Best Dogs With Children

by Sandy Oberreuter

Dogs are children’s best friends. Every child wants a dog to play with and love.


Usually after seven years of age, children are ready to have a dog.

“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” – Robert Bechley

The question though is what breed of dog is best for your children?

There are many breeds of dogs that are good with children. Some have a great rapport with children like the Golden Retriever. Some love to play with kids like the Labrador Retriever. Beagles are patient and love to play with children.

Most small breed dogs are not good with children especially small children. One exception is the Bichon Frise who is great with well-behaved kids.

Some dogs are too big to be around small children but with older children they can be wonderful companions.

Besides choosing what dog would be great for your child there are other considerations to take into account. For instance, what kind of time do you have to take care of a puppy or dog if your child is to small to help? What is your lifestyle? Where should you purchase a dog? What are the health concerns of different breeds? These are just a few considerations you should look at.

Therefore, research different dog breeds before you decide on what dog to get your children. Learn the different characteristics of different breeds. Your child and his “dog” will become great companions and have lots of fun if you do your homework first and get the right dog for him or her.

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself” – Josh Billings

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Sandy Oberreuter has a web site on small dog breeds but also on the most popular dogs that include dogs good with children and seniors, finding the best vets and breeders and much more. Visit http://www.small-dogbreeds/ebook-dogs.html.

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  1. One Response to “Best Dogs With Children”

  2. By HoundsGood on Jul 28, 2008 | Reply

    The biggest consideration in selecting a dog when you have children is not all about the breed. There are some Golden Retrievers who are terrible with children and small dogs who love them. It is about the individual dog, their temperment, and personality.

    Also, and this cannot be overlooked is the actual children. THEIR personalities, energy levels, and their abilities to understand and follow rules is critical.

    If your children are raised to respect animals, that they need “alone time” too, to not run behind them and “grab them” and handle them with care, they would be able to be friends with a wider range of dogs than children who are not good listeners, act out more than typical for their age, or are poorly parented (the parents don’t have any semblance of rules or boundaries in their home).

    There are no absolutes. Some families with children should NOT have a dog in the first place of any type, and thre are people with small children who are good matches for dogs you wouldn’t imagine they would be.

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