Top 10 dog breeds for kids

Jan 12, 2009 8:28 PM by Vladimir Negron

Posted in Pets & Animals / Dogs

10 Dogs For Kids

While Lassie and Lady and the Tramp are fun to watch, they're probably not the best way to choose a dog for your kid. So how do you go about picking a pup from among all the different breeds out there? A good rule of thumb is to choose a breed by its disposition, temperament, size, and energy level--all of which should suit your family's lifestyle. We present 10 dogs that are especially suitable for kids.

Top 10 dogs for kids

PetMD shares the best family-friendly dog breeds:

Bull Dog

The Bull Dog has a sturdy build that is perfect for kids who like to roughhouse. The Bull Dog is comfortable living in large houses, as well as apartments. However, it won't win any awards for "most energetic dog." A docile, friendly, and loyal dog, it gets along well with other pets and dogs, too.

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I can't tell you what the best dog for kids is what I can tell you is no matter what kind of dog you have be watchful if you have small children. Dogs are a wonderful addition to any family my family has the most misunderstood dog out there we have a pit bull and I can tell you its the best dog we have ever had easy to train,listen well and loves to play with my boys ,but Dozer is a 65 pound dog who thinks he weighs 10 pounds and should be sitting in your lap :) he is the most loveable dog we have ever had I think every dog derserves to be part of a good family so go to your local shelter adopt a dog they will love you no matter what:)

what about labradors......are they gud with children.....and are they messy......??

you forgot the boxer wich would be my #1. my kids grew up with boxers and they were very good with the kids. now my daughter has a boxer of her own

pitt bull boxer mix is the best for a kid who has allergies to dogs and are great around babies my sister n law has one and she is such a sweety with my oldest and my 4 month old. she lets them pull and tug and sit on her she licks them alot. and when the baby is asleep she lays right next to him and makes sure he;s ok. she even sniffs him just to make sure that he is. the only problem with pitt bull boxer mix is if u get another dog it most likely will not get along with it. unless u got the other dog first then got the pitt bull boxer.

The photo you are using for the poodle isn't a poodle at all. It's an American Water Spaniel puppy. Curly coat, yes, same dog? NOOOOO!

I honestly think you're -------- for not having the Boxer as #1....much less not even in the top ten!

The beagle, Collie, Bull Terrier, . When you have a little kid, the LAST dog you want is one that is so rambunctious, easily distracted and hard to train. Those three breeds are INFAMOUS for those traits. Maybe for an older kid and a very experienced trainer of a parent they would be good dogs with the children. But I most certainly won't let one get near a child five years or younger. Heck, to be honest, I wouldn't allow any dog around a very young children as dog-on-baby attacks are most common. Also, Mike, I'm sorry to inform you, but labrador retrievers kill MORE people each year then pitts, and are the most likely to 'turn' on their owners. Pitt bulls are actually one of the least deadly dog breeds, and where BRED to be nani dogs before some jerk started breeding them for fights. Many pitts today still have the disposition and calm demeanor idolized for children dogs. When looking at statistics alone, you put your young children at a great risk with beagles, and your whole family at a giant risk with retrievers.

It depends on the dog not the breed. I have a 12 lb. chihuahua/rat terrier mix that is great with kids. Her favorite thing to do is to play fetch with a ball. She'll follow you anywhere if you have a tennis ball in your hand. lol Her next favorite is to cuddle up next to a family member on the couch.

my all time favorite dog ever is the BEAGLE. and the beagle should be number 1 not 8.anyways beagles r better than evry single dog on there thank you very much and good night

I think that the Boxer is the best dog ever to be around children, elderly, anybody. Our boxer is the most loyal gentle guy ever. He's 9 years old and wev'e had babies pull on him, our grampie wheel over his paws in his wheelchair.He responds with his "little" kisses.He doesnt slobber. Most gentle and animated dog.. I believe the boxer is way under rated and should be added to the TOP of being the best FAMILY pet ever list..

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was best dog breed for kids ever, they're so loving and sweet

I can't believe they didn't put the Dogue De Bordeaux on there. Those are the best dogs around kids! It is like they were made to be with children! My dogue is so awesome with my two small children!

what can you tell me about the breed coton de tulear?

Moral of the stories...Stick with a Golden Retriever and don't take chances with your kids. :)

When we adopted my daughter Selena, my boyfriend and I decided that we should get a dog. The dog that we adopted was a Golden Retriever, the dog felt rigth at home. its been two years now nd we love him

I cant beliseve that they missed poodle

I think the best dog for kids is a maltese. We have a 3 year old maltese and he does great with our nephews. They love to play together.

umm the Maltes should be on there there are the most loyal, loving and careing dogs. They are great for families and super good with kids! And they are great for kids with alergies and are small!.you should have that on there and the Germen Sheperd they are pertective, loyal,caring,smart,loving,energetic,and a great watch dogs :)!

i need a dog!

i love the pom-pom i have one and hes the lovablelish thing alive they are very playful and sometimes lazy but i love my beewh