Here you will not find dog breed infos about the size or outer shape of dogs. We give dog breed infos about the character and temperament to help you choosing the right dog breed.

• Infos about best dog breeds for children
  
• Dog breed infos about active dogs
  
• Dog breed infos about difficult dog breeds
  
• Infos about dog breeds for beginners

Dog breeds great with kids:
See some dog breeds that fit best for children, they are calm dogs. This dog breeds are perfect playmates and babysitters:
Basset, Beagle, Cairn Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Bearded Collie, Belgian Sheepdog, Boxer Dog, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Old English Sheepdog, Samoyed, Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Pug, Saint Bernard, Poodle, Dachshund

Dog breeds not recommended for small children:
Dog breeds not recommended if you have small children who may tease or be rough with them; they are sensitive dog breeds:
Affenpinscher, Chihuahua, Pekingese, Basenji, Lhasa Apso, Schnauzer, Afghan, Akita, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chow Chow, Borzoi, Puli, ShiTzu, Yorkshire Terrier

Dog breeds that require professional grooming
This dog breeds need frequently brushing, bathing, or haircut done by a groomer, what will cost you time and money:
Pekingese, Pomeranian, ShihTzu, Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frisé, American Cocker Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Poodle, Afghan, Collie, Old English Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog, Bearded Collie, Chow Chow, Sheltie, Tibetan Terrier, Puli

Overly active dog breeds:
These dog breeds need time and attention! They need dog training or walks up to 30km/day to keep them from becoming bored. Most of this dog breeds are not trustworthy off lead. Thus, walks can be stressful. These dog breeds are NOT recommended for beginners:
Barsoi, Basenji, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, Jack Russell Terrier, Whippet, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Dalmatian, Siberian Husky, Afghan, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Setters, Samoyed, Weimaraner, Greyhound, Saluki, Irish Wolfhound

"Difficult" dog breeds:
Dog breeds that need an experienced, consistent, and confident owner. This dog breeds are nokennel dogs. If tied up in the yard or left alone without exercise and companionship this dog breeds show destructive, nervous or even aggressive dog behavior. These dog breeds are NOT recommended for beginners:
Border Collie, Chow-Chow, Husky, Airedale Terrier, German Sheperd, Alaskan Malamute, Rottweiler, Akita, Briard, Bouvier des Flandres, Bloodhound, Setter, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Weimaraner, Saluki, Bernese Mountain dog, Doberman, Afghan, Greyhound, Barsoi, Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, Bullterrier, American Pitbull, Mastiff, Shar-Pei, South Russian Ovtcharka, Giant Schnauzer, Belgian Sheperd, American Staffordshire Terrier

Dog breeds recommended as a first dog for beginners:
Calm dog breeds, affectionate, gentle and usually easy to handle. Perfect family dog breeds. Many of the small dog breeds here are very good watchdogs.
Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Pekingese, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Silky Terrier, Australian Terrier, Tibet Spaniel, Norfolk Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Westie, Pug, ShiTzu, Basset, Dachshund, Scottish Terrier, Papillon, Whippet, Sheltie, Havanese, Mini Pinscher, Border Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, Welsh Corgi, Bichon Frisé, Cairn Terrier, Toy Poodle, Tibet Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Bedlington Terrier, Mini Schnauzer, Collie, Samoyede, Bearded Collie, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Flat Coated Retriever

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