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Article #273: Choosing A Family Dog - Which Breeds Are Good With Children?

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When choosing a dog for a family, it's English cocker spaniels are intelligent,
important to choose a breed carefully. affectionate, and happy dogs. They love
Particularly nervous or highly strung playing with children, and so make good
breeds would not be great around family pets. They have a very gentle
children, particularly younger kids. In nature.
their desire to play with this cute new - Old English Sheepdog
addition to the household, they may Old English sheepdogs are large dogs.
frighten or irritate the dog, which could They are very affectionate, and get along
lead to defensive behaviour like nipping well with children – as long as
or biting your children. they are not teased or treated roughly
- Golden Retriever (or with rough play). So, if you have
Golden retrievers make great family dogs. young children, this would not be a
They love attention, and are extremely suitable breed. Older children would
friendly. They are good with children, probably be fine, however.
and can be quite goofy and playful. Some When training Old English sheepdogs, it's
can be aggressive, but this is usually a important not to be overbearing, as this
problem with poor breeding. It tends to can cause these dogs to be timid, or
affect those with a reddish colored coat respond aggressively based on fear. These
more, and is often associated with an dogs need company, and a reasonable
underactive thyroid. So, it's important amount of space.
to get a dog from a good breeder whose Other good choices for a family dog
first priority is the temperament of the include pugs, beagles, basset hounds, and
dog. Brittany spaniels.
- Labrador Retriever Whatever type of dog you choose, it's
Labrador retrievers are very athletic important to understand that buying a
dogs, so they need quite a bit of puppy will require a lot of time in
exercise. This is especially true of training, particularly with regards house
black labradors (my sister can testify to training. Not only does the puppy need a
that!). But they are happy dogs, very lot of affection, attention, and
affectionate with both adults and guidance, but the children will also need
children, and gentle. They love water. My to be taught how to interact with your
sister's dog chewed the hose one day when puppy so that they don't accidentally
they were away and the people looking hurt them. If you have young children, or
after her didn't give her the daily play toddlers, and your hands are full with
with the hose she so loved. them, it may be better to buy an older
- English Cocker Spaniel dog who has already been trained.






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