Which Breed is good for apts and young children?

[MissyC]

I think the title says it all, thanks so much!!

 

[Mordy]

http://www.k9country.com/perl/dogBreed.pl

great tool, give it a whirl!

 

[pitbulliest]

I think you have to look at your situation...do your children know how to interact with dogs or pets in general properly? At the shelter where I work, we are very hesitant to adopting to people with children under the age of 7, because of the whole "eye poking tail pulling" issue...just make sure you educate your kids on how to properly socialize with a dog and to respect its "down time"...they need respect and their own space.....

Alot of people will also get pets "for their kids"..and expect their children to take care of it, take it out for walks...etc..unfortunately (very unfortunately)...people with children that haven't been taught to value pets/animals will get bored and neglect the animal..this is one of the main reasons we get people bringing in their dogs, cats, especially rabbits and other small domestics...because the parents never had the time to begin with, and expected their 10 year old to take everything into their own hands..not gonna happen..

Anyways, I'm not judging you, but I thought it was an important point to bring up, even for anyone else that was wondering...hope you find an animal that best suits your family....

 

[bubbatd]

A rescued golden retriever !

 

[darkchild16]

a adopted greyhound but just like with all dogs they have to be supervised with children.
but mine lets my 8mth old neice climb all over him poke him what ever she wants and just gives you this look like ill put up with this as long as you want me too. but dont think all dogs will be like this. Hope this helps

 

[MissyC]

thanks for the opinions, I have a 17 month old daughter, I am already in the process of getting a Corgi....I was just curious about other breeds. The pet is NOT for my daughter, this puppy is for me.
Yes I know the puppy will take alot of work, and I am a stay at home mother who is more then willing to take the time to love the puppy, Also I can closely supervise both her and the pup.

I was originally considering a Daschund but I read they are very delicate so I opted to not get one while my daughter is still small.

Anyone have opinions on the basset hound??
thanks!

 

[chloesowner]

Hound dogs. They are really sweet and gentle.

 

[Fuzz Puppy]

Hounds are sweet and gentle, but some can be noisy. It depends on the breed and dog.

 

[Mordy]

dachshunds aren't really delicate - at least the standard sized ones.

 

[IlUvMyAnImAlZ05]

I recommend Siberian huskies,labs,retrievers,vizslas,boxers.
More!
Good luck!
Mandy

 

[Bowowee]

Beagles and Shih Tzus are the best breed for children. They are very friendly and playful.

 

[nedim]

Whatever happenned to Captain Corgi, Missy?

 

[BigDog2191]

Miniature dachshunds. Preferably an older one from a shelter. My brother has one and it's a wonderful apartment dog.

 

[norskgra]

I would recommend a Norwegian Elkhound.

 

[MissyC]

In March I'll be getting Captain Corgi and I can't wait!!! We're just looking at the other breeds out there.....I like to learn as much as I can about the different breeds

 

[LabLover]

how about a lab?? they are wonderful for children.

 

[bubbatd]

Missy...if you've decided why waste our input ??? You can find out about breeds on the breed sites !

 

[MissyC]

why do you feel your opinion would be a waste? I did decide but I like to see what other people chose from experience. Why would you take it so negatively for someone to love dogs and see what type of animal others in the living situation as me would choose???

 

[pitbulliest]

Beagles and Shih Tzus are the best breed for children. They are very friendly and playful.

There is no "best breed" for children..it depends on the child, the dog, the household environment, the overall situation....
If anyone is thinking of getting a dog, research is the number one key...look at your lifestyle and decide what kind of dog would best suit your needs....there are many wonderful breeds out there that make awesome family pets...but all of them have different characteristics and even different needs...its whether or not you are willing to take care of those needs 100 percent that determines if you are ready or not for a pet...

anywho...I feel like I'm preaching to the choir here...

 

[bubbatd]

Missy...sorry if you took it the wrong way...I took your first post as wanting to know what type dog to look for....not that you wanted to learn about different breeds. Pitt...I consider a Golden a children's dog.