what is the best puppy to get that is kid friendly?

Question

hey i want to get a puppy in the next couple of week but dont know what kind is great for my situation? along with the puppy we also have a baby coming within 2 week. I want a puppy that would be easy on the baby and doesnt grow that much(for me to be able to handle it..) thanks

Answer 1

I've owned several different types of dogs, and in my opinion my pugs are the best with children. Pugs have a reputation of being the most children friendly. They take them in as best friends and are even (females, anyway) very motherly of them. My pug used to bark when my toddler got near the stairs, as if to warn both us and her (regardless of the baby gate that was placed there). Generally, people recommend big dogs with small children because they are more apt to take the "rough" play that a child can deal out (tail pulling, etc.) but pugs are extremely tolerant of this. There is a really neat video you can watch that shows a pug and a child growing up together. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pug+and+baby+best+friends&search=Search

Answer 2

The best dog to be around children is one that is outgoing, gentle, not easily startled or frightened, appropriately submissive, and forgives easily. There are many mixed breed dogs that meet these criteria, and not all dogs within a "child-friendly" breed will.

I strongly agree with the others who have said that a pup is not a good idea. Unless you have raised two or three puppies on your own before and have raised a baby before, you may be in for much more work than you bargained for. Most people think that raising a pup and baby together will help them to bond, but that isn't always the case. Waiting until the baby is home and things are fairly normal is best, but if you really are set on getting a pet, I would go with an adult. With an adult dog, what you see is what you get. It's temperament and personality are pretty much obvious. Puppies are still developing and growing and you don't know what kind of dog you will eventually have.

Answer 3

I agree with the statement, "Any dog you may consider if treated right and trained properly will be a good dog." I have had the extreme pleasure of being the family human to my best buds...... I can tell you in my experience that my black lab, whippet (looks like a smaller version of a greyhound) and my husky mix were all good dogs with small children...... All three have had excellent dispositions and could take the challenge of a 2 year old.... Puppy classes helped a great deal.... You may want to consider waiting, those two o'clock feedings and a puppy having to go at the same time (among many other things that puppies do) might conflict with one another and you'll be a zombie in no time....... I don't know if this helps but congrats and good luck.....

Answer 4

It would really help if you teach your child to be pet friendly first. Before you even get a pet, explain that dogs don't like to be hugged and that they lick to show affection. Dogs don't like to be kissed, they like to be scratched behind the ears. You have to teach your child to treat the dog as a dog and not as another child to play with.

Dogs don't understand hugging and kissing and may snap at children who do that. ANY dog may snap when treated roughly or inappropriately.

Small dogs often get treated roughly by children and suffer from broken bones as a child picks the dog up and puts him on the a high place such as an ironing board or book shelf and leaves it there like the dog was an inanimate object. When the dog jumps off, it gets hurt and no one notices as now the child is outside playing ball with friends and has totally forgotten about the small dog he just put on the bookshelf and you are busy cooking and cleaning to notice that the dog is coughing up blood because a rib just punctured its little dog lung. (I've seen it happen time and time again and am almost to the point of thinking that any household with children under 8 years old shouldn't have small pets.)

This may seem cruel, but I don't worry so much about your child as I do the well being of the small dog. If the child gets hurt, the dog gets killed. If the dog gets hurt, oh well.

Have a long discussion with your child about how to take care of a dog and explain that a dog is not a little person. Also remember that with a dog in the house YOU must be extra observant.

Any dog will be fine if you and your child understand animal care!

Please have a long, long talk to your child before getting any pet and by all means, keep the dog away from the baby!!!

Answer 5

personally, you should probably wait a little bit before getting a puppy. they require just as much attention as a newborn. i would have to assume that you are a first time mom, and don't truly understand the time involved with caring for a newborn. plus after you give birth, your body will need to rest.
in any event, from my personal experience ( i have a 2 year old, a 1 year old, and 1 on the way), i would have to say that a cocker spaniel is your best bet in puppies. they have excellent temperment, and are among the easiest to train. they become very loyal companions, and are quite playful, and enjoy being around others. i have a husky currently, and he'd just rather stay away from the noise and the kids.
i wish you the best of luck, and remember that a newborn and a new puppy require a lot of attention. trust me, you will be tired. take care.

Answer 6

first of all make sure its a baby like just been born puppy b cuz it might have been in a bad situation then it might try to harm u. a shitzu stays small .

and for the baby make sure it sleeps on its side this is how u do it :
1. roll up a blanket.
2. put the baby on there where the back is on the blanket .
3. make sure u switch sides so the little arms dont get tired.

good luck

Answer 7

Don't you think that taking on a puppy with a baby coming is a bit much?? You would be smarter to wait until the baby is out of diapers before taking on raising a puppy.

Answer 8

any that is raised and treated right, but with a new baby comming i would consider waiting on the puppy. you are going to have your hands full with the baby (congrats) and having a puppy around is going to be like having twins-please consider this-it will be better for you, baby and puppy.

Answer 9

small dogs are the easiest if your about to get a new baby. Labs are the best, but they are full of energy, and jumpy, so that might not be the best with a baby. Yeah, a small dog like a pameranian would be suitable.

Answer 10

I would definitely recommend Boston Terriers!! I have 2 small nephews and my Boston is great with them!!!!!!