dog breeds

[mikaleen]

Thinking about getting a dog since it will be at least a year before another baby.  What kind of breeds do the dog lovers have and would they recommend them with kids? If you absolutely love a dog not mentioned ( the poll response choices would be endless!) please let me know!

[leighanne143]

i have an olde english bull dog and he is great with kids.  he is still only a year old so a little wild he can be but the bull dog breed is great.  they love sleeping and cuddling and do not need lots and lots of walking.  i know my olde english bull dog and very protective of his house, he will bark and let you know if anyone is outside.

[mikaleen]

We actually have an spca really close, which is where we got our last 2 dogs, who were absolutely great.  We go every Sunday and see what new dogs they have in.  If a dog that looked promising came in we would absolutely bring it home.  I would have to look if we had a rescue society around here, I haven't heard of one, but that's a great idea too.

[YogaChick]

don't be afraid of contacting a rescue organization... puppies are adorable but we got an amazing (and already trained) 3 yr old Golden through the rescue society-- he's every bit as wonderful as my 10yr old golden that I raised from puppyhood and I didn't have to deal with all the puppy chewing & potty training and other antics.  The other advantage is you get to see the adult personality before you choose to adopt so you have a really great idea if the dog will be a good fit for your home.

[mikaleen]

I love beagles, for whatever reason they have to be my favorite dogs, but I also loved our old german shorthairs.  We have a farm so there is plenty of room for a bigger dog, so I may start pushing for a nice chocolate lab.  Maybe 2.  I'm too afraid of losing a beagle because I know what wanderers they are, and like you Dani, I would find it chasing a fox or coyote.

[bam1014]

I left you most of my opinion in your other post, but still wanted to vote here.

Looks like labs are in the lead by just a smidge. . . :)

I would vote for a lab too, or possibly a Burmese Mountain Dog.  My SIL has 2 and I just love them, however they are prone to joint problems.

I have a Miniature Pinscher, and am really worried about how well he would do with a baby or child.

[ArmyPrincess819]

I love labs and they are great with kids!

[7preg3b]

I love my labs.  I have two a chocolate and a yellow  but I would make sure you get them as a pup, so you know what you are getting..  

[Dani711]

I do not recommend a Jack russell terrier...or as we call ours "Jack Russell terrorist"  I personally will probably always have one, but in buying any dog, make sure you research what they are bread for.  We found ours today trying to go after a coyote in our yard!!!  I think the biggest thing I have learned is to research the environment they do best in so you can make an informed decesion!  Good luck and let us know what you decide on!

[YogaChick]

Golden retrievers are usually wonderful with kids and their temperament is pretty consistent from dog to dog so it's generally a safe bet.  That said, any can be destructive if they don't get enough exercise so just be prepared for a lot of walks.