| There are several different breeds that do well with | | | | the Golden Retriever. It's also important to note that |
| older, well-behaved children, and only a select few | | | | most of these dogs will be much calmer around the |
| who are patient enough to be around younger | | | | smaller children if they have plenty of exercise, so it |
| children. Although all young children should be closely | | | | is important that when you have a small child, to |
| supervised and taught to be kind to their dog, these | | | | ensure your dog is good and tired so they don't play |
| are the breeds who will let a toddler crawl all over | | | | too rough. |
| them, or allow a 3 year old to dress them up without | | | | I think the most tolerant breeds of all are the Bulldog |
| complaining. | | | | and the Olde Victorian Bulldog. They aren't really |
| There are several hounds that are very tolerant of | | | | hyper and they tolerate rough handling by small little |
| young children, including the Scottish Deerhound, the | | | | hands that don't have a lot of dexterity. Of course |
| Stabyhoun, the Treeing Walker Coonhound, the Platt | | | | the bulldogs do come with that special stubbornness |
| Hound and the Pharaoh Hound. Also the American | | | | that makes them loved and frustrating at the same |
| Foxhound, the Basset Hound, and Ibizan Hound. | | | | time! |
| Sometimes I wonder if these hounds are much more | | | | Remember to introduce your children to dogs slowly |
| tolerant of smaller children simply because they have | | | | and teach them to be respectful of the dog and their |
| more skin to pull on! I'm not sure, but remember that | | | | space. Always insist that if a dog moves away from |
| just because they will allow a toddler to grab at | | | | the child, that the child respect the dog and not |
| them, doesn't mean it shouldn't be discouraged. Every | | | | follow them. Although it is important to watch your |
| dog has its limit and you don't want your dog to | | | | small children with the dog at all times, the breeds |
| even get near that limit. You want your dog to love | | | | mentioned above will tolerate more from a small child |
| your children as much as you do. | | | | than other breeds. As always, make sure you choose |
| There are some bigger dogs that do well with | | | | the breed based upon many factors, such as |
| children, such as the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and | | | | grooming requirements, exercise needs, etc. |