Which breed is best with young children???

Answer 1

boxers!!!!!

Answer 2

Labrador Retriever: A great pet with people of ALL ages.

Golden Retriever: Fantastic dogs, long hair can be a disadvantage to these beautiful dogs... can be a bit hyper when young - do not leave with SMALL kids or toddlers.

These are the two obvious breeds.

*Note to person who suggested (King Charles) Cocker Spaniel - these dogs are NOT good with children... especially small ones.

Answer 3

This is a very big opinion question, and so everyone will answer with something different. Not only this, but it depends on the dog as well. A lot of larger dogs, like boxers and golden retrievers, are awesome with kids, but due to their size, they might knock the kid over. However, if you're looking for a smaller dog, I have young brothers, 4 and almost 9. I have a beagle, and he's excellent with them. I also hear a lot of good opinions on them with kids. Before you get the dog, have the whole family, kids included, meet the dog, and ask about behavior and backround. Try shelters, as there are lots of good dogs there looking for a second chance and the volunteers are usually careful at making matches.

Answer 4

Need a LOT more information.

(1) "Young" as in how young? Under 2, under 5, under 10???

(2) Do you live in an apartment, a condo, a house or on a farm??

(3) What is your climate? Some breeds don't like the far far north and snow; some can't do Florida well.

(4) How fond are you of vaccumming?? Paying a groomer??

(5) Do you prefer under 15 lbs; under 30 lbs; under 50, 75, 100??? How tall -12 inches or less at the shoulder or the big guys 28 inches at the shoulder and up??

(6) Are you an active family going jogging and hiking or kickback and turn on the TV??

There are 150 AKC breeds...... By the way the AKC name for the Jack Russell is Parsons Russell Terrier

First, start with the list of breeds on the AKC

website.http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm...

You can search by Group, Breed name or all of them at once.

Now, when you click on the picture of the dog and go to the page for that breed, on the left is a column. At the bottom of the column, is a link captioned "National Breed Club". Click on it - that takes you to the link to the National Club that is the only club about the breed that is recognized and accredited by the AKC and it sets the standards for the breed .

The Clubs' websites will give you an ENORMOUS amount of information about the breed - the good, the bad, and the why or why not to get that breed. The clubs websites also have:

(1) a breeders list - all of whom have agreed to abide by the breeders code of ethics (which you can read)(


2) a link to the breed rescue for their breed


Do give serious thought to adopting from an adult from a breed rescue. The clubs' breed rescues go to a great deal of trouble to determine the dog's temperament, personality, likes and dislikes (particularly kids and cats and other dogs in the household), health, and level of training. They make a huge effort to match the right dog to the right home - and if they don't have one they think will be suitable for your home, they won't place it. Great way to avoid the puppy training, newspapers, chewing.......They have dogs that are purebred and part-bred (1/2 or so of their breed.) Dogs that come through rescue are so thrilled to have a forever loving home having once been abandoned to a shelter or rescue that they are typically extra devoted and loving. Dogs lose their homes for reason that are not their fault: death, divorce, a move and they couldn’t keep them, financial problems….

If you decide to get a puppy, please use one of the breeders who are members of the breed club. A well-bred pet puppy may not be a candidate for the show ring (that nose being 1/8th of an inch to long or something else very picky) but they will be very healthy, the parents carefully screened for hereditary health problems ( and that involves a LOT more than a checkup at the vet) , and from a breeder who has devoted a great deal of time to understanding the breed and bloodlines. A responsible breeder will have a written contract with a health guarantee for hereditary problems; require that if for any reason you ever have to give up the dog that it comes back to them; and always be available for help, assistance and advice about your dog. Such a breeder will tell you if they don't think their breed is right for you based upon your needs. They want a perfect forever home for the puppies - not the money. (In 43 years in the dog show world, I have never known a breeder of that caliber who has made a profit on their dogs - it is labor of love.)


A puppy from such a breeder costs no more - and often less as poorly bred dogs tend to have very high vet bills over the years - than from a backyard breeder who doesn't do the health checks, knows nothing about the breed or bloodlines, doesn't give a guarantee, never wants to hear about the puppy again and has breed from mediocre or poor quality dogs.

