I am thinking of buying a dog some time next year. I am wanting a dog that is excellent with children and is able to protect us and our home?
Dont say rottweillers they r a big NO!NO! i have heard too many stories of them attacking children., I live in UK so i think american pitt bulls are illegal incase any1 was goin to say that..
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I think you need to write down a list of all the dogs that you WOULD consider owning, and then research those on the internet. There are sites that list the dogs by breed, and talk about all their usual traits. Then you need to pick the one breed that seems the right for you.
http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobedienc.
http://www.pgaa.com/canine/general/size..
When you go to pick out your dog, you need to look into their eyes and pick a dog that has intelligence looking back at you. Believe me, you WILL be able to see this. Ones that make you feel uncertain as to temperament are ones you should reject.
Also, if it comes down to a puppy that completely ignores you, and a puppy that only wants to please you and get your attention, pick the one that wants to please you. This dog is more likely to be trainable by you because it wants to please you to begin with.
Good luck.
labrador, so sweet and obedient
a labrador is a great family pet, but still you got to treat and train the dog right no matter what breed all dogs are potential biters
i have a lab as well as 2 rotties
German Sheepards. make sure you get it as a pup and then you can train him before he gets older and rough. they are the BEST around kids and very friendly!! And they're kinda scary lookin'. The nicest friendliest dogs around!
Boxers are excellent with children and are great guard dogs. very loyal
Dobermans make loving pets and are excellent family dogs, only wanting to be with you at all times. They will protect you, your home, and your family. They aren't terribly large if you get a standard sized dog. I'd go with a female, that way she will view your children as her pups, they are also better at guarding and tend to be more mellow and less exciteable than the males.
oh and Bolounit1, Kimbertal is a renowned dobie puppymill in the US, I wouldn't take one if they were going to give it to me. That is a really bad kennel.
I think i am going to get an english springer spaniel. they are small to medium sized, about 15 pounds, but very good dogs. another coot one is a cockapoo. a cocker spaniel/poodle. ADORABLE!
Labradors are awesome.
I think you will have to decide which is more important, excellent with the children or good guard dog?
Personally I think Westie's are great with kids, but they are quite small, our current one would love a burglar to come and visit her!
Staff's are known to be gentle with kids, but they aren't often very good with other dogs. and the same problem with the burglars.
If you look on the kennel club website, you can look at all the breed characteristics. You can also find breeders on there once you have decided which doggie to go for.
Always make sure you get a puppy from somewhere you can meet the mother, that'll show you a lot about how your puppy will grow up, so only get the puppy if you are happy with the mums temperament.
It's a big decision but I'm sure you'll find a breed you are happy with. Happy puppying = )
This is an answer I gave before to someone asking the same question:
Contrary to popular belief staffordshire bull terriers are the most soppy gentle dogs i have ever seen, my family has had them for years and when baby relatives have come round they have been able to pull their ears and tales and make lots of noise without the dog getting remotely irritated, I would trust one round my children (if i had children) although slightly worried about posting this as its down to how the individual dog has been treated, so if its been well treated or you get it as a pup i think it would be ok!
Staffs are not dangerous like everyone thinks they are
oh labrador is definetly the best for children its very gentle or you can get a Chihuahua but it doesnt do much.
Personally I would get two miniature daschunds. They are protective and great with kids. If one of the dogs doesn't hear an intruder the second one will more than likely. They come in many colors and are just a tad bit stubborn but very loyal.
I have a Rottweiler, he is a treasure and wonderful with my children!
I wouldn't be so hasty in ruling them out!
Labrador or a golden retriever.
BOXER..
You cant ever go wrong with them..
Kimbertal super dobes
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A Doberman is a very gentle dog with the firmness of Gibraltar. He will let a baby crawl all over him. He will take his six-year-old mistress walking to show her off and guide her with mature judgment. He knows that it is well to let a six-year-old have her way - unless it is dangerous.
Someone once said that the Doberman Pinscher is the "Cadillac" of dogs. Most people who have owned Dobermans will agree. There are many other good breeds of dogs. and then there are Dobermans. "the dog of dogs".A Doberman is a affectionate animal, but his affection is noble. He wants to be close to you, to have your hand on his head, to rest his head on your lap, or to sit with his back to you pressing his body as close to yours as he possibly can. He owns you and he wants you to know that he enjoys this role. He is glad that you belong to him Doberman is a lively dog with lots of speed, strength, and agility. He can run with a horse, maneuver quickly enough to catch a rabbit, track faster than a Bloodhound, tree a mountain lion, and beat you to your favorite chair every time - if you let him.
