She has a fish and a hamster, now she wants a dog. Other than labs and retrievers, what would be a good dog? No toy breeds please. The smallest I'll go for is a Yorkie; the largest is a Rottweiler. I don't care if it's a mutt or a purebred.
2007-12-12 05:21:21 · 14 answers · asked by TigerStripe 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Do you feel like taking care of the pup? Cuz if not it's a bad idea. A four year old will not remember what the puppy needs. But if you don't mind. It's a great idea! Dogs make great pets and friends to children. Also, they can make a child more active by having to be walked.
2007-12-12 05:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
puppy is a good and a bad idea...
good because your child and the puppy will grow up together,
bad because you finish potty training you daughter not too long ago and now you'll have to train another type of animal all together... and besides that the breed of the dog too... it will grow up and maybe one day when your Lil girl and the dog are playing the dog gets too ruff with her.
My suggestion is that if you do get her a dog get a year old beagle. it's a hunter and doesn't get too big... in fact they are fairly small dogs and very lovable.
Basset hounds also would be a good choice for a young child.
I would not get a dog that is older the one 1/2 to maybe two years... less likely to have a history of abuse and turn if patted on the head wrong.
I would really try to stay away for the retrieves, labs and other large breeds.
Good luck
2007-12-12 05:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you're willing to sign up for the feeding and care for several years, I think it's a great idea. Wonderful bonding for your child and good way to teach personal responsibility.
I suggest one of the herding breeds or a retreiver, and probably a female.
My experience with mixed breeds is that they tend to be more even tempered (unless they've been terribly abused). We have a rescue dog now, Aussie mix, and he's a loveable oaf.
2007-12-12 05:32:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter as much for her as it does for you. We got our dog when my kids were 3 and 1. We got him with the kids in mind but we knew it would be work. Now 2 years later, everything is much better and the kids love the dog and vice-versa. He's become part of the family. By the way go for a lab mix!
2007-12-12 05:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs are excellent for kids, Cocker spaniels ar very playful, G Shepards can be rough with kids Rotties are good if trained and treated right.
2007-12-12 05:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by CHRISTOPHER R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GREAT IDEA!!! I had a dog when i was 4 and he grew up with me until i was 15 and he died from natural causes, but it's really nice to have a pet!!
2007-12-12 05:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by mz_good_luck_charm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get a pet when she is old enough to take care of it.
Does she feed the fish/hamster? Does she clean the cage/tank?
If not, then they are your pets, not hers.
Four is too young.
2007-12-12 05:56:08 · answer #7 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mine 4 year old little boy has a puppy he does really good with him I let him walk him and take him to potty under my watchful eyes of course the only thing is he wants to carry her around and he dropped her once she is a boxer they say they are great with kids
2007-12-12 05:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by Britt b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Breed is a Schnauzer....not too small and not too big...and they are easy to take care of since you will be doing 95% of its care.
2007-12-12 05:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by <3 epiphany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs are great for kids, and is nice that he has taken such an interest in animals.
2007-12-12 05:29:33 · answer #10 · answered by tarie75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