What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

frooliemew: What breed of dog makes the best family pet?
I have two young children and would like to get a dog. We have two cats but I feel like it’s time for a dog. I don’t want a large dog but I don’t want one of those small old lady dogs either (I won’t be putting it in the shopping cart to go to the grocery). I would prefer short hair because I don’t want to be vacuuming up dog hair all the time.

Answers and Views:

Answer by Hootie
Wild pit bull

Answer by brandidy56
I have a bicon frise poodle mix and shes a great family dog, she needs lots of attention and shell only be about 8 lbs as an adult, she doesnt shed and shes super lovable, you should look into a bichon frise, theyre a little pricey, but worth it

Answer by ViRaS
Get a Lab…they’re the bestest dogs in the whole wide world.

Answer by purplebutterflyhippie04
I have a Huskey and a Shitzue. They are great with my family.

Answer by ↑ Emerson ↑
doberman

Answer by crazyguitarflying
pit bull

Answer by Taylor B
A Golden Retriever

Answer by old dude
labs are loyal
I like English mastiff
they are gentle fearless protective
but don’t get one from a back yard breeder

Answer by Sarah S
A mutt. We have 2 and they are the best. Try https://www.petfinder.com/index.html

Answer by Yeye
A Doberman Miniature Pincsher.

Answer by tweedle_dum1984
basset hounds… they are not to big or to tall they are pretty calm dogs

Answer by someguysrcut
pit bull

Answer by redheaded_gardener
WE HAVE A GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER, AND 4 KIDS. THESE DOGS NEED ALOT OF EXCERSIZE, AND THEREFORE KIDS ARE GOOD. IF YOU GET A PUPPY AND IT GROWS WITH THE KIDS THEY WILL ALL BE HAPPY. AT 10 WEEKS OLD I HAD ALREADY TAUGHT MY DOG TO COME, SIT, STAY, DOWN, AND OUT. THESE DOGS ARE VERY SMART AND EXTREMELY AFFECTIONATE. THEY ARE MEDIUM SIZED DOGS WITH SHORT HAIR, SILKY TOO, AND MALES ARE BETWEEN 50-60 LBS. FEMALES ARE 40-50 LBS.

Answer by atprettykitty995
I think either a lab or a yorkshire terrier!! Labs are the best, but they grow big. Yorkshire terriers are so cute, and short hair.

Answer by andipandi98
I think what you might be looking for is a poodle they are graet with kids they do not smell or shed even a poodle mix is good

Answer by amyscactus
Beagles make great family pets.

Answer by ATP
Labrador. They are short haired, great with kids & very tolerent. They don’t need as much exercise as a lot of larger breeds to keep them sane – most labs will very happily eat & sleep all day although you do need to make sure they don’t get too fat. They are intelligent but sweet natured.

Answer by ManUtdbaby
a lab or lab/golden retriever mix because they are the sweetest

Answer by tator68
i have a 3 year old son with a 3 yr old beagle they have played everyday, lucky (dog) is real gentle with Wyatt (son)
she has never bit him or snapped at him.. and they are very family orientated.

Answer by applpro
ANY dog can make a great family pet. It’s really up to the owner how they turn out!
I’ve seen little dogs that were more of a pain-in-the-ass than my 102 lb German Shepperd & I’ve also seen plenty of big dogs I’d like to shoot on site. The problem is that these are usually the result of bad owners, not bad dogs.

Answer by lala
cocker spaniels!!! They are medium in size and dont shed they are great with people and very loving easy to train etc…. I have a cocker spaniela and she is the best dog I have ever had they are the best family dogs

-lala

Answer by Wheels_UK
Cocker Spaniels

Answer by someone
I’d say golden retrievers, labs, or maybe even a dachshund. Golden retrievers might have too much hair, and I’ve heard that dachshunds make good apartment pets. It’s hard to give you ones if you only want short-haired. If you forget about the hair I would suggest a Austrailian Shepeards. They are awesome dogs!

Answer by Suduko Player
I love Pugs. They are small and have short hair. I have 4 and love them all! They are very sweet animals!!!

Answer by mike p
Corgi. They love to play, they have short hair, and their not very small. As puppies, they are tiny, but can grow up to be a medium sized, affectionate, smart, dog. I have a Welsh Pembroke Corgi puppy, and she is so smart, she actually found out how to dribble a ball like a soccer ball. She LOVES to play fetch and catch, and she’s pretty fast for a dog with 6-inch legs, actually faster than anyone in our family. She knows a LOT of tricks like sit, stay, down, come, and a few others. However, the sometimes nip at your heels, trying to herd you (they were originally bred for herding). They LOVE to chase and play with animals, I know because I also have 2 cats. They are actually pretty quiet dogs. They are also really cute, the have huge ears that stick straight up, and they love to jump in peoples lap I think a Corgi is the dog for you.

Answer by Amr the Blood Mage
The first one in rank American Cocker Spaniel, the next is Bearded Collie, the last in the ranking is Bernese Mountain Dog (that is the ranking of good family dogs) If need more Ranks contact me on [email protected]

Answer by mcgrad_01
i think basset hounds are great family dogs. they’re 45-65 lbs, loyal and eager to please their owners. they also love attention and sleep hard!! they’re great with children.

the only thing is that they shed all but 6 weeks of the year.

i’ve heard standard poodles are great family dogs, too. you don’t have to cut them freaky like you would think…let them be shaggy!

good luck!