Keeping raising the dog can be a difficult task depending on the dog breed you pick. Many owners struggled with upkeep of grooming, exercising, training and all the attention that all need to go into your furry companion. However not all dog breeds need to be a handful, while living basic still need to be met some dogs require less time and energy to care for. In addition some breeds are more independent than others, thus requiring less attention. In this we've listed “Top 10 Best Dog Breeds for Beginners”.
Maltese Dog :
It’s hard to time keeping a Maltese terrier. These low maintenance laid back dogs are perfect for nearly all first time owners due to the response of temperaments. Plus they're all relatively calm and docile sitting in your lap, originally bred for rat hunting. The Maltese is primarily a companion dog today, good job adjusting to a more mellow and relaxing lifestyle and it's easy to see how (1).
Shih Tzu Dog :
It's hard to argue that the Shih Tzu is a difficult dog breed to keep. In fact they were originally and still are bred to keep your laps warm. From the laps of Chinese elitists to our very own. Shih Tzu have been low maintenance, for centuries in terms of canine companionship. The Shih Tzu is one of the best in the business (2).
Shar Pei Dog :
The Chinese Shar Pei is a dog breed you can't help but notice. With their wrinkled skin and large facial features the sharpie is truly one of a kind. However this breed has all the qualities to make them true low maintenance dogs. Shar Peis are both independent and composed, plus they're reserved dogs that don't mind spending some alone time while you're at work. While they can be aloof know that they're an excellent guard and watch dog for your home (3).
Boston Terrier Dog :
Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for kids. So it makes sense they're low maintenance dogs, they're often called America’s gentlemen of dogs because they're polite, calm, sweet and gentle. However they do have a lively side believe it or not the Boston Terrier was once a fighting dog. But through several generations of breeding the goal was to turn them into gentle and calm dogs. As a result the modern Boston Terrier is a happy-go-lucky companion in the home (4).
Pug Dog :
This list wouldn't be complete without the fan favorite Pug. Though the biggest concern with the Pug as the shedding, while they do have double coats many owners with black Pugs will tell you that they tend to shed a lot less. Like many other small Chinese dog breeds pugs were developed to be lap dogs. Specifically lap dogs of Chinese royalty, as such you can count on them being low maintenance dogs for those that just want to cuddle with their pup (5).
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French Bulldog :
The French Bulldog is a type of bulldog bread specifically for companionship. Not only were they bred down in size, but their personalities were also tailored for those wanting low maintenance dogs. As such the French Bulldog is one of the easiest to care for, they have a docile and calm temperament which means they can be easy to train. But at the same time they don't need as much exercise as many of the other breeds, about 30 to 60 minutes a day will be just fine (6).
Standard Poodle Dog :
Standard Poodles may be the best low maintenance option among medium-sized dogs. They really hit all the recommended requirements for kids, beginners, seniors, and busy owners. Plus the standard size tends to be calmer than the toy and the miniature to keep things off the Poodle is the second smartest dog breed. They're sharp learners which can make life easy for many owners in addition poodles are hypoallergenic dogs (7).
Basenji Dog :
We picked the Basenji as a low maintenance dog for a few reasons. The main reason being that they're truly independent dogs who don't mind spending some time alone. In a way you can think of them as introverted. Dogs nevertheless the Basenji is still affectionate and loves its humans. One concern is that they're fairly energetic dogs and require an hour of daily exercise. A long walk through the park will be fine but expect them to wander off following scents (8).
Papillon Dog :
The Papillon is one of the 10 smartest dog breeds in the world. When it comes to learning tricks and commands few dogs can learn quicker than the Papillon. First-time owners should have no problem blowing through basic obedience training. But what truly makes the Papillon a low maintenance dog is how clean they are. These dogs do not have a strong odor plus they tend to do their own grooming (9).
Golden Retriever Dog :
The Golden Retriever is without question, one of America’s most favorite dog breeds partly due to their easiness to care for. Although not every golden will be low maintenance a well-bred and trained golden will cause little headaches. These people-oriented dogs are always eager to please and learn, Combine this with their high intelligence and you have yourself an obedient and trainable dog (10).
