The Smooth Coated Retriever is a very intelligent and trainable dog that will make a great student. This is a very fun and energetic breed that requires consistent training, however, the constant repetition of the same will cause the dog to quickly lose interest. Do not demand excessive discipline from the Smoothhaired Retriever; positive reinforcement and some error correction work best. A curriculum made up of many short and varied lessons, especially if taught in the form of playing with a dog, will be most effective. Weight: 27 - 32 kg. Height at withers: 56 - 61 cm. Life expectancy: 10 - 14 years.

This strong powerful dog should be started only by those owners who have sufficient experience. It is recommended that you take the course of obedience and repeat it over and over again from time to time. The Brazilian Mastiff is sometimes very difficult to control. For a dog to be obedient and well-mannered enough, it needs an actively dominant owner. Confident in himself and in his abilities, Fila Brasileiro is the ideal pet for the person who is looking for a good guard. It is for these purposes that dogs of this breed are usually used. Weight: 57 - 82 kg. Height at the withers: 61 - 76 cm. Life expectancy: 8 - 12 years.

In order to prevent the development of timidity and aggression in a dog, the Field Spaniel needs early socialization. Dogs of this breed generally love when they have something to do. They are easily trained, but have an extremely sensitive and nervous nature, so the use of rude or arbitrary methods is simply unacceptable. The Field Spaniel needs solid, fair, consistent training built on love and respect for the dog. They are very talented in hunting, searching and tracking down game. Well-balanced, the Field Spaniel is simply the epitome of usefulness, beauty, hunting dog and companion. Weight: 16 - 23 kg. Height at the withers: 43 - 46 cm. Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years.

Finnish Lapphund needs early socialization and obedience training. Since dogs of this breed are easily distracted, and they get bored quite quickly, classes should be structured in the form of short and varied lessons. Training should be conducted with firmness, fairness and consistency. The Finnish Laphund is a dog of strong build, medium size, strong and hardy. At first sight, these animals amaze you with their intelligence, quick wit and luxurious appearance. The Finnish Laphund is an active, agile and intelligent dog. Weight: 20 - 21 kg. Height at the withers: 41 - 51 cm. Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years.

Since this is an extremely intelligent dog, it displays an independent and decisive character. Do not intimidate the Finnish Spitz, training should be carried out on the basis of affection and tenderness. Praise works much better in this case than strictness. The Finnish Spitz can get bored easily, and therefore the lessons should be not only short, but also interesting enough for the dog. Patience is the key word in training this breed. It may seem to you that you are failing, and that there is no progress in your studies, and suddenly your pet will surprise you very much, show you everything you taught him. Weight: 11 kg. Height at the withers: 46 cm. Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years.

Dogs of this breed require early intensive and extensive socialization and obedience training. The Smooth Fox Terrier is a rather intractable dog, questioning any authority and seeking to seize dominance. They are prone to excessive barking, and although the owner of this breed must be experienced and have a firm hand, harsh or arbitrary methods on this dog will be ineffective. Training should be conducted with firmness, fairness, consistency and patience. The Fox Terrier showcases special talents in agility, flyball, tracking and hunting. Weight: 7 - 9 kg. Height at the withers: 41 cm. Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years.

The Wirehaired Fox Terrier has a very lively character and can be independent, which makes training extremely important from a very early age. Note that the Wirehaired Fox Terrier quickly loses interest, which means that persistent and consistent practice is required. To keep your dog interested, try to make the learning process playful and fun. The Wirehaired Fox Terrier needs an experienced trainer as this breed can be extremely stubborn and uncooperative. Weight: 7 - 9 kg. Height at the withers: 41 cm. Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years.

The French Bulldog can be somewhat stubborn and therefore requires consistent training. But even in spite of the fact that this is a rather strong breed, one should not apply too harsh methods of upbringing to him. The most patient handler can achieve the best results. With the right course of study, you can get quite far. French Bulldogs are very playful, but some males can be very aggressive, especially towards other males. Alert and clingy, the French Bulldog really needs a lot of human attention and care. Weight: 13 kg. Height at the withers: 28 - 33 cm. Life expectancy: 9 - 14 years.