What's the best large breed dog for a family with young children?

I suggest you a Swiss breed: Bernese Mountain Dog! This must be the most wonderful dog I've seen! I love the way they look and they are also great family dogs. One of my colleagues has one and he is the best dog I know. She got him when her son was 4 and they almost grew up together. The dog is 5 now and the boy is 9 and they are the best friends ever!

It's nt just the breed but the personality. Many don't understand that but it comes from uneducation and unexperience with animals. Some dogs who claim to be friendly and loving (great around kids), such as labs can be vicious. It also depends on your kids as well, now you need to teach them about dogs and animals in general as well how to treat them. MY friend got a dog, and there stupid kid was stomping, kicking, pulling the dogs ears, then they wonder why it took off and took a chunk out of the kids (kids deserves it for that), they tossed the dog and a few weeks alter got another, samething. In the end it's the stupid child causing neglect and abuse to this dog, and they wonder why the dog acted the way it did. You need to consider the costs, larger breeds tend to cost more, vet bills, food, time, energy, as well as space, many grow up and can be bigger than they state.

As mentioned, Labs make great dogs for families. And yes, many large breeds have genetic predispositions for dysplasia. I also saw where someone mentioned personality. There is something else you should factor in. How much time do you have, to walk, bathe, comb, groom, and train the dog. You really should research the breed as some are more stubborn, requiring more patience than others. It depends on more than the breed. I had a german shepard as a child and loved him dearly. However, he did once nip at my brothers friend. I've known people whom had dobermans and kids, pit bulls and kids, great danes. It depends on the breed, the personality, the health concerns, and your family. I have several large dogs and 2 small dogs. There are only two breeds I know of that I personally would not own due to past experiences with them. One is nicknamed a "Devil Dog" for a reason, the Basenji. A medium to small dog with a big attitude that is difficult to train. A boyfriend had one. That little beast would attack anyone and anything. And having the agility of a cat, was often found on the kitchen counter. Good luck taking anything he wanted from him. Anyhow, back to the point. I have a customer with a Great Pyranese. A beautiful dog that loves to ride with them. Very gentle. But as I said, the owner plays a large role in how a dog comes out.

Thank you so much for this discussion, in my family we have my grandkids, 3 years and 2 years young; my son is not at all in favor of keeping a dog as pet, he was bitten by a dog when he was a kid; hubby too is not in favor of dogs as pet.

ah doggy lover are you? than you should make lots of your spare time. You should have much more time to take care them, when we want them then we should thinking our time to take care of them. like taking a walk with them, play with them, and maintenance their health. and choosed the dog that make good friendly with your young boy and beware of germs in dogs as it is sensitive to small children.

alaska or husky are the most suitable for u to have with young children

In my opinion the best breed of large dog in a family with young children would be a Labrador. They are very easy to train and are loving companions. I have got two miniature poodles and they are fantastic around my 5 year old son and my 3 year old daughter. A standard poodle is the largest type of poodle available. They need around 2 hours of walking per day. Good luck choosing your ideal dog for your family.

We too had dogs like the Dalmatian but I have now vouched to take care of strays and I have one now. She is no different from any pedigree. She is now 5 years old, average sized. She is adorable and a wonderful companion. Here is a picture of her.

Our labrador is really huge and very charming and loving. He is so friendly and harmless. I would greatly recommend it if you really like big dogs. A labrador can really grow into a size you wouldn't believe.

Hi! Have you considered adopting? I know numerous breeds that are currently neglected because the owners weren't responsible enough and end up living in shelters. It would be nice if you take a trip at your local dog shelter to see if there's a large breed there or if not a another type of dog that you might connect with. You will know if that dog is for you because you will feel the instant connection with the dog's expression towards you. I myself have a Lab and loving her because she is like my therapy dog whenever I'm feeling down. And like our GSD, whenever they are shedding it's not good for kids specially if you have asthma. You will have to consider your family's health when choosing the right breed for your home. I'd like to also add pitbulls, who are mistaken for the wrong publicity they are getting, as like a rottweiler who can be a very loving and loyal to families with children. No matter what type of breed you choose it would definitely depend on your willingness to train the dog throughout their lifetime because it's not only their puppyhood that's important but everyday for the rest of their life.

I had a dog named Sassi sometime in year 2010 , a white Japanese Spitz, who kept on fan with me and my family every time we go hangout anywhere during weekends. That dog become our bodyguard, but sad to say he loves biting us instead. So, I was alarmed of its behavior because it wont listened nor obeyed us despite thorough trainings undergone by that dog, as I wanted him to be, in order to be accepted again inside our house. I decided to put that dog in his doghouse permanently to avoid reiterated things again, since I had one (1) year old son during at that time. I also encountered similar cases had happened with my neighborhoods. You know what, I have learned to make a remarkable decisions, not only for myself, but for my family sake, that all dogs should have its own place to settle and should not always get along with the children, because we do not have any idea what its capable of... Prevention is better than cure, as per doctor's advice.