Would you suggest the breed of dog you own for the first time dog owner?

It would depend on the owher, but if all the other factors (time, energy, coat, etc) were right, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a collie for a first time owner. A corgi? Probably not, but there have been times that I have. I've even placed rescue corgis with first time dog owners, and it's worked out well. I think with the right person, almost any (not ANY, but most of the common ones) breeds can be suitable for the right first-time dog owner. 

Yes, because it's a Beagle, and just enough of a challenge that you feel you've learned a lot once the hard part's over...but not so much of one you wonder what you were thinking, getting a dog. LOL.

I own a vizsla, and in some ways yes and in some ways no.

On one hand, they are extremely owner-focused and eager to please, and don't tend toward aggression. This is the easiest dog I have ever trained in my life.

On the other, they can be very birdy, high strung, manipulative, too smart for their own good, and quite anxious about being alone.

Oh... and they do best with 3-12 hours of hard running a day paired with constant obedience training.

Border collies in general, no way.  But mine is a very laid back border collie, so she would be great, as long as that person was willing to exercise her daily.   I still am not sure that I am a  good border collie owner, like tonight when I am just too darn tired (trying to get sick here) to take Daisy for her 2nd walk and I realize we havent done much training all week.  No way JQP could keep up with a typical BC just letting him/her hang out in the yard all day. 

German Shepherds...yes.  Everything about them screams "no!", but I've known so many families that got a GSD as their first dog and have been completely happy and are now GSD owners for life.  In fact, I don't know one GSD family that regretted getting their GSD.

If someone were to ask what breed I'd recommend, I wouldn't recommend ANY breed without more information on the family and their lifestyle, but if they seemed to fit for a GSD...why not?

To add to my post about Boxers, I want to add that they can get aggresive easily, so it's important to get one from the right breeder and the right genes. Training is essential for the strong Boxer, too. A strong Boxer without training can be a nusiance towards the owner, the neighbors, the street & the neighborhood.

I thought I'd add my past dogs too.
I had a Dachshund named Suzy Q, so would I suggest a Dachshund to a first time dog owner? Actually, yes, I would. They can be stubborn at times, and the owner MUST know what the proper diet is since they get rather obese quickly and easily. They must totally understand the breed and know they cannot be rough and training is very important. They can be 'barky' dogs, so training not to bark and also to stay in the yard would be essential. It's also best to keep them on a kind of wire chain or in a fenced yard or kennel because they get distracted easily and love to run up to dogs walking by. There are two Dachshunds down the street that the owner refuses to keep in the yard, they yap and bark and they attempt to bite people, too. Training is really important for this breed, but over all I might suggest the Dachshund to the first time dog owner.
 
I had a pit bull named Budman before, and would I suggest the pit bull to a first time dog owner? Most definetly not. Any person even thinking about owning a pit bull would need years of experience of being around and owning and training dogs. They must also know all about dog behavior and body language, and definetly all about the pit bull dog in General. You never know enough about a pit bull. Pitties love kids but need an owner who will always be there to supervise him, exercise him with a leash, survive the insults of the people looking at their dog while walking by without totally blowing up, etc. The first time dog owner should never own a pit bull as the first dog because socialization and training is sooooooo important the for dog's reputation and good-being.

I dont recomend anyone get a shiba, they just are not what most people want for a dog.  Most people like dogs that meet you at the door after work, not run past you to the yard.

Yep. Shih Tzus are generally very good for almost any owner. They're usually calm, with a natural reserve similar to cats, intelligent, don't need too much exercise, friendly with people and other animals.

A Malinois no. I also have a Malinois/Akita though who has always been pretty easy to live with. He did have super extensive socialization. And a Chow/Golden Retriever who was a difficult puppy but doesn't have "issues" and requires moderate exercise. But a mixed breed in general, probably yes.

