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over a year ago
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A strange question but what breed dog would you recommend for two kids. They have wanted a dog for as long as they could talk. They are 12 and 9. My 9yr old suffers with anxiety and has other issues. He could really do with a friend. I'm looking for something that's easy train and not to wired by nature. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"A few of my friends have young familys and have cock a poo's.
Those are absolutely lovely dogs  "
And apparently good for people with allergys as they don't really maults. |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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Not wired by nature? You want a(as much as I hate to promote it) a cross breed designer dog like a cockapoo or cavachon.
Easy to train? You want a working breed.
The two attributes rarely truely coexist.
There are many other factors that you need to take in to account what you want in a dog.
Vocal?
Guard?
Dog hair shedding?
Cost of food?
Excercise needed?
Size? |
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By *UNKIEMan
over a year ago
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"A strange question but what breed dog would you recommend for two kids. They have wanted a dog for as long as they could talk. They are 12 and 9. My 9yr old suffers with anxiety and has other issues. He could really do with a friend. I'm looking for something that's easy train and not to wired by nature."
Norwich terrier .... very family orientated only needs a little exercise ..perfect wee dogs  |
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Bullmastiffs, amazing breed. Loyal, loving, obedient, protective of the family. Not the most energetic of dogs they love to be lazy but they do enjoy bursts of energy so playing with the kids, fetching ball and what not.
Takes a lot of work and patience they are puppies a lot longer than smaller breeds. But worth it. Training starts early but you'll get a whole load of love in return for your patience with them.
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By *UNKIEMan
over a year ago
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"A few of my friends have young familys and have cock a poo's.
Those are absolutely lovely dogs
And apparently good for people with allergys as they don't really maults."
Lively as fuck too  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not wired by nature? You want a(as much as I hate to promote it) a cross breed designer dog like a cockapoo or cavachon.
Easy to train? You want a working breed.
The two attributes rarely truely coexist.
There are many other factors that you need to take in to account what you want in a dog.
Vocal?
Guard?
Dog hair shedding?
Cost of food?
Excercise needed?
Size? "
Vocal: Couldnt possibly be as loud as my kids
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A few of my friends have young familys and have cock a poo's.
Those are absolutely lovely dogs
And apparently good for people with allergys as they don't really maults.
Lively as fuck too "
My neoghbour had one and its wired to the moon. Never stops going |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"On a seperate note though, please rescue a dog, don't go to a breeder.
Adopt, don't shop
Excellent advice!"
Having worked in a rescue center it is good advice, however not always an option for some people.
There are rescues that won't rehome to families with children under a certain age. Won't rehome to people in certain accommodation. Won't rehome to people working certain hours (even with plans set in place for the dogs benefit). And all of that is before each dogs individual issues.
As much as I urge people to try a rescue, quite often people get refused. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We always had German Shepherds as pets they are fantastic
Had them growing up ..easiest dog in the world to train and sooo loyal ..but need a lot of exercise "
I agree they are on both counts... On the bright side exercise wise they will keep the kids fit and off their phones |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you are going down the rescue route, please tread carefully
My last two have been rescues and have come with deep set issues
It doesn't phase me, I have adapted but with kids you might not have that flexibility
Go to a rescue that wants to re-home the right dog with the right people - sadly, not all do
It is much cheaper than buying from a breeder and more rewarding, but it can be challenging
You could, of course, consider fostering - a chance to dip your toes in without the long term commitment
You need to know how you will adapt to having a dog as much as it will need to adapt to you |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"We always had German Shepherds as pets they are fantastic
Had them growing up ..easiest dog in the world to train and sooo loyal ..but need a lot of exercise
I agree they are on both counts... On the bright side exercise wise they will keep the kids fit and off their phones "
9/10 it's more a case of the kids don't bother so the dog ends up in a shelter these days.
