What types of dogs are good for family with children as well as guard dog?

Answer 1

i love a german shepherd, but you need to fully research this breed before you plop one in your house or any other breed of dog. they have several genetic problems from elbow and hip displasia to heart and thyriod diseases. find a good breeder who OFA certifies the parents they should be rated at either good or excelent. also this is a very intelligent and hard working dog. be prepared to enroll in training and find a job for the dog to do or they can and will become bordem barkers and destructive. you will need to make sure you have time to walk this dog at least 2 times a day for long brisk walks, socialize the dog and expose it to as much as you can. don't worry this won't stop the dog from protecting you, these dogs will give their lives for you if needed. make sure you can afford around $1000 for the first year of life. with proper feeding, vet care, spay and neutering, (doing this does NOT make them less of a protector) a crate, at least 2 sizes of one, toys, bowls, training classes, treats and an emergency fund because pups tend to be where they shouldn't have been and it's always a good idea to have available. find a reputable breeder and ask them a book that they reccomend about the breed and read it before making a decision. this is a commitment that will be your pal and protector for 10-14 years on average. good luck these are wonderful dogs and i can't think of any other breed to reccomend if you're ready and able for the joy and honor of being a shepherd owner.

Answer 2

Terriers. They bond with family members but may not be good with other dogs and are pretty protective. Some are pretty small too, which helps for small children! Check out the AKC or similar sites. Be weary of Airedales - they are great, but sometimes over-protective. And obviously, the more agressive terriers (like the American Stratforshire Terrier or Pit Bull) will require a LOT more training and positive reinforcement and under no circumstances should those be hit by their owner!!!

I am a big fan of gun dogs - particularly the German breeds like the Shorthaired Pointer, Weimeraner, and Munsterlanders - which are a lot friendlier to families, but not quite as protective. This is definitely an area that you should do a LOT of research on before you choose. And if possible, you should consider adopting a homeless pet as there is a serious problem in the US of unwanted dogs. Check out Petfinder.org for a list of the dogs available near you!!!

Answer 3

Rottweilers. Great dogs, absolutely adore their people. Very gentle with their family, great guard dogs because even if they are marshmallows, they look and sound scary.

Which ever breed you choose, do your homework on it first. Nothing more heartbreaking than bonding with a dog that turns out to be totally wrong for your family. If you go to your local Animal Shelter, talk to the staff there, they should be able to make good recommendations. If you should find one at a shelter, most of them have private areas where you and your family can interact with the dog one on one. Here in San Diego I believe that they have a return policy. I think it is 30 days. You take the dog home, it doesn't work out, you can take it back to the shelter. Not sure about return of fees, I think they do, but not sure.

Think about getting a dog rather than a puppy. Generally better with small children, more patient, less likely to nip.

Be a hero, save a life, rescue a shelter dog.

Answer 4

There are very many dogs that are good with children that are also good guard dogs. I just did a web search & came up with lots of sites and lots of dogs~all sizes. Some I already knew about such as Labs, German Sheperds and Beagles. And others I hadn't ever heard of like Akita's. If I were you, I would do a thorough web search for different dogs & their different types of behaviour. I just went to the search bar and typed in "guard dogs that are good with children" and found all kinds of info. Hope this helps you. Best of luck on finding just the right one!

Answer 5

Pit Bulls. They are great. They used to be called Nanny dogs because their reputation was guardians of children. The Little Rascals dog, Petey was a Pitt and the Crocodile Hunters dog, Sue, a Pit.
If the dog is an adult, be sure you know it's history and have it temperament tested. Same for any breed.
The hysteria about Pits is not warranted. Because they are strong dogs with a powerful bite capability, they can do more damage if they were to be mishandled or mistreated and develop a fear or lack of trust with people.

Answer 6

I had a black lab for 13 years her name was Raven and she was a great dog, very loving and protective. My fiancee and I now have 2 German Shepard's and I have to say they are awesome and a lot more affectionate than I would have believed before I began spending a lot of time with them. Kali is 7 years old and a great companion, she never leaves my fiance's side and Chloe is just a year old, we got her last year when we began dating. Chloe loves to play and is equally affectionate though she never leaves my side. These are special dogs, I recommend a German Shepard with great confidence!

Answer 7

Golden Retriever

Answer 8

I think rotts or mastiff's are the best. I have owned 3 rotts before and they loved everyone they came in contact with. and plus i didn't have to worry about anyone trying to break in while i was gone too. Mastiff are great with kids, but with there size they can easily knock a child over by accident. And no one in there right mind is going to try and break in with a 180lbs+ dog. It all depends on what type of dog you will fit your life style. And make sure you do tons of research before you buy one.

Answer 9

Dobermans are considered good family dogs and watch dogs. They are good with their own family children, but their attitude to other children will depend on their upbringing. My roommate had a doberman while I had a home day care. The dog was very much the watch dog, but I taught him always to tolerate children.

Answer 10

Doug we have 2 labs and they are great family dogs also very good watch dogs. Best of all easy to train them Very Smart dogs