Looking to buy a new dog for your home and want to make sure that it will play nice with the kids? Check out these kid friendly canines that will make the perfect companion to any family.
When you’ve got kids in the house the last thing that you want to do is put them in any danger by choosing the wrong breed of dog for them. Not all dogs are kid friendly so choose wisely and research the breed first before making a big mistake.
A new puppy can make a perfect addition to your family for many reasons. Not only are lasting bonds made between dogs and their owners but they can also make your home more secure (deterring burglars). Dog owners tend to lead healthier lifestyles, stronger immune systems and lower stress levels. There’s no denying that a dog can keep you fit but studies have shown that children that own dogs are less likely to have days off school.
Larger dogs actually tend to make better pets where children are concerned. Some small dog breeds are not able to put up with some of the abuse that kids throw at them. Constant handling can cause them to feel threatened and more likely to bit or nip back. Larger breeds are more capable in this respect and less likely to feel threatened.
For that reason I should point out that this article concerns breeds that are kid friendly which isn’t to imply that children are capable of caring for these animals on their own. Many in this list are large active dogs that require an adults strength to control them when they get over excited.
To help you in your search we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 canines that get along with children. There’s no particular order of friendliness and each dog has it’s own unique personality but as breeds go these are the friendliest ones.