I know you say NO NO to rottweiler's BUT the stories. honestly any dog can be vicious the rottweilers that have attacked people have been brought up to be guard dogs.I have three loverly rotties and all of them came from a garage,they were all gaurd dogs and all of them would not hurt a fly they dopy!! A really good dog also to have is a jack russel they are loyal and will protect you no matter what.
Golden retriever, fiercly loving and protectective without the vicious aspect.
Yeah I have a boxer dog, she is 10 now, and still very playful, she is excellent with my niece who is 5 now, and has always been great with her. They are very loyal pets and also very protective.
Check out the link, it has loads of great information and some cute pictures too
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/boxer_%28do.
The Boxer wins for me EVERY time. Just love em to bits, and you get so much back from them too.
your answer is a simple four letter word chow. the nearest thing to an allpurpose dog in existance.very in teligent, good tempered and vicious when nessicary. you will not be bothered by burglers with a chow on your premises.your kidswillhave a buddy.you can,t miss on this route.
I have a staffordshire bull terrier and he is gorgeous he is the most loving dog I have ever had (I have had a Labrador and a little terrier before). I don't have any kids of my own but other people I know with kids do have this breed of dog and they say they are brilliant because they are so playful and generally quite a tough breed so they can take a child pulling his ears or their tail they just don't care. The kids in our street do call round just visit our dog which he loves they kiss him and stroke him and look in his mouth. As with any dog make sure you go to a proper breeder and get Kennel club papers you will have to pay extra but it is worth it to make sure you know what you are getting. SBT's are renowned for not being keen on other dogs but if you socialise them properly when they are a puppy you should have no problems, we went to puppy classes with ours which were free of charge at out local vets and it really works he has two best mates now a whippet and a boxer.
A Dalmatian,Boxer, Labrador, poodle, King George Spaniel,
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none they are a waste of money and nasty things
I wouldnt go near pitts as they are too dangerous to have around children. I have a cross shep/doberman and she is fantastic with children. In fact, im due my 1st baby now and have no worries about her at all. Shes also an excellent guard dog.
Hi,
Well i would ignore the suggestion to get a labrador as they are less than suitable as guard dogs!
I remember well the story of the two retrievers that stood by and watched their owner get murdered.
If a Rotweiller is too big then there are a number of breeds that would fit this requirement:- the English Bull Terrier (standard or miniature) is usually very good with children but tends to be dog aggressive.
My own loves my little boy but despises small, furry dogs. She will happily grab them without warning (or at least she did until i noticed the issue and kept her on a lead at all times) and this change did not occur until she was 2 years old.
Certainly she is an able protector of the family and a loyal friend but you have to be strong enough to hold on to the lead + I would not recommend them for first time dog owners.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier could be good- they love kids and are strong for their size but they too tend to scrap with other dogs and can be quite head strong.
If greater obedience is required you may want to look to the Doberman. Unfortunately many have been bred up in size and are now far too big. There are some decent lines, however, and a female will be smaller than most males.
I had a Doberman as a child, a fantastic dog and loyalty personified, she was a great size (more medium) and would have fitted your requirements perfectly.
There is a little known breed called the Glen if Imaal Terrier, which is very heavily built, quieter and better behaved than most terriers but has awesome strength and is known to love children and afford decent protection. They are short but built like tanks, also quite hairy.
A decent small protector is the Japanese Shiba Inu. I have heard great things about them. They are quite independant and aloof but they have decent courage and will look to protect hearth and home.
The same is true of the Schipperke- a small sharp, black dog that lacks the man-stopping weight of breeds like the bull terrier, doberman and so on but is very alert and aggressive when it comes to keeping the family safe.
So really it depends on what you are after- you need to be more specific:- is obedience an important requirement, do you want a short-haired dog, how much can you spend etc..
Ive had two golden Retriever 's both lived for 14 and 15 years, I was never afraid while my dog was there.
the goldies are good with children but Ive never
let my kids pull the dogs around,I taught my kids to love animals from an early age,there all grown up now,good luck with your puppy.
We have two Border Collies and have found them to be fantastic with children. My sister actually tortured them (in a nice playful way) when she was younger and I've found they love her more the more she torments them and teaches them silly tricks.
Our male is very protective also and knows that even if we are playing around and one of us is hurt he will stand over the injured person to protect them.
Fantastic work dog also, but if they're not on a farm, daily walks are needed as they can get very restless!
you can't get more placid, loyal and obedient than a collie
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