Because people ask opinions on which dog is the best and get people's opinions instead of doing the research on to what each individual breed needs and fits their lifestyle. |
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By *UNKIEMan
over a year ago
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"We always had German Shepherds as pets they are fantastic
Had them growing up ..easiest dog in the world to train and sooo loyal ..but need a lot of exercise
I agree they are on both counts... On the bright side exercise wise they will keep the kids fit and off their phones "
If you can get them to walk them once the novelty wears off  |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"If you are going down the rescue route, please tread carefully
My last two have been rescues and have come with deep set issues
It doesn't phase me, I have adapted but with kids you might not have that flexibility
Go to a rescue that wants to re-home the right dog with the right people - sadly, not all do
It is much cheaper than buying from a breeder and more rewarding, but it can be challenging
You could, of course, consider fostering - a chance to dip your toes in without the long term commitment
You need to know how you will adapt to having a dog as much as it will need to adapt to you"
This is the fault of the rescue. Unfortunately another problem with some rescues is they rehome dogs to homes that fit their own guidelines and not homes that fit the dogs needs (that is not a dig at you). |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you are going down the rescue route, please tread carefully
My last two have been rescues and have come with deep set issues
It doesn't phase me, I have adapted but with kids you might not have that flexibility
Go to a rescue that wants to re-home the right dog with the right people - sadly, not all do
It is much cheaper than buying from a breeder and more rewarding, but it can be challenging
You could, of course, consider fostering - a chance to dip your toes in without the long term commitment
You need to know how you will adapt to having a dog as much as it will need to adapt to you"
Totally agree!
My pup had so many issues and wouldn't have been suitable for a young family.
But I do believe anyone can find their perfect dog in a shelter. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If you are going down the rescue route, please tread carefully
My last two have been rescues and have come with deep set issues
It doesn't phase me, I have adapted but with kids you might not have that flexibility
Go to a rescue that wants to re-home the right dog with the right people - sadly, not all do
It is much cheaper than buying from a breeder and more rewarding, but it can be challenging
You could, of course, consider fostering - a chance to dip your toes in without the long term commitment
You need to know how you will adapt to having a dog as much as it will need to adapt to you"
I've been a few times to different pounds but most say we aren't suitable because of the kids. We were told we were getting a puppy but that fell through. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Labradors are best with kids, we have two"
Couldn't agree more but I've found the three colours seem to have distinct traits. Brown are manic and deranged, black are very boisterous but yellow are extremely child friendly and very placid.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We always had German Shepherds as pets they are fantastic
Had them growing up ..easiest dog in the world to train and sooo loyal ..but need a lot of exercise
I agree they are on both counts... On the bright side exercise wise they will keep the kids fit and off their phones
If you can get them to walk them once the novelty wears off "
Ooooh im familiar with that story! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you are going down the rescue route, please tread carefully
My last two have been rescues and have come with deep set issues
It doesn't phase me, I have adapted but with kids you might not have that flexibility
Go to a rescue that wants to re-home the right dog with the right people - sadly, not all do
It is much cheaper than buying from a breeder and more rewarding, but it can be challenging
You could, of course, consider fostering - a chance to dip your toes in without the long term commitment
You need to know how you will adapt to having a dog as much as it will need to adapt to you
This is the fault of the rescue. Unfortunately another problem with some rescues is they rehome dogs to homes that fit their own guidelines and not homes that fit the dogs needs (that is not a dig at you). "
Oh I know - hence the advice
Both mine came from council shelters (Dogs Home) - no home visits, just hand your £50 over and take a dog
I wouldn't change this one snuggled into my belly right now for the world, he is my world, but he hasn't been an easy dog, in fact he's been bloody hard work
If I had 2 kids, he would have ended up back behind bars, there's nothing surer
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By *UNKIEMan
over a year ago
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"We always had German Shepherds as pets they are fantastic
Had them growing up ..easiest dog in the world to train and sooo loyal ..but need a lot of exercise
I agree they are on both counts... On the bright side exercise wise they will keep the kids fit and off their phones
If you can get them to walk them once the novelty wears off
Ooooh im familiar with that story! "
Think we all are ..if you got kids n dogs lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If you are going down the rescue route, please tread carefully
My last two have been rescues and have come with deep set issues
It doesn't phase me, I have adapted but with kids you might not have that flexibility
Go to a rescue that wants to re-home the right dog with the right people - sadly, not all do
It is much cheaper than buying from a breeder and more rewarding, but it can be challenging
You could, of course, consider fostering - a chance to dip your toes in without the long term commitment
You need to know how you will adapt to having a dog as much as it will need to adapt to you
This is the fault of the rescue. Unfortunately another problem with some rescues is they rehome dogs to homes that fit their own guidelines and not homes that fit the dogs needs (that is not a dig at you).
