If you are thinking of getting an ideal family dog, do not just pick out the first breed you see. There are dogs that are ideal for families with children. There are dogs that are not. Here, you will get to know about the top ten dog breeds for families with children.
Bernese Mountain Dog
This gentle giant was bred to pull carts in Switzerland. They are perfect companions for small children and other animals. Training these huge dogs will require positive encouragement.
Collie
This medium-sized breed is best described by their long coats, which needs constant maintenance to prevent matting. They are active, but highly affectionate towards young children. This breed was popularized by the TV series Lassie.
English Bulldog
The English Bulldog is considered by some to be the ugliest but one of the cutest dogs in the canine world. They can be stubborn and lethargic. However, they are docile and loving. They may not need that much exercise, but they cannot be allowed to get overweight. They are highly susceptible to health issues.
Golden Retriever
This breed is one of the friendliest breeds in the dog world. They are highly intelligent and can easily be trained. They are well known for retrieving anything that is thrown at them. Puppies tend to be highly active. This is why they should be supervised when young.
Keeshond
Keeshonds are stocky and fluffy medium-sized dogs that have unique facial features, which resemble smiling. They can easily learn tricks and happily play with children. They may bark at visitors, but happily greet visitor as they enter the house.
Labrador Retriever
This breed is currently the world’s most popular breed. It constantly needs exercise. If it does not get the exercise it requires, the breed tends to get overexcited. They are friendly dogs and are highly affectionate towards children.
Newfoundland
This is one of the giant breeds of dogs that are best described by their thick black coats. They have webbed feet, which makes them water dogs. They are extremely laid back, which makes them perfect for tolerating small children. They are easy to train regardless of being lazy at times. However, this large breed tends to drool.
Pug
The pug is the only toy group in the list. They are highly sociable. They tend to prefer the company of humans over other animals or dogs. They are known for forming special bonds with children and are known for constantly playing with them.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Regardless of the reputation of terriers, they are ideal family pets. They are a combination of the perfect guard dog and great companions for children. This breed will protect its family at all times. However, this breed is not ideal if there are other dogs in the home. They are aggressive towards other dogs.
Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is a patient and intelligent breed. They can learn tricks in no time and are affectionate towards their owners and children. They are multifaceted dogs, which makes them ideal for any given situation.
These are the top ten dog breeds for families with children.
I would like to add a beagle to this list, although I came to that conclusion based on my own personal findings and not on any type of professional or scientific research. Our beagle is great around children of all ages and she has a great personality with a kind heart. A very social and lovable breed.