Comments on: Top 10 Dogs Good With Children Part II http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/ A Guide Dog Puppy Raiser's Blog To Raising Dogs And Puppies Wed, 23 May 2012 01:01:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kris http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-14150 Kris Mon, 07 May 2012 16:57:55 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-14150 I am surprised at Golden being top. I have meet many a Golden who are very bad with children and other dogs. The majority of the time when my lab was attacked at dog parks it was a Golden. I am also surprised that Pittbull was not included at all, bread bias? A good pittbull is by far the best dog for children. Mine was 5 years old when we brought our baby home from the hospital. He was patient with her from the time she started putting cloths on him and mounting him like a horse. He was also our baby monitor. If the baby was in her crib and fussing he would come get us. This is not a fluke, after speaking to many other Pitt owners it is very common behavior and before they got such a bad rap they were known as "Nanny" dogs in England. I am sad to not even see a nod to the breed. In fact the Pitt was much better with our children than our lab was. MUCH BETTER. I am surprised at Golden being top. I have meet many a Golden who are very bad with children and other dogs. The majority of the time when my lab was attacked at dog parks it was a Golden. I am also surprised that Pittbull was not included at all, bread bias? A good pittbull is by far the best dog for children. Mine was 5 years old when we brought our baby home from the hospital. He was patient with her from the time she started putting cloths on him and mounting him like a horse.

He was also our baby monitor. If the baby was in her crib and fussing he would come get us. This is not a fluke, after speaking to many other Pitt owners it is very common behavior and before they got such a bad rap they were known as “Nanny” dogs in England. I am sad to not even see a nod to the breed.

In fact the Pitt was much better with our children than our lab was. MUCH BETTER.

]]> By: Colby http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13957 Colby Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:24:58 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13957 @Janice, not a bad idea! Along with purebred Labs, Goldens, and German Shepherds our Guide Dog school also uses Golden/Lab mixes in their guide dog program. I've also heard that some of the service dog schools use primarily Golden/Lab mixes for their service dogs. @Janice, not a bad idea! Along with purebred Labs, Goldens, and German Shepherds our Guide Dog school also uses Golden/Lab mixes in their guide dog program. I’ve also heard that some of the service dog schools use primarily Golden/Lab mixes for their service dogs.

]]> By: Janice http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13947 Janice Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:18:51 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13947 I love that the Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever made number 1 and 2 on the list! We have 2 Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix puppies and 5 kids. I couldn't wish for a better family. Our puppies are about 15 months old now, brother and sister. They play with each other enough to keep most of the energy level down with the kids (unless there is a tennis ball in someones hand!). The are very intelligent and loyal, and just the right amount of watch dog. They have all the best qualities of both breeds. If someone can't decide between the two, I recommend a mix (but ONLY if you can give them PLENTY of exercise). I love that the Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever made number 1 and 2 on the list! We have 2 Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix puppies and 5 kids. I couldn’t wish for a better family.
Our puppies are about 15 months old now, brother and sister. They play with each other enough to keep most of the energy level down with the kids (unless there is a tennis ball in someones hand!). The are very intelligent and loyal, and just the right amount of watch dog. They have all the best qualities of both breeds. If someone can’t decide between the two, I recommend a mix (but ONLY if you can give them PLENTY of exercise).

]]> By: Cp http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13944 Cp Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:08:00 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13944 Labs & retrievers are both excellent around kids. We had a lab growing up. He was a bit hyper, but never bit anyone. And my best friend had a retriever that took it upon himself to escort us everywhere, making sure we were always safe. Labs & retrievers are both excellent around kids. We had a lab growing up. He was a bit hyper, but never bit anyone. And my best friend had a retriever that took it upon himself to escort us everywhere, making sure we were always safe.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13869 Elizabeth Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:03:15 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13869 I own a vizsla, and everything you report about them is true! They are the best, most kind, gentle loyal dogs ever. However they are extremely high energy and need to be exercised DAILY. I cannot stress this enough, otherwise thy cn get bored and become destructive. We have to take our dog to th dog park every single day. But she is the best dog we've ever had. She is the most beautiful dog and is the perfect size. She's very clingy and must be considered part of the family. Ie sleeps in our bed under the covers with her head on a pillow I own a vizsla, and everything you report about them is true! They are the best, most kind, gentle loyal dogs ever. However they are extremely high energy and need to be exercised DAILY. I cannot stress this enough, otherwise thy cn get bored and become destructive. We have to take our dog to th dog park every single day. But she is the best dog we’ve ever had. She is the most beautiful dog and is the perfect size. She’s very clingy and must be considered part of the family. Ie sleeps in our bed under the covers with her head on a pillow

