what kind of dog would be best for me?

Question

i want a small eazy to train house dog i have a infant so its got to be good with kids

Answer 1

I suggest looking at a site like http://www.dogguidance.com/smalldogs.htm It has a list of small dogs with details about them. That way you may find a small dog type that suits you and your infant best. Good Luck. :)

Answer 2

There are many breeds that will 'fit the bill' but you might want to consider getting a mixed breed. A small dog from a shelter would be great -- you'd be giving a homeless dog a chance for a new life! Plus the people at the shelter should be able to tell you about your dog's personality.

Puppies are a TON of work. House-training is hard enough, but has anyone ever told you about the CHEWING?? Dogs will chew any and everything, until they are at least 18 months old! Which is why I prefer to adopt adult dogs...

Poodles are generally considered the smartest of all breeds and they make superb pets. Spaniel type dogs are also great, although you'd have to be careful not to get one that was too nervous. My brother and his family ADORE the two Cocker Spaniels they've had. Terriers can be hard to train. Dachshunds are great, but tend to have back problems. Corgis are nice. Beagles are VERY independent. Pomeranians and Papillions are very, very cute but can be yippy. In fact, almost any small dog can be yippy...

Good luck and I hope you, your baby and the dog have a great life together!

Answer 3

We have a 4 month old and three pitbulls they are all so loving and caring. I will never own another breed of dog. If you have an infant a puppy might be a little much to handle right now. We got two of our dogs from an animal shelter and they were already house broken and everything. But pitbulls as long as they are trained right they are very good with kids/infants.

Answer 4

Any dog can be "easy to train" and "good with kids" provided you have the time, patience, and consistency to train the dog to do such.

You can read here about house training, to get an idea of what to expect: http://www.libertydogtraining.com/FAQ_housebreaking.html

There are a lot of things to consider before getting a dog, and to ensure you get one that meets your lifestyle. Please visit below and email me if you would like me to help you choose a dog. I'll email you some questions, and we will go from there.

Answer 5

big dogs are great too- a low energy bigger dog can be a lot less trouble than a hyper small dog. don't think that you have to get a small dog.

i would adopt an adult dog that is already used to being around kids... there are lots of them at the pound needing homes. i adopted 2 senior dogs and they are the best. no housetraining, no chewing, no teaching them to behave around the kids.

Answer 6

i would recoment a cavalier king charles spaniel.
they are about the size of a shetland sheepdog, and simply adore children and just about everyone else. they are also quite hardy, and their coat requires not really that much care. a brushing every 2 days would keep it tangle free.
they are quite easy to train and eager to please, and very, (and i mean, very) affectionate.

Answer 7

You might find some suitable options here http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/best-dog-breed-for-children.html

Good luck with your choice.

Answer 8

I heard jack russell terriers are good with kids.