Oh I know - hence the advice
Both mine came from council shelters (Dogs Home) - no home visits, just hand your £50 over and take a dog
I wouldn't change this one snuggled into my belly right now for the world, he is my world, but he hasn't been an easy dog, in fact he's been bloody hard work
If I had 2 kids, he would have ended up back behind bars, there's nothing surer
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By (user no longer on site)
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier. One of the most loyal and loving dogs around we think. They’re so much fun, and at times, hilarious. Not too bad to train either. They like a lot of attention though and love kids, they’ll join in the football games (probably burst the ball), run along side the bikes etc. Not great when left alone for long periods in the day, they can be destructive and chew though anything...but that really is only an issue when they have no company for long periods (4 hours or more). You’ll need to walk them a lot too, hence why they’re good for kids (parks etc). Sadly, plenty of them available in rescue centres and they’re usually always the last to go as people often choose to believe that they’re vicious fighting dogs. Not true. Any dog will be like that if it’s raised by animal owners. You won’t look back if you get a Bull Terrier! |
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My youngest was scared of dogs after being knocked over by a very large dog when she was 4. We got a collie puppy just before she was 5 and he is the most laid back dog ever and he helped her get over her fear as he has always been very protective towards her. I couldn't even tickle her when she was younger as the dog would get between us and i had to stop then he would walk away |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"If you are going down the rescue route, please tread carefully
My last two have been rescues and have come with deep set issues
It doesn't phase me, I have adapted but with kids you might not have that flexibility
Go to a rescue that wants to re-home the right dog with the right people - sadly, not all do
It is much cheaper than buying from a breeder and more rewarding, but it can be challenging
You could, of course, consider fostering - a chance to dip your toes in without the long term commitment
You need to know how you will adapt to having a dog as much as it will need to adapt to you
This is the fault of the rescue. Unfortunately another problem with some rescues is they rehome dogs to homes that fit their own guidelines and not homes that fit the dogs needs (that is not a dig at you).
Oh I know - hence the advice
Both mine came from council shelters (Dogs Home) - no home visits, just hand your £50 over and take a dog
I wouldn't change this one snuggled into my belly right now for the world, he is my world, but he hasn't been an easy dog, in fact he's been bloody hard work
If I had 2 kids, he would have ended up back behind bars, there's nothing surer
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Indeed!
This is the thing though with the whole "don't by from a breeder" shaming, and yes it is shaming.
Families go to the lower end rescues, get given an dog with any issues. Shit goes down, dog gets sent back (or abandoned) then the family are put off from trying another rescue dog. Resulting in going to a breeder.
Which I might add, there is nothing wrong with reputable breeders. They don't churn out litters each season, they care for their dogs and go to great lengths to be sure that there are no hereditary diseases or other genetic disorders are passed on.
Backyard breeders should be avoided at all costs though. Those purely in it for money, and not the care of their dogs. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you are going down the rescue route, please tread carefully
My last two have been rescues and have come with deep set issues
It doesn't phase me, I have adapted but with kids you might not have that flexibility
Go to a rescue that wants to re-home the right dog with the right people - sadly, not all do
It is much cheaper than buying from a breeder and more rewarding, but it can be challenging
You could, of course, consider fostering - a chance to dip your toes in without the long term commitment
You need to know how you will adapt to having a dog as much as it will need to adapt to you
This is the fault of the rescue. Unfortunately another problem with some rescues is they rehome dogs to homes that fit their own guidelines and not homes that fit the dogs needs (that is not a dig at you).
Oh I know - hence the advice
Both mine came from council shelters (Dogs Home) - no home visits, just hand your £50 over and take a dog
I wouldn't change this one snuggled into my belly right now for the world, he is my world, but he hasn't been an easy dog, in fact he's been bloody hard work
If I had 2 kids, he would have ended up back behind bars, there's nothing surer
Indeed!
This is the thing though with the whole "don't by from a breeder" shaming, and yes it is shaming.
Families go to the lower end rescues, get given an dog with any issues. Shit goes down, dog gets sent back (or abandoned) then the family are put off from trying another rescue dog. Resulting in going to a breeder.
Which I might add, there is nothing wrong with reputable breeders. They don't churn out litters each season, they care for their dogs and go to great lengths to be sure that there are no hereditary diseases or other genetic disorders are passed on.
