Agree with everyone who is saying the best starter dog is one that matches your energy level, lifestyle, and needs.
That said, I think a retired greyhound would be an excellent first dog for anybody. They're all sent through foster homes and learn basic house manners before going to their new homes, so that in itself is a huge plus. They're not particularly pushy, and very soft tempered so they're a good for people to learn to regulate themselves and actually think about how they training the dog vs. knee jerk reacting to the dog, as they will shut down if you start yelling and flailing your arms.
There's also such a wide variety, people who like to jog can find higher energy ones, people who like to sleep can find couch placement holders, people who have cats can find low prey drive washouts, etc.
That said, I think a retired greyhound would be an excellent first dog for anybody. They're all sent through foster homes and learn basic house manners before going to their new homes, so that in itself is a huge plus. They're not particularly pushy, and very soft tempered so they're a good for people to learn to regulate themselves and actually think about how they training the dog vs. knee jerk reacting to the dog, as they will shut down if you start yelling and flailing your arms.
There's also such a wide variety, people who like to jog can find higher energy ones, people who like to sleep can find couch placement holders, people who have cats can find low prey drive washouts, etc.