What breed of dog is best for a nervous child and a boysteruos child 8 years and 3 years?

Answer 1

GERMAN SHEPARDS ARE EXCELLENT WITH CHILDREN

GROWING UP, MY FAMILY ALWAYS HAD THAT BREED OF DOG. THERE WERE 8 OF US WITH COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES AND THE DOGS ADAPTED TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US.

ALSO WHEN MY GRANDMA HAD A STROKE, SHE WAS HOME ALONE WITH MY 4 MON. OLD. SHE DROPPED THE BABY ON THE DOG AND THE DOG PROTECTED THE BABY BY JUST LAYING AND NOT MOVING UNTIL SOMEONE CAME HOME TO HELP.

Answer 2

I would not start off with a puppy or a dog at this time. The 3 year old needs to be older, at least 5 to 6 before a dog is introduced into the family. 3 year olds pull tails, ears, and pursue an animal unrelentingly that can result in the animal biting the child. As for the nervous child, and boisterous child, again, they must be taught NOT to aggravate the animal, or again they could be bitten or worse, mauled. Why not start with an Aquarium to teach responsibility. It also may help the nervous child, because they are so soothing to the eye, and relaxing. Wait until they are older for a dog. But I can tell you a Labrador retriever would be the best, and female would be calmer.

Good luck to you, and really give this some thought.

Answer 3

Don't get a Yorkshire Terrier. They have very strong characters and will nip if they are pestered. Labradors are good dogs and so are Border collies but the bigger the dog the more exercise it will need. I've found Mongrels are amongst the best natured dogs. You need to think about this carefully. With 2 young children will you be able to give the dog the exercise and attention it needs everday. Will you be able to supervise your youngest all the time and make sure he/she understands that the dog is not a toy to be bounced on and pulled around. It's when things like this are happening that the dog normally turns on a child. It happened to me when I was younger and disturbed by dad's dog while he was sleeping. This is a dog that I had grown with since I was a baby so the dog knew me very well. Think long and hard before you get a dog.

Answer 4

Most of the larger scent-hounds (coonhounds, bloodhounds) are very tolerant of children. Every breed has its ups and downs and some of the breeds that are good with kids are difficult to handle in other ways (coondhounds bark, bloohounds drooll, for example).

But really REALLY think about this. Do you have time to care for two kids AND a dog? Dogs can't take care of themselves and they never grow past being on par with about a 2-3 year old child. Will you be able to supervise your children with the dog at all times? Are they the type of kids who will listen to you when you show them how to interact with the dog? Some kids are good with animals, but some will pull ears and tails, get all up in their faces, chase them around the house--and then everyone wonders why they get bitten. I only point this out becasue I volunteer at a shelter and we get a lot of dogs surrendered to us because of these kinds of problems. The family couldn't care for the dog in addition to the kids, or the kids were way too rough with the dog, the dog snapped or nipped or even just growled, so the dog had to go.

Answer 5

I wouldn't get a big dog because it may scare the kids, even though most large breeds are good around children. I strongly suggest that you don't get any type of small dog because the smaller breeds are more likely to bite and bark.

I think that if you really want a dog for your kids, think about a Basset Hound. They're very mellow, great with kids, and your three year old'll have fun playing with a Basset's long ears!

Answer 6

those are 2 very solid breeds. i have at the moment were given a job at a grooming salon and we've some gr that are available in and those dogs are large. they're very pretty and massive smart and they are wanting to delight. i do not truly take care of labs as a lot I actual imagine on account that marley and me got here out human beings were putting way too a lot on the breed. do not get me wrog they're quite intelligent yet i imagine a range of of each and every man or woman is getting this breed for the incorrect reason. I also volunteer on the safeguard and we've seen a range of of labs coming in, contained in the spectacular twelve months or so. i in my opinion like goldens. in the destiny even as i'm in a better abode and backyard I plan to get the form of massive men. Lol. Goodluck. also it shouldn't remember to a lot about the mum and father being service dogs. As they study that and arnt born with it. you should educate your new pup to do a similar issues. education is needed though. Goodluck!!

Answer 7

Labrador or Golden Retriver if you want a larger sized dog, both these can withstand their ears/tails being pulled by over enthusiastic youngsters and don't panic when kids shriek.

If you want a smaller dog I'd recomend a West Highland White Terrier (Westie) which is a small dog with big-dog attitude, and (most importantly) isn't a yappy little dog.

Answer 8

Yorkshire terriers are good bets. They are quite active and playful dogs, loving to be walked and played with, but they are very quiet dogs and are unlikely to jump up or rush up to people, so it is ideal for a shy or nervous child.
Another good idea is a King Charles spaniel. Again they don't mind children, my own loved being brushed by me when I was little, and they can also be laid back and affectionate. Their size is quite compact but medium so they can't get hurt easily. My own loved nothing but being stroked and also flopping out in the sun to sleep.

Answer 9

a dog that is already an adult and has been raised around children. Check out your local shelter and they will have one there for you. Keep in mind that larger dogs do better with children than smaller ones. Also, as for the kids, if they play rough, the dog is going to play rough back, so they may get scratched, nipped, or knocked on their rear end. You are going to end up with a lab mix

Answer 10

I have a Doberman who is 5 months old, a 7 year old boy and a 3 year old girl plus my sister has a 1 half year old girl and touch wood ive never had any problems. He'll cuddle then on the bed and play ball.

You need to remember though it's not the dog you need to be careful of, its the children and what they do to the dog. good luck