The Top Ten Dog Breeds Good With Kids
By Gina M Buss

Choosing the right dog breed for you and your family can be a major problem if you don’t know what qualities you are looking for in a dog. The qualities and general disposition that any dog breed has will determine whether or not it will actually fit into a busy household with the chaos that children bring. Several dog breeds are perfect for a household pet when there is children under the same roof. When choosing the right dog breed for you and your family you should consider these breeds above all others:

Golden Retriever

A gentle and loving breed, the Golden Retriever is an excellent family pet, and can be especially protective over smaller children.

Irish Setter

Similar to the Golden Retriever in temperament, the Irish Setter is eager to please and extremely personable, and so definitely worthy of consideration when you are choosing the right dog breed for you and your family

Collie

A working dog used to herding sheep, the Collie is very happy to swap that pastime for herding children too!

Labrador

Very similar to a Golden Retriever, the Labrador is a beautiful and gentle dog that is extremely at home with children and would take great care when dealing with them.

Labradoodle

A cross between the Labrador and the Poodle, the Labradoodle is fun-loving, gentle and has a naturally sunny disposition and thus is a good option when it comes to choosing the right dog breed for you and your family.

Poodle

A gentle and kind dog that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes so it can be tailored to suit the home. Naturally sweet natured, poodles make loving family pets.

Newfoundland

Loving and protective, if a little big and boisterous, the Newfoundland would be a great family pet in a home in which he or she receives a lot of love and attention!

Whippet

A cheeky and fun-loving dog, the whippet will love every minute bounding around the yard with the children. They are playful and yet gentle so you get the best of both worlds.

Greyhound

Unbelievably laid back, the greyhound will sleep through most of the chaos in the hound but will be loving and protective when awake! If you do want a low maintenance dog then consider the greyhound when choosing the right dog breed for you and your family.

Beagle

Energetic, fun loving and gentle, the beagle is the right size for smaller children and yet will be happy to play with them all day, even if it will chase after anything furry that moves!