what is the best kind of dog you can get if you have kids?

Answer 1

A lot of it would depend on the ages of your children. Remember though that no matter what kind of dog you get you should never leave your children alone with the dog.

There are a lot of dogs that are good with kids and most of them are fine with children they are raised with. We have a rottie and she is wonderful with kids but she was taught how to behave.

We also have a Sheltie and she is wonderful with kids too.

Here's a link that will help you with your search.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/children.htm

This link lists breeds of dogs and you can click on the breed you're interested in and it will tell you if they are good with kids or not.

You might also want to consider adopting a dog from a rescue because most rescues determine whether a dog is good with kids or not before they are adopted out.

Good luck.

Answer 2

There are many breeds of dogs that are good, and bad if you have children. You did not specify how old they were so it makes a direct answer hard. Some are excellent for about 6+ year olders, but not for younger ones just because of there size and they may knock them over while playing. In general for all kids, I'd say a golden retriever would be a good choice, but I do not know what all you want in a dog and what you can provide for it. My advice is to keep on researching different breeds. I hope it works out.

Answer 3

Every one here is going to tell the breed of dog they have is the best dog for kids, well a lot of them are wrong. You need to research the many different breeds and make an educated decision on what you think is the best breed for you and your families lifesyle. AKC has a web site with descriptions of all recognized breeds of dog.(akc.org )You could also read a few books like Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds, or Idiots Guide to Chosing, Buying and Raising a Dog.

If properly trained and embraced as a beloved member of the family, any breed can make a great pet. With that said, some dogs are seen as more “kid-friendly” than others and, as a result, have become extremely popular among families. According to the AKC, the five most popular breeds in the United States are:

Labrador Retrievers are by far America’s most popular dog—more than 140,000 Lab puppies were registered last year with the AKC—and have a reputation for being playful, hardworking and affectionate toward children. The Lab is easily trained and is highly respected for his prowess at many jobs: as a guide dog for the disabled, a search-and-rescue dog, and for narcotics detection.

Golden Retrievers are sporty, easy to train and strong, but their most outstanding trait is character. They are outgoing and devoted companions to people of all ages, happy and trusting. They make great hunting companions, too.

German Shepherd are noble in appearence and character. This breed's courage, steadfast heart, and keen senses have endeared him to families for generations. Active and outdoorsy, German Shepherds are very fond of children and make wonderful companions.

Beagles love being around people and other animals. They are gentle, happy companions who thrive on affection and attention. They are also clever, quick, and, most of all curious. They need plenty of active exercise.

Dachshund has a lively, upbeat personality—spunky, curious and friendly. Originally bred to hunt badgers, Dachshund’s love to dig, romp and run. They are affectionate, especially with children, and enjoy going for walks and other forms of exercise

You should do your research before you bring any animal into your home. If breed is not an issue you could always adopt a pup from your local pound or shelter. They come spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations and you can find all ages, sizes and breeds. As I stated in the beginning any dog can be good with children it is a matter of how the are trained and socialized. Also please keep in mind that small children and babies should never ever be left alone with dogs.

Answer 4

If u hav older kids ,get a Labrador or Golden retriever. These dogs are not ideal pets for small children cos they can knock them down during play. For younger kids get a medium sized dog like a cocker spaniel or beagle. I would suggest not getting a small dogs cos some can be very fragile.

Answer 5

I think it all depends on what you want. Most dogs will be good with kids if they are around them from a very young age. Best bet is to find a breed you like and check the breed temperament standard. I do know that the bully breed is great with kids and very protective of them also.

Answer 6

Many dogs can be great with children. Stay away from aggressive, territorial, or possesive dogs (look at dog temperment books). In general, the key is plenty of exposure to children and other dogs when they are young. I have an 85 pound rhodesian ridgeback right now and I feel completely comfortable with her around any person or child because she had a lot of exposure when she was young and finds it "normal".

Answer 7

Golden Retrieves are super family dogs. I raised my children around several of them and both the kids and the dogs were very happy and healthy. Never had one moment of concern for either.

Answer 8

No one can really give a great answer to you. You haven't told us anything about your work schedule, your financial situation, your lifestyle, your activity level, your home situation, etc. Any answers you get will just be mostly guesses from people telling you their favourite dog - dogs that may probably be a terrible match for you.

In general, you may not want a
- toy breed as they are too fragile for small children
- Super large breed like a mastiff or a great dane. They can accidentally hurt small children
- Sighthound (whippet, saluki, Afghan, borzoi, Italian Greyhound, Greyhound) because if your child leaves the door open or the gate open, the sighthound can run away never to return
- Flight risk dogs like a Husky. Ditto sighthound reason.

Check out your local rescue groups. If you don't have your heart set on a specific purebred dog, they have a ton of great dogs available. Mixed breed and purebred. I see tons of smaller lab mix type dogs (medium sized dogs) come through looking for homes. They are usually very gentle and in need of a loving family. There are also a ton of beagle and beagle mix dogs that come through in my area. Great family dogs.
http://www.petfinder.com

The next best thing is to watch a dog show - they are constantly on Animal Planet and USA and write down maybe 10 breeds that appeals to you. From there, visit http://www.akc.org and go to the "breed" area. On the left will be a link to the breed flyer, breed club, and breed rescue group. Click on each one and learn as much about the breed as possible.

From there if you decide you want a purebred puppy, read sites like

http://dogplay.com/gettingdog/index.html...
and
http://www.geocities.com/bluegracepwd/wh...

to help you find a reputable breeder.

Good luck to you

Answer 9

Retired racing greyhounds are brilliant with children, they do not need loads of exercise, and they are very lovable. They will lay down most of the day and let the children fuss them. But also remember to never leave a child with a dog unsupervised anyway, as even the most patient of dogs will have a point of intollerability in which it may turn and bite.

But in my opinion greyhounds are very friendly and amazing with kids.

Answer 10

I'd look around for anything that's not too pricey. Puppies are tempting because they grow attached to you quickly, but you also have to put up with puppy behaviour and you don't know how big they'll turn out to be. Instead, I'd go for an older dog, low-maintenance and quiet. Maybe a lab or a retriever type.