dogs

[Jonesy83]

the missis has been getting on at me for a good while now that she wants a dog for the kids and im slowly losing the argument its only been a 12 month argument even if i agree wont be till we come back off holiday next september before i go looking for 1 any recomendations on a breeds that is good with children so i can research them

thanks

 

[ruston]

A poor little mongrel from the cat and dog shelter , you will never regret it.

 

[Robotstar5]

Staffies are good with kids, plus there is usually a good choice at the rescue centres.

 

[alarm man]

anything that doesnt require 10 men to stop it when it goes mad..,yorky terrier,yappy but nice little dogs or a greyhound,plenty of them around,young but dont make enough money for their owners,so get binned,need plenty of walks tho.

 

[RyanCheetham]

I have a rottweiler and a german shepherd and they are both brilliant with kids and people in general. No point getting a small dog as you gotta walk em anyway

 

[tigerpaul]

The rescue homes are full of Staffies, but you don't know their history and they have an image problem at the moment.
Dogs that are gentle with kids, friendly and playful that need exercise but not excessive amounts would be something like a Labrador.

 

[alarm man]

both nice dogs,but for a first dog id go with a little fella more so with kids as they can be a little rough at times.

 

[Adam]

I have two huskies, and they are fantastic with my children. They are not bothered by anything the kids are doing, even when trying to climb over them.

They are hard work though.

Lots of walking. And every six months they blow their coats, which is messy. We have to vacuum multiple times a day, and constantly empty it.

I don't trust little dogs. They are very yappy, and snappy and you never know when they may nip one of the kids.

 

[RyanCheetham]

Little dog syndrome is the worst. I get horrible looks and people cross the road to get away when im walking my dogs. But i agree i would rather meet a big dog than a little yapper which i find are more likely to nip or lash out

 

[alarm man]

I have two huskies, and they are fantastic with my children. They are not bothered by anything the kids are doing, even when trying to climb over them.

They are hard work though.

Lots of walking. And every six months they blow their coats, which is messy. We have to vacuum multiple times a day, and constantly empty it.

I don't trust little dogs. They are very happy, and snappy and you never know when they may nip one of the kids.

id prefer a dog that could nip as opposed to one that could rip a head off,ive got 3 terriers they could cause damage as any other dog could,but as ive got kids id prefer one that wont beat me in a fight:redface:

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Given a choice, I'd go for a German Shepherd.

 

[Jonesy83]

staffies is definatly a no no had to take my mums cat the vets there was a few staffies in there which their owners just couldnt control and as for yorkies the mother in law got 1 i hate the little git and as for a rotwieller thats also a no because it would remind me of the mother in law

its a nice idea about getting a rescue dog but as been said dont know about its history

as for the husky i dont think would be ideal for a 1st time dog owner

im thinking golden retriver at the moment seens how they used as blind dogs

 

[Top Cat]

Retriever for me every time. Not a lot of walking, not a one man dog and everyone loves them.

A word of advice, if it's her decision, when it craps on the carpet, you can say "it was you that wanted the dog, not me!"

 

[Adam]

id prefer a dog that could nip as opposed to one that could rip a head off,ive got 3 terriers they could cause damage as any other dog could,but as ive got kids id prefer one that wont beat me in a fight:redface:

From my experience, little dogs can be far more vicious and do not give in when attacking. Larger dogs, may bite if they feel threatened but only bite once to protect themselves, and I have never heard of a dog ripping a head off.

 

[RyanCheetham]

My two mutts, Rotty is a 2yr old male. Germy is a 4yr old bitch. She was a rescue too