When choosing a dog it is always important to take your family’s lifestyle into consideration. Just like people, every breed of dog has different behavioral temperaments, personality traits and characteristics that will determine whether or not it is a good match with your family. 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.
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.
With children, allergy problems related to dogs can become a real source of grief when your kids are begging you for a puppy. Kids and dogs go together so naturally it seems almost unfair to deprive your child of a pet just because of allergies. Fortunately, there are number of “hypoallergenic” dog breeds (also called low-allergy dogs or allergy-friendly dogs) available so your child can enjoy the companionship of a dog without added health problems.
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 »
A lot of parents hesitate when their children ask to get a family dog. The truth is there are a lot of positive aspects to granting your child’s request. Dogs are a commitment, they take a great level of dedication, and this is why they could be the best thing to ever happen to your household. Read more »
When we as parents watch as our dog covers our little one with sloppy wet kisses, it is hard not to worry about what types of bacteria and dog germs there might be all over that tongue. Dogs as well as all other types of family pets carry germs, but is it something to worry about? Here are some tips you can use to cut down on dog germs in your home. Read more »
Bringing home your family’s new puppy is a very happy time for everyone. Your children are excited that their months of waiting are over and you are excited for them, knowing how much your own childhood dog meant. Read more »
Kids and dogs are one of those things that just seem to go together, and as anyone who has experienced this unique type of friendship will tell you, there is nothing in this world like the loyalty of a good dog. Read more »
Children and puppies seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly–but how do you know if your child is ready for a puppy?
Today’s news story involving the four year old little boy who accidentally flushed his one week old puppy down the toilet made me wonder–when is a child old enough for a puppy? Read more »
