Are you a parent to little humans, but you also want to adopt a furry baby? You don’t want to worry about endangering your human child or your animal. You want to choose a breed that offers companionship, comfort, and most importantly safety. Look no further. The list of some of the best dog breeds for children is here!
Don’t forget! No matter what dog breed you choose, training and practicing good behaviour with any dog is a must. While dog breeds do, in fact, play a major role in determining whether or not they are compatible with young children, even dogs that belong to the list of best dog breeds for children below require proper guidance, patience, and attention.
The following is Cooper Pet Care’s list of the ten best dog breeds for kids.
Golden Retriever
Golden retrievers are famously known to be intelligent, friendly, and most of all, loyal. They enjoy lots of physical activities such as running, swimming, playing, etc. They are promising companions to young children and always fun to play with.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavs are portable, adorable, and lively. They are built like Working Spaniels, but they come in a smaller version! Cavies easily get along with children, as well as other dogs — even cats. They are recognisable for their sweet and gentle expression.
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Beagle
One of the best dog breeds is the Beagle. These canines are cute, loveable, and extremely friendly. They are in constant need to be around others, and they don’t deal well with being alone. Children with Beagles can easily keep one another company and thrive on one another’s companionship.
Alaskan Malamute
Did you know? Alaskan Malamutes were originally bred as hunters preying on animals like bears and seals. Today, they are fully domesticated gentle giants. They are extremely friendly, and they treat everyone as their friend, including strangers. Despite their past, they are not ideal guard dogs after their domestication.
Newfoundland
Speaking of gentle giants, Newfoundlands have earned the reputation of being nanny dogs. They are extremely patient and watchful — an ideal combination to belong to the list of best dog breeds for children. Note that they are extremely large, so you will need to have the space to accommodate them.
Collie
Whether they are a Border Collie or a Smooth Collie, they are incredibly loyal and good with children. Smooth Collies are more early groomed than furry Border ones. They are also extremely smart and capable of learning plenty of words and commands.
Poodle
Poodles come in all three sizes: standard, miniature, and toy. They are energetic, playful, ideal for active children. They are patient and easy to train. Poodles are also the perfect option for children with allergies, as they do not shed.
Vizsla
Vizslas are sporting dogs who constantly need company. They are bred for exercise and activity, but they are also very affectionate in nature with young children. Their gentle character makes them an ideal dog breed for kids to play with.
Irish Setter
Another breed of naturally born athletes with a big heart and lots of affection to give are Irish Setters. They are an excellent workout buddy for the whole family. They are also always ready to play with young children.
Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retrievers have been one of the most popular dog breeds to adopt for decades. This is because they are so sweet and adaptable that they easily get along with everyone and become best friends with them. They are very large dogs, in need of lots of physical exercise every day.
Honourable Mentions
Below are some of the dogs that didn’t make it to the list. They nonetheless remain great dog breeds for young children:
- Bichon Frise
- Brussels Griffon
- Cocker Spaniel
- Keeshond
- Spanish Mastiff
- Weimaraner
Do you still have any questions about dog breeds for children? Then schedule a video consultation with one of our qualified vets!