2006-07-01 05:38:42 · 12 answers · asked by aj 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Just an observation - yes, a pet should not be aggressive, but also remember, that the younger your kids are, the more likely they are not to understand that the pet is not a toy but a living thing. So make sure you get a pet that is not hurt easily or has a way to defend itself. My suggestion - goldfish, but they might be rather boring for little kids. Else, a bird, but only if it's kept in a cage and the kids don't get to torture it.
2006-07-01 05:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that depends on their age and their personalities.
I think for Toddlers (2-3) a great pet is a new puppy (about 1 week old) then the child and the dog can grow up together and they can form a great relationship. For newborns (newborn-2) the best pet would be like a rabbit. Soft, cuddly, and non-aggressive. As they get older their love of pets changes. Like I'm 15 and love flyers, but not ordinary pet flyers. Right now I want a bat or an owl. I need a miracle for mom to agree to that. But my point is: The right pets vary with age and personality. My advice, ask what your child wants, unless he/she can't talk. Then observe them and guess what would be best for them.
2006-07-01 12:47:26 · answer #2 · answered by Azena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a pet lover and I have had many and still do. I think if you have the time to take care of your animal it should be a beagle or that new hybrid the puggle, they are great with kids.
My sisters kids use to pull my dogs ears and anything you could think of and they just simply did nothing to harm them. also they are in the top 5 or less type of house hold pet .
2006-07-01 13:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by todd2964 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats. They have the sense to just get up and leave when a young child is pulling on them. A child might get scratched, but a dog could possibly bite. They are not terretorial about food like dogs. Smaller animals might get hurt by a child not old enough to understand how to handle them. Cats are easy.
2006-07-01 12:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by minime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lean towards the herding breeds german shepherds,collies ,even boxers. Ideally you want a larger not smaller breed if they are very small children you may choose to raise it with your children .However there are as many treasures as mistakes in unwanted pets out there .We are grateful owners of a beautiful rescued older german shepherd who is wonderful with toddlers on up .But if risk is not your style raise yours from a puppy and watch alot of dog whisperer...lol...good luck
2006-07-01 12:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by elpasorobin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats and Small Dogs!
2006-07-01 13:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by purple_dancin_cat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pets that don't bite and it depends on the age of the children
2006-07-01 12:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by Deserae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turtles, dogs, birds, gold fish
i suggest you have a trained dog and NO CATS!! you know how kids are they like to touch and pinch stuff and when you pinch a cat it scratches and stuff so NO CATS!! gold fish stays in the bowl and turtles are friendly and so are birds
2006-07-01 12:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by Jesseluver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of kids being allergic to fish, plus as long as you feed them they are low maintenence
2006-07-01 12:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by uniroyalfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A budgie
2006-07-01 13:13:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