What is the best breed of dogs....?

Question

I have 3 children ages 7yrs, 5yrs, and 8 months...We are looking to get a puppy but want to get a breed that is good with children. Does anyone have any suggestions? It will be an indoor dog. Thanks in advance for your help!!

Answer 1

Border collies are great dogs, but they need a job otherwise they will make one for themself. I'd imagine you already have your hands full with 3 children, let alone a furry rocket scientist making its own fun. Herding breeds can have a tendency to herd children and sometimes nip heels, plus they need a great deal of exercise, so I would advise against one.

The kind of dog you get depends very much on the personalities of your children. I love the various retriever breeds for family dogs, but if your children are shy/nervous, a young bouncy dog may be too much for them. However, if they love to wrestle and run, they would be a great match. I have a Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix who has never so much as growled in her life, but she makes me nervous around children because of her exuberance.

Brittanies make wonderful family pets. They have the large dog personality in a smaller package, and are exceptionally easy to train. They also have less ability to cause destruction when rambunctious as they rarely get bigger than 45lbs. English Springer Spaniels are great too, for the same reasons.

How the children get along with the dog is equally as important as how the dog acts with them. No dog should have to tolerate being pulled around, even though many do. I would avoid any kind of 'protective' breed (e.g. bull terriers, Belgian Shepherds, Dobermanns, Rottweilers). These can be very good with children, but I would feel reluctant to put any dog with an instinct to bite when uneasy around kids.

In my experience, the worst breeds around children have been terriers, toy breeds, and Dalmatians especially.

Answer 2

Well I have 3 children also. Mine are 9yrs, 7yrs & 2yrs. I agree with some of the other post. I have been a "dog" rescuer for many years now and most of the toy breeds can be very temperamental and snappy. The two worst dogs I have ever rescued was a shih tzu and a bishon frise. And my mother in law has a poodle that nobody can hardly get around because its so snappy. The best breed I have had is a Rottweiler. I'm adopting a mini schnauzer next month from a couple going to an apartment and can't take him with them so we'll see how that goes over. :o)

As with any breed or mix make sure you do characteristic checks on the breed(s). If its a mix make sure you find out about every breed in the dog because it could take bits and pieces from each breed. And look at the potential health problems. The bigger they are they are more likely to have hip problems but not all do and dachshunds can have back problems because of their long bodies and short legs but again not all do. If you travel a lot most hotels have fees and some have weight/breed restrictions. Do you own your own home or do you rent? If rent, does your landlord have restrictions? If own, are you in an HOA or community that bans certain weights/breeds? Make sure to check out the breeder if you buy a purebreed. So just know what you are getting into before you jump in. I've had lots of dogs come into my home just because people didn't know what they were buying.

You said this pup is to be a house dog so here's a pointer. Bigger dogs can usually hold their bladder long than smaller ones! Are you going to be home during the day to housebreak the pup? Can you go home for lunch and let the pup out? Are you going to install a doggie door?

Let us know what you decide to get!!! Lots of wishes & luck to you!!!

Answer 3

In my adventure, the canine breeds that are the least possibly to boost human aggression matters are the Pug, Beagle, English Bulldog, and Boston Terrier. i've got no longer extremely considered an occasion of any of those breeds that i could say had a severe aggression undertaking, nonetheless I surely have met a unfold of irritating Beagles. properly-bred Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Pit Bulls, and Greyhounds could be top up there besides. on the different hand are the breeds that are maximum possibly to be aggressive. I surely have on no account had a delightful adventure with a Yorkie. in certainty, of the 50 or so Yorkies that I surely have encountered, i could say all 50 had some variety of aggression undertaking. Chow Chows, Akitas, and Chihuahuas are top up there besides. yet, i could say that the main aggressive canine breeds are the extremely some breeds of Terrier from Scotland, the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and Skye Terrier. Scotties and Westies in specific are very bitey canine.

Answer 4

It all depends on if you like small, medium,large, or super size lol. I would go with a mastiff. They are know as the gentle giants. They are very good with kids. They are pretty low energy, but the draw back is all the drool. If you are a neat freak than these dogs are not for you. But if you want a big lap dog that wants to be your side than i would say get one. But whatever dog you chose make sure you tons of research before you buy or adopt.

Answer 5

Get a small or medium dog if you have children of that age, make sure it's a puppy though or a dog already used to children as some adult dogs may not be able to take the taunts of young children if they are not used to it.
Maybe try a Pappilion? they seem to be good with children and are of a small size.

NEVER leave you dog with your small children though because although you may trust the dog it could still snap at your child if pushed to the edge.

Maybe a Maltese or a Beagle?, but don't just keep yourself to pure breed dogs, mixed dogs are just as good, it's all about picking the right temperamant and finding tje dog that's right for you

Answer 6

Good question, most people just buy a puppy not realizing how big its gonna get, and how much exercise it might need. You want to find a dog that will fit YOUR lifestyle and YOUR budget as well. But the most important thing is finding a dog that is not aggressive by nature since you have 3 children. Full breed dogs are more predictable when it comes to there personalities, compare to mix breeds. I have a shih tzu, that works for me.

Answer 7

You are going to get a slew of different answers to this question as everyone has their own opinion due to experience. My opinion is a Basett Hound because I had one growing up. She was so awesome and I am considering getting one soon for my own kids. But there are so many breeds that are very good with kids. Too many to name. I would just go with one that you like. Since it will be an indoor dog, I would suggest one that doesn't get too big when they are full grown and one that has shorter hair to cut back on the shedding all over your house. There's nothing worse than people with dog hair all over everything they own. Good Luck!!

Answer 8

I would think that a poodle would be the best breed. Not a full breed but a miniature poodle. I have a miniature poodle and he is just so playful. I would get a male also. I had a female and she was not as playful. To tell if they are going to be a good, playful dog you have to notice when they are puppies. The puppy will be playful and he will want you to hold him and play with him. Poodle are veary protective of their family. They won't be at first but once they get to know the family they will be when they get a little bit older. I HOPE MY INFORMATION IS HELPFUL TO YOU.

Answer 9

well you should probably pick a dog that is small first.. yet is very nice..look for the personality trates that the dog has..because if you just choose a dog over the internet and don't check it out...you may not get what you want.. so i suggest to go to a local animal shelter.. not only do you get to save an animal you also get to choose a dog that has a great personality..when your kids get older I would suggest a springer spaniel...they are loving, caring, and great with children!!! (I have one) they can be a little hyper but with some training you will be able to handle them.. GOOD LUCK!! :) (Springer Spaniels get to about medium size.. they aren't big dogs!!!)

Answer 10

take your children to a local shelter and socialize your children with a dog before your pick mutts are the best they tend not to have as many problems as pure breeds
make sure you don't buy your puppy from a puppy mill

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