5 Best Dog Breeds for First Time Owners

3. Cocker Spaniel

Although cocker spaniels are a cheerful, loving, and gentle breed with a beautiful appearance, they were originally bred to be hunting dogs. In fact, the “cocker” in their name comes from the Eurasian woodcock that they were used to hunt. As hunting dogs, they have intelligent instincts and learn new things well.

However, cocker spaniels are easy-going dogs that are friendly and easy to train. Moreover, they are eager to please their owners, so they react well to orders. One challenge for first time owners that adopt or purchase cocker spaniels would be their grooming. As cocker spaniels have huge amounts of hair, the hair may get tangled or matted if it is not regularly and properly groomed. Cocker spaniels are third on the list of 15 best dog breeds for first time owners.

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