What is the best dog for small children?

well from personal experience I would have to say a staffy. We chose to buy a staffy when our oldest son was 2 years old so he was right at the hurt everything stage.. The dog loved every moment and has never ever to this day ever shown any sort of aggression towards my children or anyone Else's kids not matter what they do to her. Any attention is good attention to her.. she is such a wonderful dog with the kids and I would highly recommend you looking into the breed. She has grown up with my kids so that would make a big difference I think that you should always try get a puppy that way they grow up used to the kids being around them.

normally any dog that is trained right can be the best dog for a child. I have a doberman. The one we had as the boys grew up was great with them. The one I have now is great with my granddaughter. One thing to always remember is no matter how much you love them and make them a part of your family they still interpret things as an animal not a person. Rule of thumb never leave a child unsupervised with an animal larger or stronger than the child. Animals tend to see the small child as lesser members of their pack and treat them as such. I also have a pug that loves my granddaughter. They play and wrestle, of course, they are about the same age. My pug cries if my granddaughter doesn't come see her the minute she gets here. My dobe does the same thing.

if the staffy is the most gentle dog ever there is, then try to find one and secure one. i have no knowledge at all about this dog but, if a mylotian has given an advise on it, i'd surely consider it. good luck. one day, i hope that you will show us a good photograph of your staffy.

I grew up with a German Shepherd, and couldn't fault them as a breed for children. they are calm, obedient and easy to train, intelligent, gentle and very very protective. they are also sturdy enough not to be hurt easily by a child. also, maybe a Greyhound. they are lovely calm, quiet, gentle dogs, and there are a large number of ex racers needing homes.

maltese is best for kids.

v brought 1 pomarion,i grew up with that...It was 1 month old when v brought.Now its 13yrs old but it doesnt look old atall.,it looks like 4-5yrs old & it is very active.If it feels hungry it brings its bowl in front of us.It knows the time of our family members at what time v come back home & it waits for us in front of door,still now it has not missed it from so many yrs.The only thing is to take care of it with love & affection.It will also respond for ur every actions.it is very loviable & children will like it very much,they will not get scared of it & it will not harm any one.

i think you should have a small puppy first. as your children grow, the puppies are as well growing with them. you should choose puppies that doesn't have thick coat to avoid irritation and allergies besides the fact that they are easy to care for and maintain to give more attention to your growing kids.