What kind of dog would be a good choice for small children?Husband?

I am totally open to mixed breeds, but I want a somewhat medium sized dog. Also, I can't have a dog with heavy shedding, as my husband is allergicWhat kind of dog would be a good choice for small children?Husband?
Most DEFINATELY A GREYHOUND!! I am absolutely amazed at how great they are with children. They are very calm and shedding is no problem at all. Even better-- you can adopt a retired racer, but make sure you have a fenced in yard where they have room to excercise!What kind of dog would be a good choice for small children?Husband?
jack russel terrior
I have had scotties since I was 5! They are great dogs, and loads of fun. Just would reccomend them for you only if your children are over 5. They are kind to toddlers, because they sit and seem to know that the person touching them is just a baby, but they just do better with older kids.
poodle. small and medium sizes and doesn't shed!
weenie dogs are great
We have a Standard Poodle, she just loves everyone that includes kids of ';all'; sizes. Poodles don't shed, are hyoallergenic and never smell. Plus they are really smart !
Jack Russells are wonderful dogs, for the right people. Not for children, though. They require more attention and supervision than a family with little ones could ever give them.


You should possibly try a breed like a Bichon, who has hair as opposed to fur, which means less allergic reactions. Or, if you can keep from laughing at them, a Chinese crested is a nice dog. If your kids are very small though, try getting a larger dog, they can handle the abuse the kids will dish out better than a small dog who will be more easily injured during rough housing.


Border collies are nice dogs, but I've never owned one, just knew some, so I don't know how they shed.
Oh well a Jack rusel terrier is the popular but they are way too wild. You should get a yellow lab. They are medium-large and don't have too much shedding as long as you brush them everyday for 15 minuites. They are awesome with kids and small ones. They are calm and loyal to their owner.
This web site rates dogs compatibility to children.
american staffordshire terrier !! check them out in the ';complete book of dogs'; at libraRY
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It is a small quiz, but it will tell you exactly what you want.
Rottweiller. GREAT with kids. My Rott loves kids and is very tolerable. I had researched this topic and found rotts to be the best. Very high tolerance levels and they are protective of the kids and parents. Get one as a puppy. And be mindful of his temperment. Go to a well known breeder anddo some research on your own. My rott is well behaved and has been trained. He does not shed lots and is active.


When i got him i had him around people ALL the time and took him everywhere.
Pugs. I believe that out of the three varieties (fawn, chocolate, black), two of the three have little or no sheadding. Pugs are very good family dogs, becomeing very loyal to the family. Very playful, good with kids.
pit bull.
a collie
a king charles are great pets and good with children .i have a terrier mix myself and i think most mixed breeds have a good temperament.the most important thing is to get a puppy as they will grow up with the children and get used to them.
Italion greyhound is the perfect dog. Loves people and short hair. Will not be too big or small and your children will be safe. They are family pets.
Beagles are good, even tempered dogs and generally good around children. They do not shed much- but all dogs shed some.
a lab is great with kids, and they have short hair, we had two, they are excellent pets, love the water and to play frisbee, and ball....very friendly!!!!
Malamute, black lab, newfoundland (lotsa drool and hair but very sweet) samoyans, etc.