Best Kid Friendly Dogs | Top 10 Dog Breeds for Children and Families
kid-friendly dog breeds so you have
decided to add a furry member to your
family to play with and love your little
ones congratulations but before you head
down to your local pet store or dog
breeder it’s important that you spend
some time evaluating both your personal
situation and the breeds you like to
make sure you get a perfect match
although there are many breeds
considered child-friendly
each family has their own requirements
and you need to evaluate every possible
outcome I know this sounds tedious but
there is no one-size-fits-all breed of
dog maybe your brother’s family has an
Old English Sheepdog and they’re very
happy with it
but if you don’t like having fur
everywhere this breed may not be the
best fit for you to help evaluate your
households needs we have put together
four basic questions you should answer
honestly to choose a dog that fits best
with your family how old are your
children most parents tend to believe
that the younger the child the smaller
the dog should be but it turns out it’s
exactly the opposite now you must be
thinking these guys are crazy but it’s
true if you have a toddler
you know only too well they are getting
to know the world and themselves at the
same time most of the time they can’t
control their movements or strength and
this is why a big dog is the way to go
you need a companion who can take the
roughness of younger children where a
small breed might react defensively you
can bet a sweet golden retriever won’t
mind becoming your kids favorite bed
while a Yorkie can get really hurt if
your child hugs him too tight what’s
your home like no I’m not trying to
intrude but available space is one of
the most important factors in the
process of choosing a dog breed if you
have a big backyard or access to nearby
open spaces for the dog to run jump and
chase then any breed will be great for
you however if you live in a tiny
apartment in the city you should go for
a smaller breed believe me
you don’t want to try to bathe the st.
Bernard in your apartment shower how
active are you and your family some dogs
are amazing adventure companions and
guardians for your kids but only if they
get enough attention and exercise both
physical and mental
if you are a very busy family with both
you and your spouse working nine to five
jobs and your children in football
ballet and music classes every afternoon
then breeds like the Jack Russell are
not for you you should think about going
for a more passive and low-energy breed
like the Bulldog the energy levels of
your dog must wait I didn’t stress that
enough must match yours otherwise you
will most likely end up with pillows
exploding when your dog is home alone
which will probably lead to both you and
your dogs becoming frustrated how much
patience do you have to train your dog
another major aspect to consider do you
have the patience to repeat routines
consistently many times a day let’s be
clear about this every dog needs to be
trained with tons of love and patience
but there are really stubborn breeds
like the Tekel that have a mind of their
own and don’t like to follow orders if
you believe you are up to any challenge
then this won’t be an issue but if you
don’t have as much time to invest in
training then I’d recommend a docile
pleasing breed like the Newfoundland
which is easily trained and loves
children now let’s take a look at our
top ten dog breeds for children number
10
bulldog as we mentioned earlier the
Bulldogs energy levels are quite low so
it won’t be able to keep up with the
pace of highly active children however
what it lacks in energy it makes it up
with affection and a sturdy build that
makes it perfect to handle kids who like
to roughhouse a bulldog can live in big
houses as well as in apartments also
most are great for very social families
because they get along with outside
visitors and other pets
the Bulldogs coat needs very little care
but because they have folds around their
tail and their faces wrinkled they still
need to be clean to avoid dirt from
building up keep in mind that the
bulldog needs extra care with their
teeth due to their jaw and of course
some drooling wheezing and snoring are
all part of the package
number nine Fiegel when we think about
beagles the word smart energetic
friendly and happy come to mind and this
is exactly what the Beagle is all about
they were originally bred as hunting
dogs but they have become a favorite for
many families they get along with most
pets especially those they can chase and
play with without any harm they do shed
and need to be brushed and bathed
frequently to keep their coat in good
condition if your family loves the
outdoors the Beagle would be a perfect
fit since they love chasing exploring
and running around they will never get
bored of playing games with your
children
number eight boxers if you want the high
energy of the Beagle combined with the
sturdiness of the Bulldog and the boxer
is for you boxers were originally bred
to be a medium sized guard dog for this
reason when you introduce it to the
family we recommend plenty of
supervision to avoid any
misunderstandings but ultimately the
boxer is considered a great family dog
the boxer is a playful pup that needs
lots of attention and exercise which
means it will keep your kids busy for a
long hours full of fun number seven
collie there are a variety of collie
breeds but we’ll focus on the classic
Lassie the border collie the border
collie is great for families who have
never previously owned a dog because of
their gentle and happy to pleased
personality they are also easy to train
but very stubborn so you want to be
constant in your training the collie was
originally bred for herding and while it
may be fun to see a collie hurting your
children you should discourage this
behavior one of the few cons of a collie
dog is their long hair they need to be
groomed regularly to keep them as
beautiful as lassie around the clock
number 6 Newfoundland Newfoundlands are
of patient kind and gentle breed which
is why they are also known as nature’s
baby sitters they fit best in a family
with open spaces however they do like to
stay with their family therefore it’s
not recommended to make them live
outside even though they do drool and
shed a lot Newfoundlands are easy
to train and are considered one of the
most intelligent breeds in the world so
don’t be afraid to stimulate them and
ask for effort on their part no matter
the age of your family everyone will
love this gentle dog number 5 vizla due
to their need for constant exercise
bhisma’s aren’t common as family dogs
but they are great companions for
families with older or very active
children the vizla has a gentle manner
and learns new things quickly this breed
is energetic smart and bonds deeply with
their family
number 4 Irish setter you may recognize
the Irish setter because of its red coat
this breed loves the company of their
family so much that they may throw a
tantrum when left alone
the Irish setter plays well with
children and loves to be with people
they are smart and trainable a perfect
match for families with a yard and
children full of energy
number 3 German Shepherd do you know why
the German Shepherd is one of the most
popular pets in America it is because
they are excellent guard dogs and are
also amazing with kids they are very
intelligent and obedient but not the
best for greeting new people into their
homes so you need to keep an eye on them
until they get to know your visitors if
not properly trained their protective
instinct towards their family can become
a serious problem while their coat is of
a medium length they shed their outer
coat all year round so you may want to
keep them off the furniture
number 2 Labrador Retriever commonly
known as labs these dogs are full of
strength stamina and energy so you need
a room for them to run around and make
sure your family is ready for
high-energy days labs are reliable
protective playful and very intelligent
they are easy to train and get along
with other animals and basically anyone
they meet number one golden retriever
your family will fall in love with this
breed in the blink of an eye patient
loving playful smart and loyal the
golden retriever has it all this
Reid needs tons of exercise and since
their favorite game is retrieving
frisbees and balls will be your best
tools to keep your dog in good shape and
your kids will have a great time
outdoors with them their coat needs to
be brushed twice weekly to keep it
healthy and shiny they can adapt to
living outdoors but they would rather
spend their time by their family’s side
now that you know a few things about
these different breeds it should be much
easier for you to choose your future
companion we’d like to take a moment to
mention mutts or mixed breeds while you
and your family will fall in love with
any of the breeds we have mentioned
don’t rule out a mixed breed dog since
often they get the best traits from two
or more breeds you can make a family
trip to your local dog shelter where
you’d get a chance to save a life if you
decide to adopt a mutt
that’s all from us good luck and
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