These Are The Best Dogs Breed If You Have Children

If you are looking for a breed of dog that is especiallysuitable for living with children you should know that, in general, anyone canadapt perfectly to family life. However, it is true that there are races morelikely to get along with your children. For example, "small dogs like theBichon, Pomerania the medium ones like the Beagle or bigger breeds like theLabrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, even the San Bernardo",indicates the veterinarian Jara Diaz, of Ceva Animal Health .

Problems of adaptation?

In these cases you can opt for the help of an expert incanine training or behavioral modification as well as the use of products thatrelease pheromones of canine appeasement, "a copy of the same ones thatthe mother gives off after the birth so that her puppies are calm ",suggests the specialist.

Next, we describe the 15 races that can best live in a home with children.

15 Races that Can Best Live in a Home with Children

Half Blood

We start with our favorite race: the mestizo and,especially, the one that needs adoption. And, the shelters are full of petslooking for a home. According to veterinarian Jara Diaz, "adopting amestizo puppy or an adult dog is an excellent option for children."

French Bulldog

It is one of the most popular dogs in our cities. He isstrong, muscular and compact. His character is very sociable, vital, playfuland athletic. He is very affectionate with his owner and the children, but itis necessary to propitiate him several daily walks so that he can vent. He isvery intelligent and his education is easy. Also, it does not bark much.

Boxer

In spite of its size (males can weigh more than 35 kilos)and its corpulent and muscular appearance, it is an affable and veryaffectionate dog. In fact, it is one of the most recommended dog breeds forchildren. In addition, they are very faithful pets and attached to their ownersand will protect them from strangers. It is strange that they bark.

Carlino or Pug

It is, without a doubt, one of the races that is morefashionable. He is very affectionate and extremely attached to his owner. He isalso quite stubborn so his education can sometimes be complicated. Withchildren he usually behaves patiently but, being somewhat distrustful, he maybe afraid of them, especially if they are very young children who do not knowhow to treat him. You need, like any dog, to exercise, but you have to becareful and, above all, not expose to heat.

Labrador

It is an excellent companion dog, intelligent and easy totrain. He is calm, affectionate and in rare exceptions he is aggressive so itis ideal for children and the elderly. He does not like solitude at all andneeds the constant company of his owners. They have to play with him, teach himand dedicate time to exercise because otherwise he can become an apathetic dog.It usually weighs around 25 and 34 kg.

Pomeranian

Pomerania is an excellent breed of dog for the family.Besides being “small, they are very playful and protective" saysveterinarian Jara Diaz. It is an animal with a lot of vitality and energy, andit adapts very well to small spaces, although it needs to exercise. It does notusually weigh more than 4 kg.

Schnauzer

It has become one of the dogs most requested by families andone of the favorite of veterinarians because of its intelligent andaffectionate nature, especially with children. He is faithful, obedient andvery sure of himself. He is very energetic and awake and needs to do a lot ofdaily exercise. There are three types: the miniature (between 6 and 7 kg), themedium (between 14 and 15 kg) and the giant (between 32 and 35 kg). Being ofthe Terrier family, it is a pretty barking dog. But it can be avoided with goodtraining.

Golden Retriever

It is a race " very affectionate, learn very fast andare very playful, " says the veterinarian. So they will become excellentcompanions of your children. Keep in mind that males can reach 40 kg and thatthey are animals that need a lot of activity.

Westy

Very common in homes where there are children. He has a lotof energy and temperament but his character is balanced and friendly. Althoughwe can have it in a small apartment, you need to exercise a lot. It is also adog of the Terrier family and being an alarm dog barks easily at the slightestnoise. Its weight ranges between 7 and 11 kg.

Border Collie

It is a herd dog and, therefore, accustomed to work.However, it adapts very well to family life and its relationship with childrenis excellent, since it is a very "careful and protective" breed, saysCevas veterinarian. Since it is a work race, you need a lot of activity anddedication.

Beagle

It is a dog that lavishes love wherever it goes. He is veryattached to the family and is very playful with the children. As it comes fromthe bloodhound family it is a bit stubborn, so we have to try to train him frompuppy so he does not tease us.

Bichon

It looks like something out of an advertisement for a fabricsoftener. And you will have the same feeling when you hug him. Also, his tenderand loving nature will make you want to take him home. But do not be fooled byits peaceful appearance. It is very active and playful so, along with its smallsize, it will be perfect for your children. In addition, "it is also veryprotective", adds the expert.

Bull Terrier

His appearance is very peculiar, but so is his personality:active, affectionate, playful and tolerant of children. In fact, it usuallyadapts very well to family life. It comes from the English bulldog and theterrier and that makes him a bit stubborn. Nothing that is not solved with agood education since childhood.

German shepherd

It is one of the best known breeds and most appreciated byanimal lovers. He is intelligent, affectionate and protective with his owners,especially with children, he has a lot of patience, he is faithful and"very easy to train", says Jara Díaz. Whoever has had a Germanshepherd will know that he is an excellent companion who only needs to speak.

Newfoundland

If you live in a house with an outdoor space for your dog toenjoy, this breed will surely captivate you. It is a guard dog and with aprotective instinct towards the family. If the animal was correctly socializedfrom puppy, it is also very tolerant with the children with whom it willundoubtedly play and will be gentle and affectionate. However, we must takeinto account its large size: it can weigh 70 kilos.

Saint Bernard

It is a guard dog and, although its size can scare more thanone, it is a race "very affectionate and patient with children," saysthe specialist. In addition, it is noble and an excellent pet for the family.However, it needs a lot of space or, at least, a lot of dedication to be ableto go out to exercise.

It is important to remember that "when we want to choose a dog if we have children, rather than thinking about a certain race, we have to think about our lifestyle and what we want of our future pet (where will it live, what activities will we do with it, how much space did it we have, will come on vacation "), says the ethnologist expert in canine testing, Alfons Pallas.

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When we answer these questions, we can begin to determinewhich race to choose. "We have to bear in mind that bringing a puppy homeis a lot of work, so if our son is a baby of a few months that also requires alot of time, we will have to discard breeds that need a lot of physicalactivity if we can not dedicate the necessary time to them. Meet their needs,"he adds. 

Finally, if the child arrives after the dog, it isimportant, as far as possible, not to change the routines we performed with ourpet and let the dog smell, curiosity and approach the baby. In addition,"we must make him understand that he is still part of the family, makinghim a participant in the activities, going out for a stroll together with thestroller and trying that it is not always the same person who walks thedog", concludes Alfons Pallas.