Dog: Protection and family?

Question

I need a dog that is good with a baby, but can protect a house. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Most dogs will be protective if treated right, if you have a baby and young children start with a younger dog and watch them grow together...........a companion for the child as well as protection. Just make sure to take in to consideration the different factors of breeds..long hair means more cleaning, shedding etc.........pick a few breeds and read up on them either on the internet or your local library..........good temperment dogs are labs however for the first couple years they can be a bit hyper, but with a child to play with that might be a good mix.
Keep in mind in the desire to get a dog that they require love, affection, and discipline like children and other humans.

Answer 2

Worry about a dog that's good with baby. "Protective" dogs are nifty, but they very often protect from things you don't need protecting, such as your visiting adult siblings or in-laws. Then you're back here posting that you have an "aggressive" dog that "suddenly turned". Find yourself a nice dog that loves kids and has a big bark. Having a dog that looks intimidating and barks (but can be calmed when you say so!) should be as much protection as you need.

I agree with other posters who suggest that you look into an adult dog from a rescue who is tested with children. There is no guarantee that any given puppy will do well with a baby, soon to be a toddler, but a temperament-tested two or three year old dog can stack the odds in your favor because their personality will not be a surprised. If you want a dog like a German Shepherd, Rottweiler, or other specific breed, just do a Google search for "breed-name rescue your-state", or alternatively, check out http://www.petfinder.com. Do keep in mind that there is a little bit of difference between a rescue organization and a shelter in that rescues tend to be fostered in homes, and therefore more is often known about the individual dog than in a shelter -- this is not to knock shelter adoptions, but just to give you more idea of what you might be looking for.

Answer 3

I would suggest a gold retriever or a lab. There are a lot of dogs, even mutts that are fabulous with kids but I suggest getting a young dog that can grow up being around a baby. Make sure your child is never aloud to mistreat a dog in any way that way the dog and the child learn how to be together. And of if you love and care for your dog no matter what kind it is, almost always they will defend you and your house without being taught... And I always slept better at night, because with a dog in the house, no one is going to be able to sneak in without the dog hearning.... I especially liked it when the dog slept in the childs room... even with a window open in the summer, no one could even get close to the window without the dog barking....

Answer 4

U already have a baby; forget the house-protector, and focus on the here-and-now:

U need a dog who is familiar with infants and children, and LIKES THEM ANYWAY.

a dog who has raised several kids, but loves kids despite their obvious flaws, is the only logical choice right now.
a PUPPY, since from Ur Q that's what U're thinking of, as U're asking a 'breed' Q, is not a good choice:

pups can grow up to be the Prez of the USA (if they are Male and Wealthy), or a serial killer - U don't know. PUPS ARE POTENTIAL. U don't have time for the training, socialization and intense one-on-one shaping of a pup with a baby; ONE baby at a time!

get a young-adult dog from a rescue-group, with a history of good exposure to children and who enjoys them.
THEN Supervise Every Moment that Ur dog and Ur baby are together, until the baby is at least 10 (girls) or maybe 12 (boys) YEARS Old.

no, i'm not joking; if U don't want to supervise every interaction, please don't get a dog. children do things that CAUSE dogbites; even if U are right there, U may not be fast enuf to stop it; but U are there to try to prevent anybody, k9 or human, from getting hurt, accidentally or on-purpose.

kids stick fingers in dog's eyes, take their food, fall on them cuz they have poor balance, etc. Don't put Ur child's safety and the dog's life at risk: ALWAYS be there, and teach any child appropriate behavior around dogs...
which includes ASKING before touching or approaching any dog, and if there's No Human, NOT EVEN GOING NEAR that dog.

please don't add to dogbite statistics; 30 seconds unsupervised can mean plastic surgery for Ur toddler, and Ur beloved dog dead. these are avoidable scenarios:

* desex Ur pet
* TRAIN Ur pet
* Socialize Ur pet: all ages, all sexes, sizes, colors, with and without hats, glasses, canes, wheelchairs, lisps, twitches, accents, different diets, different culture, etc.

Answer 5

any dog is good for children, as long as it has a good background, or get the dog while it is a puppy. That way you can train the dog to be protecting and loving. My dog, a Siberian husky is a loving and protecting dog who is caring for our family. we raised him since he was a puppy. and now he is a beautiful 7 year old dog who has protected our family from robbers. We love our dog to bits, so whatever you decide, it truly doesn't matter, the only thing that matters is the love you can give it. And the way it reacts.

Answer 6

A Golden Retriever is an excellent choice. They are generally lovable and docile dogs and loyal to their family. I have a Golden mix who will let virtually anyone pet her and is very social but one time someone tried to cross the fence from behind me that I did not see. I only saw her run like lightning with every fang in her mouth showing. I turned to see the person stumble back from the fence and run off. She would have cleared the fence to go after him but I called her. I am sure I would have been mugged or worse because she was never that way and hasn't been that way since. Dogs will natually protect you. You don't have to train them to be that way.
So all in all, great family dog and great protector in a necessary situation.

Answer 7

We had a Bouvier de Flanders and she was a wonderful dog and was very gentle and sweet with our newborn daughter. We also had another dog and 2 cats that she was very good with also. She showed absolutely no malice towards our girl and accepted her totally. She was also a wonderful watchdog. They can get big, some close to 100lbs., but they are very smart and extremely loyal to their family. She had a laid back personality and was absolutely fearless. Trust me, no one would try to enter the yard or house with one of them around. My hubby was working nights and I felt very safe with her around. She had a very deep bark and she would always place herself between us and the person that was coming up to the house. It was a natural instinct for them. They got a bad rap a number of years ago, but that was because they were inbred and mistreated, much like the pit bull of today. If you find a good breeder, you will have a dog that you will just love.

Answer 8

Rottweiller are very good with children and will also protect the house. Awesome dogs.

Answer 9

i would stop looking at breeds of dogs and actually take time to see the personalities of dogs ... i mean just cuz its a german shepard doesnt mean its going to protect you form anything

Answer 10

most any dog that is raised from a pup around children will be protective of them/I raise pitbulls and they are very protective of my grandchildren