What is the most child-friendly dog?

Answer 1

Looking to get a dog requires being realistic when choosing a pet that fits your family. There is not one breed of dogs out there that are guaranteed to never bite, hurt, or scratch at your children or any kids for that matter.

Answer 2

I would say small terrier-poodle type dogs. I'm sure you may see some at your local shelter.

I know a lot of people say "Golden Retriever" , but I sure wouldn't. A Golden in my neighborhood once attacked a 4 year old for no reason. The kid was just standing there and the Golden jumped on him, pushed him over and was biting the back of the boy's head around the bottom, near the neck, it looked like he was trying to chew the boys head like a raw hide bone. The Golden was shot by local constables after that, and the boy (now 9) still has scars where he was bitten.

So don't believe that Goldens are the best dogs for children.

German Shepherds are good with children when raised as a puppy around them.

Answer 3

Some of these people are lying to you. Just go to dogbreedinfo.com and research the tempermant of some dogs. You'll clearly see that some breeds need to be watched more around kids than others. Breeds that tend to be more dominant are ones that can display that dominancy over children because they usually see them as being lower in the pack.

It is common fact that breeds like Labs and golden retrievers are more likely to be good around kids...assuming they are well taken care of by thier owners. This is why they are the number 1 and 2 most popular dogs in America.

People here get in a huff because either they are insulted because they own a dominant dog or they're dillusional thinking that every dogs traits and personality is the same. Dogs like Dobermans, Pitts, Rottweilers, and Shar peis are considered to be guard dogs for a reason..people would just rather ignore this and blame any potential problems all on the owner. Yes the owner can have alot to do with a dogs behaviour but so much of it also goes to that dogs blood line. That's why breeders are constantly working to breed aggresiveness out of certain bloodlines.

Just ask yourself this what dog would you rather have around your kids unattended. A goldenretriever or a doberman pincher.

Answer 4

Please remember to consider the enviroment you will be able to provide for your new dog, as well as the size of your children. Although large dogs tend to be the most kid-friendly, they become quite large while they are still playful puppies. A large puppy may unintentionally harm a small child while playing. Consider also the size of your home and yard while choosing a breed of dog. Some breeds need lots of running room, while others are content in a smaller yard. Most importantly, individual dogs have individual temperaments, sometimes regardless of its breed. I have had good luck adopting dogs from animal shelters. You can often find puppies that are 5 months old or more that are already vaccinated & HOUSETRAINED! And you often have the opportunity to spend time with the puppy to learn its temperament. Some shelters also provide spay/neuter at very reasonable prices. Also, I personally recommend a female dog to raise with children.

Answer 5

The dog's temperament, rather than the breed is what will make it a kid friendly dog. There are mean poodles and sweet pit bulls out there. It would probably be better to get a puppy or a dog that has been around young children. Also make sure the dog receives good training and your child will have a best friend to grow up with.

Answer 6

Golden Retrievers Are The Best Kind Of Dogs For Kids.

Answer 7

The breed of dog doesn't matter. It's how the dog is raised and treated. I have a pit bull who is the sweetest and most docile dog I know. I have two children 7 and 9 months, and he is wonderful with them and everyone he comes in contact with. People think that because a dog is a certain breed that it's better for a family or children but I know little dogs who have bitten children and people.

Answer 8

My top 3 kid-friendly dog recommendations would be

1 - boxer: http://www.akc.org/breeds/boxer/ (Boxers are the *only* breed that actually states they are good with children in the official AKC description.)

2 - labrador: http://www.akc.org/breeds/labrador_retriever/ (Black, chocolate, and yellow labs are all the same breed, just different coat colors.)

3 - golden retriever: http://www.akc.org/breeds/golden_retriever/

Larger dogs tend to do better with children because of their size. A small dog is more easily injured by a child. (Children can be clumsy at times.) The breeds mentioned above are all known to be GREAT "kid dogs".

Many people say "it's the temperament, that matters, not the breed". This is only partially true. Part of the breed standard IS the temperament. Breeds were developed for certain qualities, and temperament is one of those qualities. You have a much, much better chance of getting the temperament you want if you choose a breed that is bred for that temperament, rather than trying to find a dog who's temperament goes against its breed's standard temperament.

Answer 9

The most child friendly dog is a breed called the Well Trained Mutt. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours but their distinguishing characteristic is that they ALL seem to have owners who have made the effort to LEARN how to be a responsible pet owner and how to correctly raise and TRAIN a dog.
There always seems to be a lot of enthusiasm, love and tail-wagging going on where ever you find this remarkable breed and it's owner.
We have 4 WTM's, one is black, one is yellow, one is red and one is tan and white.

Answer 10

I actually used to have a black lab who would literally "herd" us away from the street if we got too close to the edge of the yard. We didn't realize it at the time (we were just kids) but that's what he was doing. He did the same thing in the lake if he felt like we were getting out too deep.

They're protective, but not aggressive. Smart, loyal. They're big but not enormous.

I've also had VERY similar luck lately with a German Shepherd. Same qualities, in a slightly larger package. I felt safer with my wife having a German Shepherd in the house if I wasn't there, too.