Here we
have gone into slightly more detail regarding each breed.
- Golden
Retriever - A very energetic
breed of dog and one of the best dog breeds to have around a family of
young children as they have lots of energy are very loyal and loving
and quite easy to train.
Golden Retrievers are fantastic rescue dogs and very good around
children
- West
Highland Terrier - This breed
of dog is not a boring dog and will keep you busy.
One of the best dog breeds to have in a Flat as long as they get lots
of exercise.
Although these dog breeds can bark at noises they are fantastic around
children who are slightly older.
However, we would not recommend this dog breed for children under 10
years of age as they can lack tolerance. But they are not known to have
problems around other dogs.
- Irish
Setter - This is a gundog
and is naturally bred to retrieve game.
They have lots of energy and can sometimes be a little bit wild.
However, this breed is still one of our favorites and a fantastic breed
of dog.
They are one of the best dog breeds for children and families as they
are so easy to please and have lots of enthusiasm, and are devoted and
very loyal.
They do however have a coat that is easy to grab - and needs some
grooming.
- Schnauzer
- This dog loves to
be around the family and were initially bred to be working dogs.
They like lots of exercise and need some grooming.
This is a family dog that needs and loves to be around children and
with a tight family unit.
Although this is number 4 - we would have given it a higher rating and
could have been the best dog breed for children but it does need lots
and lots of exercise.
The Schnauzer can make an excellent guard dog if properly and expertly
trained
- Labrador
Retriever - It is a pleasure
to live with this dog, and they are not a bore. This dog has lots of
energy and does need lots of exercise.
They love water and kids and have little problems around other dogs,
they can become utterly devoted to the family.
- Poodle
- There are actually three types of poodle, Standard Poodles that can
grow to about 24 inches high: Miniature Poodles are slightly smaller
and Toy Poodles only grow to about 12 inches high.
Poodles are very energetic and quite spirited intelligent and keen to
learn. They love attention and are a keen family dog.
- Bichon
Frise - This breed of dog
grows to about 12 inches, very attentive, keen to learn and utterly
devoted to the family and children.
- Airedale
- This breed of dog is often known as the
'King of Terriers'.
They grow to about 23 inches and is quite a big dog for small children
although they do get along with children very well.
Although they have qualities of a watch dog they don't bark without a
good reason.
- Basset
Hound - This is a very
peaceful dog and is very calm, although they are known to be stubborn.
Another great dog to have around children.
- Beagle
- One of the best
dog breeds in terms of intelligence, but can be quite stubborn. Another
great dog to have around a family and children.
Hope you found this second section on
the best dog breed for children. In our next page we will be discussing
the best dog breeds for children and the family from number 11 - 20. |