Irish Setters....hmm...it depends on the person I guess. They are generally very friendly, outgoing dogs and LOVE people. They are very intelligent, but can be very stubborn so training can be more difficult than with some other breeds...you have to be a patient person, that's for sure! Also, both physically and mentally they do not mature until 2-3 years of age, so people must understand that puppy-like behavior is not uncommon in adult dogs at all. They do not respond well to harsh corrections, so gentle, patient and consistent training is a must. Also, they need *a lot* of exercise as they are high energy dogs. Aggression and shyness are definitely not common traits for this breed. They are wonderful with children. So would I suggest this breed to first time dog owners? I don't see why not, but they should have a very thorough understanding of the breed, and have a plan to give their IS adequate exercise, mental stimulation, patient, gentle and consistent training......and love!

I have a Catahoula/Blue Heeler cross and I would only suggest them to someone if the person liked a challenge.  Xena is a wonderful dog, great with all kids and dogs she knows, our other animals, and an awesome watch dog. She's even really smart.... too smart.  But she is very dog aggressive, will chase/try and kill any animal that does not belong to us(if they happen to come on our property) and she loves to play stupid or "You talking to me??"  But she is such a character that you will laugh daily as well as have a bit of a cry cause she chased the neighbors cows 3 miles down the pasture cause they were touching "her" fence.[:@]
Rough Collies are awesome dogs and I highly reccommend them as a first dog, only if you don't mind grooming a dog daily.
Boxers are good too, sometimes slow and dog aggressive but wonderful in the house and they learn quite fast.

mine are all bulldogs... and i would have to say... if i knew the person and knew their personality... i would either say yes or no.
i've had people come to me in other boards asking about my breed and the ins and outs, if they were really good dogs.
i've sent them the proper information plus told them my experiences. they arent dogs to be trifled with. its best to assume the worst,
even if your dog is like Lassy. i also point out the stubborn factor.
my cousin owned a chihuahua before she got her bulldog. she recognises them for being two totally different creatures. the chihuahua
is a yapper, a snapper, a scaredy dog and will bite ANYONE except family. but the bulldog is like the bouncer, or the body guard.
he's still a puppy, just under a year old, but she loves the fact that she has, not just a dog.. but a DOG.
my husband's daughter loves pit bulls and other bully breeds but she doesnt need to own one. she is too much of a "me first:" person.
while she takes care of them.. she is out a lot and has a lot of strangers over for parties.... and some bulldogs dont agree with that.
for her it would be a liability.

Personally, I don't think there is a breed out there for "the first time dog owner". Some are easier to deal with than others, for sure, but everyone (whether experienced or not) requires a different sort of dog. If I was a first time owner, I wouldn't want a Lab or a Golden. Whether I was experienced with dogs or not, those are not the dogs for me.

If someone came up to me and said that they were ready for an extremely energetic, layful, highly intelligent (and manipulative) dog, then I'd definitely ask they meet a few Tollers and I'd have no problem recommending the breed. If they could deal with the sensitivity level that these dogs often have and are willing to put the time and effort into socializing and training, and especially exercising, a Toller may be a good choice for them.

That being said, the general public who truly haven't researched breeds and don't know a lot about dogs, I would say that a Toller wouldn't be for them. Most people I know can't handle the energy and such of a Toller (even experienced dog people), so they wouldn't be good for those types of people I'm sure.

I hope that all made sense. It's hard to explain exactly what I mean over the internet.

Tojo was my first dog, and people don't usually recommend shibas for first time dog owners and a lot of people downright hate them. I'm very happy with him, though. He's fun and entertaining and loves to do all sorts of things with me. I'm looking forward to having a shikoku and a kai ken because they have everything I like about the shiba, but nobody knows what they are, so they can't give me flack about them and tell me that they're terrible dogs.

Has anyone ever noticed that whatever breed of dog someone owns they tend to tell everyone else they shouldn't own them? I think it's their way of saying, "Unlike me, you are not superb enough to own this dog." I think there's a lot of snobbery with purebred dogs. The only owners that don't seem to have this problem are pit owners, go figure!