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Choosing Dog Breed Test
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Good Dog Breeds For Children
Of all the dog breeds out there, a few are clearly ahead of the pack when it comes to their natural ability with kids. The best breeds for children are gentle, easy-going, and physically sturdy enough to take a few over-exuberant squeezes and occasional clumsy handling. If you’re looking for a great dog for your kids, here are of few breeds to consider.
American Cocker spaniel
This variety of Spaniel is cheerful, even-tempered, and enjoys being around children of all ages. As a plus, their small size (less than 30 pounds) makes them unlikely to frighten younger children. Their long coat, however, means that they need regular grooming which can be inconvenient for a time challenged mom.
Golden Retriever
Nearly always listed among the best breeds for children, Golden Retrievers have an exceptional love for kids and like to spend time playing with them. They’re intelligent, eager to please, and often exuberant, so obedience training is usually easy. There are a few genetic diseases present in the breed, so choose your pup carefully to avoid heartache at a later date.
Labrador Retriever
The Lab is laid back, sociable with humans, and happiest when it can tag along with family members throughout the day. Its friendly look makes the dog’s size a little less intimidating, too. Although this breed is excellent with children, it’s often boisterous and high-spirited, and needs obedience training to allow it to live harmoniously with young children.
When it comes to child-friendly dog breeds, small dogs do offer a lot of advantages. Children can walk and play with little dogs without fear of being knocked over and their size won’t intimidate shyer children. Small dogs are also easy for an older child to wash and groom. Here are a few dog breeds small enough to play gently with children, but not too small to stand up to a little rough-housing.
Pug
Sturdy and spunky, the pug dog is a lot like most kids. Pugs love people and will most likely follow your children around whenever possible. Playful by nature, they seem to enjoy entertaining their owners with silly antics. They’re also sensitive and intelligent enough to take to training without much trouble. The only drawbacks are that they’re prone to certain health problems and their wrinkles require special care.
Miniature Schnauzer
With its compact size, solid build, and friendly demeanor, the Schnauzer makes a great companion for small children. Although they’re as rambunctious as terriers, they’re less aggressive, which makes them a better choice around kids. Schnauzers aren’t yappy, but they are natural guard dogs and will sound the alarm when any stranger approaches the house. They too need regular grooming to maintain those charming Schnauzer eyebrows!
Don't forget shelter dogs. Sure, the mutts at your local shelter may not hold prestigious pedigrees, but many have already been socialized with babies and children. Because they’re almost always adults, you won’t have to guess at their personality like you would with a puppy. Remember, a lot of people give up their dogs because of a move or financial problems, not because there’s something wrong with the dog. Also, most shelter dogs will have been neutered and temperament tested before adoption.
While the best breeds for children are naturally even tempered, affectionate and patient with little kids, temperament’s not everything. You’ll also want to consider the breed’s exercise needs, grooming and clean-up requirements, and potential health problems. Take your time to read up on the breeds that interest you, speak to reputable breeders, and you’re sure to find a dog that’s perfect for your family.
About the Author
Breeding your dog(s)..................?
I have heard many people answer with very rude questions to someone asking about breeding their dog. What if that person does not know anybody around them who does breed? They're not going to email someone over the internet who has show/working dogs because that person may have a computer virus, or is some sick pervert. Why can't people come onto Yahoo Answers and ask a simple question about how old, what color, what size, what tests before they breed? This is Yahoo Answers not yahoo rude advice. If someone is inexperienced, don't you think they can choose between something that should not be done and something that makes sense? What if someone comes on here and is looking for a breeding mentor, would yo volunteer to HELP them instead of hurting their feelings and make them do something wrong?
What is your opinion?
Anyone wanting to be a reputable breeder would have gotten their PUPPY from a reputable breeder of show dogs (you know, genetic testing, properly explained background, meets breed standard, etc), who would in turn point them in the right direction to find a mentor.
So no need to even be ON the internet looking for a mentor. Period.
And there is too much to learn about breeding: the how-to's, the what-not-to-do's, genetics.... you can't learn it all by reading a books or talking to someone over the internet. Hence the reason for a mentor.
No, most of the people asking questions care more about how their dogs' pups would look and how much they could get form them. Then when we tell them "looks are the least of their concern" and proceed to tell them about proper breeding practices and genetic screening they WHINE about it.
They obviously don't care about the fact that a BYB dog (IE a dog NOT from a show breeder, who would have specifics in a contract regarding breeding of the dogs) should not be bred - they just want the cute little puppies (usually for money making purposes.)
I always add links to their breed club and to the AKC (where they can do their OWN research and find a mentor themselves.)
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