what type of dog is best as a family dog?

Question

Like good with kids etc...

Answer 1

Godlen retrievers are good loyal dogs.

Very placid and easy to train...

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Answer 2

I'd recommend one of the Sporting breeds for a child (but NOT a Weimaraner!) My all-time favorite mid-sized dog for kids is the English (or Welsh) Springer Spaniel. They require some grooming, but don't shed too much, are generally great with kids and easy to train. Females are a little bit easier than males, but either should make a terrific pet. They will need a good thirty minute walk every day.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Pekingese are great too and need less exercise. They are small, sweet and quiet.

Vizslas, Setters, Labs and Goldens are usually great with kids but they're bigger and are very boisterous until they are about two. Labs shed a LOT.

I'd also suggest reading some really good books on training. Try not to do it randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also! These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan

Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

Whatever breed of puppy you decide on DON'T go to a pet shop or buy one off the internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are kept in deplorable conditions. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there. These "breeders" have figured out that they can use the internet to ship a dog directly to the customer and thus make more money by cutting out the middleman. If you buy a dog from out of state, good luck getting your money back if there's something wrong with the pup. These people count on you becoming instantly attached to the poor little guy and being willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars at the vet to treat whatever is wrong with him.

Find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money.

Find a breed rescue organization by going to www.akc.org - you can get an older dog for less money. Be VERY careful about getting a shelter dog with children that young. You are often adopting someone else's problem dog. And people often lie about the dog's temperament, hoping he'll get a new home that can deal with him.

Answer 3

There are no good breeds, only good owners. It depends on your family, the ages of children, how much exercise the dog will get and how much time will be spent training him. How much room to you have? Can you afford a dog? You need to get shots and a physical every year...assume about $300 for that. Plus you need heart worm and flea/tick meds every month. Plus you should be brushing their teeth 2-3 times a week. The cost of food. License. Brushing the hair daily. Grooming...are you going to bathe them or are you paying someone to do it. Nail trims, every 4-6 weeks, unless you get someone to show you. Of course, you need to get it spayed/neutered.

Dogs are dogs. I've seen hyperactive Golden Retrievers. I've seen sweet and loving Pit Bulls. Each dog is first a dog, and you need to understand what dogs need as a dog. They are not furry little people.

Answer 4

If ur looking for a smaller god then a Jack Russell a big dog then a Golden Retriever and a middle sized I would go with a Beagle.

Answer 5

Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers are awesome with kids. They are the top family dogs in the U.S.

Answer 6

PUGS all the way! They are no more than 18 pounds so if you have a smaller house or yard you don't have to have a lot of roam space. They are very loyal, loving,playful, and just over all great dogs.
However, my biggest suggestion is to check out your local rescue or shelter. There are tons of great dogs that are need loving families and good homes, and mutts do make pretty good dogs. So please............RESCUE FIRST!!!!!!

Answer 7

Retriever

Answer 8

Golden Lab

Answer 9

well there are plently of types but i have had alot of dogs in my family. the best family and good around kids dogs would be....
1. a peek-a-poo ( great lap dogs, small , easy to take around with you on trips, cute, loyal,) golden retriever( VERY LOYAL ,thoughtful, brave, nice, cute, athletic dogs, there great!) 3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel( lap dogs, great with people, small, easy to take on trips, watch dogs, athletic, great dogs, loyal, sweet and nice, brave, cute, thoughtful). look for those there the best!

Answer 10

Gordon Setter is the best kept secret of a wonderful family pet. They are gentle with babies and small children and are nuts about teenagers. Females are especially nice! Good luck in your search.

Answer 11

Labrodar
This is a very friendly dog and has lot of good sense of humour as we can rely on them when compare to otr breeds