Dogs make excellent companions for families. However, families with kids need to search for breeds that are going to love them as much as the kids will love the new dog. You may find it interesting that almost all breeds of dogs are great with children. Rarely, is a child attacked by a dog unless provoked. When purchasing a dog, you should always teach your children to be gentle and respectful of the new puppy. While, most dogs are great with children, there are some that are better than others.
Children should be monitored around puppies and small dogs. A child may harm them without trying. If you are interested in a small dog that will love your children and let your children love them, you should consider these breeds.
Pugs
Pugs were bred to be great companions and children love their smashed in noses. Pugs are small dogs with extremely large personalities. They love to sit in your lap, eat your food and sleep in your bed. This breed wants and need to be a part of your family. They are excellent with children and are sturdy, so they are able to handle the roughness of a kid. They are incredible affectionate and live to please you.
Pomeranians
Pomeranians are small dogs that love to please their owners. They make an excellent and loving companion to anyone in the family. They love children and will entertain them daily. Poms can resemble the cutest stuffed animal and are so small that your child may accidentally trample them, so you must be careful. The kids will love how fluffy and cute the Pom is.
This small breed is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. They crave close physical contact and will follow you around. They make great companions for kids because they love to cuddle with their family. They are feisty and energetic, and kids will love their hairy tail and ears.
Larger dogs are great guard dogs that protect their families; you should supervise your children with a large dog as they may accidentally knock your child over. If you are interested in larger dogs that are wonderful with kids, you can consider
Dalmatians
A Dalmatian is a large dog, with an even larger personality. They are an active breed that loves to have fun and play. They are very protective of their families and crave physical affection from them. While, a Dalmatian will love to run and play with kids, their tail can be painful if it hits you, but they are strong enough to handle even the heaviest of roughhousing from children. Kids love Dalmatians thanks to Disney’s “101 Dalmatians.”
Another large dog that is great with children is a lab. This is the most popular breed in the United States because they are incredibly loving and loyal to their families. They thrive on human contact and attention. They will adore playing with your kids outside and make an excellent family pet. This breed is well known for its stable and reliable temperaments. They are good natured and very trust worthy.
