The Best Dogs For Young Children

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7.Beagle

Beagles are very active, sociable and excellent company for your child. They are very affectionate, calm and they are quite intelligent. They have a good sense of smell so it’s very important to walk them on a leash as they are easily distracted and may get lost.

Beagles are prone to barking very loudly, so do remember this when you decide to welcome one into the family.

8.Newfoundland

Very well known in America, the Newfoundland is a large and loveable breed which has a very sweet nature.

They are great swimmers and have a heavy coat that comes in black, brown, grey or white and black which means they require daily grooming.

Extremely sociable, these dogs eagerly welcome strangers and are especially patient with children.

9.Maltese

Sweet and gentle, Maltese aim to please. They only weigh about 6-10 pounds hence they are very delicate dogs which require regular grooming.

They are extremely easy for your child to walk, however because they are so petite and delicate, caution must be taken so that your child doesn’t end up hurting them by accident.

10.Pug

Pugs are rather small in size but they have very big personalities. They are predominantly indoor dogs who enjoy lounging around with you on the couch – so they will do fine in an apartment.

They shed a lot of hair during winter and make humorous sounds similar to snorting or snoring.

11.Boston Terrier

Often referred to as a miniature version of a boxer, these black and white friends have a playful personality. They are easy to groom and have minimal shedding.

Boston terriers have a short nose, so they are prone to eye problems and breathing problems.

12.Boxer

Boxers are very affectionate and are really good with children. They have high energy and require daily exercise.

They are easily trainable and an excellent dog for your child to play with.

They are however prone to certain health problems such as epilepsy, cancer, knee problems, skin allergies, tumours, arthritis, hip dysplasia, and back issues.

13.Mutts

Growing up, I had the most adorable mixed breed and she brought me just as much happiness and love as my other pedigrees – if not more.

There are always gorgeous mixed-breed puppies and dogs available at local shelters. They come in all shapes and sizes and I believe are generally healthier than pedigrees.

14.Basset Hound

We currently have a basset as a family member and he just fits in perfectly!

Bassets are just the cutest but were actually bred to be hunting dogs. They are not as active as most other hunting dogs – in fact they are somewhat lazy.

They love the attention they get from children and will truly become your child’s best friend.

At times they can be stubborn – so they are not the easiest breed to train.

 15. German Shepard

There is no way we can leave this breed off the list. They are amazing family dogs, easy to train and your children will have loads of fun.

Of course they shed a lot of hair so will require grooming.

German Shepard’s love learning new tricks which will keep your kids entertained all the way.

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