Having a dog at home adds joy to your daily life, provided that it has a good personality and is well-trained. If you have children or are planning to have children in the future, you may want to consider dog breeds that are particularly friendly and patient with very young children. You can check them out below!
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1. Golden Retriever
Unsurprisingly, the Golden is the quintessential, perfect family dog. They love cuddles and are playful and patient, which makes the best dog breed for a family that has children.
2. Maltese
If there's one breed that wouldn't hurt a fly, it's the Maltese! This curly little hairball is extremely sweet and accommodating with kids.
3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
These toy dogs are very friendly. They're very outgoing and patient with others, especially when it comes to children. You can rest easy!
4. Irish Setter
These big, slender, muscular dogs are perfect for families that live in a house. They love to play and entertain their audience, provided they're stimulated for at least 2 hours a day. So, if you have energetic children, they'd be a great fit!
5. Bulldog
English and French Bulldogs are extremely kind. They're very intelligent and loyal as well. They're an excellent pet to have for your children to grow up in a joyful, pleasant environment.
Of course, you can always consider adopting a dog of another breed, even if you have or plan to have children. However, you'll have to make sure it's perfectly trained and explain to the child what they can and cannot do with their pet.
Either way, you should always keep an eye on small children when they're in the presence of animals.
