Which dog breed do you recommend that are good with babies and children?

Answer 1

I would reccomend Rottweilers, BEFORE you say that I am crazy, just hear me out!
I have had a great deal of expierence with the Breed, I am on my 4th Rottie in 20 years.
I feel that Rotties are actually the best for families, as the breed's personality is very pack oriented. Rotties are extremely smart, trainable and very loyal! Although the dogs MAIN owner, or the ALPHA, needs to be of a very strong character! If there is any owner who is weak of character, Rotties tend to take over as Alpha, and that could be trouble.
The reason they are best for families is that they can be trained to just about anything, and they have very good problem solving skills. Also, and perhaps most important, when children are small and unable to understand that they should not jump on, kick, pull the ears, poke the eyes of the dog. Rotties are so VERY strong, and usually have very high constitutions that they can easily take the abuse. Not to say that they deserve the abuse, but if a smaller dog gets the same treatment, when the child is smallest, they do feel the pain and they instinctly lash out. it is not that they are mean, the baby hurts them and they just snap at them.
Rotties can take the abuse with out getting mad and they don't snap. Also I have seen first hand that my son had landed on my dog more than once, with out so much as a growl.
Also i had a male that was so smart that he protected some other child from falling down a flligt of stairs. The dog would continously HERD the child away from the stairs, it was amazing. Actually the dog had more sense than that kids mother.
Well that is plents of info, if you have any questions feel free to ask!
I.R.

Answer 2

Contrary to what one might expect, large and medium-sized dog breeds have a much better track record with children. Small dogs are more likely to bite children than large breeds. Research the various larger breeds for one that can be easily trained, is not overly dominant in disposition, and whose general temperament fits your family's lifestyle--for example, would you like a dog that wants to run and play a lot, or would you like one that's content as a couch potato?

Secondly, look at individual dogs, not just dog breeds. Some breeders have become so unscrupulous that breeds that have historically earned good reputations as family pets--such as Labrador Retrievers--have produced many specimens in which poor personality characteristics can be found (such as aggression on the parts of some Labs, for example). The same would also hold true of "mutts" that you might find at the local pound. You may adopt a mixed breed that is more obedient than some show dogs, or you may end up adopting a canine disaster. Take a good look at the prospective dog you're buying or "rescuing": is it inquisitive, rambunctious, shy? Does it take special, gentle interest in you or your child, or does it only passively sniff you, or does it even cower? Not all shyness is from past abuse--some is just from bad breeding, and you have to be just as careful with an overly shy dog or puppy as you do a dog who thinks he's the big man on campus. Resist the temptation to get a dog just because he's "cute" or "really needs a good home". That's how dogs end up mismatched with homes.

It is very important to research breeds, but even more important to carefully examine the prospective adoptee. I would personally recommend Aussie Cattle Dogs, because mine is wonderful with children, but others have reported almost mean dogs of the same breed, which is all the more reason you have to look before you leap.

Answer 3

Golden retrievers, Labs, cross breeds and King Charles Spaniels are all great with kids. Whatever breed you get does require proper training as well as supervision when with the kids.

If you don't have time to train a pup on top of caring for your young kids, perhaps you should go to your local dog shelter and get an older dog who is more mature and already trained. The volunteers at the centre will be able to match you up with a good dog of the right temperament for your family.

Answer 4

I actually just read an article on picking a pet. In it, it actually recommends, if you have children or babies, to get a medium to large size dog, specifically, a Golden Retriever. It says, "Large dogs can more easily keep up with kids, while small dogs may get nervous. Golden Retrievers make great companions because they are energetic and good with children."
So yes, I would go with a Golden Retriever... and from personal experience - they are great, especially with kids.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Golden Retriever

Answer 7

Golden Retriever

Answer 8

Get a Newfoundland Dog. They are the original "nanny" dog from the story, Peter Pan. They are the nanny dog because they are extremely gentle with little kids. They are big dogs so it will be hard for a child to really hurt them.

A Newfoundland Dog or Newfy is NOT a protection dog. They would see a stranger as someone to pet them. So visiting friends of the kids will be safe around this dog... unless the dog steps on someone's toes to get closer for petting.

Answer 9

Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever

Answer 10

I'd recommend a golden lab retriever because of their gentle temperament.

I would NOT recommend getting a dalmatian, though, because their temperaments can be anything but gentle. I remember the big controversy on this topic when the Disney movie "101 Dalmatians" came out. A lot of parents rushed out to buy dalmatian puppies for their kids, and a lot of dalmatian puppies ended up at SPCA shelters.