Backyard breeders should be avoided at all costs though. Those purely in it for money, and not the care of their dogs. "
For the record, I'm not shaming anyone.
I'm sharing an opinion. All kinds of dogs need homes, I don't agree with buying puppies from breeders on Facebook when there are millions of dogs who desperately need homes. If you need a specific kind of dog, you can still find that in a shelter with some extra effort.
It's up to everyone individually what they do. |
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Just remember that you'll be stuck with it long after they've lost interest so make sure it's a breed you like.
I would say Labradors take some beating, I'd forget spaniels they're a bit loopy (in a good way)
It's not so much the breed it's the upbringing, I got bit by a mates chihuahua yet another mates Rottweiler licks me to death !
Visit dogs trust but be prepared to put the work in and you'll just know which one is right as they'll choose you ! |
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By *o_eye_deerMan
over a year ago
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Trouble with asking a question like this is everyone will just list their own favourites!
We’ve always had at least 2 dogs, including 2 GSDs, Samoyed, English Mastiff and an Alaskan Malamute - all have been fine with our kids from babies to teens, most have been rescues with the exception of our current GSD, it’s more a case of letting the dog choose you |
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One little shoutout for whippets. The placid and lovely little breed who just want a cuddle on the settee and a small run or two each day. So good with kids too. |
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"One little shoutout for whippets. The placid and lovely little breed who just want a cuddle on the settee and a small run or two each day. So good with kids too. "
grew up with whippets
my grandad bred them
beautiful beings x |
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By *upremexMan
over a year ago
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Its great you are looking at dogs for kids" also take on board the cost. Its not cheap to keep one dog let alone two. I spent over a thousand pounds in 2 days as my dog is in stage 3 liver failure, and its going to cost me alot more in a few days" you have to take the good with the bad" dogs are great friends to have in a family and i would recomend it, but remember the high vets costs as well. Hope you find the dogs your looking for and they bring great joy as my old boy has for years. |
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"One little shoutout for whippets. The placid and lovely little breed who just want a cuddle on the settee and a small run or two each day. So good with kids too. "
Hear hear x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"dont do it dogs need so much looking after time and love .but not as much as your kids op "
disagree,think its a wonderful thing to to for kids,introduce them to dogs,,the best pal they,ll have n loads of fun memmories |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"For the record, I'm not shaming anyone.
I'm sharing an opinion. All kinds of dogs need homes, I don't agree with buying puppies from breeders on Facebook when there are millions of dogs who desperately need homes. If you need a specific kind of dog, you can still find that in a shelter with some extra effort.
It's up to everyone individually what they do."
Sorry, I didn't mean you specifically, but that phrase on a general level. |
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By *i1971Man
over a year ago
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Another vote here for whippets or greyhounds. Some of the softest dogs I've known and despite their lean, sporty looks, like nothing more than a walk followed by a few hours kip.
Labs are great but they do need good amounts of exercise.
Collies can be great, but will do best with their mind continually stimulated, so that's walking and training. Great for obedience training & excel at agility and flyball. They could be troublesome if not kept occupied |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Although I detest them for their promotion of breeding breed charaterisics into dogs. The kennel club has a very good website where you put in your type of family, how active you are, what space you have etc and it comes out with a number of breeds |
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A border collie, the dog will look after the kids brilliantly. On top of that the kids will try and tire the dog out, just let the dog get used to the kids and you will be laughing.
Just panic when all of them are quiet, trouble usually follows. |
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Labrador are the most likely dog to bite someone, in the world. They just never savage anyone.
The best dog on the planet for kids is the Irish WolfHound, however they are big and they are expensive, have a short lifespan.
You'll probably want something like a boxer, dalmation, mastiff.
However widen your criteria, loads and loads of dogs will be good with family, and children in a family. Most are roughly the same to train. So keep adding in criteria.
Size, exercise level, size of yard, guard dog, hunting instincts?
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I know I'm biased but ( although rare) Norwich Terriers are great with kids , easy to train , love long walks ( but not running lol), and are soooooooo loving and love kisses and belly rubs .
What more could you need |
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Do not get a Chihuahua!
Although mine is wonderful, and incredibly attuned to my son who has ASD/ADHD
She damn hard work at times.
I was conned, fooled into believing a TeenyTinyDoggo would be easy to manage.
My 14st Bill mastiff was less hard work.
