How to choose the best dog breeds for families
Choosing the right dog breed
Making the decision of getting a dog to include in your family is always a good one. Indeed, choosing the right dog can bring many years of love and loyal companionship, especially for the children in a family. However, choosing just the right breed of dog is an important part of getting the puppy you can have this long lasting relationship with. Check out these tips for choosing the best dog breeds for families.
Parents should never leave smaller children alone with a dog or any other type of pet. This is a recipe for disaster and has led to great injury for both animals and children. Make sure you always supervise smaller children while they are around a new dog and take advantage of this time to teach them how to best treat a pet. Take your time and do a little every day in teaching your children and your pet to be good to one another. Do a pet insurance comparison up front to see how much vet bills are likely to run for the breed you’re thinking of. There are many pet insurance plans to choose from.
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Your family may do well with a large breed dog as opposed to a smaller breed. However, make certain you have enough space for a larger breed. The Golden Retriever is a perfect choice for those families with children. They are smart and are easily trained. Many families have made this dog the most popular breed for the family pet because of these reasons.
Another great dog for the family with kids is a Labrador. These dogs love to play and have plenty of energy for doing so which is the greatest reason to choose this breed for kids. Labs are loyal and loving companions and love to cuddle as much as they love to run and play fetch. They are easily maintained as far as grooming goes and are always ready to please.
The family that lives in an area that provides plenty of room might consider the Great Pyreneesas their breed of dog. These are gentle giants and are known for their protective personalities. This is in addition to being loving and smart dogs as well. If you are thinking about adopting this breed, remember they do require daily grooming and maintain a large diet.
If a larger breed is not a good choice for your family and the lifestyle you lead, you might consider the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. These are medium animals with a possessive personality, so choose this breed if your children are at least ten years old. They make excellent playmates, however, for the kid that understands how to treat dogs.
Boston Terriers and Basset Hounds also make great family pets. Both of these dogs make great playmates and are fiercely loyal to their family. Making the choice for either of these breeds is a great one. You might also consider a beagle for a wonderful family dog as well.
How you care for your canine will decide how your canine cares for you. The dogs that are treated fairly and loved are the dogs that give back the greatest companionship and loyalty. This is one thing parents need to instill in their children when they are thinking about getting one of the best dog breeds for families.
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Nice site with a lot of very useful information. Great pictures and tools to choose a dog. Thank you for sharing! Eric.
I agree, it is important to look at many factors when selecting a dog bread for your family. Things like energy level, temperament, size, etc. are all things that effect how you look after your pet. Great Site!
Great article, as I sit here watching my blue heeler pup go nuts because we did not have enough hours in the day to run him to exhaustion! Knowing what you can give back to a pet is as important as what you hope a pet can give to your family!
Cute pics but disappointed that I don’t see any pitbulls, support the breed educate don’t discriminate. I love my pitbulls
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