Looking to get a family pet

Okay, I have five kids and 3 dogs. :O) But in my lifetime I have had quite a few different dogs. I'm going to list the dogs that are good with kids and a few bits of info about them. Beagles - Great with kids if brought into the family when the beagle is a puppy. Beagles are very playful, lots of energy (like kids), a bit noisy (they like to bark). Golden Retrievers - wonderful with kids, very smart, pretty easy to train, the females don't grow quite as large as the males Labrodors (any of the different colors) - just like Golden Retrievers, and they are very loyal Basically, those are the three breeds that I know without a doubt are great with small kids. Don't get an older beagle. If the beagle is not raised with your children, it will be afraid and could snap at them. You want a young one that you can raise like its another one of your kids. Stay away from the small breeds (chihuaha's, poodles, pomeranians, etc.) They do not like small children and bite frequently when startled at all. Good luck!

From my experience your family will love a beagle. We have had several breeds through the years in the immediate family and the beagle has been the best family dog. My wife loved Cockers but they were tempermental toward children. The big breeds intimidate small kids. Terrier-types are born biters. And one of my favorites, the pug (along with simlar exotic-faced breeds), have too many health problems. Maybe someone else can think of another good breed to raise with kids, but I doubt you'll find any much better than the beagle. Good Luck.

We have a beagle and so does my inlaws. We also have 2 boys around the same age as your kids and they just adore Daisy our dog. Beagles are quite gentle and will never hurt your kids. Sometimes my one year old tugs at her tail when she is eating and she has never even growled at him, so I am thankful for that.