Best dogs for kids

The one thing children will always want is a puppy. However what puppy they end up with isn't just based on the breed of dog but also on the characteristics of your children.

Most people assume that getting a puppy is easy. However, it is not the breed of dog that needs to be considered but the energy level of the dog. Dogs like labradors and spaniels make great companions for children as they are lovable and loyal dogs with very little aggression, however their activity level is extremmely high.

Children need to realize that a happy pup is a well exercised, disciplined and loved pup. In that very order. Playing with a puppy is not considered exercise, and even exercise like a walk needs to be scheduled. Like children, who have a certain time where they eat, bathe, play and sleep, dogs need the same discipline as well.

Taking that into account, an ideal breed of dog for children would be a smaller dog. However do not be fooler. Breeds like the jack russel terrier and the poodle are small dogs, but their energy levels are beyond what a child can handle. Breeds like the Yorkshire Terrier are small but are extremmely alert dogs, they tend to yap a lot and bark at almost anything. When considering smaller breeds as well you also have to take into account that these dogs are more delicate and if touched or held in a certain way will bit you as they get hurt easily.

I have had almost sixteen dogs till date and I always wanted the bigger breeds of dogs like boxers, german shepherds etc. However, it was only later that I realized that I couldnt handle such a dog till I was much older, organized and self diciplined.

Therefore, I think the qualities to look for in a breed when buying a dog for a child, is the tempermant, genetics, characteristics and aggression. With all these factors taken into account my advice would be to get a dog like the Pug. Pugs are small dogs, easily trained, always by their owners side, very low agression levels and are fun, loving dogs. They would make the ideal companion for children as their energy levels are relatively low.

They get along well with other dogs, are extremmely sociable pets and have charming personalities. They also happen to be one of the cutest breeds around