Child
Friendly Small Size Dog Breeds
Cairn Terrier
The cairn is typical terrier; they are plucky,
spirited, inquisitive, hardy, clever, and stubborn
. They are responsive to owner's wishes and
have a desire to please.They enjoy playing games
with children and are hardy enough to withstand
some rough friendly play.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel -
A generally playful dog who enjoys human company,
they can be reserved with strangers. Affectionate
and devoted to owners and children, good with
other pets and friendly towards unfamiliar dogs,
thrives on human contact and will love being
part of the family.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Is a loyal companion suitable for people of
all ages, but it does need daily exercise to
keep it from becoming frustrated. It is intelligent
and very independent. It tends to be reserved
with strangers and can be feisty with strange
dogs.
Border
Terrier
Alert and playful, small physically but with
a big personality, and well able to stand up
for themselves
Great dog for families with active children
sweet natured and enjoys
play.
Jack
Russel Terrier
Small dogs but full of energy and character,
Popular dogs.they make ideal family pets and
are often used as a working dog. Affectionate
and loyal is good with children especially if
they are raised with them.
Shih-Tzu -
Active, friendly, alert little dogs with an
independent nature.Affectionate and devoted
to their owners, good with children and other
animals They live for human companionship; and
have a have a sweet, gentle disposition
Pug -
A small dog that is sociable, homely, companionable
and friendly , their playful and clownish nature
makes them ideal family pets.
A popular dog, good with children.
Papillon -
A small pretty and lively dog ideal as a companion
or as a loving easily socialised dog for families
Child
Friendly Medium Size Dog Breeds.
Beagle
-
Medium sized good natured and lively dogs, alert
with a tolerant nature, can show an independent
streak and a desire to follow scents. A lovely
dog with a gentle nature, affectionate and friendly,
particularly good with children.
Cocker
Spaniel -
Friendly, energetic and keen to please. Good
with children and other dogs the Cocker Spaniel
makes an ideal family pet, they have lots of
energy and can be trained with patience
Schnauzer
(Standard) -
Medium sized dogs that are sociable and playful
with a tendency to be protective and have strong
guarding instincts. Their coat requires professional
clipping. Always alert and playful they enjoy
company, very good with children especially
if raised with them
West
Highland Terrier
Very popular pets, active and playful they can
sometimes be feisty and independent but they
are also affectionate and loyal. Alert by nature
they make good watchdogs. They are affectionate
and loyal towards their owners and good with
children especially if raised with them. Friendly
with strangers and other dogs when they are
well socialised.
Whippet
A sleek, handsome and very fast sight hound
which makes an excellent family pet. Gentle,
affectionate, friendly, and easy-going, very
good with children, loves exercise but can be
difficult to control on walks.
Poodle
(Miniature) -
The miniature poodle is lively, playful, eager
to please, responsive and obedient making it
one of the most popular varieties of dog. Quite
and sensitive nature, and tend to be devoted
to one perso., They may be reserved with strangers
but are good with children, other pets and dogs.
Child Friendly Large Size Dog Breeds.
Labrador
Retriever -
A kind natured dog not aggressive, intelligent
and easy to train as they learn commands very
quickly. Reliable dogs, trustworthy, calm, friendly,
and gentle. A very popular dog that is very
eager to please you and is always ready to have
fun.
Golden
Retrievers
This is another breed that has a lot of energy
and will want to play for hours on end. Golden
retrievers are intelligent, loyal, and with
a life span of 10-12 year will be a long time
family member. Although they are large they
make ideal pets for families with children.
Collie -
Collies make great family pets because they
love to be with people and to be part of the
family. They are great with children often taking
a special interest in them. A highly intelligent
dog that is easy to train, they will bond quickly
and easily with a family and easily become watchful
and protective of the home.
English Setters
Graceful, elegant dogs with plenty of energy.
Friendly, excellent with children, they have
a soft mouth but can be lively and exhuberant.
Boxers.
Dogs that are quiet, intelligent, playful and
fun to be around, they are a great choice for
a family with children. Easy to train they are
dedicated and easily become devoted to all members
of the family whilst sometimes being reserved
around strangers.
