PlayMore Publishing Books Blog About Dogs

If you are thinking about getting a dog and you have children there are certain breeds that are better than others. All dogs if trained properly can live in the same home with children, but certain breeds work better, in the article below I will inform you of some of the better choices.

First, several of the hounds are very tolerant of children. The Scottish Deerhound, the Stabyhound, the Coonhound, Platt Hound and the Pharaoh Hound. Get along well with young children. The American Foxhound, the Basset Hound and Ibizan Hound are also great playmates for kids. Do keep in mind no matter how gentle your hound is, don’t let your toddler abuse them. They only have so much tolerance.

Second, some of the bigger dogs can work well with kids, these breeds are: the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and the Golden Retriever as well as some of your Labs. Keep in mind these larger dogs will be much calmer around children when they have been worked and have had plenty of exercise.

Third, don’t be fooled by that mean look on the face of Bull Dogs, They are not hyper and very tolerant of children. They are a little stubborn and can make them a little frustrating for young kids. But at the same time they are very understanding of the lack of dexterity of those little hands. Making them a good companion.

Finally it is a good idea to talk to someone that has children and a dog and see what they suggest.

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