What is the best dog race for kids pet?

Answer 1

(Lengthy answer)
Depending on the age of your kids, realize that you may end up being responsible for the dog. If your kids are old enough, let them research dog breeds, taking into consideration size, grooming needs, appetite, energy level, and exercise requirements. Also you can consider what you want to do with your dog. Agility? Flyball? Obedience Competition? Therapy? Search and Rescue? Kids can also help you research breeders.

Toy breeds are usually delicate and not appropriate for younger kids. They can easily break a leg if handled to roughly or without caution.

Herding breeds are smart and energetic and can be taught to chase the kids up to bed (some herding dogs have been known to herd all the neighborhood children into a group) They come in a variety of sizes from Corgis to Australian Shepherds to Sheepdogs. They usually are quite devoted to their children.

Newfoundlands are BIG but they are great with kids. Very caring and devoted. They are smart dogs, very gentle, and very able to stand up to a lot of roughhousing (they were originally bred to pull in fishing nets and facilitate water rescues) and willing to put up with a lot of rib thumping and ear pulling from kids. Besides size (with equivalent appetite and shedding) the biggest back draw is that you can't keep them out of the water. They are happiest when soaked.

Working dogs (Newfoundlands, sled dogs, etc.) are usually very people friendly, but they like to be put to work and are not happy if they don't have something to do.

Labs are a good breed, but given their popularity you have to do a lot of careful research to find a reputable breeder.

Terriers are not good first dogs. They have a mind of their own and require more skill than the novie first time dog owner usually has.

We had poodles growing up and they were very bright and empathetic. Again, be careful in selecting breeders as some poodles can be high-strung and snappy.

Stay away from Akitas and Chows, they can be aggressive towards strangers (including kids friends)

We also had Giant Schnauzers growing up. They were smart and friendly.

Check out the AKC site for a listing of all breeds with standards and personalities (and what group they are in). This will give you a good place to start looking.

There's something to be said for an all-American mutt. But for kids (especially small kids) I would recommend a purebred dog. It's all about predictability. You know how big the dog will get, what their temperament will be like, and what illnesses they will be prone to. A good purebred from a reputable breeder will be pricey (especially for less popular breeds) but it's worth it to get the dog you want. When you consider that you will spend about $10,000 dollars over the life of the dog for medical care, food, and other stuff, a $400 - $700 dollar investment in a dogs health and temperament isn't that much.

So really there is no 'best' dog, but there are lots and lots of really good dogs.

I hope this helps (For what it's worth I'm planning on getting a Newfoundland when I have kids)

Answer 2

Well I cannot exactly answer that as I'm 16. But I think these days some kids don't understand 'behave' and parents don't always understand 'discipline'. Where I live, the younger kids try to act like the older kids, rebellious, the older kids act how their parents do. It is like a vicious circle which never stops. I don't know how I will feel when I am older. Right now, I need to study for college and see to Abbie, and go about my daily routines. I think some places lack that, so the kids think it is OK. In your case, the 3yr old should have been told to sit down, or they should have left if the child did not behave. You & the child are lucky neither were hurt due to your fast thinking, when the parents, were morons to laugh at that. I will sponsor a dog, an elephant, a tiger, a polar bear, but sometimes, not kids. I am a true animal lover. Although I do speak with people on a day-to-day basis, I would rather spend my time with Abbie, or animals, than talk with others because I grew up as not being round kids my own age, so I relate more to adults, so maybe, in 20 years time if I settle, I may have kids and dogs, or may just have dogs. I don't know really know yet. I 100% agree with you about your dog being trained. Sometimes, even at 8 1/2 month, Abbie listens more than kids round here. I seem to bump into younger kids, 6,7,8 years old. They run up to Abbie and smack their hands down hard on her head. I say please don't do that and a parent comes over thinking I have just said something terrible because their kid has a huge strop. Whatever the case, I think we are all different, and have our own opinions :) ETA:not sure if you saw my last question asked, but come to think, my couins are how you explained the 3yr old, when both are 10 years older, and more. Both are spoiled rotten, both have ZERO respect, both are horrid brats when they want to be. However, I grew up without many friends, at age 11, I wrote in a school diary that Bramble [my cat] was my best friend. You can imagine the sheer abuse from the other kids. That is where my respect came from. Yes, I am immautre at times [playfully], I am still technically, a kid myself, but to think hard, I hate it so much when you're shopping, and a woman blocks your path with her pram whilst her 4 other kids race round, and when you fly, the screaming baby behind you & the 2 in front and by your side. This Q has really made me think of only my side currently, as I do not have kids, or come into contact with them much at all.

Answer 3

Definately Labs. My lab is the least aggressive dog ever. When other dogs beat her up she just sits there and takes it, not even fighting back. One time when I was a teenager I was home alone, and my friend came to pick me up. I didn't hear the door so he was coming in to find me, and my dog freaked out, and scared him out of the house. They're very protective. She takes tons of ruff play from my 3 and 1 year old. My lab is 12 years old, and she doesn't get cranky with little kids either. They're very friendly dogs. The Best dogs for little kids, and big kids because they're fun to play with. They ruff play, they catch frisbees, they go swimming. They have a lot of energy the first year though, so be prepared. I hope that helps.

Answer 4

Labs are awsome dogs for kids and male's or more calm and will take more action and If I your kids are small kids I would get a puppy so they can grow with the dog

Answer 5

I have to agree with LX V regarding terriers. I am a Westie mom after being a Shih Tzu owner and breeder for 14 years. Hubby and I are child-free and are experienced owners and our little West Highland Terrier was almost too much for us sometimes! Besides being stubborn, they were bred for hunting and even my little pure-bred has his instincts intact-squirrels and birds no longer visit our yard! He has even taken down some larger pests (extra shots at the vet followed!) and did not hesitate to chase our cows, horses, and even the donkey!

Answer 6

Labs and Golden Retrievers. Do not get a Pekingnese or a German Shephard... They are very protective of adults and can turn on children.

Answer 7

But Labs can be stubborn I hear... hmm I would definitely do some research, my daughter is 7 and I have two Doberman Pinschers they are great with her it just depends on how you raise them.

Answer 8

Labs defintly-- they are gret with everyone, espically kids!
All they want to do is be loved and give love--and alot of it at that. My labs smothers me and my son with kisses everytime we come home. They are the best overall.

Answer 9

The stuffed kind.

We got Baxter stuffed once the kids were born.
And he's been wonderful every since.

Answer 10

i would agree that labs are the best.
i grew up with two and they were brilliant. Easy to train, very loyal and easy going.