read more
		Alaskan Malamute The Alaskan Malamute excels at hauling heavy loads over great distances in brutal conditions, and its construction is consistent with such use. The long body is powerful and well muscled throughout, heavy boned with a straight back and very strong... Read more
		Beagle The Beagle is a small hound bred for hunting rabbit and hare. The head is somewhat lengthy and is domed at the occiput. Eyes are hazel or deep brown in color, large and set apart with a soft, "pleading" expression... Read more
		Bull Terrier Strong and handsome, the Bull Terrier is a dog of muscular symmetry and sweet disposition. The head is long and deep, curving from nose to the top of the skull; when viewed from the front, the head should resemble an... Read more
		Great Pyrenees The Great Pyrenees is an elegant mixture of form and function. Their bodies are slightly longer than they are tall with the bone structure to compliment their size. The head is slightly rounded at the crown and wedge shaped at... Read more
		Irish Terrier Sleek and graceful, the Irish Terrier has a long straight back and a tall stature. Its head is long and flat with a strong well-muscled jaw filled with powerful teeth. Eyes are small and dark with an intense and intelligent... Read more
		Lakeland Terrier The Lakeland Terrier is a medium sized breed of square build. Its skull is flat and moderately broad, and its muzzle is strong and straight, making the head rectangular. The ears are small, folded triangles. It has relatively small, oval... Read more
		Lhasa Apso The Lhasa Apso is a small, long haired dog. It has a narrow, apple-shaped skull that drops off markedly behind the eyes, a straight foreface and heavily feathered pendant ears. Its dark brown eyes are large, but not overwhelmingly so,... Read more
		Miniature Bull Terrier Essentially a scaled down version of its cousin, the Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier is powerful, squarely proportioned, and big of bone without being coarse. The long, deep head curves from nose to topskull and forms an oval outline... Read more
		Pekingese A compact dog with the disposition of a lion, the Pekingese is anything but delicate. The breed has a small build, dense muscles and a solid bone structure. The head is large, with a flat face and ears that are... Read more
		Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen’s body is designed to move easily through dense ground cover, and is about 50% longer than it is tall. The skull is domed with marked occiput and stop, and is flanked by long, low set... Read more
		Scottish Terrier The Scottish Terrier is a small, short legged canine that is very strong despite its small stature. The dog’s skull and muzzle are long and rather blockish, and of medium width. The ears are small and sharp, and prick up... Read more
		Sealyham Terrier Small but powerful, the Sealyham Terrier is a proud and pleasant breed. Its head, in perfect balance with its body, is long and broad, with a domed skull and slight groove between the brows. It has a square jaw with... Read more
		Welsh Terrier A rugged, solid, and compact dog, the Welsh Terrier is medium in size and evenly proportioned. Its square body and long legs allow it to move gracefully and effortlessly. The dog’s tail is docked so that when held upright, it... Read more
		Chow Chow The Chow Chow is a firm, powerful, squarely-built dog of medium size. Heavy bones and solid muscles endow the breed with its characteristic working appearance. The Chow Chow can have black, cinnamon, red, blue and cream coloring, and its appearance... Read more