My brother is very active
2007-01-11 05:43:11 · 13 answers · asked by temp335blaze 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I would recommend a dog, as long as the rest of the family are prepared to put in the effort of care and training, as 6 years old is too young to be given responsibility for this.
However, I would hesitate to take on a puppy with so young a child in the house. Your best bet would be to look for an animal rescue or shelter in your area, where they have the resources to keep the dogs for a few weeks for assessment, so that they know that the dog is suitable for rehoming to a young family.
A dog about 3 years old would be perfect, as it will already be housetrained, well-behaved, and good with children, if it has been assessed as suitable. A home with a child as young as this would be too stressful for a puppy, for him and you, and too much training needs still to be done. Interacting with small children whose cognitive development is not ready for the training process is confusing for a wee pup.
2007-01-12 16:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by meptastic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest a dog because cats just lay around and don't want to play as much not to mention the dog is better at taking care of him
2007-01-15 10:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by Garr G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe a puppy that could grow up with him? make sure it has been trained not to bite, because at six years old I'm sure the boy would be very scared if his puppy bit him, as well as having it hurt, but a good dog could last him a long time.
2007-01-11 13:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would say a dog is the better choice because your brother is little and dogs are more active and tolerant than cats are... cats lay around and dont do nething and hate being bothered.... so i would suggest a puppy for your little brother
2007-01-11 13:48:31 · answer #4 · answered by blue_eyed_grl_07 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dog. Their vary active.
2007-01-11 15:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by peace love horses 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't recommend either one. Young children do not know how to treat animals and tend to hurt them, pull their ears and sticking little fingers were the sun don't shine. Maybe you should wait till he is a little older. By the way, puppy's tend to bite ALOT, ask anyone who has one. They don't mean to hurt you, but they play rough.
2007-01-11 17:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by jogi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dog would be good but you better be prepared to take care of it if he loses interest.
2007-01-11 19:25:18 · answer #7 · answered by Diane G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u want a puppy if the kid likes to play. if the kid likes to sit around all day and like watch t.v then get a cat cause cats like to be lazy and dont like to be botherd they like to be alone. puppy's/dog's love to play and have company. i'd suggest a puppy
2007-01-11 16:29:54 · answer #8 · answered by Chevy Babe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either one would be good. Just don't get a very young animal.
2007-01-11 16:25:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my nephew is 3 years old and I have rot weiller.and they are so nice friends :) cats more dangerous for kids ı guess
2007-01-11 13:48:54 · answer #10 · answered by Clubber 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