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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

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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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
 
Adam said:
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.
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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:
 
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
 
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!"
 
alarm man said:
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:
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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.
 
My two mutts, Rotty is a 2yr old male. Germy is a 4yr old bitch. She was a rescue too
 

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Adam said:
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.
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not met my mother in law
 
Adam said:
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.
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ive never heard of a little dog killing kids,but ive heard of big/aggresive dogs doing just that..i like all dogs,just some id prefer not to have around kids..
 
Adam said:
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.
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Little dog, little man syndrome. Both the same. All mouth and no trousers. I would put both into orbit with a big kick!
 
alarm man said:
ive never heard of a little dog killing kids,but ive heard of big/aggresive dogs doing just that..i like all dogs,just some id prefer not to have around kids..
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worst dog ive come across was a rodesian ridgeback i actually fear this breed mate of mine had 1 that bit me even though it was only a 6 month pup it was massive and still got the scar from 12 years ago
 
Top Cat said:
Little dog, little man syndrome. Both the same. All mouth and no trousers. I would put both into orbit with a big kick!
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its normally big dog liitle man round my way,used as a status symbol, staffie walking around with a brick or some massive stick in its mouth,dont blame the dog,blame the owner..
 
I think any dogs will bite if the circumstances are right. I like the idea of a rescue dog but in reality you never know it's history and if it's been badly brought up or abused it will never make a good family pet. I also suggest you avoid thoroughbreds, they tend to have physical problems because of the breeding and they're often mentally highly strung.

I like Staffies personally and they're great with kids if they grow up in a family environment.
 
Jonesy83 said:
worst dog ive come across was a rodesian ridgeback i actually fear this breed mate of mine had 1 that bit me even though it was only a 6 month pup it was massive and still got the scar from 12 years ago
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Yeah i totally agree i have one by me and it scares the s.h.i.t. out of me.
Golden retrievers are the softest dogs i have ever met.
 
RyanCheetham said:
My two mutts, Rotty is a 2yr old male. Germy is a 4yr old bitch. She was a rescue too
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Rottweilers scare me.

I was working on an empty pub that was being looked after by a man with a Rottweiler. I walked into the garden area wher he was chained to a lamp post, and I swear he nearly ripped the post out of the ground to try and get to me.

After speaking to the owner, I was advised that he was placid (whatever, lol) and I'm sure he said he weighed 15 stone.
 
i had 2 boxers when my kids were growing up cant fault them, soft, loving, fun and also nuts but brilliant all-round dog!

would love another but he wont let me!
 
My golden retriever has been attacked 3 times in 12 years. Every time it was a German Shepard! That reminds me i must get some rat poison!
 
putting dogs on a chain changes their personality , at a site where I worked once we had an Alsatian guard dog that stayed in the " bait room" with the lads through the day , come night time he was chained to the gate and only a certain few could go near him; he was "at work"
 
Let's cut most of the crap here. No matter what dog you get if you use positive reinforcement techniques and all family members in your training methods and everyone is making sure the dog knows exactly what is acceptable behaviour for it and where it's place is in the grand scheme of things you are not really likely to encounter too many problems.
There are a wealth of training manuals/TV programmes/Youtube vids out there from reputable trainers. There are also guys on here who can help, I know this because I needed their advice on one occassion.
My own personal preference would be a German Shepherd but that's just because I love the big soft daft bugger we've got. He's great with everyone.
As has been said earlier, you're going to have to walk the dog so you might as well have one that's not going to make you feel daft
 
trev said:
Let's cut most of the crap here. No matter what dog you get if you use positive reinforcement techniques and all family members in your training methods and everyone is making sure the dog knows exactly what is acceptable behaviour for it and where it's place is in the grand scheme of things you are not really likely to encounter too many problems.
There are a wealth of training manuals/TV programmes/Youtube vids out there from reputable trainers. There are also guys on here who can help, I know this because I needed their advice on one occassion.
My own personal preference would be a German Shepherd but that's just because I love the big soft daft bugger we've got. He's great with everyone.
As has been said earlier, you're going to have to walk the dog so you might as well have one that's not going to make you feel daft
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always found the thing on the end of my leg or a rolled up news paper worked wonders, lol
 
Marvo said:
I like Staffies personally and they're great with kids if they grow up in a family environment.
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Marvo you're dead right mate, staffies are great dogs but there's an element in this country that has them because they look hard. They don't treat them right and so their dogs sometimes have behavioural issues. As a result the entire breed gets an underserved bad reputation
 
Some of the most loyal and well behaved family dogs I've ever seen are Staffies, unfortunately some of the most abused and misused dogs I've seen are also Staffies. It's a shame to tar the whole breed with the same brush when it's some of the owners that need euthanasing not the dogs.
 
Marvo said:
Some of the most loyal and well behaved family dogs I've ever seen are Staffies, unfortunately some of the most abused and misused dogs I've seen are also Staffies. It's a shame to tar the whole breed with the same brush when it's some of the owners that need euthanasing not the dogs.
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That's true of a lot of breeds . Most dogs are nice , it's the owners that need the training.
 
alarm man said:
bit different i think..
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Yes, but still ended with loss of life.

I couldn't resist a google, and wasn't really expecting to get a result. Obviously, larger dogs are more likely to cause fatal injuries. I can control my dogs, and trust them with the children. However, I would never leave them alone together as any dog can turn, and is usually due to victim scaring or threatening it.
 
We`ve had a few from Battersea now, only problem we always end up with older dogs, and ofcaurse the reach 12-15 and thats that. But all have been great, last one Badger cross Learcher/greyhound ugly thing but fantastic with kids, and just wanted human contact been left outdoors for years. Best thing as we have , is to give one of these guys a chance, just walk around with your family and see which dog greats you first.
 
Adam said:
Yes, but still ended with loss of life.

I couldn't resist a google, and wasn't really expecting to get a result. Obviously, larger dogs are more likely to cause fatal injuries. I can control my dogs, and trust them with the children. However, I would never leave them alone together as any dog can turn, and is usually due to victim scaring or threatening it.
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fs man,ive said i like all dogs,in fact id say i like dogs more than people,but the op seems wary of dogs and kids,im the same thats why i prefer small dogs around kids,id love a german shep or a doberman both of which i think are great dogs,but im a what if when it comes to dogs and kids
 
tazz said:
We`ve had a few from Battersea now, only problem we always end up with older dogs, and ofcaurse the reach 12-15 and thats that. But all have been great, last one Badger cross Learcher/greyhound ugly thing but fantastic with kids, and just wanted human contact been left outdoors for years. Best thing as we have , is to give one of these guys a chance, just walk around with your family and see which dog greats you first.
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Take my hat off to you.
 

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