Even the giant floppy earred house bunny was trained better!
I do love her, I'm glad we have her, I just wish she'd do as she's told occasionaly
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"A strange question but what breed dog would you recommend for two kids. They have wanted a dog for as long as they could talk. They are 12 and 9. My 9yr old suffers with anxiety and has other issues. He could really do with a friend. I'm looking for something that's easy train and not to wired by nature."
Bearded Collie. Soft & friendly, gorgeous to look at. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I know I'm biased but ( although rare) Norwich Terriers are great with kids , easy to train , love long walks ( but not running lol), and are soooooooo loving and love kisses and belly rubs .
What more could you need "
Someone to clean the shit |
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I'd recommend a lab and golden retriever. I found my boy so easy to train and they are known for being gentle and everyone's best friend!
You do have to remember that usually with bigger breeds, they need loads of exercise or they go crazy. Oh and they can be quite strong on the lead if not trained to walk well. |
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What you have to remember is all dogs have their own personality and traits the same as people, even siblings.
Consider your lifestyle (and family lifestyle in general) and the time you will have to devote to the dog with training and exercise. This may give you a better handle on the breed that suits you.
Assume your kids will not take any part in the care - this way if/when they do it will be a bonus. The other way around is often why dogs end up in shelters.
A rescue can be rewarding but not all will fit in with your family/lifestyle so it could be time consuming (and with a lot of travel) to find the right one.
Good luck - it will be a positive thing for your family when the new family member arrives. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Staffordshire bull terrier.
Voted best breed in the UK. Truely are nanny dog's who love kids. Raised correctly, they will love , cherish and protect your kids for life!
I have one and 3 English bulldogs. My staffie is the best behaved out of them all. Adores kids and all people really. Even gave my new born nephew a kiss on the cheek during their introduction. |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"Oh the downside of labs is they have massive poops and it is not fun cleaning up huge poop piles three times a day. "
One of The many benefits of raw feeding. They shit out a lot less waste,and more "enjoyable" to pick up due to it being solid. Not to mention only pooping once a day (twice at most) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"What you have to remember is all dogs have their own personality and traits the same as people, even siblings.
Consider your lifestyle (and family lifestyle in general) and the time you will have to devote to the dog with training and exercise. This may give you a better handle on the breed that suits you.
Assume your kids will not take any part in the care - this way if/when they do it will be a bonus. The other way around is often why dogs end up in shelters.
A rescue can be rewarding but not all will fit in with your family/lifestyle so it could be time consuming (and with a lot of travel) to find the right one.
Good luck - it will be a positive thing for your family when the new family member arrives."
That's where my problem is. I work difficult hours. I have a good deal of holidays to take so considering doing that when I do get a pup. |
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my advice is any dog,I've had(when younger),breeds and mongrels.The most important part is respect,understanding and love.This also must come from your children.
I couldnt believe I'd just read a story yesterday about a bbc documentary in 2017 where a drug user's staffy killed him(bbc crew was present).Initially when I read the news articles(some were never followed up and they talked about the breed being legal etc),turns out the fucking dog had 8 times the drug limit of cocaine and some morphine during an autopsy as the poor thing was destroyed. |
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"my advice is any dog,I've had(when younger),breeds and mongrels.The most important part is respect,understanding and love.This also must come from your children.
I couldnt believe I'd just read a story yesterday about a bbc documentary in 2017 where a drug user's staffy killed him(bbc crew was present).Initially when I read the news articles(some were never followed up and they talked about the breed being legal etc),turns out the fucking dog had 8 times the drug limit of cocaine and some morphine during an autopsy as the poor thing was destroyed."
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Jen, honestly, having read some of your comments on this thread, please think twice about getting a dog
I'm not sure you're in the right place to invest in the commitment it brings
My friend has just got a puppy
She is struggling to cope despite the fact her kids are in their mid teens, she has a hubby at home, family support and the ability to work half days twice a week
Even with all that, she is finding it difficult not to leave the pup on its own for long periods (2-4 hours)
Aside from the mopping and picking up, she is also having sleepless nights, nights of broken sleep, complaints off the neighbours about barking when it is left on its own and issues that need training out eg chewing and nipping
She planned the pups arrival so she was home for a full week after they got it, her hubby was home for the week after, she booked half days off work the week after that, her kids are staying home over the summer break and sharing the responsibility, yet still it hasn't been easy
Dogs are joyous, they bring so much fun, happiness and love but they are bloody hard work, especially as pups
The guilt of feeling you can't give your kids what they want is nothing compared to giving a dog back or handing it over to a shelter |
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I read the first few replies and already I see that people have recommended dogs that are 1. On the breed most likely to bite list. 2. Dogs that require hours of exercise every day twice a day. 3. Dogs that require a great deal of grooming. 4. Dogs that are likely to be highly strung. 5. Not to mention the expense for all dogs. Insurance, vets fees , food , bed, blankets etc....
