Saturday, November 15, 2014

Finding A Great Dog For Children

By Garrett McMahan


Choosing the right kind of dog for your family can be the best thing you can do, and the decision to bring home a dog is definitely a big one since owning a dog can be one of the best things you ever did. Choosing a dog breed ideal for families has to be done especially if you have children at home. You can consider the following since there are breeds you can select.

The Labrador Retriever definitely earns high marks as a dog for families. Sweet-tempered and playful, they are gentle giants that not only love children; they are quite protective of your little ones. They are also quite intelligent and generally easy to train which is why you often see this breed employed as a service dog. They are large dogs, usually weighing between 60 and 75 pounds and this breed does require regular grooming to keep the coat in top shape.

Golden Retrievers are another breed quite suitable for families with children. This playful, gentle breed is highly patient with young children. It is important to keep its silky coat well-groomed and it also is important to note that in general, larger dogs such as the Lab and the Golden tend to only live for about 10 to 12 years.

A nice dog breed ideal as choice for families and also gentle and loving is the adorable bulldog. This dog breed is quite energetic when still puppies but not with high energy when already adults and this dog weighs around 50 pounds. For families with smaller yards, this can be the good choice. This dog breed is prone to breathing problems and also hip dysplasia and they live for about 8 to 12 years. This dog overheats easily, thus it is important that the dog stays cool always during warm weather. You can also consider buying a beagle, especially if you want a dog like Snoopy. It can be a good option for families, this amiable beagle. They are even tempered and also good with children, and they have also long lives, about 12 to 15 years.

There are many other breeds suitable for families, including the Bichon Frise, the Bull Terrier and even poodles can be a great choice. Mutts also certainly should be considered. A sweet, gentle mutt is an excellent choice because mutts tend to have longer lives and fewer health problems than pure-breed dogs. While certain breeds may be better than others, it all comes down to the individual dog, as to whether or not it will be suitable match for you and your children.

Whatever breed you choose, the proper dog training has to be done and this should start right after you bring the new dog home. It is good to use a dog training program that really helps you in understanding the individual dog's personality. The Dog's way is an obedience training system for dogs that include 12 step-by-step lessons that are on DVD and you will also have workbooks and also reminder cards. When you use these dog training DVDs, you can teach your dogs the basics of proper behavior and will also make it easier for your dog to bond with family.




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