Your children want an animal companion or you simply want a four-legged best friend by their side? We present to you our list of 12 child-friendly dog breeds. Of course, the character traits that make family dogs so special are not to be missed. We also provide tips for dog training, because especially with a family dog, training should be well thought out.
Child-friendly dog breeds for your family
A fluffy, four-legged best friend for your children is what you're looking for. But which dog breed is especially suitable as a →family dog? Before you decide on a dog, you should take a closer look at the topic to find out which furry friend →suits your family.
Child-friendly dogs come in every shape and size, whether →small, →medium-sized or →large dog breed. Besides appearance, the character of your dog is especially important for a happy family life. A patient, calm temperament combined with playfulness and a loving nature make for a great family dog.
The combination of child and dog can certainly be demanding for your four-legged friend and should not be underestimated. Resilience? Yes, please! But a child-friendly dog should also be able to accept not always being the center of attention in the family.
Dog breeds suitable for everyday family life
If you're looking for a four-legged friend, take a look at our list of 12 dog breeds for families with children:
Bichon Frisé
Newfoundland
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Corgi
Training matters: The first steps with your family dog
Even if a dog breed is considered child-friendly or suitable for beginners – the →right training and →consistent upbringing of your four-legged friend should still not be neglected because a friendly character and patient temperament are shaped by →puppy socialization in the first weeks of life. Time and effort should be planned for accordingly.
In addition to training, the nutrition of your four-legged friend should not be underestimated. Finding the right food can be quite complicated. That's why you can →get free advice. Our →practical trial packs make the decision easier and give your four-legged friend a varied selection of nutrient- and protein-rich meals.
You want to feed your dog as fresh as possible? The Pets Deli BARF concept makes it possible – simple and healthy for your four-legged friend!
Simply Correct BARFing
What you should consider before bringing a dog into your family
Have you decided on a dog breed? Then you should keep the following tips in mind before welcoming a dog into your family.
Our tips:
Ask yourself whether all family members can imagine everyday life with a dog or if you're just fulfilling your child's wishes. Only then will your happiness and that of your four-legged friend last.
Teach your children the basic rules for interacting with dogs before you choose a furry friend.
Whether from the →animal shelter or from a breeder, before your new family member moves in, you should arrange a "meet and greet". There, all questions can be answered while children and dog get to know each other.
Dogs can trigger allergies. That's why it's worth finding out about →allergy-friendly dogs.
Does your new family member have enough space and exercise? You can usually make a small dog breed happy in an apartment without a garden more easily than a larger family dog.
Child-friendly and guard dog? Larger dog breeds, often bred as herding dogs, can also take on the role of a guard dog. If the herding instinct is not too pronounced and the training is right, nothing stands in the way of harmonious coexistence.
Also, →mixed-breed dogs can complete a family and are usually easy to integrate. The random combination of two dog breeds makes mixed-breed dogs wonderful surprise packages.
