Breeds that ENJOY children
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the rott isn't considered a bully breed (mostly because it isn't directly realted) but it's original function was as a bulldog (not a drover although they can be trained to do it just as some ABs & APBTs have). in fact the proper german name was rottweiler metzgerhund, metzger is german for butcher. like every other butcher's dog it was expected to catch & hold large unruly animals like bulls & hogs. like all bulldogs a good one is actually very easy handling & likes people when not working & when working is focused & hard. a good rottie should be 100% functionally interchangeable w/a good AB.
PS. the B&T color throws people off, if you see a solid red one (same color as a fawn bullmastiff) they look more like a bulldog than people realize.
the rott isn't considered a bully breed (mostly because it isn't directly realted) but it's original function was as a bulldog (not a drover although they can be trained to do it just as some ABs & APBTs have). in fact the proper german name was rottweiler metzgerhund, metzger is german for butcher. like every other butcher's dog it was expected to catch & hold large unruly animals like bulls & hogs. like all bulldogs a good one is actually very easy handling & likes people when not working & when working is focused & hard. a good rottie should be 100% functionally interchangeable w/a good AB.
PS. the B&T color throws people off, if you see a solid red one (same color as a fawn bullmastiff) they look more like a bulldog than people realize.
I know Labs are the stereotype now for family friendly, and Enzo definitely ADORES children, so I can't dispute that one, but Ozzy loves little little kids as well. Hes a JRT/Aussie mix, and while Enzo loves everyone she meets with equal abandon/enthusiasm, Oz really only butt wiggles for little kids. Kids that are screamers though, not so much.
Boxers, Pits, Boxers, Boxers....lol
My 8 mo. old is the ruler of the three monsters in our house, they let her get away with murder! Halo tries to feed her and clean her, harry is her BEST buddy, and loki is her great protector...
The breed is noted as wonderful with kids, often stoic when being "abused" by them!
LOL
Pitties IMO are some of the greatest "babysitters" as well. Of course all dogs well socialized and such...not just some random dog you see on the street..lol
My 8 mo. old is the ruler of the three monsters in our house, they let her get away with murder! Halo tries to feed her and clean her, harry is her BEST buddy, and loki is her great protector...
The breed is noted as wonderful with kids, often stoic when being "abused" by them!
LOL
Pitties IMO are some of the greatest "babysitters" as well. Of course all dogs well socialized and such...not just some random dog you see on the street..lol
Berners have an affinity for children that is pretty much only surpassed by the Newfie. Bodi will seek out children at the park, at our Summer BBQ's, doing his Therapy Dog work at children's hospitals, anywhere - he will roll over on his back and wait (tail wagging) for belly rubs from as many kids that can lay on him.
All I know is that my APBTs are downright gluttons for punishment. For instance, working with kids that have never been around dogs is a job....teaching them how to properly pet a dog, etc. But my dogs could care less if the kid trips and falls and then kicks 'em in the head. They love to be around kids and will just sit there and enjoy the bad with the good.
My other breeds, on the other hand, have the sense to make themselves scarce if they want to.
My other breeds, on the other hand, have the sense to make themselves scarce if they want to.
My cavalier king charles spaniel simply loves children, must be natural to him as I personally do not really like kids and will not stay long in their company so he has never been properly socialized to them. Doesn't matter though, he loves everyone and especially children of all ages regardless if he's seen them before or not.
Fozzie is the BEST, most bomb-proof kid's dog that I know. He will let any child do anything to him without even flinching. Not only that, but he's very gentle with them... he never gets too excited or jumps on kids. Plenty of dogs love children but still aren't safe around them - I think that makes a big difference.
Fozzie was around my neices and my little brother growing up, but I didn't necessarily seek out children for him to meet. I think his breeding/temperament has lots & lots to do with it! On the other hand, I have seeked out countless kids to desensitize/socilaize Gonzo with him, and he's still nervous around some children.
Huskies are usually REALLY good with kids, and so are well bred, properly raised Cardigans in my experience.
So he has that going for him.
Fozzie was around my neices and my little brother growing up, but I didn't necessarily seek out children for him to meet. I think his breeding/temperament has lots & lots to do with it! On the other hand, I have seeked out countless kids to desensitize/socilaize Gonzo with him, and he's still nervous around some children.
Huskies are usually REALLY good with kids, and so are well bred, properly raised Cardigans in my experience.
So he has that going for him.