Dogs require responsible owners able to provide a safe home, nutritious diet and plenty of exercise.

But adequate training, necessary for animals to associate commands with action, is another obligation sometimes sadly overlooked.

Mary Burch, director of the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Family Dog Program, explains why certain large breeds appear easier to train than others.

“Many of the large breeds were originated to help people with jobs such as hunting, herding, and guard work,” she tells Newsweek.

“The selective breeding that went into creating these breeds results in dogs who are easy to train and eager to work.”

The larger dog breeds listed below are usually the best at taking to training.

1. Standard Poodle

The Standard Poodle is regularly rated as one of the most intelligent and obedient