| If you don't already own a dog, it is important to | | | | Pugs are a smaller breed, yet have the personality of |
| choose the right breed for your family. Deciding on | | | | a big loyal dog. These stocky little wrinkled dogs |
| getting a pet, much less what type of pet, is a very | | | | have been described by breed experts using the |
| tough decision. Once you and your family decide on | | | | Latin term "multum in parvo" ("much in little"). This |
| getting a dog, it is important that you find the right | | | | breed is incredibly sociable, preferring the company of |
| dog that fits your family's lifestyle. For those that | | | | humans over other dogs or pets (though they usually |
| have young children, you need to find a dog that is | | | | do get along with them). They seem to have a |
| suitable and one you can trust. To help with your | | | | special bond with children and love to play. |
| search, listed is information on five types of dogs | | | | 4. Irish Setter |
| that are the most suitable for having around young | | | | This is a larger breed of dog, yet they are calm and |
| children. | | | | love to be within a family. They are loyal and enjoy |
| 1. Retrievers | | | | watching over young kids. These dogs are eager to |
| This category consists of both Golden Retrievers and | | | | please, so they are easily trained to follow |
| Labrador Retrievers. Both dogs are loyal and devoted | | | | commands and day-to-day behavior. Originally, these |
| family members and can be easily trained. These | | | | dogs were bred for hunting, but they also make a |
| dogs love the outdoors and will play very well with | | | | great family pet. |
| your young kids. Kids usually tend to have more | | | | 5. Bichon Frise |
| patience with the dogs than adults, which will help the | | | | The bichon frise is a smaller breed that looks like a |
| bond between the dog and the child and help to train | | | | big cuddly white fluff ball. They have happy-go-lucky |
| the dog to behave properly. Retrievers make great | | | | spirits and are faithful and obedient. This breed |
| companions for kids of all ages. | | | | stands out from other small dog breeds because of |
| 2. Poodles | | | | their lovable personality. The bichon does however |
| Poodles come in a variation of sizes, which gives you | | | | require regular grooming, but because of its small |
| the choice of what size of poodle would best suit | | | | stature does not have the hip problems like larger |
| your family. This breed can work with the best of | | | | dog breeds. |
| them - hunting, swimming and retrieving! They are | | | | All of the above listed breeds are proven to be great |
| also extremely intelligent and do well in all dog sports. | | | | family pets, especially those with small children. These |
| Their affectionate and patient nature makes them a | | | | breeds range from large to small in size, yet all of |
| great choice for families. Another plus with this breed | | | | them have the best qualities that you can find in a |
| is the lack of shedding. | | | | dog. I'm sure that any of these would be great |
| 3. Pug | | | | additions to a family with children. |