What is a good child friendly breed of dog?

cyberbob

Curious_George wrote: »

tell me about it, i asked for recommendations for any breed except staffies as i dont like them and the first reply wasnt ok, how about one of these 1000s of possible dogs it was "why dont you like staffies... they are lovely etc?"
i cant stand them, i dont like rotties or small yapper dogs either, nothing below knee height! lol

Same here. Never liked staffies or small dogs like westies or jack russells. There does seem to be a bit of a staffie Maf--iia (why does it not like this word) as soon as you mention your not keen on them you get leaped on with stories of their child rearing capabilities. Its just a personal thing with my experience with them and the general look of them. Everyone likes different breeds or types of dogs its a very personal thing. But there's a type of dog out there that will suit most people

hethmar

Well I guess Ive never been over keen on the "pretty, fluffy" type of dog - though Im sure there are some lovely ones. I like a dog, whether big or small, to look like a dog fit for action Im afraid Im not a great fan of collies either as they are too hyper for me. And as you get older your preferences (re everything!) does change and whilst I was more than happy to get knocked flying by two dalmatians in the midst of their play, or indeed a rottie jumping up to kiss me when I was younger, now I am nervous of big or very bouncy dogs because at my age you could have a broken limb rather than just a bruise

foreign_correspondent

we all like (and wil advocate for) different sorts of dog - and as people have said there is no guaranteed child friendly breed - although its probably best to avoid breeds which are fragile, sensitive, or not very tolerant - as has been suggested, often daschunds and westies are not ever so chilled out with children! (though I am sure some individual dogs of these breeds are)

Personally, I like a dog that looks like a dog - i.e, not too exaggerated, relatively fit and functional in their build. I also prefer short to medium fur rather than anything too fluffy and frou-frou!

I am not fond of things like shihtzus for those reasons - too fluffy and flat faced - or anything with a very brachycephalic squashed in face and bulging eyes - pugs, boxers, bulldogs etc. - I think this is because to me they just look like very unhealthy, deformed animals. Apologies to anyone who loves these breeds, I know some of them are nice dogs, but they are not my cup of tea.

Some of the crufts winners, like that peke that had to sit on an ice pack to prevent it from overheating seem to be a tragedy to me - why breed a dog that is so compromised and unable to function?

I am not bothered whether a dog is big or small personally - I would love a greyhound, I also like luchers, terriers (including staffs) and collies, and mongrels are fab, because they are unique! I think every dog I have owned has been a terrier or collie or a cross of these.

I think a lot of people mention staffs because it seems they get an unfair rep based on myths rather than the realities - my mum was never a staffy fan, interestingly, until she looked after one overnight - she absolutely fell in love with how people focussed, affectionate and fussy they are, as well as the funny little noises they make which seem like they really want to talk to you!

Curious_George_2

jackieglasgow wrote: »

No need to be annoyed about it curious george,
I was just genuinely interested in why, as I explained I didn't like them either before I had one, I thought this forum was for discussion, and the reason I never suggested other dogs, is because as I said, it's the dog, not the breed that counts. I do apologise if you think I was being ctirical because I genuinely wasn't.

not annoyed at all
its happened before though on a thread similar to this, all the posts were about staffies and i asked for any other recommendations as i would never even consider a staff and all hell broke loose! lol

jackieglasgow

I think you'll find that "funny little noise" is called wingeing. Mine is an expert. She does it for wanting a cuddle, to get up on the couch, because she doesn't like opening the door herself in case something is behind it and scares her, for her dinner, for her walk. Anything and everything!:rotfl:

I am trying to teach her to be quiet and she's getting better, but sometimes I watch her, and it's as if she just can't help herself, poor thing, it seems to just leap out!:rotfl:

Soubrette

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

I think a lot of people mention staffs because it seems they get an unfair rep based on myths rather than the realities - my mum was never a staffy fan, interestingly, until she looked after one overnight - she absolutely fell in love with how people focussed, affectionate and fussy they are, as well as the funny little noises they make which seem like they really want to talk to you!

I think this is more likely the case - I love the greyhounds and so would be interested if someone said they didn't. If they then said they didn't because they are too lively and bark alot - then I'd be amazed although it's not impossible that a few must be like that. I'd not be too surprised if someone didn't like the look of them though - they can be very skinny yet surprisingly muscled up if only just retired. Pinheads really

Sou

cleopatra4485

I think if I didn't have a child I would love a husky, I think they are so beautiful. Maybe when she is grown up

jackieglasgow

Gorgeous dogs. They seem to be replacing Staffies around here as the Ned's dog of choice.

cleopatra4485

jackieglasgow wrote: »

Gorgeous dogs. They seem to be replacing Staffies around here as the Ned's dog of choice.

Really? I only see them once in a blue moon. They are quite expensive, I thought staffies where neds dog as they look a bit 'hard' and not very expensive to buy?

bargainbird

jackieglasgow wrote: »

Gorgeous dogs. They seem to be replacing Staffies around here as the Ned's dog of choice.

Who's Ned :D

Have just stumbled upon this thread, ooh'd and aaah'd over the dogs, i want roobee female boxer now (stamps feet ). But we have 3 dogs and 3 kids as it is .....;)

Ps Hi Jackie hows coco ?