I was very interested to the Visla up on the list. I've started seeing Vislas at the dog park and they are quiet. Thanks for the article!

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Growing up and even today my family has had poodles, I was surprised to see them
On your list for childrens dogs. They can be high strung, moody and easily aggrivated. Add to that, the high maintenence involved with grooming and yes those haircuts are mandatory unless you want a very scruffy looking dog. This is definately a research driven decision type if breed.

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The standard poodle is one of the best breeds for children or anyone who wants one that's funny, gentle, smart, protective and probably the most human-like of all breeds..

I know many individuals who have purchased poodles because they were so impressed with mine or commented that other breeds are difficult to have after living with a poodle, a unique animal.

I've had many throughout my life. Presently, I have 3 standards and 2 wonderful toys as well.

Like all breeds they're not all perfect, partly due to breeding and just the way life is.. The best parents can have a bad child.

The only real concern is grooming. If you want to keep them long, they need regular maintenance or they can be sheared reducing the amount of up-keep.

Unfortunately, when a naturally large breed (standard poodle) is genetically altered producing a miniature or toy there is a much greater chance for the smaller version to be high-strung. Standard poodles are rarely that way!

Wow, I have never owned one,but Golden Retrievers are very friendly every time I meet them. Great with kids, great family dog.

Schnauzer? I know several and they are NOT friendly with strangers nor other animals. Several of their owners have even attested to that.

Bulldogs? Can't imagine cuddling with that

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The *NUMBER ONE* dog for a child should be the American Stafford-shire Terrier!! Not only have I personally witnessed this with my own child as well as numerous other people that I know it has been proven. It's hogwash that they get outcast-ed b/c they are one of the strongest dogs out there so low life criminals choose to train them to be TERRIBLE and fight each other for there own financial gain. They are almost all born to be amazing unless bred to be terrible. Any breed of dog could be viscous if trained to be so. Its just that these are some of the strongest dogs so they are the most commonly choosen to be trained to be fighters. IF you honestly think about it you have N-E-V-E-R heard a story of a properly trained, well treated, well kept "Pit-Bull" to just snap and hurt people. IT's stupid HUMANS that train them to be horrible. Come on! Think about it some of worthless Michale Vic's,trained fighting dogs have been placed in homes with multiple children!!! If the BREED it's self was sooooooooooooooooooooooo HORRIBLE this would never be close to possible. UGH HUMANS SUCK!! It's not their fault the humans train them to be terrible. SUCH B.S!!!

I agree 100% i have owned many pits and they are exactly what there trained to be loving family dogs.

I couldn't agree more. We got a beagle/cocker puppy last year and he has been the most amazing dog for our family. He is extremely loyal and always at my side. We were so pleased we got him a brother 2 weeks ago. They have quickly bonded. They have a cat brother as well. The three run and play and do quite well. Our beagles Willy & Nelson love to play with their human brothers too. Beagles use their noses a lot so make sure you put the trash can out of reach. I was excited to see them in the top 10.

That's really cool idea that i got to see in here. Segmenting the dog as per kids age and preferences is good in terms of safety considerations. But how many dogs one can own, that's also a logical question in this regard.