The Best Dog Breed for Children

The Best Dog Breed for Children - A Guide.

In this article we have listed what we consider to be then best dog breed for children. Every dog breed is different and every owner and trainer have different opinions on what they consider the best breeds to have around children - so please use our findings as a guide. We have listed the breeds as 'the best' that have an above average score.

Flat Coated Retriever

German Short Hair Pointer

Golden Retriever

Gordon Setter

Greyhound

Irish Setter

Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Wolfhound

Italian Greyhound

Pt. Basset Griffon Vendeen

Pointer

Poodle (Standard not Toy)

Samoyed

Schnauzer (Giant not Miniature)

King Charles Spaniel

Manchester Terrier

Welsh Springer Spaniel

West Highland Terrier

Whippet

Bulldog

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Clumber Spaniel

Collie

Curly Coated Retriever

Deerhound

English Setter

English Springer Spaniel

Bearded Collie

Beagle

Basset Hound

As with all dogs and individual breeds it is important that you closely supervise any contact that children have with dogs. This is not only for the safety of your child but also for the safety of your dog. I would never ever leave a dog in a room unaccompanied - it just is not worth the risk. You often hear stories where a 'normal' and 'loveable' pet has suddenly turned on a small child - and this does happen. unfortunately you can never 100% trust any dog breed which is why it is very difficult to choose the right dog for your family.

When choosing the best dog breed for children you should consider important factors - how old is your child? How big is the dog? How much research have you done? Is your family home the best and most appropriate place for a new dog or should you wait until your children are older? Never purchase a dog on a whim and take the time to consider everything over a period of time and then come to a conclusion.



Tobias Charles writes on all aspects of dog obedience training, puppy training and dog health care. For more information visit his website for the best dog obedience training tips, health care advice and recipes for homemade dog foods for more great tips and information.




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