What makes a good family pet?

Answer 1

A lovable dog. xx

Answer 2

First of all its about choosing the right dog. How much space do you have in your garden for the dog. If you have lots of space then a golden Labrador is a good breed but as they get big you should choose something smaller if your don't have much of a garden.

With a small garden you could get a shiatsu or a king Charles, both dogs have wonderful temperaments with children and I can say this having had a king charles for ten yrs, after she died we got two more and both are as gentle as she was.

When your dog nibbles as a pup or gives a little bite, let him know this is unacceptable by a sharp tone so he does not continue when he gets to be an adult and it hurts at that stage.

Give them old shoes etc to chew in the beginning they are teething like a baby.

I have three kids of all ages that handle the dogs a lot so they really are a family dog

Answer 3

An imaginary one.....no vets bills.....no hair.....no finding a home if you want to go on holiday.....seriousley though, it does depend how old the children are. Small animals can be badly mishandled, think carefully about how your children would react to a pet. A cat can be quite aloof, but then again can be a great childrens companion, so can a dog. It all depends on how you handle your pet, both children and pet will need to be supervised together for sometime to make sure that they have a mutual respect for eachother. Take your time, why not adopt from a cat and dogs home, the animals are well judged before they are homed, they would to answer any questions you have.

Answer 4

It depends on your lifestyle. If you have a lot of time to give to the animal try a puppy. I would say a ferret but personally I think they do best in homes with older children just because of their size and all of the attention and work they require. But puppies an kittens are good. If you are going to be home a lot of the day try an older cat that will be content and happy with the peace and quiet but ready to play & cuddlen when everyone is home at night. If there is hardly any time due to work, school, and soccer practice try a bird or hamster. Whatever you chose, I hope it all works out && I hope I was at least a bit of help :]]

Answer 5

It would depend on lots of things that only you can decide.

Do you have children? How old are they? How much time do you have for a pet? Are you in a home? How much space, is your yard fenced? Finances are important.

Dogs are great (and well worth the effort) if you get a breed that matches your lifestyle. They require a lot of work and time to be good companions. Very young children and dogs are not a great idea. Children need to learn how to interact with dogs to prevent future problems.

Cats are loving and also great and, require less work. They are more independent and require less of your time to be content.

Birds are fascinating, but they are also noisy and messy. They can live a very long time! We've had everything from large parrots to tiny finches. They need a balanced diet (our parrots ate a lot of vegetables, I spent a lot of time breaking down large cages and cleaning).

Fish are great, beautiful to watch and quiet. From a goldfish or Betta in a bowl to any size aquarium they are relaxing to watch. Also require some time and work.

Rabbits are cool (ours were outside) because they are messy also. So are Ferrets and other little furry things!

And we could go on and on..... It all depends on what you are looking for and how much time and money you have to put into it!

Lots of choices, I'm sure something will work out for you, best of luck.

Answer 6

It depends on how much you are going to be home. I would start small, because animals take alot of TLC. And some of them could be very expensive. My son has two hansters that are good for him because he doesn't want to spend much time on them. All we have to do is clean the cage once a week and feed them. My husband has a turtle which is cool because you can spend alot of time with them or none at all. And he pretty much eats leftovers. We just have to clean his cage out when it gets dirty. And I have an english bulldog, who is very costly he eats almost ten dollars a week in food and needs constant attention and love. Also he can mess up the whole house unlike the other animals that are in a cage. So it just depends on how much you want to spend, and what you want to clean up after. Good luck

Answer 7

Even tempered, playful, energy level matches that of the family. If they are active, you wouldn't get a dog that only wants to sleep all day. For large dogs-Golden Retrievers, Small Dog-Cocker Spaniel. Cats, Russian Blue for a prissy, I am king, kinda cat. Energetic cat - anything from the shelter or off the street

Answer 8

I am biased but would suggest a Golden Retriever. They are gentle, loving, obedient, biddable and affectionate dogs and also in my opinion highly intelligent. They are very easy to train and are excellent with other pets and with children and visitors.

Answer 9

I personally have a Bull Mastif, yes they are big, but very loyal and lovable. They make great pets...she gets along with children and doesnt show any sign of violent behavior.

Answer 10

I have a dog, who is a great family pet, but if you like one which won't be too much hard work, try hamsters, they are so cute.

Answer 11

Hamster, Golden Retriever =)