Family-Friendly Dog Breeds

Before you and your family decide to get a new member of the family, you need to do some research. Speak with a veterinarian, or go online and check into family-friendly dog breeds. If you have young children, or you are going to have children, you need to think long and hard when it comes to owning a dog.

Some breeds lend themselves to being family dogs. Other breeds, would rather not have any small person around them. You need to choose a breed of dog, that is known to behave appropriately around children. Young children do not always know how to treat animals.

First, eliminate the obvious bad choices. Overly aggressive dogs, herders, and breeds known to cause allergies are generally considered unwise choices. Once you have eliminated those breeds, its time to start looking. Consult a book on dog breeds, call dog experts or surf the web. You will discover, that the majority of experts agree on certain breeds as being kid-friendly. Some of the breeds are: Cocker Spaniel, Australian Shepherd, Basset Hound, Beagle, Bearded Collie, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bichon Frise, Bloodhound, Boston Terrier and Boxer.

There you have it. Now you have some solid guidelines, and know what to expect from the dog you choose. Furthermore, if you are still uncertain as to the dog you wish to purchase, for your family, there is yet another option. Gather everyone around the computer, and go online. Sites such as selectsmart.com have surprisingly helpful dog breed selector quizzes.