You may find the breeder who has the type of dog you want but no litter on the ground at the moment. Most good breeders have waiting lists -get on it. You may find the breeder and puppy you want but at a distance. Among the really responsible breeders(members of the club) shipping a puppy is quite normal -they want the best possible home for the dog and the written contract is very extensive.

Do ask the breeders on the club list if they have any dogs they bred that they need to rehome - good breeders all require if the owner can't keep one, it comes back to them. It may be a dog they placed and it came back because the owner didn't have time, didn't realize how big it would get, got divorced.... It may be a dog who was a show prospect but as they grew didn't meet their early promise. It may be an AKC Champion they decided not to use in their breeding program because while it did get the Championship, they don't need more bloodstock or find a tiny conformation flaw they don't want to reproduce.


NEVER EVER buy from a pet shop. Those puppies came from puppy mills where the parents are locked in cages, bred until they literally die from it, never vaccinated, never wormed, fed just enough so they don't quite die of starvation, live in filth, never bathed or groomed or cared for, are typically of very poor genetic stock both physically and often mentally. The puppies are shoved off to pet stores with no vaccinations, no worming, no socialization or handling... You are buying nothing but heartbreak at a price higher than what a responsible breeder charged for a pet puppy.

IF A SERIOUS BREEDER OR RESCUE TELLS YOU THAT THE BREED IS NOT SUITED FOR YOUR SITUATION - BELIEVE THEM - NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU LIKE THE WAY THE DOG LOOKS

Now once you know what the tendencies and traits of the breeds are, you are prepared to think about adopting a mixed breed. Now you know when they say "mastiff/collie" cross, what you are geting into. PLEASE consider adopting from your shelter. They make just as wonderful pets as those with a pedigree. They are often more loyal and bond more closely when they know that they can trust you not to leave them having already been abandoned and deserted in their lives, and thankful for a loving home. You can go to your local shelter.

Answer 5

Honestly, its not about breed. its the dog itself. I have seen labs that are vicious, and rots and pitbulls that are the sweetest and most gentle. a small dog is probably not the best choice, especially for a small child, because they are too fragile. a medium sized dog such a a begal or a corgy is a good choice for an indoor dog. they are a good size as puppies and they are strong and heaty enough for the kids to play with, but not big enough to really overpower them. really I suggest going to your local animal shelter and interveiwing several dogs. take them out of the cage, play with them and treat them like a child would. this includes picking them up in odd positions, playing with toys and gently pulling ears. a good dog for a child is going to be one that will take punishment and not snap or growel, but also knows when it is time to quit. finding the right animal that you feel you can trust around your child is important, but so is training. remember whenever you bring a new animal into your home, it is going to have to be housetrained.

Answer 6

Honestly, the best dog's with children are mutts. There are thousands of dogs put down every year by animal shelters across america. Go pick your family out a nice friendly dog from your local shelter, and save it's life.

56% of ALL dogs brought to humane societies across the US are put to sleep. That is a SAD SAD number.

Answer 7

I am a groomer and find that shetland sheep dogs which look like min. collies make perfect children's pets because they are easy going and are herding dogs by breed and will actually keep an eye out on the child keeping them from leaving the yard ect.... they are very sweet

Answer 8

Here is a list to pick from: Beagles (they LOVE people of all ages, are bred to hunt so cold weather isn't a problem but, of course, get a doghouse if they're going to be outside, and they eat ALMOST anything); Cocker Spaniels (a great lover of people of all ages. 2 disadvantages: they're hair mats easily because of the curly thickness of it and they have ear infections frequently. They eat well most of the time.) Labrador Retrievers (great with all people, eat well, easy to handle).

Answer 9

I think u should try a weenie dog, because they are lovable and great with children.
they are short,long and have big ears, I bet that young children would love that about them.
I have one my 4 year old likes to hug him a lot and play with him too, he loves his dog so much i think i made a great diction when i got him,
the dog is part of my family now, we all love him so much and he loves us back too,good breed...trust me!

Answer 10

Jack Russell they are a small breed and love children

Answer 11

it depends on how the dog is trained, and how the child treats the dog, not the breed. i grew up with Labradors and English springer spaniels, both are good breeds, but you have to remember that dogs are hybridized wolfs and need to be treated with respect.