What is the most kid/infant friendly breed of dogs?

Answer 1

A dog from the from the shelter that is listed as good with small children. This would be a good place to look fro one in your area. http://www.petfinder.com/
You'll be saving a life, and money too.

I should also add that I wouldn't recommend a Golden Retriever. Goldens are not 100% kid friendly. I know that for a fact because i saw a Golden attack a 4 year old boy from behind for no reason, and the dog was actually chewing on the boy's head as if it was a raw hide bone. So don't fall for it when some people say that ALL Goldens can be trusted near a child.

Answer 2

A rough or Border Collie are very friendly and would make a great companion of kids and infants. Beagles,labs and goldens are great too like other people said. Hope you find the right dog for you!

Answer 3

There are several family and kid friendly dogs but most breeds (with exception to the breeds known to be "dangerous'') can be excellent kid dogs as long as you raise them right. If you already had kids and are looking to get a dog, while it's a puppy it will adapt very well to your kids. They grow up together and the dog will usually always be gentle with kids. Labs and Retrievers are good family dogs but they tend to be orally fixated as puppies and chew a lot. I have saw about any breed to excellent with children. Just stay away from pits, dobermans, rotts and such. I have saw them be excellent with kids too, but they are types of breeds that have potential to turn on you as well. I just wouldn't take the risk. It also depends on what size you're looking for.

Answer 4

Beagles are usually very gentle passive dogs that love attention and don't grow very large. They can be inside or outside dogs and don't require a lot of grooming. But all breeds contain dogs of different temperaments. Our beagle was the sweetest dog we have ever had, but I'm sure they are not all that way. It is important to supervise kids and dogs, as children do not always know how to play gently with dogs.

Answer 5

I'm not sure about the breed, but an adult dog will usually do better with kids than a puppy. Puppies like to bite you, not hard, but kids wont like it. Also, kids tend to squeeze a puppy, or pull on its tail or ears, which would make the puppy potentially hurt the kid.

Answer 6

We're a bassett family, and the puppies we get do VERY well with our kids. We just got an 8 week old pup yesterday and our kids, 9,8,7, and 5 all do very well with her. All puppies nibble so remind your kids to keep their fingers out of the way if they don't like it. Bassett Hounds are basically blood hounds with short legs, so your pup will end up long and short. They grow to be around 60 pounds and are mind-bendingly loyal. Good luck finding the right pup!

Answer 7

I .would suggest a corgi. They are very social, friendly dogs.
I have one and they are wonderful with children. Bred in Wales as herd dogs and love to keep the peace in a family.

They can be little con artist though with those eyes. Now that I have one, I would not have any other breed.

Answer 8

Not all dogs are good with kids, regardless of breed. Pit Bulls are actually great with children if they are bred/trained right. Go to the local shelter and speak with the staff. They'll be able to help you more than we can.

Answer 9

Whatever breed of dog doesn't always matter. You need to know the temperament of the pups mother. If she is friendly and calm and not too hyper then her pups will reflect a similar personality.

Answer 10

I suggest that you don't worry too much about the breed. Get an adult dog that has a history of good behavior. An established adult is better than guessing about a pup based upon its parentage.