Monday 17 November 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.

A dog breed that is ideal is the Labrador Retriever, one that is with high marks when it comes to family dogs. They are sweet and very playful and while they are the gentle giants that love children, they are also protective of the little kids. They are intelligent and also easy to train, the reason that you will see them frequently as service dogs. They are the large dogs weighing 60 to 75 pounds and they are also those requiring regular grooming, to keep their coat in shape.

The Golden Retriever is also one breed good for families with children. This is also a playful and gentle dog very patient with children. Their silky coat has to be groomed always and it is also important to know that generally, the large dogs like Labradors and Golden Retrievers live for only 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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