Good dog for children

retrievers seem to have good, patient, personalities. i've never had a small child around a dog though, it's always dangerous regardless of the breed. if the child messes with the dog too much, they will fight back.

I have a 4yr old, a 22 month old and a 12week old (kids) and our lab is the best dog with my kids. I work at a veterinary hospital and I see a lot of injuries to both the small dog and the child. Small dogs are hurt easily by a child who shows love by squeezing. A sturdy, well mannered(sp?) small dog is a Bosten Terrier. They are usually pretty good with children. Good Luck.

I think some retrievers are good and great danes are gentle guards for kids. I have a friend who has a great dane and he leaves he's kids with it, the dog just lays on the floor and barks when the child is already awake. They are the gentle giants of the dog world..

It really depends on a dog's personality. I can think of many breeds of small dogs but a lot of them are just to energetic and over protective for what you need. Try researching a bit on a dog site with personality ratings. They may help you out a lot more than I could.

I do not know about a good breed for children but I do know one I can recommend NOT getting and that is a minpin. I have one and they are not a good small dog for children who play rough. I'm sorry I don't know of one I can recommend you get, I have only one small dog so I have no first hand experience.

Why don't you wait until your daughter is older, so you can explain to her how to properly treat an animal? It's not really fair to get a small dog, knowing that your daughter is going to be rough with it. If a dog feels threatened, it is going to defend itself.

Dogs Usually good with children Dogs Good only when raised with them from puppyhoo

All breeds of dogs can get along with children very well. Ofcourse there are exceptions amongst dogs in regards to their tempartment so you cant really generalise that ceratin types of dogs are good for children and certain are bad. But with proper training you can teach your dogs to love your children.

Your daughter needs to understand how to treat a pet before you get one. She is 2 years old, that is old enough to be taught what is right. Even a well behaved dog and well manner might just bite as a reaction to pain. We had a dobie when my son was born, she was 2years old. He used to teeth on her ears. They would bleed, but he never hit or kicked or abused her, he knew the proper way to treat an animal. Teach her how to pet and be nice before you get a dog.

Many dogs are good with kids, but you should meet the dog first to see how they respond to your daughter. Labs, retrievers, bernese mountain dogs, german shepherds (yes, german shepherds) Dogs to AVOID are chows and cocker spaniels. BOth breeds have bad reputations with kids. There are always exceptions to the rule (for anyone that wants to argue about it) but those breeds are known to have little patience with children. I would say getting an older dog would be a good idea, as pups can usually go through a nippy phase where, just like babies, they like to put things in their mouths, but they have sharp teeth! And obedience classes are a MUST for any new dog in the house.

I'd advise you against small dogs, as they often have 'little man syndrome'. They are less tolerant and forgiving of children. A small-medium size dog is better. I always advise getting a dog from the pound, as these are the ones which are most in need of homes. In time, I'm sure that you will find a suitable, calm natured dog. Buying an adult dog also eliminates the risk of having a cute and cuddly puppy grow into a rough dog. You will know the temperament of the dog from the beginning this way. After all, do you really need a piece of paper stating that the dog is purebred for a loved family pet? You should probably think of the effect you will have on your other dog as well. Some dogs may become jealous and depressed if not allowed inside with the other dog. Is this really fair? Assess your own dog's temperament as well

Now they keep creating mix breeds which can be a good thing. We had a dog that is called a cocoapoo-terrier. It may be easier to find a cockapoo than a cockapoo terrier. it is cocker spanial mixed with poodle, and then the cockapoo is mixed with a terrier. Not big not miniture either. small mid size dog is as large as they grow. they shed less. and in general are the gentlest dogs I have ever seen, the one we had growled once when he thought a stranger was going to hit me and the dog was by then 8 years old. and barked once when he was 5 at a boy who tried to put a stick in his mouth to keep it open when he was in our yard. So basically the dog growled twice in fifteen years. We were concerned my niece was born when the dog had been in the family for 7 years. There were no jealousy issues at all, he accepted her right away. As she grew, she would lay on him pull on him, etc, and he just licked her. A lab is also that gentle but large and you mentioned you wanted a smaller dog. If you do not find a cockapoo-terrier and do find a cockapoo, try holding the dog and turning him or her over on so the dog is belly up, or turning the dog on the floor so the dog is belly up, if they are very accepting of this, then you have a more passive dog. This works for all breeds.