whats the best kind of family dog?

Question

i am getting a dog and would like to know which kind to get, either a beagle, mini pincher, schnauzer, coker spaniel, labrador, or retriever...etc.

Answer 1

One of these:
<<<<<< Golden Reteiviers. Best family dog around.

Answer 2

Cockers are good dogs, but they can be snappy if you don't get an even tempered one. Schnauzers are great dogs and very smart and usually blend in with a family very well. Don't get a beagle, though they are cute, they are a bit dumb. A minpin is not a good dog to have around kids, they are very feisty and will snap and bite if harassed by the little ones. Labs and goldens are good dogs, especially the goldens which have very sweet, gentle dispositions.

Don't discount a mutt dog from your local animal shelter. We have one and she is the best dog we have ever had! She is part golden retriever, brittany spaniel, and maybe a sheltie collie. Anyway, she is very good dog. A purebred dog is not always the best choice. They can be expensive, prone to disease if you don't get a dog from a respected bloodline.

Answer 3

Labrador Retriever

Answer 4

I would say labs...
all dogs are amazing but labs have a lot of patience if you have kids. They also like water, which alot of dogs surprisingly don't and I wish my dog did lol. My bf's black lab plays dead when we make a gun shot motion with our hand lol. It's extremely cute! They are smart and easy to teach. Plus they are protective but not too protective.
Cockers bite or nip people, mini pinchers do too only worse. Plus pinchers bark way too much, they pick one owner and won't let anyone else near them. Beagles are cute and so are retrievers but I'm sticking with the lab.

Answer 5

There are several good books out that you can either purchase or get at the library and they will help you decide which dog is best for your family situation. You should read up on all the dogs you are considering, to find out their strong and weak points, IE Min. Schnauzers love to bark and bark and bark, etc. plus they need to go to the groomers for clipping and hair removal in their ears. Go to several dog shows and talk to breeders, (after they are finished showing) and go to your local Kennel Club and talk to people there, so you can really make an informed decision, because once you commit to an animal, that animal should be with you for the rest of it's life. Also consider the cost of spaying/neutering, getting its shots, having a yearly checkup and the cost of heartworm medicine, plus unexpected vet bills.

Answer 6

If these breeds are the only options, go with the lab. They are gentle, playful, etc., but like all dogs, must be trained. A lot depends on the individual dog as well, as they have individual energy levels and personalities. It is important to pick one that matches your family.
Please check your rescue shelters, animal control and ASPCA . Most cities have websites with dogs pics listed.
Rescue dogs make the BEST pets, and you would be saving their life. Often, there are pure breed dogs there too if that is a major factor for you.
You won't be sorry.
Good luck, no matter what you decide, and enjoy your new dog.

Answer 7

Deffineltely not a lab as there just way to hyper! They are the kinds of dogs that will pretty much drive you crazy if they dont have job to do. I personally like golden retreivers. They have enough energy for a family but arnt overly hyper. Sweet sweet dogs! Love everyone. If you want something smaller try a beagle, they are also one of the most popular family breeds. I sugest going onto AKC.Org and researching alot before you decide on what breed best suites your family.

Good luck!

Answer 8

Beagles are higher energy dogs and very prey driven. They can be very difficult to train. If you have children, a beagle may not be a good choice. You need lots of time and patience to properly train a beagle.

Min Pins tend to be snappy, especially with children. All the ones I have ever known have been biters, usually due to fearfullness. Being properly trained as a puppy may prevent this, but it is hard to say. Again if there are children around you may not want to risk their safety.

Schnauzers are good dogs, but are usually fairly stubborn. Since you are asking what the best kind of family dog is, I am going to assume that you are fairly new on the dog owning scene. This breed is good, but their stubborness may make them difficult to train. With children this again may be an issue.

Cocker spaniels are often seen as great family dogs, but I consider this a stereotype. Spaniels of all types are prone to seperation anxiety, fearfullness and biting. I have a spaniel and have worked extremely hard to keep him away from this stereotype. I do this by constantly training him. He has done every single training class available at my dog training school and has done many of them two or three times. He lives to work and we love to play games through our training. I love my spaniel and he is good with children, but I must warn you that this requires training 24 hours of the day. My dog is always ready to work and is always being worked.

Labradors are great dogs, but are extremely high energy. They need lots of room to run and play. They are usually puppy biters (which isn't an issue). If you don't train them not to bite or jump, they will continue to do this all through there life which will definitely become an issue with children. They are great family dogs if you have the time to give them the training and exercise they require.

Golden retrievers are my favourite as family dogs. I like big dogs so that is always a plus. They are also extremely gentle and patient with young children. This was the breed I had when I was young and ours was amazing. She would put up with anything. She loved to play, but was just as happy to be used as a pillow by any of the kids in the house. As puppies goldens do require a fair amount of exercise, but by two years, they are usually settled down and matured.

If you would prefer a small dog, then I would suggest a cavalier king charles spaniel as a family dog. They were originally bred as companion dogs and continue to be bred as companion dogs. They are lap sized dogs and great with children as long as they are brought up with them.

For all dogs and children, you want to make sure that your dog has basic training (puppy classes and obedience classes are key) and that your children know how to act appropriately around your dog. Never leave your dog and children unattended. This is how incidents occur.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

BOXERS!! Totally (well, and goldens are ok i guess too) if you do a bit of research you will find that boxers are great family dogs. good with kids and lots of fun. i've had many dogs in the past. mini pinchers are probably the worse my mom has one now and they are not very friendly.