what is a good small dog that would be good with kids?

Question

i have three young kids, who want a dog but im a little figdet about what kind of dog i should get them.. i want something small that i can carry down the stairs. I prefer the dog to be cute but my boyfriend adores pugs..ewww!

Answer 1

Pugs are cute! Out of the toy breeds, they are probably the best with kids. They love all of the attention. Plus since they are a little bigger (15-20lbs) they won't be as easy to step on.

Answer 2

Is there such a thing??? Be careful - small dogs (or any size dogs) and kids are not always a good match - especially if the kids are too young or the dog just doen't like kids (i.e. is afraid of children and all the running, screaming, etc. - someone just ends up getting bit.)

Make sure your children are responsible and know how to properly treat and respect a dog BEFORE getting one. As the owner of a Chihuahua - don't get one for kids!!!!

It's not so much about the breed - more about the individual animal. I would try a local humane society - take the kids to visit with individual dogs - and find one that likes your children and enjoys being around them - I would look for good personality and temperament first - then worry about the breed and looks second. Here is a link to picking the right dog for your family, dog bite prevention and a general site about dogs - for after you find the right one:)

Answer 3

Ok, having a small dog around kids can be problem because most small dogs will fight back when taunted(pulling on the tail etc) So a chihuahua really isn't a good choice for you.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels weigh about 10-18lbs and therefore easy to carry still. They are very excelent with children. But they only live 10-11 years. I consider that a short lifespan compared to other dogs.

Shih Tzu's need plenty of grooming, but are great with kids. They can be stubborn when comes to training, so they need patience. They weigh 9-16lbs, and live over 13 years.

Toy poodles weigh 5-7lbs, but are usually only good with older children, and I would guess that's because little kids tend to jump on the dog, and pull hair, etc. So I guess otherwise is fine.

Pugs, like your husband suggested..seem to be a very popular toy dog among men..I don't know why..They are cute tough. :D They weigh 13-18lbs and are ok with children.

Papillons, are very easy to train. They are smart and cute. The usually only do with older children though. They weigh 4-9lbs and live over 13 years. Papillons, along with chihuahuas tend to challenge larger dogs.

So that's just a short list for you.

P.S. This is just what people expect of the breed, and that doesn't mean the next dog you pick up will be exactly what their breed standard said. But training and socializationg around humans, and other animals, and it zshould be fine.

Answer 4

Tiny dogs like chihuahuas , maltese, poms, yorkies, papillons etc. are not good with kids. They are very fragile and can get low blood sugar easily. Do reading on hypoglycimia before purchasing a small breed dog. Pugs, beagles, west highland terriers, Scottish terriers and other slightly larger dogs will be more suitable for 3 kids. You want something that can keep up with the kids.

Answer 5

Dachshunds are VERY good with kids. Any sign of shyness in a dachshund is unusual. They are small and very outgoing. They are pretty lightweight, ranging from 10 to 25 pounds (when they are adults). Puppies weigh about 4 pounds.
Dachshunds are prone to disc disease, however, so be careful of their long backs.
I would recommend dachshunds instead of chiwauas (how do you spell it?). They are more noisy and some of them are shy, seeing that dachshunds aren't shy at all.
They are very playful, and can sometimes get overboard when they are puppies, as in they can get very hyper sometimes.
Dachshunds rarely show signs of any aggressivness, although every puppy likes to bite when they are teething.
They are known to be stubborn, but very alert and clever. I taught my dachshund come, sit, stay, and lie down all in a few days! They are very keen to learn.
Be sure that you keep all small dogs on a leash whenever there is anywhere possible of having cars. Dachshunds are curious, and they are small. Especially at night, when you can't see them at all if they are brown or black.
Once you have chosen your breed of dog, read a few books at PetsMart or PetCo first. I don't buy them, I just read them and keep the important parts in my head.
Good luck! I hope this helps.

Answer 6

I have a pug myself and she is great with my kids. It seems all the pugs I have met have great personalities. Very happy happy happy! However, there is another dog I have seen that is adorable, great with kids, and a favorite of royalty!! That is the King Charles Cavalier. They also have a sweet little small-nose-face (but not as short as a pug) that maybe your boyfriend would like. Check them out and see what you think. I am planning on adopting one myself!

Answer 7

I recommend a Pekingese. They are the sweetest dogs. I have a 2yr. old female, and she loves kids. I know this is a weird answer because I have no children. Everyday we go to the park she adores all children even babies. She will walk up to them very gently and give them a kiss. It is like she knows they are fragile little people. Ask other people and see if they agree.
Best of Luck.

Answer 8

Spaniels are quite small dogs and have an excellent nature with young children. In fact, they are one of the most popular breeds for young families.

Pugs, Yorkies and Jack Russells tend to be difficult to train and rather jealous of children so I'd steer clear of those breeds for now.

Answer 9

Hi
I thing the best small dog is a Maltesse Terrior becasue they are cute and great to play with.I have one of my own named Holly and my baby cousins love her.They are great family pets.
Well good luck

p.s i think pugs are ewww to lols

Answer 10

Being good with kids is less a matter of breed than temperament. If the dog grows up with kids around that are considerate and don't tease it it should be fine with them whether its pedigree or a mongrel or whatever.