Puppy chewing can be destructive–it’s a fact. There aren’t many things cuter than a puppy, but they do have an incredible natural drive to chew anything and everything in site during the first three to four months of their lives. Read more »
When it comes to child-friendly dog breeds, small dogs offer a lot of advantages. Children can walk and play with little dogs without fear of being knocked over and their size won’t intimidate shyer children. Small dogs are also easy for an older child to wash and groom. Here are a few dog breeds small enough to play gently with children, but not too small to stand up to a little rough-housing.
The fear of dogs may not make much sense to dog lovers, but for many children and adults it’s a very real problem. While any sane person is afraid of a snarling Doberman, those with true cynophobia feel terrified even of small, tail-wagging pups. Sometimes just hearing a dog bark can cause the person to panic. Uncomfortable and tenacious as this problem is, though, it can be overcome. Read more »
When a family is looking to bring home a new addition, namely a four legged one, it is important to make the right choice. Choosing the best family dog for your household can be overwhelming. It seems everyone has a different opinion on dog breeds and which one they think is right for you. Read more »
When you’re choosing a dog for your children, you need to look at body size and grooming requirements, but another very important consideration is dog temperament.
The term temperament refers to a dog’s general attitude and outlook.
Dog temperament not only varies between breeds, but also between individuals within a breed. For example, working breeds are known to be active and may not like to sit still, whereas terriers can be tenacious and quite strong willed.
One thing to keep in mind when choosing a dog for your family is how much care it needs. In some cases, grooming dogs is a full time job!
When thinking about what is involved in grooming dogs and how it may fit into your family life, some breeds to consider are those with short coats, who don’t shed much. Dogs such as Smooth Coated Collies, Fox Terriers and Greyhounds are much easier to manage than Afghan Hounds or Rough Collies, for example.
When you ask people what breed of dog they feel is best for a family with children, you will find a good percentage will smile and say, Golden Retrievers. Golden retrievers were not always known as a family companion or as the best dog for kids. Read more »
Children and dogs can grow up to be the best of friends. Children learn so much from having a dog to care for and love.
How do you know what are the best dog breeds for children?
There are several breeds of dog which are considered ideal children’s pets, however with the right training and socialising, most dogs can become a great friend to children.
Well, it’s official…the best dog for children is the ever loyal and gregarious Portugese Water Dog! At least its the best dog for Malia and Sasha Obama… Read more »
When researching a breed, a prospective owner should always learn of the breed’s temperament with children. So if you are checking out a small breed dog, you may want to look at a West Highland White Terrier–more commonly known as Westies. Read more »
