Comments on: Looking To Find A Good Breed For A Household With A 3 Yr Old-preferably Medium-large To Large, But Not Huge!?

By: maxtonam

maxtonam — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:49:48 +0000

Labs/goldens, those are the best and any mix of them is generally good. You need to stay away from the pit bulls and breeds with bad histories, not that all of those dog are bad but that they do have a past and they increase your home owners insurance.

By: peppered

peppered — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:17:40 +0000

We got a Shih-tzu bichon, frise, maltese cross. He’s not that big, and isn’t snarly. Obviously it takes a little while to teach them basic obedience, but he is very content and loves playing with people so i would recommend.
But all dogs are different no matter what breed. I would suggest watching the dog and how it reacts and asker the breeder about it before buying.

By: BobTheBl

BobTheBl — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:11:24 +0000

Try a Labrador or a Golden Retriever…GREAT pets for little kids!

By: a mommy again

a mommy again — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:17:26 +0000

we have a German Shepard. we got him as a puppy and he is well adjusted to my boys and only plays as ruff as the boys let him

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:42:04 +0000

Why don’t you try contacting your local humane society or ASPCA to see if they have a professional available you can talk to about breed compatibility. I know that here in CT there are some great people at the Humane Society and that they keep an animal behaviorist/trainer on staff. I don’t blame you about the small yippy puppies!!!!

By: dee g

dee g — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:30:01 +0000

Labs are good dogs. But have you checked out your local pound. Let them know what your looking for and they can help match a perfect match for you. I DO NOT suggest a beagle. Yes they are loving dogs, but as I have one and a 10 year old. The biggest thing is they are hunting dogs they love to chase and Alley is always going after my sons legs. They require ALOT of excerise and are very stubborn. I wouldn’t trade her for the world. But for a small child I wouldn’t suggest them. Good luck to you.

By: Georgewa

Georgewa — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:21:11 +0000

Beagles make great pets, they are good with children and can be good with cats too,check with your local animal shelter for one,You wouldn’t want a puppy as you already have your hands full with a child, you don’t need two.Maybe a 2 or 3 yr old would be better, the only thing is beagles like to roam and they are bottomless pits when it comes to food.But they are adorable and so good with kids.

By: Trista <3

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:14:11 +0000

Labs or retreivers or mixes of the two with smaller breeds are great for children. Go to the local animal control and get a mutt. They make the best pets. I used to work at a Vet hospital in college… rescue dogs make the most loyal pets ever. It’s like they know you saved them… even if they were puppies.

By: BPD Wife

BPD Wife — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:23:11 +0000

We have a sheltie who has been wonderful with our son. He lays outside my son’s door at night until morning. If my son is on the floor playing, the dog is laying right there next to him. And he is so tolerant of my son if he should hit him or pull his tail, etc. We were a bit worried because we had the dog before we brought our son home, so we weren’t sure how he would react, but the dog acts like a surrogate parent to our son! It’s great to watch and if ever in the same situation again, I would get another sheltie.
P.S. The dog is also tolerant of our annoying african gray parrot. That says a lot.

By: Abby's momma

Abby's momma — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:49:55 +0000

Border collies make excellent kid dogs. I grew up with them and I now have a 1 1/2 yr. old male border collie who not only adores my 15 month old daughter, but is very protective of her. He lets her pull on his ears, roll around all over him, etc…and never growls or tries to bite her. Not to mention, border collies are very smart dogs. Probably a little to smart for their own good. Good luck trying to find the perfect pet.