The Best Dog Breed for Children

The Best Dog Breed for Children - A Guide.

In this article we have listed what we consider to be then best Dog breed for children. Every Dog breed is different and every owner and trainer have different opinions on what they consider the best breeds to have around children - so please use our findings as a guide. We have listed the breeds as 'the best' that have an above average score.

1. Flat Coated Retriever


2. German Short Hair Pointer


3. Golden Retriever


4. Gordon Setter


5. Greyhound


6. Irish Setter


7. Irish Water Spaniel


8. Irish Wolfhound


9. Italian Greyhound


10. Pt. Basset Griffon Vendeen


11. Pointer


12. Poodle (Standard not Toy)


13. Samoyed


14. Schnauzer (Giant not Miniature)


15. King Charles Spaniel


16. Manchester Terrier


17. Welsh Springer Spaniel


18. West Highland Terrier


19. Whippet


20. BullDog


21. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel


22. Clumber Spaniel


23. Collie


24. Curly Coated Retriever


25. Deerhound


26. English Setter


27. English Springer Spaniel


28. Bearded Collie


29. Beagle


30. Basset Hound

As with all dogs and individual breeds it is important that you closely supervise any contact that children have with dogs. This is not only for the safety of your child but also for the safety of your dog. I would never ever leave a dog in a room unaccompanied - it just is not worth the risk. You often hear stories where a 'normal' and 'loveable' pet has suddenly turned on a small child - and this does happen. unfortunately you can never 100% trust any dog breed which is why it is very difficult to choose the right dog for your family.

When choosing the best dog breed for children you should consider important factors - how old is your child? How big is the dog? How much research have you done? Is your family home the best and most appropriate place for a new dog or should you wait until your children are older? Never purchase a dog on a whim and take the time to consider everything over a period of time and then come to a conclusion.

Tobias Charles writes on all aspects of dog obedience training, puppy training and dog health care. For more information visit his website for the best dog obedience training tips, health care advice and recipes for homemade dog foods for more great tips and information.