Best Dog Breeds For Families

Whether you are a first time Dog owner or a seasoned veteran, there is always something new to learn about our four legged friends.

If you have small children, a medium to large breed Dog would suit their high energy level. Good breeds for these kids are Golden Retrievers, Labs, Collies, Old English SheepDogs. Basically, herding and sporting Dogs are the best dogs for families with little ones.

Families with older children can have their pick. Just about any dog breed will do well. Toy breeds are great for mature families with limited space, such as apartment dwellers. All kids need a dog as their friend as they are growing up. You had one didn't you?

Always remember to teach children the boundaries with dogs. For instance, don't bother them while their eating, don't startle them while they sleep, don't try to take food or a chew bone away from a dog and NEVER hit or beat a dog.

If anyone in the family has allergies, a good breed for sufferers is the Poodle. These dogs do not shed, are hypoallergenic and they are bred in three sizes, small, medium and large. A breed to fit any home.

Mixed breed dogs are always a good choice for many reasons. The most important is you will be saving a life. Visit shelters and contact rescue organizations to find your best family dog.

Millions of unwanted shelter dogs are put to sleep every year. Many are given up because of family illness or death, people not able to afford to feed them, moving and can't take the family pet, etc. These dogs need a second chance to be loved and have a good home.

My husband and I have had dogs in our lives since we were born. We're not dog experts, just everyday people using trial and error over the years to see what works and what doesn't with our puppies and dogs.

We have owned many pure breed and mixed breed dogs through the years and each one was different in so many ways. When my husband and I married in 1978, our first dog was a Collie, Laddie. We were in love with Lassie growing up in the 50's and found our common "dog ground" in that respect. So throughout the years, Collies and now Shelties are out family dogs.

We currently have an adopted 1/2 Husky, 1/2 Collie mix named Lady who is 8 years old and our second Sheltie, Kelsey is going on 3 years.

Many of our family and friends have asked our advice about their dogs and suggested we put together a website for tips, help and fun pages for dog owners. So we did. If you found this article helpful, you can view more information at http://the-best-dog-for-you.com