Best Breeds For First Time Dog Owners…. … there is quiet a few I’ve probably missed as there are lots of dogs suited to first time dog owners. Westies, springers, Cockapoo, pointers, the list goes on. I left gaurding breeds off the list as IMO there is a lot that can go wrong if you don’t know what you are doing that doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with them. Rottweilers for example make the perfect family dog if you know how to manage such strong protective instincts #dogs #dogtraining #do