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<blockquote data-quote="txag" data-source="post: 53689" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>ok, after working for a vet, i have seen lots of breeds & have some preferences. i hope no one takes offense to any of these because they're just my opinion.</p><p></p><p>dogs not for kids: spitz, chow, rott, doberman, pit (i'm sure just as in cattle there are examples of each of these that are good w/kids but as a rule, these breeds are not "kids dogs")</p><p></p><p>dogs i don't like: chihuahua, poodle & pretty much any fu-fu type dog. </p><p></p><p>heelers are my personal favorite but they're not always the best choice for kids. we've never had a problem w/them herding cows (that's a habit that can easily be stopped before it becomes a habit). border collies & shepherds are probably next if you want a pet/working dog combo. another lab would be a good choice for a kids' dog. </p><p></p><p>other choices that should be good w/kids: cockers (preferably inside dog & i guess if you're husband doesn't like dogs it surely won't be in the house. cockers also tend to "leak" when the get excited.), schnauzers, beagles (usually really good kids dogs), dachshunds, shelties, collies, rat terriers. </p><p></p><p>here are other breeds i like but i'm not sure if they're good w/kids: weimars, ridgebacks. </p><p></p><p>i agree that a "mutt" from the local shelter could also be a good option. sometimes they make the best dogs.</p><p></p><p>i'm sure i'm forgetting some but this might give you some ideas.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="txag, post: 53689, member: 8"] ok, after working for a vet, i have seen lots of breeds & have some preferences. i hope no one takes offense to any of these because they're just my opinion. dogs not for kids: spitz, chow, rott, doberman, pit (i'm sure just as in cattle there are examples of each of these that are good w/kids but as a rule, these breeds are not "kids dogs") dogs i don't like: chihuahua, poodle & pretty much any fu-fu type dog. heelers are my personal favorite but they're not always the best choice for kids. we've never had a problem w/them herding cows (that's a habit that can easily be stopped before it becomes a habit). border collies & shepherds are probably next if you want a pet/working dog combo. another lab would be a good choice for a kids' dog. other choices that should be good w/kids: cockers (preferably inside dog & i guess if you're husband doesn't like dogs it surely won't be in the house. cockers also tend to "leak" when the get excited.), schnauzers, beagles (usually really good kids dogs), dachshunds, shelties, collies, rat terriers. here are other breeds i like but i'm not sure if they're good w/kids: weimars, ridgebacks. i agree that a "mutt" from the local shelter could also be a good option. sometimes they make the best dogs. i'm sure i'm forgetting some but this might give you some ideas. [/QUOTE]
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