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31-03-2011 8:40pm#1
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Hi Tommy,
If you are looking for a particular breed that is good with kids I would be saying the Staffordshire Bull Terrier ... they are nicknamed the nanny dog due to their good tempermant with kids. We used to have one when I was younger and just love the breed. If I was ever to get another dog it would be a staffie as just adore them. Also, I am sure this will be mentioned over and over in the thread but please consider the rescue route.
EGAR is very good for rehoming staffies and other bull breeds (maybe you could PM them).
I would also say Greyhounds, they do not have a great reputation unfortunatley but they can are placid and easy to care for!
Other than that though, you could visit shelters and explain what you are looking for. They have all types of dogs, big, small, mongrels and pedigrees.
I have a small greyhound and a mongrel terrier type bitch. The greyhound is just a dote with kids but I could not trust my terier in anyway unfortunatley
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That's a staffy-
Amazing temperaments, great with kids and very patient. Labs are great dogs too but can be very boisterous when young. I would definitely stay away from a husky: they are very willful dogs who are notorious escape artists and they dont tend to take too well to kids pulling at them. Huskies have a very strong prey drive and once they start running, its very hard to make them come back. Boxers are lovely dogs, but like labs very boisterous again.
What size are you thinking of going with? Small, medium, big? Are you willing to do obedience classes with your dog? Some breeds will need firm handling from the very beginning and obedience classes benefits all.0 -
That's a staffy-
Amazing temperaments, great with kids and very patient. Labs are great dogs too but can be very boisterous when young. I would definitely stay away from a husky: they are very willful dogs who are notorious escape artists and they dont tend to take too well to kids pulling at them. Huskies have a very strong prey drive and once they start running, its very hard to make them come back. Boxers are lovely dogs, but like labs very boisterous again.
What size are you thinking of going with? Small, medium, big? Are you willing to do obedience classes with your dog? Some breeds will need firm handling from the very beginning and obedience classes benefits all.
was thinking of a medium to big dog. Had planned on going to do Obedience classes.0 -
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If you are not set on a particular breed, looking into a rescue would be perfect for you. There are loads of really good dogs out there that are brilliant with children. Quite a lot of rescues assess dogs to see how they are with kids, and won't home dogs that are not good with children into a household that has them! Labs, Staffies, most of the Spaniels, Boxers and so many more are renowned with being good with children but it really is down to the individual dog as to whether they are child friendly or not and taking it on an individual basis is your best bet to find a good dog for you. It's a good idea to have a basic idea of what kind of dog you want (size, energy requirements, temperament) and keep an open mind - sometimes the most unlikely candidates come up trumps!
www.irishanimals.ie is a very good website to start your search for a new dog - there are loads of all shapes and sizes in rescues around the country through no fault of their own. The advantage of rescue is also that you get a dog (if you choose and adult) that is already full grown and their temperament is already known. Often, they have a good bit of training done (basic commands, house training etc.) and are must easier to handle on a day to day basis than a young pup (esp with a young child around the house). Many times, the Heinz 57 is the best breed there is
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With kids, you're better off getting a bitch, they have great mothering instincts. How do you feel about grooming? Will the dog sleep inside? (sorry if I'm asking a lot of questions but it helps narrow it down out of three hundred+ breeds
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Something hardy like a staff or lab would still probably be best, or maybe a springer spaniel (they can be a bit loopy when they're young, but they have great personalities).0 -
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With kids, you're better off getting a bitch, they have great mothering instincts. How do you feel about grooming? Will the dog sleep inside? (sorry if I'm asking a lot of questions but it helps narrow it down out of three hundred+ breeds)
Something hardy like a staff or lab would still probably be best, or maybe a springer spaniel (they can be a bit loopy when they're young, but they have great personalities).
grooming is not a prob. The dog will more than likely stay indoors at nite.
Do staffy's shed much hair?0 -
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Just a aquick query about Staffies. What is there temperament like. Can they possibly turn on you. Also is it the law that they have to bemuzzleed when in public
As everyone else has said Staffies have great temperments. They are loving, loyal, patient with kids. If you get the chance to spend time with some you will find they are very funny when it comes to 'talking'. They grunt and snort at you(much like a little pig!). Very happy little dogs that do not get the credit they deserve.
Delighted you seem to be veered towards them Tommy 0 -
it may be too late to change your mind but i personally was amazed today when i saw this at home... my 20month old son telling my 6 1/2 month old rottie to sit and yes he sat...
go for a rottie puppy and you wont regret it0
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