Comments on: What is a good breed of dog that would make a good family pet and is good with young children? http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children The #1 Dog Lovers Website! Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:30:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: bracco_america http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9685 bracco_america Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:46:26 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9685 Shar Pei? Doberman? Pit Bull? Chow? All of those breeds require CONSTANT training from a very experienced handler. Very few people have the time to do that. It's not worth the risk of having an untrained dog with that temperament and size. Chows, Shar Peis and Pits were bred to fight. Not a good idea. English Springer Spaniels are nice dogs. They are of medium size, but can be a little boisterous. They are good with kids too and are extremely kind in temperament. Shar Pei? Doberman? Pit Bull? Chow? All of those breeds require CONSTANT training from a very experienced handler. Very few people have the time to do that. It’s not worth the risk of having an untrained dog with that temperament and size. Chows, Shar Peis and Pits were bred to fight. Not a good idea.

English Springer Spaniels are nice dogs. They are of medium size, but can be a little boisterous. They are good with kids too and are extremely kind in temperament.

]]> By: dogger http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9684 dogger Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:02:30 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9684 It mostly depends on the owner and how willing they are to train the dog. Most breeds are fine, if you attend an obedience class and learn how to manage the dog. A dog should never be left unattended with a small child. No dog. It mostly depends on the owner and how willing they are to train the dog. Most breeds are fine, if you attend an obedience class and learn how to manage the dog. A dog should never be left unattended with a small child. No dog.

]]> By: GERALD S. M http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9683 GERALD S. M Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:55:36 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9683 I have two Jack Russel's, a Chow and a mixed Lab/terrier. My Jacks are very protective, loyal and high strung. They need lots of attention, exercise etc. However, they are good around small children as long as the children are manageable. One of my Jacks bit a very undisciplined lil girl in the face. She kept pestering him. He kept moving to other parts of the room then the house. She kept pestering him. He came into the office with me and got under the desk. She found him got under the desk to pester him and he bit her. But you did say you wanted a large dog. I would really stay away from Pit bulls. As for large dogs I suggest Labs and/or Chows. They both have calm wonderful personalities. Chows have a rep of being mean but mine and others I have met were not. But they mine is VERY protective. My lab is not as protective but I have had others that have. The Labs (FULL) I have had in the past were wanderers/escape artist, except for the females. Hope this helps. Oh my chow is a very light and picky eater. I have two Jack Russel’s, a Chow and a mixed Lab/terrier.
My Jacks are very protective, loyal and high strung. They need lots of attention, exercise etc. However, they are good around small children as long as the children are manageable. One of my Jacks bit a very undisciplined lil girl in the face. She kept pestering him. He kept moving to other parts of the room then the house. She kept pestering him. He came into the office with me and got under the desk. She found him got under the desk to pester him and he bit her. But you did say you wanted a large dog.
I would really stay away from Pit bulls. As for large dogs I suggest Labs and/or Chows. They both have calm wonderful personalities. Chows have a rep of being mean but mine and others I have met were not. But they mine is VERY protective. My lab is not as protective but I have had others that have. The Labs (FULL) I have had in the past were wanderers/escape artist, except for the females.
Hope this helps. Oh my chow is a very light and picky eater.

]]> By: Jenna http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9682 Jenna Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:08:39 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9682 I would go for a siberian husky. I got my siberian husky and mallamue mixed last year. She is the best dog I have ever had. She is a large breed, but not huge. She does great around my younger cousins who are 5 and 6 and does great around people in general. She loves people and loves to be pet and loved. I love her and think she is an excellent dog. I had always had german sheppards in the past and they were usally big and I loved my german sheppards but they weren't very good around my younger cousins. Cheyanna is a great dog and a perfect breed for my family. She is great around younger kids and loves people and is part of the family. She wasn't very much, we got her from a family who was moving and couldn't bring her with them. She came with all her shots and was around 65$. I don't remember exactly. The only issue is that SOME huskys AREN"T good with children. I have met a few other proud owners of huskys and they have no problems. Cheyanna loves the kids and plays with them with no problem. I would strongly recommend a siberian husky, I would get a mixed breed if I were you. Perferably siberian husky and malamue. I hope you get a great dog either way. :) I would go for a siberian husky. I got my siberian husky and mallamue mixed last year. She is the best dog I have ever had. She is a large breed, but not huge. She does great around my younger cousins who are 5 and 6 and does great around people in general. She loves people and loves to be pet and loved. I love her and think she is an excellent dog. I had always had german sheppards in the past and they were usally big and I loved my german sheppards but they weren’t very good around my younger cousins. Cheyanna is a great dog and a perfect breed for my family. She is great around younger kids and loves people and is part of the family. She wasn’t very much, we got her from a family who was moving and couldn’t bring her with them. She came with all her shots and was around 65$. I don’t remember exactly. The only issue is that SOME huskys AREN”T good with children. I have met a few other proud owners of huskys and they have no problems. Cheyanna loves the kids and plays with them with no problem. I would strongly recommend a siberian husky, I would get a mixed breed if I were you. Perferably siberian husky and malamue. I hope you get a great dog either way. :)