]]> By: Alethea http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13859 Alethea Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:26:59 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13859 The Staffordhire Bull Terrier is a different breed from the American Staffordshire Terrier and The American Pit Bull Terrier although all 3 breeds do have common ancestors. All too often all 3 are lumped together as "pits bulls". As a terrier, they can be aggressive towards smaller animals and therefore children. Because of the large amount of inbreeding among the American Pit Bull Terriers, you never know what you're going to get. A dog that is similar to these breeds, but much better with children is the Dogo Argentino. I met a few and although they are large, they have always been gentle. They do like to "lay against you" and can knock you down, but are loyal and easygoing. Personally, I love the German Shepard, Labs, Retrievers, and -a lesser known dog- the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Our female Rhody was the absolute best dog ever. She was tolerant of strangers, but fiercely loyal and would only allow the meter man out of his truck once my mom or dad called her inside. The Staffordhire Bull Terrier is a different breed from the American Staffordshire Terrier and The American Pit Bull Terrier although all 3 breeds do have common ancestors. All too often all 3 are lumped together as “pits bulls”. As a terrier, they can be aggressive towards smaller animals and therefore children. Because of the large amount of inbreeding among the American Pit Bull Terriers, you never know what you’re going to get. A dog that is similar to these breeds, but much better with children is the Dogo Argentino. I met a few and although they are large, they have always been gentle. They do like to “lay against you” and can knock you down, but are loyal and easygoing.

Personally, I love the German Shepard, Labs, Retrievers, and -a lesser known dog- the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Our female Rhody was the absolute best dog ever. She was tolerant of strangers, but fiercely loyal and would only allow the meter man out of his truck once my mom or dad called her inside.

]]> By: Tish McKenzie http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13533 Tish McKenzie Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:21:15 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-13533 I have had Golden Retrievers for years. Love this breed! I have used them in pet therapy both with the elderly and with children. I do want to say, however, that just because a breed is considered number one breed for children, does not mean that all Goldens are good with children. My own Grandchild was attacked by a Golden Retriever without provoking that attack. This was while adults were in the room with the child. Something about the small child walking behind him startled him and he attacked. The attack required stitches and could have been more serious had supervision not been right there. This was a Golden that had been around children all his life and was a trusted friend. I say this to caution that no dog breed or dog is 100%. Small children should always be supervised with all dogs. I have had Golden Retrievers for years. Love this breed! I have used them in pet therapy both with the elderly and with children. I do want to say, however, that just because a breed is considered number one breed for children, does not mean that all Goldens are good with children. My own Grandchild was attacked by a Golden Retriever without provoking that attack. This was while adults were in the room with the child. Something about the small child walking behind him startled him and he attacked. The attack required stitches and could have been more serious had supervision not been right there. This was a Golden that had been around children all his life and was a trusted friend. I say this to caution that no dog breed or dog is 100%. Small children should always be supervised with all dogs.

]]> By: Colby http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-10096 Colby Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:58:35 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-10096 @Perdendo, thanks for commenting and thank you for understanding the point of this blog post. I took a look at the date and I actually did publish this post about 4 years ago. @Perdendo, thanks for commenting and thank you for understanding the point of this blog post. I took a look at the date and I actually did publish this post about 4 years ago.

]]> By: Perdendo http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-10055 Perdendo Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:46:33 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-10055 (Ah, forgive me for the date, I was looking at the wrong things. Apparently the "Trackbacks" at the bottom of the page hold a different date, and appear as comments. Forgive me for this misunderstanding) (Ah, forgive me for the date, I was looking at the wrong things. Apparently the “Trackbacks” at the bottom of the page hold a different date, and appear as comments. Forgive me for this misunderstanding)

]]> By: Perdendo http://puppyintraining.com/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-10054 Perdendo Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:44:14 +0000 http://puppyintraining.com/2008/01/24/top-10-dogs-good-with-children-part-ii/#comment-10054 I thought this list was very good. It at least is a start for people looking into breeds to get to interact with their children. Colby, I am very sorry that people are hassling you over the fact that you didn't mention every dog in the book, I think they missed the fact that there are more than 10 breeds in the world, and you chose to do the "Top Ten" ... It's also personal preference to be totally honest. I'd trust Weimaraner or a Rodeigian Ridgeback (Spelling?) around my children *personally* because I've found they are very gentle and amazing breeds to have around. But, thank you for this list! It does give a bit of food for thought and it at least is a nice stop to make during your google searches for more breeds. I hope the posts weren't to bad later on (Seeing as how this is 4 years later) and people learned that not everything revolves around them. I thought this list was very good. It at least is a start for people looking into breeds to get to interact with their children. Colby, I am very sorry that people are hassling you over the fact that you didn’t mention every dog in the book, I think they missed the fact that there are more than 10 breeds in the world, and you chose to do the “Top Ten” … It’s also personal preference to be totally honest. I’d trust Weimaraner or a Rodeigian Ridgeback (Spelling?) around my children *personally* because I’ve found they are very gentle and amazing breeds to have around. But, thank you for this list! It does give a bit of food for thought and it at least is a nice stop to make during your google searches for more breeds. I hope the posts weren’t to bad later on (Seeing as how this is 4 years later) and people learned that not everything revolves around them.

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