The Best Dog Breed For Children

Don't give in to the first adorable pair of puppy eyes - Or your kids begging! Learn which dog will best suit your family and develop life long memories for your children.

Your kids will thank you!

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Imagine the situation: Some weeks ago you and your children walk by a pet-shop. Your daughter says "Oh, just look at those puppies!" You enter the pet-shop, look at the puppies, and before you know it, the clerk puts it into her hands. Then the little animal starts staring into her eyes, the child strokes it, and she's sold..

And it's hard to say no to a child after that:
"No honey, we're not here to buy a dog right now"
- "But Dad, he's so cute, and small, and all alone!"

Then after months of your child begging and pleading, you finally decide to surprise your child with a new dog. If you take the time to choose the right dog, you will set the stage for many happy years of fetching, petting, giggling and chasing.

For many people, buying a dog for children is a spontaneous decision, and one that often leads to disappointment. The truth is, dog's are an investment of time, energy and money.

You would not buy a sports car for a family of five. And you wouldn't leave your children in the care of a stranger. Would you take any less care in choosing the right dog for your children or preparing your family for a dog? Choosing a dog should not be left up to the child.

A Top 20 of Best Dog Breeds for Children can be found at: The Top 20 Best Dog Breeds for Children:



Here you will find info about the following dogs:

Golden retriever
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Irish setter
Labrador Retriever
Poodle
Bichon Frise.
Basset Hound
Beagle
Shih Tzu
Boxer
Cairn terrier
Collie
Boston Terrier
Newfoundland
Pug.
Pomeranian
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

When you're looking for good information about dog breeds, here are two great resources you can use: Dog Breed Info Center and Dog Breeds Guide.

These 2 links can be real helpful for choosing a dog:

1: The Dog Breed Selector
It's really simple: select a few preferences about the dog and you get a list of dog breeds, in ranked order, that best meet your requirements.

2. The Dog Breed Selector and puppy finder, that asks you a couple of questions to determine which dog matches your preferences.

Temperament will vary somewhat within breeds and any dog can become frustrated and react. For a happy dog-child relationship, children must be taught how to read dog body language and how to behave with the dog.

* Do not chase or scream at the dog
* Do not step on or lean over the dog
* Do not hug the dog around the neck
* Do not poke, pinch, push, or pull the dog
* Do not tease the dog
* Do not disturb the dog when he is eating, sleeping, or playing with a toy

It's important that families provide obedience training and learn to read dog body language. Parents should never leave small children alone with the dog.

1. NEVER disturb any dog who is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.

2. NEVER pet a dog, even your own, without letting him see and sniff you first.

3. Children must always ASK PERMISSION from the owner and their parents BEFORE petting any dog. I never allowed my children near strange dogs much less pet them.

4. If the owner cannot control the dog and have it SIT nicely for the child to pet, WALK AWAY.

5. NEVER approach a dog who is confined behind a fence, within a car, or on a chain.

6. NEVER TEASE any dog by poking at them through fences or car windows or reaching your arm through to pet them.

7. NEVER approach a strange dog you don't know or a dog who is not with his owner.

8. NEVER RUN away from a dog that is chasing you. STOP, STAND STILL, REMAIN CALM, ARMS AT YOUR SIDES, be quiet and DO NOT SCREAM. Walk away SLOWLY FACING THE DOG BUT NOT STARING AT its eyes.

9. If a dog attacks, "feed" him your jacket, a school book, a bicycle, or anything else that you can get between you and the dog.

10. If you are attacked, STOP, CURL UP IN A BALL LIKE A TURTLE, COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR ARMS AND HANDS.

11. Do not chase after dogs.

12. Do not scream and be loud around dog.

13. Children should not stare into the eyes of a dog.

14. If a dog starts to circle you - turn with it, don't let it get behind you.

15. If the dog shows aggressive behavior (I.e. barking or growling) put something between you and the dog - like a a chair.

16. Just because a dog wags its tail does not mean its friendly.

17. Always ask the owner of a dog if it is OK to pet their dog.

18. If you are in the area of a stray dog - leave that area.

19. If a dog approaches you remain calm and motionless. Keep your hands at your side. Speak with a soothing voice.

20. If a dog is injured do not touch or try and help it. Go get an adult.