re: What is the best dog breed for young children?

My aussie is awesome with young kids. He’s so patient and just lets them pet him and chase him. The only problem is if he gets excited about something else and accidentally knocks a kid down while trying to run past them in a crowded space.

If the kids aren't too small, Weimaraners are an amazing breed. Lots of energy to keep the kids entertained. Loving, devoted, highly intelligent. They can get a little rambunctious and accidentally knock over a toddler. They love to cuddle and will want to sleep with the kids. They're 90 pound lap dogs.

Time Lapse...Boy Growing Up with his Weimaraners.

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This^^ my almost 3 year old son climbs, pulls, and jumps on my Golden constantly. He’s never once even thought about snapping at him either. They’re such good family dogs but they shed like there’s no tomorrow.

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Shedding is the trade off for not eating your kid's face.

I have a mixed breed, about 50% lab, 25% pointer, 25% healer. We got her as a puppy from Lafayette Animal Shelter. She’s 12 years old now but in her young whippersnapper days was fantastic with my kids. She somehow knew how to act appropriately with my kids, depending upon their ages. We never had to teach her how to do this.

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My 3 kids grew up boxers. They are known for how great they are with kids. Boxers are basically toddlers for life themselves, silly and goofy. But as someone mentioned they can have health problems. I’ve lost 2 way too early with cancer.
I currently have my 4th boxer and can’t imagine not getting another

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Once you have a boxer, you'll never want a different breed. Boxers are smart in what they can do around kids. Ours would roughhouse around me, but a kid could do anything to the boxer, and she would be incredibly docile. They are very protective against strangers when around kids.

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