]]> By: Unicornrider http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9681 Unicornrider Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:42:29 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9681 There is no perfectly safe breed of dog. A survey of dog bites in Britain showed that Golden Retrievers were actually the most common attackers, despite the media hype about "dangerous dog breeds". Thus, there are docile Rottweilers and aggressive Labradors; meanwhile toy breeds (eg. the Chihuahua) - often selected for children because of their small size - can be nervous and snappy whilst many of the giant breeds can be surprisingly gentle despite their huge size. Many of the giant breeds, such as the Newfoundland, St Bernard and Great Dane are renowned for their placid natures and gentle tolerance of children. Why not look at the SPCA? Thy also get purebreeds in. Here are a few to consider, when the obedience training is done: Bulldogs American Eskimo Dog American Foxhound American Mastiff American Pit Bull Terrier Australian Shepherd Beagle Bearded Collie Bernese Mountain Dog Bloodhound Border Terrier Bull Boxer Collie (Rough and Smooth) Dachshund English & Irish Setter Retrievers Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Great Dane Miniature Australian Bulldog Miniature Australian Shepherd Mastiffs Pug Saint Bernard Standard Poodle Best of luck! There is no perfectly safe breed of dog. A survey of dog bites in Britain showed that Golden Retrievers were actually the most common attackers, despite the media hype about “dangerous dog breeds”. Thus, there are docile Rottweilers and aggressive Labradors; meanwhile toy breeds (eg. the Chihuahua) – often selected for children because of their small size – can be nervous and snappy whilst many of the giant breeds can be surprisingly gentle despite their huge size.
Many of the giant breeds, such as the Newfoundland, St Bernard and Great Dane are renowned for their placid natures and gentle tolerance of children.
Why not look at the SPCA? Thy also get purebreeds in.
Here are a few to consider, when the obedience training is done:
Bulldogs
American Eskimo Dog
American Foxhound
American Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bloodhound
Border Terrier
Bull Boxer
Collie (Rough and Smooth)
Dachshund
English & Irish Setter
Retrievers
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Dane
Miniature Australian Bulldog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Mastiffs
Pug
Saint Bernard
Standard Poodle

Best of luck!

]]> By: Froggie http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9680 Froggie Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:42:40 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9680 I hear springer spainels are great dogs! They arn't too big, but not too small eather. My neighbor has one and she is so sweet! They have 2 small kids and she is just great with them. She fallows them around everywhere they go and protect them. Beagles are also good dogs too. Good Luck! I hear springer spainels are great dogs! They arn’t too big, but not too small eather. My neighbor has one and she is so sweet! They have 2 small kids and she is just great with them. She fallows them around everywhere they go and protect them.
Beagles are also good dogs too.
Good Luck!

]]> By: Tin Can Sailor http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9679 Tin Can Sailor Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:26:59 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9679 An APBT. They are great with kids just like your American Bulldog. Mine will lay on the floor next to my baby grandson for hours. Check out this site: An APBT. They are great with kids just like your American Bulldog. Mine will lay on the floor next to my baby grandson for hours.
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]]> By: shagkitten_82 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9678 shagkitten_82 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:41:32 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9678 I have a Husky and she loves to play. Shes really good with people even BABIES! She loves them! she always kisses them and when they cry she looks after them. I have a Husky and she loves to play. Shes really good with people even BABIES! She loves them! she always kisses them and when they cry she looks after them.

]]> By: chase http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9677 chase Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:17:33 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9677 Jack russell's are great with children.. Whippets are very gentle and not too big and love being inside.. Try the pound for a smallish to meduim size dog. Jack russell’s are great with children.. Whippets are very gentle and not too big and love being inside..
Try the pound for a smallish to meduim size dog.

]]> By: Panama Jack http://bestamericandog.com/blog/what-is-a-good-breed-of-dog-that-would-make-a-good-family-pet-and-is-good-with-young-children/comment-page-1#comment-9676 Panama Jack Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:43:32 +0000 http://bestamericandog.com/blog/?p=2130#comment-9676 Hi, Have you considered getting a German Shepherd, (Heidelberg), puppy? They are excellent watchdogs not only for the property, but also for personal protection and they are ideal and good natured with small children. We had one when I was growing up, that was so good natured that when the female cat had a litter of kittens, the kittens used to crawl all over Duke's head and stomach area and Duke never got mad or angry with any of the kittens, in fact, his biggest problem was getting up, with all the kittens hanging onto his fur, without hurting any of them. Another good 'protector' is a New England New Found land, even tempered, good natured, BIG and very protective, and obedient as well. Or, you might just go down to the ASPCA or animal shelter and see what types of big puppies or dogs they have put up for adoption. In fact, I would strongly recommend going to these places before going to a breeder for the German Shepherd or the New England New Found Land. Hope this answer helps you to save the life of a couple of big dogs at the shelter or the ASPCA, they deserve a second chance, and will love and protect you and your family for the rest of their life. Hi,

Have you considered getting a German Shepherd, (Heidelberg), puppy?

They are excellent watchdogs not only for the property, but also for personal protection and they are ideal and good natured with small children.

We had one when I was growing up, that was so good natured that when the female cat had a litter of kittens, the kittens used to crawl all over Duke’s head and stomach area and Duke never got mad or angry with any of the kittens, in fact, his biggest problem was getting up, with all the kittens hanging onto his fur, without hurting any of them.

Another good ‘protector’ is a New England New Found land,
even tempered, good natured, BIG and very protective, and obedient as well.

Or, you might just go down to the ASPCA or animal shelter and see what types of big puppies or dogs they have put up for adoption. In fact, I would strongly recommend going to these places before going to a breeder for the German Shepherd or the New England New Found Land.

Hope this answer helps you to save the life of a couple of big dogs at the shelter or the ASPCA, they deserve a second chance, and will love and protect you and your family for the rest of their life.

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