Tail-Wagging Welcomes: Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Pup Parents

It might be your one friend, a playmate for your children or a fur baby for you. Bringing home your first puppy is both exciting and scary.

There is a lot to learn about housebreaking, feeding regimens, grooming and basic canine healthcare. Most importantly, there will inevitably be a getting-to-know-you period during which you and your new four-legged buddy will learn about each other's personalities and behaviors. You don't want to come out of that era thinking you chose the wrong dog. Certain breeds, fortunately, tend to be the greatest dogs for first-time owners because they are more easy-going, low maintenance or less scary than other kinds.

Bichon Frise

The bichon frise is a cheerful little dog that is ideal for families with children and apartment dwellers. It resembles a bouncing cotton ball and this breed makes an excellent all-round companion. Bichons are reasonably simple to train, require moderate daily activity, adapt well to any lifestyle and need those daily activities to stay happy and healthy.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Although the Bernese Mountain Dog is large, these canines are easygoing, ready to please, intelligent and affectionate. They enjoy playing with the kids but are equally content to spend the evening relaxing at home. They adapt easily to almost any living arrangement, while they are not aggressive they are good watchdogs and very dedicated to their owners.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a puppy-like look and is a lovely, loving dog. Cavaliers tend to get along well with kids of all ages and can thrive in a variety of households. This breed has a calm temperament and is little but not tiny. This dog is classy, focused and quiet in general.

Golden Retriever

This breed is the ideal family pet because it wants to please and all ages of children get along well with golden retrievers. This medium-sized dog is content, devoted, loving and energetic. The breed can survive in most houses because it is bright and flexible. For their physical well-being and to keep them from getting bored, they also require a considerable amount of activity.

Maltese

The Maltese's endearing appearance and amiable disposition are difficult to resist. These dogs have lovely silky coats that, if untrimmed, would cascade to the ground. Regular trims can maintain their coats short and manageable and they don't shed much despite having so much fur, but they should be groomed every day.

Are you planning to adopt a first-time dog? Once you are ready just go through this list of breeds that might be ideal for your and your family.