Good Dogs for Children
The big day has finally arrived, a new family member will join their ranks. When you bring the little house, you know you’ve made the right decision, is going to fit well with family members, they will be kind to all, will be too rambunctious or too big? Of course, by little I am referring to a new family dog. These are questions that often come to mind when you take home a new pet. While there is no guarantee that whatever dog you choose will connect instantly with his family and most important of their children, taking into account some different things will better ensure a proper match.
The first element to consider is the size of the dog you want to take home. Canines vary in size from miniature two pound Chihuahua to three hundred pounds English mastiffs. While it seems a very small dog might be best for very young children, think again. If the dog is too small to have a greater chance of being stepped on or hurt even by small children who are ten times its size. Huge dogs are not taboo when it comes to children, who can work well, but now the child’s size gives them the disadvantage. Other things to think about is where they live, the dog will have enough space to stay active? Large dogs in a small apartment or small dogs in a huge plot of land can not be a problem, but would you risk it?
Another element to consider when choosing a family dog is personality. While dogs often say that way because of training, there are breeds that are more likely to be bad with children. Of the 279 deaths caused by dogs between 1979 and 1994, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers and German Shepherds were the breed most often involved. Other dogs have a tendency to be biters are Dobermans and Dalmatians. Along with thinking about a vicious dog is, dog activity is another thing to consider. Even if a particular breed is known to be less vicious, it may be too rambunctious for small children. There are many things about a dogs personality that lend themselves to be good with children, which is gentle, patient love, and ready to be pulled. Finding a dog that has these characteristics is the key.
There are other things that will make owning a dog and children easier as well. Children take much of your time, your daily walk with your dog may not be as easy as it once was, especially in cold climates, where it is difficult to remove children at the same time. Dogs require a lot of exercise, such as greater terriers, spaniels and most dogs over 50 pounds may not be able to take care to keep them healthy and active. Other considerations in choosing a dog is how easy it is to clean it up, it shed a lot, or require regular grooming? While they may seem small considerations now constantly having to vacuum or pull the hair of the dog of your baby or child over time will become very tedious.
The last element to consider when it comes to dogs and children is time. What I mean by this? Many dogs do much better when they get up at the same time children. It is more difficult for an older dog to suit babies or small children who has grown up with them. When a dog is accustomed to children from the time they are puppies, they can tolerate the hair pulling, hitting and throwing with more patience. It might even be more willing to be dressed for a tea party or two.
There are no guarantees when it comes to choosing a new dog for your family, but when certain things are researched first, may increase the likelihood of a good game. A family dog is a member of his clan in the coming years, hopefully some of the information here can help them integrate and be part of any loving family.