Take some professional advice about suitability for families and make sure you are a stay at home family cos dogs shouldn't be alone all day.
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"I read the first few replies and already I see that people have recommended dogs that are 1. On the breed most likely to bite list. 2. Dogs that require hours of exercise every day twice a day. 3. Dogs that require a great deal of grooming. 4. Dogs that are likely to be highly strung. 5. Not to mention the expense for all dogs. Insurance, vets fees , food , bed, blankets etc....
Take some professional advice about suitability for families and make sure you are a stay at home family cos dogs shouldn't be alone all day.
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"The type of dog isn't the issue, it's the type of owner you'd be.
No such thing as a bad dog, just bad owners "
Hmmm I think that’s true to be honest.
I used to be absolutely terrified of staffies, I was bitten by one as a child. But I’ve met so many lovely ones! And I’ve met horrendous ‘nice’ dogs. It’s all about the owner |
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My family have a German Shepard/Staffordshire bull terrier cross. The softest dog ever and brilliant with kids. Was so easy to train too, and does all sorts of fancy tricks that the kids would love. However he’s massive. |
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"The type of dog isn't the issue, it's the type of owner you'd be.
No such thing as a bad dog, just bad owners
I don't agree with that. then I’m afraid you’re wrong. "
Growing up we had a beautiful Lab. Most amazing dog ever. She was spoiled. She turned on my sister though one day for no reason what so ever. |
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"The type of dog isn't the issue, it's the type of owner you'd be.
No such thing as a bad dog, just bad owners
I don't agree with that. then I’m afraid you’re wrong.
Growing up we had a beautiful Lab. Most amazing dog ever. She was spoiled. She turned on my sister though one day for no reason what so ever. "
probably because she was spoiled. Didn’t know boundaries etc etc. My point is any dogs can be bad if brought up wrong, and any dogs can be good if brought up right. I have spaniels btw. |
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You need to think about the dog too, how much space you have? How much time you have to walk it if it can’t roam free? Are you planning on keeping it in or out? How used to dogs are you?
I’m afraid it’s not just matter of saying, here’s a dog to play with to the kids.. |
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"The type of dog isn't the issue, it's the type of owner you'd be.
No such thing as a bad dog, just bad owners
I don't agree with that. then I’m afraid you’re wrong.
Growing up we had a beautiful Lab. Most amazing dog ever. She was spoiled. She turned on my sister though one day for no reason what so ever. probably because she was spoiled. Didn’t know boundaries etc etc. My point is any dogs can be bad if brought up wrong, and any dogs can be good if brought up right. I have spaniels btw. "
Whilst she was spoiled she did have boundaries. My mum spent a fortune in training her. She could do very trick in the book. Was heart breaking to have to put her down but after she attacked my sister that's what the vet had wanted. |
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"A strange question but what breed dog would you recommend for two kids. They have wanted a dog for as long as they could talk. They are 12 and 9. My 9yr old suffers with anxiety and has other issues. He could really do with a friend. I'm looking for something that's easy train and not to wired by nature."
Late to the thread. Probably already suggested but Staffordshire Pitbull Terrier.
'The Nursery Dog' |
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"On a seperate note though, please rescue a dog, don't go to a breeder.
Adopt, don't shop "
This
We adopted a street dog from Crete, not sure what mix he is, but he’s definitely got collie in him. He’s wonderful, so loving, it’s almost like he knows he’s in a better place. He can be mischievous but in a funny way, and we’ve not seen an ounce of aggression in him.
Don’t fall into the trap of wanting a specific thoroughbred dog, they can come with health defects and in my opinion, a mutt is more resistant.
Contact a few rescue charities, and go meet various dogs, you’ll know when you find the one that fits. |
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