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.

Sporting Large Labrador Retriever dog portrait

Labrador Retriever

The world's favourite family dog.

11-13 yr 25-36 kg
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Sporting Large Golden Retriever dog portrait

Golden Retriever

Sunny, smart and endlessly devoted.

10-12 yr 25-34 kg
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Herding Large German Shepherd dog portrait

German Shepherd

The ultimate working partner.

9-13 yr 23-41 kg
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Non-Sporting Small French Bulldog dog portrait

French Bulldog

Big personality, apartment-sized.

10-14 yr 8-13 kg
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Non-Sporting Medium Bulldog dog portrait

Bulldog

Gentle, wrinkly and unflappable.

8-10 yr 18-23 kg
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Non-Sporting Varies (Toy-Standard) Poodle dog portrait

Poodle

Brains, elegance, barely any shedding.

12-15 yr 18-32 kg (Standard)
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Hound Small-Medium Beagle dog portrait

Beagle

A nose with a happy dog attached.

10-15 yr 9-14 kg
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Working Large Rottweiler dog portrait

Rottweiler

Powerful guardian, softie at home.

9-10 yr 36-61 kg
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Hound Small Dachshund dog portrait

Dachshund

The brave little 'sausage dog'.

12-16 yr 7-15 kg
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Working Large Boxer dog portrait

Boxer

Goofy, loyal and full of bounce.

10-12 yr 25-36 kg
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Working Medium Siberian Husky dog portrait

Siberian Husky

Born to run, built for snow.

12-14 yr 16-27 kg
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Herding Medium Australian Shepherd dog portrait

Australian Shepherd

Brainy, tireless and devoted.

12-15 yr 18-29 kg
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Toy Toy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog portrait

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

A gentle, affectionate lapdog.

12-15 yr 5.4-8.2 kg
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Herding Medium Border Collie dog portrait

Border Collie

The smartest dog in the world.

12-15 yr 14-25 kg
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Toy Toy Shih Tzu dog portrait

Shih Tzu

A regal little lap companion.

10-16 yr 4-7 kg
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Non-Sporting Small Boston Terrier dog portrait

Boston Terrier

The dapper American gentleman.

11-14 yr 5-11 kg
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Working Large Bernese Mountain Dog dog portrait

Bernese Mountain Dog

A gentle giant with a heart of gold.

7-10 yr 32-52 kg
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Working Giant Great Dane dog portrait

Great Dane

The gentle giant of dogs.

7-10 yr 50-79 kg
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Working Large Doberman Pinscher dog portrait

Doberman Pinscher

Sleek, loyal and fearless.

10-12 yr 27-45 kg
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Non-Sporting Small Shiba Inu dog portrait

Shiba Inu

A bold, fox-like free spirit.

13-16 yr 8-10 kg
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Herding Small-Medium Pembroke Welsh Corgi dog portrait

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Short legs, huge personality.

12-15 yr 11-14 kg
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Sporting Small-Medium Cocker Spaniel dog portrait

Cocker Spaniel

A merry, soft-eyed sporting dog.

10-14 yr 9-14 kg
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Toy Small Pug dog portrait

Pug

Lots of dog in a little space.

13-15 yr 6-8 kg
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Terrier Small Miniature Schnauzer dog portrait

Miniature Schnauzer

A bearded, spirited little watchdog.

12-15 yr 5-9 kg
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Working Large Cane Corso dog portrait

Cane Corso

A powerful, noble guardian.

9-12 yr 41-54 kg
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Herding Medium Australian Cattle Dog dog portrait

Australian Cattle Dog

The tireless blue heeler.

12-16 yr 15-23 kg
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