I want to get a child friendly dog?

Question

they want a puppy... what do you'll recomend? I have no clue about dogs!!

Answer 1

golden retreiver...

Answer 2

It depends on the age of your children, of how much room you have for the dog, how much time and energy you have to exercise it, groom it, etc. Most breeds have distinct traits that may be used as guidelines when choosing a dog. Of course, individual dogs vary greatly so the final decision should not be made solely relying on breed description. Also, consider if you are looking primarily for a companion or a guard dog.

I have had several breeds throughout the years. The first dog we had was a golden retriever. We got it as a puppy and she grew so large that she climbed the 6 foot fence easily. Looking back it was not a good choice. At the time my children were small and when the dog wagged her tail she unwittingly toppled over the children that were within reach. Her coat required regular brushing and she needed lots of exercise. She had a lovely disposition, and was a fierce guardian of the family and of the property.

We also owned a corgi mix. She was a loving dog and a good companion for my daughter's when they were feeling down. Somehow she always knew and went to lie beside them when they felt sad. The girls felt that the dog understood how they felt and loved and accepted them without asking questions. She lived to the ripe age of 16.

When my children were in their early teens we got our first German Sheapherd. I was working out of the home and didn't like the idea of the children coming home to an empty house. The dog made my youngest feel safe when staying home alone. During the puppy months she was a destroyer. Nothing survived, no patio furniture, plants, grass, newspaper, etc. But, as she grew older and understood what was expected of her, she became my favorite dog yet. Intelligent, a good guard dog, protective of the family, but extremely gentle (we also have cats and she used to walk the kittens holding them by the scruff of the neck). Her time with us was cut short by a rare form of cancer. But we liked the breed so much (my husband also had German Sheaperds when he was a boy) that we now have another dog of the same breed. She's currently at the destroyer stage but we have high hopes for the future.

I have also been around other breeds like Cocker Spaniels and English Spaniels (a bit hiper for my taste); Pomeranians (too yuppy and high strung and they have a high maintenance coat); Chihuahua mix (too quick to take a nip); Labrador (good temper and lots of energy); Rottweiler (good guardian, most people seemed afraid of them); Collie mix (coat requires much grooming, laid back personality.)

When you look at a litter, choose a dog that appears confident, that is curious, interested in you and the children. A secure dog is less likely to turn against a child that may be bugging him. Also, it is very important to spay or neuter your pet. It greatly decreases whatever agressive behavior they may have, they are less likely to wander off, and they don't attract unwanted suitors.

Answer 3

All Puppies are great with kids, but a lot of dogs personalities change as they get older. If you want a rough and tumble dog that will not out grow your children and possibly turn on one of them when it gets older, then a Lab or Golden Retriever is the only one I would trust. I personally like females, because they do not get aggressive around other animals. But one thing you should be aware of, these animals live for attention and love.

Answer 4

Believe it or not, the larger the dog, usually the more gentle they are. Such as a goldent retriever, or a lab. I don't know how old your child is, but I've been told from the workers at the humane society. That if a dog picks out the child, they will remember they saved them forever. And, will forever be loyal to your child. This has happened for several of my friends. Good luck.

Answer 5

Most dogs are very friendly of course some are not very good first time dogs. Labadors are great with kids, as is Golden retrievers but they do get kind of big. I wouldn't recomend these small breeds as they do get kind of hyper: rat terriers, jack russel terrier or any kind of terrier really or pomerians. If i were you I would look into a local animal shelter because they would most likey have a needy dog that is child friendly and the animals really need a home.

Answer 6

Labs are known for their wondrerful disposition. The Golden Retriever is so very eager to please, and one of the best dogs to train.

Interestingly, my own children grew up with the "dreaded Dobermans". After much research (working for a vet hospital) these were absolutely *wonderful* with my kids and gained a great deal of friends for that breed. You just need to make sure you have a respected breeder & vist to see the tempermant in person.

Although I have just specifically told you about a particular breed, I also strongly surgesst that you check out at LEAST the mom for ANY given breed. Brcause the mom nutures her babies, she contributes not half, but about 60-70% of her traits to her puppies.

Answer 7

Go to dog shows and talk to breeders. Think about how active you are, there are dogs for everyone. If you want to save a dog every breeding club has rescues. A good dog for you would be a bad dog for someone else. Most breeders will be very up front about their breeds. My husband and I were able to pick a breed that suited us to a tea and rescued a dog with the help of the club, it was wonderful.

Answer 8

We bought my son a Border Collie when he was two. Even when the dog was a puppy, it wasn't really frail. The dog was very smart and protective. He never offered to bite, but when my son started going toward the street, or any where else he wasn't suppose to go, the Collie would stand in front of my son and not let him pass.

Answer 9

Any dog would make a good pet. Its all what you make the dog. I prefer boxers. That is what my 3 children had when they were born and growing up and we still have. The boxers are very loving and gentle but they are not small dogs. My son was in the front yard playing and when the mailman came to the house he crawled towards the gate and the boxer went after himand picked him up by his diaper and carried him to me, I guess the boxer was trying to protect my son. They are very protective, at least mine are. Good luck!!

Answer 10

Do not get your child a Staffordshire. (AKA pit bull) They can be very nice and loyal pets, but if they go into defensive mode they can kill another child or do serious injury to an adult. That is what they were bred for, and even if you get one with a sweet disposition and raise it with love, it is still like leaving a loaded gun on your front porch!

Labs and golden retrievers are very good. Pick a female with a calm personality, and get it spayed when the Vet says it is time.

Answer 11

Get a Pug. They're really friendly and excellent with children. Not only that, but they have short fur so they won't shed. They also don't need a lot of exercise, because they're apartment dogs.