which breed of dog would the best to get for my 5 yr old daughter, i would like it to be a "Grow with me pal

Question

she wants a puppy that she can "grow up" with, i am not sure of which breed would be good for her, we want a small to medium breed which doesnt need alot of personal grooming, she wants to try and take careof it on her own, yes we will help and pay close attention...

Answer 1

To me, if she really wanted a dog that she could grow up with, it would deffinitly be a labrador retriever,but however they are big dogs. A shi-poo would be a very good choice. It is a cross between a shih-tzu and a poodle. their personality is very big and they could snuggle with you for hours. (Rite now as i am writing this, my shi-poo is in my lap.) Shi-poos require very little care. They only need to have a very very very good grooming like every 2 weeks, but they may require a brushing every week or every other day. Even though she doesnt want a dog that needs to be groomed alot, grooming is a good bonding time for a dog and its owner.

Also shi-poos need only a cat sized meal every day. when i first got mine, i feed it two times a day for about 4 months, but then when it wasnt eating its morning meal i switched to once a day. But, if you give it alot of bones through out the day, it wont eat its meal, so dont be alarmed.

Shi-poos only weigh to be about 15 pounds at the very very very very very very most. Mine at about 11 months weighs in at around 10 pounds. That is the normal weight for them.

When i was reasearching about shi-poos, it said that they are relitivally good at obidence. they are also quick learners and easy to train. Even potty-train!!!

Shi-poos need alot of attention some times. Mine is an outside dog, so when i go to school, he is outside with my black labrador (10 yrs old) When i do go to school, you have to make sure that there is water in a bowl near where it will be for most of the day.

Even if you dont get a shi-poo (which you should) tell your daughter GOOD LUCK with her new puppy!!!!!

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Answer 2

First off, forget the goldendoodles and labradoodles - they are mixed breeds - not breeds at all and only bad breeders breed them to sell to people for big bucks. They DO shed, some of them quite a lot, and they are NOT hypoallergenic. This is a big breeding scam. If you find a cute one in a shelter and adopt it for $50 that's one thing but don't pay a breeder or puppy miller hundreds or thousands for one. If you say watch dog, I hope you just mean a dog that barks at intruders. Any thing else is a dog that needs extensive training to be a proper protection dog, otherwise you have a dangerous dog that might bite a friend of your child, a delivery man or another innocent visitor. So be sure you know what you want. After that, there are plenty of dogs that would meet your criteria,many of which are nice mixes at your local shelter. Your primary concern is a dog that is large enough that it won't be injured by a rough toddler (many breeders won't sell to people with kids under a certain age) and is good natured enough to take some rough handling. Very small dogs are subject to injury and fracture and can't tolerate rough play. That's why labs and goldens are mentioned a lot. One option is to go to your local shelter and try and find an adult dog that successfully lived in a household with kids before. Two year olds are a lot of work and so is training puppies, so I'd suggest a well-trained adult dog for you. You already have your hands full.

Answer 3

Normally the best tempered dogs are mixed breeds. These are often free if you check your local newspaper or vet's office. Sometimes these are better alternatives than shelters because you can get the dog as a puppy and have a much greater chance of knowing what breeds it comes from, and you will have a better idea of what size it will get to be. Also, a lot of purebred dogs are more difficult to train and sometimes have more temperament and health problems. If you have a yard large enough for a medium to large dog, a lab mix is perfect for children. They are easy to groom and have very sweet personalities. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

I had a dachshund. They are very good dogs. They are very protective, which is good. They are so loving of their owners. We had a long hair and we didnt have to do alot of grooming with him. But maybe a shorthair would be better for you.

I grew up with him and he became my pal. I have no brothers or sisters, so I bonded with him. My family and friends even noticed how attached he was to me the most.

But I guess we will all give you our own opinion of what we like and tell from personal experience. My best bet would be to do some research on some of the breeds we give you. Try to weigh the pros and cons and see which one you think will be the best for you. Good luck in your search. I hope you find your daughter a loving puppy that she can love back!!

Answer 5

The best types of dogs for any age of child, even though these are big: are labradors, (black, brown, or yellow), and Golden retrievers. The only problem with those is that they shed tons! So I would suggest a labradoodle, (mix between a poodle and a labrador). They're still very sweet and they don't shed at all or as much.

Either way, simply the best way to go is to adopt a mutt from your local pound/shelter. Many don't grow very large because they're mixed breeds, but you are still likely to find the best dog ever there! I did!

Answer 6

If you want a dog that you don't have to Groom, I would not suggest a Poodle!

I think breeds that you wouldnt have to do anything for grooming (minor) but are great dogs... Pug ( I have one and she is awesome!!! very good with kids) Chiuahuah, Jack Russel, Dauchsand, some grooming, King Charles Cavaliars are so freakin CUTE! and so loveable! Brussels Griffon need to be groomed on a reg basis but are great dogs so are Malteses and Yorkies Papillons Japanese Chins and Poms.. But those dogs with long hair need to be groomed as I stated on a reg basis.. Thats about it.. most dogs like min pinchers are pretty snippy..
Good Luck

Answer 7

A miniature or standard Schnauzer. They do require grooming at a professionals once a month, but they are even tempered, very smart and excellent watch dogs. They do not get hyper or yappy like most small dogs. And they can live to be 15. They are also very patient and caring and tend to be able to read peoples emotions very well. Excellent with children. Labs are good with children as well provided they are older. Lab pups tend to be hyper and dont always watch who they are running into.

Answer 8

A whippet is a good choice. They are like mini greyhounds Get to be the size of an american bulldog which is another good choice. They are both extremely lovable and high energy for a child to play with. Another option is a spitz. All 3 average about 2 feet tall at the shoulder and extremely friendly. Small dogs like dacshunds and pugs tend to be hard to housetrain and get nippy when bothered. Here is some links to help you. I highly recommend the american bulldog though.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whippet.htm
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanbulldog.htm

Answer 9

A cavarlier king charles spaniel. labradors/golden retrievers are actually believe it or not one of the most common breeds for biting. Its a fact. The dog i have is a cairn terrier but some cairn terriers can be a little snappy but mine is fine but it is the same with all dogs its how they are bought up. Border terriers are also quite good along with stadfordshire terriers although they look like they could be vicious i know a lot of people with them and the dogs are very placid, west higland terriers and yorshire terrier

Answer 10

A Staffordshire Bullterrier.