| If you are inquiring about family friendly dogs, you | | | | tolerant and trustworthy, which is perfect for your |
| probably have children. Finding a dog that will have | | | | children. When well trained, they are one of the most |
| enough patience with children is a very important | | | | adaptable, obedient and dependable dogs out there. |
| thing. Even though some dogs might seem docile | | | | CONS:Like most dogs, they require regular exercise, |
| enough at first, they could turn out more aggressive | | | | so make sure you have the time. They love to eat, |
| than you thought, and that is a chance you cannot | | | | and their food obsession can lead them to eat non |
| afford to take with your family. You might be | | | | dog friendly foods, which can harm them or lead |
| surprised when you learn which dogs have been | | | | them to obesity. So the diet needs to be monitored |
| judged the most suitable for families with children. | | | | closely. |
| 1-Newfoundland | | | | 4-Collie |
| Newfies are not so well known or popular. Despite | | | | I know what you're thinking: Lassie. Of course, isn't it |
| their imposing bear-looking appearance, they are loyal, | | | | what we all picture? Well Lassie was a little more |
| sweet, loving and completely indifferent to any | | | | intelligent than most collies thanks to the magic of |
| poking, hair pulling and pouncing on they could be | | | | television, but still a great dog. Collies are well-suited |
| submitted to. As their nickname describes them, the | | | | for the family life, being really gentle with all children. |
| ''gentle giants'' are gentle and laid back. Their patience | | | | They are extremely intelligent, making the training a |
| and loyalty make them easy to house break, even | | | | breeze. They devote themselves to protecting their |
| as young puppies. Their double fur coat and webbed | | | | loved ones, therefore making excellent guard dogs. |
| feet makes them great for water, which they are | | | | Being first used as herding dogs, they will tend to |
| drawn to and adore. They have been known, more | | | | have the same instinct on children, being pushed to |
| than once, to save people from drowning. | | | | herd them away from harm or danger. If you keep |
| CONS: They require more grooming than most dogs, | | | | your collie indoor, it will be mellow and easygoing. On |
| and are prone health problems growing, some of | | | | the other hand, an outdoor collie will bound with |
| them which can cause death at a young age. | | | | energy! |
| 2-Staffordshire Bull Terrier | | | | CONS: Like you probably guessed it, that beautiful |
| Even though this might seem like an unconventional | | | | coat needs some regular grooming. The good news is |
| choice for a family dogs, Staffies adore children. | | | | that their is a breed of collies with short hair, for |
| They are trustworthy and quiet, very important | | | | those of you with a busier lifestyle. Both breed will |
| qualities. Despite their rough and strong look, they are | | | | shed heavily twice a year, so have a good vacuum |
| very gentle dogs who enjoy sun bathing and cuddling | | | | cleaner ready. |
| very much. Loyalty is not to be confused with | | | | 5-Golden Retriever |
| aggression. They make great guard dogs, especially | | | | OK now you knew this one would be on the list |
| the females. They will be happy to meet new people, | | | | right? Well it had to be! Isn't a Golden what we all |
| while always defending themselves and their family. | | | | picture in the perfect family? Well they are pretty |
| Another good quality is their ability to get along with | | | | near perfect. Their extreme intelligence makes them |
| other pets you might have in the house. | | | | multi-talented, allowing them to excel at tasks such |
| CONS:These were first bred as working dogs, so | | | | as tracking, retrieving, hunting, agility, swimming, |
| they require a rigorous exercise regime to maintain | | | | obedience competitions, narcotics detection and being |
| their impressive muscle built. They also tend to chew | | | | guide dogs. They are prefect for the whole family, |
| a lot, so plan lots of chewing toys. | | | | being playful and sweet, yet mellow and protective. |
| 3-Labrador Retriever | | | | Like its cousin the Labrador Retriever, they always |
| You could easily understand why this is one of the | | | | look to please. They will be friendly with almost |
| world's most popular dog breed. First used as hunting | | | | anyone, including other dogs! They will be able to |
| dogs, they are now used to perform a wide variety | | | | alert their masters about strangers, while remaining |
| of tasks such as rescue dogs, drug-sniffing dogs and | | | | docile. |
| guide dogs. They look to please and are greatly | | | | CONS: Guidelines and training need to be set, to keep |
| active. Their temperament is even and can adapt to | | | | the Golden physically and mentally stimulated, to |
| pretty much any environment. Their intelligence | | | | avoid having your pet becoming high-strung and |
| makes them easy to train. They require exercise on | | | | mischievous. Again the diet needs to be monitored, |
| a daily basis, and leash training is imperative starting | | | | because they can easily put weight on, leading to |
| at a young age, to avoid it becomes a ''puller'', | | | | other health problems. |
| considering their neck strength. They are incredibly | | | | |