Best Breed of Dog?

I would say, with personal experience, it would be the Boxer breed!! They are the best family dog, and very, very protective of children!! You will find that they are very smart too!! Good Luck with your new addition to your family!!

2007-11-12 02:15:40 · answer #1 · answered by meloni o 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋

I can tell you the best breed to NOT have around kids...a Jack Russell. We just got a Jack Russell puppy the other day, and they are way too hyper and they nip and they are VERY messy. *sigh* What have I gotten myself into...she's digging up the carpet, and shredding her toys to bits...
She tried to bite at my neice who is almost 2, and I had to lock the puppy in the bathroom while she was here.

I love pugs...they don't bite or anything, there's just the problem of them wanting to jump on you. Some pugs could knock down a small child, but they are really loveable dogs.
Golden Retrievers and Labs are wonderful too!

2007-11-12 02:24:27 · answer #2 · answered by Tisha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You need to research a lot more than breed to have a dog around your kids.

Your best option, if you are looking for a dog, is to visit a nearby shelter (or check out www.petfinder.com). Shelters are experienced in finding dogs that will fit an individual lifestyle.

Remember, it isn't always the dog that is bad around the kids, but also that kids that are bad around the dog!

2007-11-12 02:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by Fur and Fiction 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Sorry to all the people who think golden retriever or boxer but they both have a ton of energy and may be a little to rambunctious for little kids. (especially boxers. I had two and they have like 5 tonnes of energy)

So i would say a lab, doberman, pit bull, or even a rotti if you train them right and socialize them correctly. Or any large dog because small dogs could be injured by little kids.

2007-11-12 05:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, Boxer, Rottweiler, German Shepherd.

A large breed is preferred to a smaller one, small dogs tend to be hyper, nervous, and nippy, and could also be injured by the child on accident.

2007-11-12 02:16:36 · answer #5 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

All dogs are great, no matter the breed. If you are looking to get a dog, take one of the many surveys online and find out which one best fits you personally.

2007-11-12 02:17:19 · answer #6 · answered by Cristina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well, I think that Shelties are a great choice because they are very loyal to their family and are great with kids. They are really shy sometimes and will not run up to greet other people outside of the family until they come to get to know them well. Shelties are a breed that likes to bark, so if you want a quieter breed Shelties might not be for you. They are also a relatively small breed, some bigger then the others. Shelties are also very patient with kids, they could pull the dog's tail and he/she would be ok till it really starts to annoy them.

2007-11-12 02:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by doglover5786 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋

There is no one best breed of dog?! You have to pick one that is going to fit your lifestyle. Getting a pet is life changing choice. It is like taking care of a kid. You should check out some breesd on line ansee which one best suits to what youare looking for in a dog! I hope you enjoy!

2007-11-12 02:15:21 · answer #8 · answered by CB 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋

Golden Retriever.

2007-11-12 02:13:48 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋

you must do research for a dog that can best fit your living conditions do you have a house or an apartment? a big yard or a small yard a fence, kids, are you married are you gone alot, these are all important some dogs are bad with kids, like cocker spaniels are snippy basset hounds wonder, German Shepard's are wonderful with kids but need lots of attention and a big space....

2007-11-12 02:15:38 · answer #10 · answered by Jessie is a Hardy fan 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋

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