We have a beautiful long coated German Shepherd who is a rescue dog, we have had her since November 2002 we got her 1 week after we had to have our other german shepherd put down due to cancer of the bladder), our daughter was 18 months when we got her and they have been inseparable from the beginning, she protects all of us but won't even tolerate play fighting with our little girl, she gets between us and her, which our daughter loves and then drapes herself over 'her' dog and fusses her.
2006-09-19 10:31:37
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answered by babycakes mummy 3
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I think that the best breed for a family dog has got to be an American Pit bull Terrier. They are VERY loyal dogs, trustworthy, and are great companions. I would advise knowing the background of the dog and get it from a well known breeder. You should get it as a puppy and raise it around your child. You need to let it be with other kids and adults though because it will try to protect your child because the person is a stranger and is not suppose to be there in the dog's mind. You need to make sure you know what you are getting into when you get any type of terrier. They are very hyper dogs and need lots of running room and/or exercise. If you are looking for a smaller dog then I would also suggest a Skipper Key or a Jack Russell Terrier.
2006-09-19 09:48:26
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answered by brwneyedfox131 3
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Any dog can make a wonderful family pet labradors are loyal and will look out for your child, collies are boystrous but know how and when to settle down when told, retrievers are naturally tolerant so they'll usually put up with any mischief your daughter can throw, terriers are yippy and hyperactive and are great fun for kids to play with plus they're less likely to knock her over when going for a kiss what you need to do is look at the type of family you have is your child hyper and out going do you want a reliable and sturdy playmate for your child small dog or big dog cos they have to fit in your home too and you need to think about shedding and alergies that your family may have and other pets such as cats and budgies do you want a pup or do you want a rescue dog once you've thought all this through start taking trips to your local RSPCA centre have a look at the animals there and you can talk to the staff about the pet thats right for you they'll only be too happy to help
good luck
2006-09-19 13:34:25
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answered by Kalina 2
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i work as a vet and the only dog that has bitten me is a labrador s no breed is safe, any dog can make a good pet and likewise make a bad pet, a rescue dog maybe best as they are more loyal pedigree dogs have more problems so just investigate whatever breed you get. A small breed like a terrier maybe better with a child but until your child is old enough to understand not to tease a dog then its best not to get one. There is an organisation called teh Cinnamon trust (in UK anyway) where you can walk dogs for old people/people in hospital etc and it may benefit you to do something like that before you commit to a dog and if your daughter looses interest at least you won't be stuck with a dog you no longer want, good luck anyway
2006-09-19 09:54:49
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answered by vettie77 2
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The best breed for your family would depend on if you want a large, medium, or small dog. Keep in mind, all puppies grow up. And there is a lot involved with having a dog (you have a 2-year old, it's a lot like that), but I'm sure you already know that. As for the best breeds, you have a lot of options. Labs are great, but they are usually hyper when they are young. That could mean they may jump up on people, including your child. Same goes for retrievers, boxers, etc. They are wonderful to have, but would require a lot of work to train them properly. Medium dogs are of course a little smaller. Beagles are great with kids, even young ones, but are known for barking and howling when alone. The thing with small dogs, especially types of terriers, is that they are sometimes nippy. Chihuahuas, Jack Russells, and Pomeranians for example. Pugs are excellent with kids, but they are prone to breathing problems. Notice how every breed has their quirks. Now we come to mixed breeds. Try pug/chihuahua mix. These dogs are small, don't have the temperament problems of the chihuahua, and don't generally have the breathing problems of the pug. I had one up until a little while ago, when she passed away. She was the best dog I'd ever had. Her name was Meg.
2006-09-19 10:11:54
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answered by Anonymous
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Great Danes! They are wonderful with children and very tolerant also. My boss has two of them and he has two small children ages 6&4 and the dogs just love those kids! I've been to his house on several occasions and it's a wonderful thing to see his dogs interact with his kids. I 'd say Labs are cool too. I'd stay away from some of the smaller breeds like Poodles and Terriers because they tend to be a little snippy and have less patience with small kids than some of the larger breeds. Hope this helps!
2006-09-19 10:06:13
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answered by Pancho 4
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I have a 3yr old daughter and an 11 week old choc lab. They are brilliant together. Lab pups are not mad, mine is lovely and calm. They are easy to train so that mouthing that all pups do can quickly be nipped in the bud. I quite often find my daughter and dog curled up in his crate reading a book!!!
I personally think getting a good natured dog when your children are young are an excellent way of getting your kids to respect animals and learn all about responsibility.
Good luck with your new dog.
2006-09-19 10:10:31
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answered by Dingle-Dongle 4
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Labradors are probably the safest and friendliest with kids but they tend to age quickly and get fat if not exercised regularly. Golden Retrievers are great but all that hair....Personally I would choose a Jack Russell, a small dog with a big dog personality, fun and playful, doesnt eat much and although they need exercise runs around a lot all day. Their drawbacks are digging if they are bored and chewing. We got my 3 year old daughter a male Jack Russell for her birthday and he lived until he was 15 and she was 18.
2006-09-19 20:54:59
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answered by jaygirl 4
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I agree labs are great dogs, but they are crazy puppies the first two years With having a child that young, it might be hard to raise a child and a puppy. Plus the dog may accidentally hurt her by knocking her over. Maybe you could look into rescuing and adult dog from a lab rescue. The rescue people will be able to tell you which are great with kids.
2006-09-19 09:48:29
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answered by Anonymous
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You need to look at the space and time available before this can be answered. The best thing to do is visit Crufts in March and go to the Discover Dogs section where you can meet dogs of all shapes and sizes and speak to owners/breeders. Other than that go to a rescue kennels and speak to the people there.
2006-09-19 09:51:02
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answered by Anonymous
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