Best Family Dogs for Kids
Gentle, patient and friendly breeds that do well with children. Always supervise young kids around any dog. Here are 26 breeds from our guide that fit.
Labrador Retriever
The world's favourite family dog.
Golden Retriever
Sunny, smart and endlessly devoted.
German Shepherd
The ultimate working partner.
French Bulldog
Big personality, apartment-sized.
Bulldog
Gentle, wrinkly and unflappable.
Poodle
Brains, elegance, barely any shedding.
Beagle
A nose with a happy dog attached.
Rottweiler
Powerful guardian, softie at home.
Dachshund
The brave little 'sausage dog'.
Boxer
Goofy, loyal and full of bounce.
Siberian Husky
Born to run, built for snow.
Australian Shepherd
Brainy, tireless and devoted.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A gentle, affectionate lapdog.
Border Collie
The smartest dog in the world.
Shih Tzu
A regal little lap companion.
Boston Terrier
The dapper American gentleman.
Bernese Mountain Dog
A gentle giant with a heart of gold.
Great Dane
The gentle giant of dogs.
Doberman Pinscher
Sleek, loyal and fearless.
Shiba Inu
A bold, fox-like free spirit.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Short legs, huge personality.
Cocker Spaniel
A merry, soft-eyed sporting dog.
Pug
Lots of dog in a little space.
Miniature Schnauzer
A bearded, spirited little watchdog.
Cane Corso
A powerful, noble guardian.
Australian Cattle Dog
The tireless blue heeler.
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