Dogs are a part of family and life, families that have kids often confuse when choosing a dog breed as they want their sweet little companions to be friendly, sensitive, gentle and calm towards their kids. Although all dogs are great companions to humans but some dog breeds can be extremely playful, aggressive, active and alert, that can potentially harm a child, while others are calm, gentle, quiet, that can peacefully exist with a child in home. Well, here is the list of some of the dog breeds that are perfect around kids as they almost never bite kids:
1. Golden Retrievers:
Golden Retrievers are gentle and patient in nature which makes them a great choice for families with kids. These dogs are playful and affectionate in nature making them filled with the kid’s level of energy. They also have a very laid back nature and are always very eager to please their owners, making them a great choice for families with kids.
2. Beagles:
Beagles are pack animals, who love to socialize and be with people. These dogs are very tolerant in nature, making them perfect around kid’s antics. These dogs are also gentle and patient in nature, they are playful and energetic too making them perfect companion for kids.
3. Labrador Retrievers:
Labrador Retrievers are gentle and very tolerant in nature, they are playful and typically never violent. These dogs have an affectionate and eager to please nature which is a great fit for kids and they also stay very calm which is another good point around spontaneous kids.
4. Pugs:
Pugs have an affectionate, playful and comical nature which makes them a great companion for kids. They are small but have sturdy build making them more robust than other toy breeds with an easygoing nature. These dogs are social in nature which makes them good around kids as well as the whole family. Although they are flat faced dogs making them sensitive to overheating, long activities, extreme exercise and exertion. But they are very patient and gentle in nature, a very loving dog breed to have around.
5. Collies:
Collies are gentle and intelligent dog breed with protective instincts making them perfect guard dogs for kids. These dogs rarely show aggression, they have patient, affectionate and devoted nature making them good match for families with kids.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
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Which breed of dog is the least aggressive?
Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Beagles, Pugs, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Basset Hounds and Poodles are some of the least aggressive dog breeds.
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Which dog has bitten the most?
Pit Bulls, German Shepherds and Rottweilers are some of the dog breeds that are associated with most bites, injuries and fatalities due to their strength and size.
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What dog should not be around kids?
Dogs breeds like Chow Chows, Akitas, Siberian Huskies, Rottweilers, Bullmastiffs, Malamutes, Chihuahuas, etc, are challenging around kids due to their size, strength and energy levels.
