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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:51 pm Post subject: What is the best kind of Dog?

I have a 2 year old daughter and was wanting some advice on what would be the best dog to get? Most kid friendly and not tooo BIG.

Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:34 pm Post subject: My experience

I think dogs can be friendly, it just takes puppy parenting..reward for the good and discipline bad behavior consistencly.

Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:16 pm Post subject:

if this is your first dog, your best option would be to find a good rescue group that has a foster programme which takes the time to evaluate the temperament, training and behaviour of each of their adoptable dogs.

As for possible breeds - good family dogs come in all sizes and shapes - what appeals to you? What kind of energy level is acceptable? Do you mind grooming? What about shedding, does that concern you? Have you any experience training dogs at all?

(gross generalizations follow, with the usual caveat that there are countless exceptions to every rule) I would avoid any of the guardian type breeds (german shepherds, livestock guarding breeds, rottweilers, some toy breeds). Smaller dogs can be less tolerant of rough handling by children, so that may be a consideration. The sporting breeds (labs, goldens, standard poodles, pointers and their mixes) and the larger terriers are generally sturdy and stoic enough to enjoy rough housing and physical games with children and adults - BUT that doesn't give a child carte blanche to maul or abuse the family dog, however patient it might be.

Enjoy your search! If you post your general area, local members may have some potential pets for you to consider

Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:24 am Post subject:

Huskies!!!
Unless you expect them to do what they are told. Razz

Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:28 pm Post subject:

Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:36 pm Post subject:

Llasa they are herding and REALLY herd kids by nipping at heels to keep them in the herd---can be really annoying and even scary to friends of kids ----German shepherds would be my pick --very mellow and tolerant and very smart Smile

also being a foster would give some ideas as to temperament and types of animals and how they might be in your home

Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 6:13 pm Post subject:

I have 1 beagle (another recently passed away) but they were always so great with kids. Beagles are a lot of hard work though. You have to watch them constantly, they follow their nose anyway, they need exercise, they can't be left off a leash. But they have fantastic personalities.

I don't have much experience with any other breeds, though i'm sorry.

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