Dogs are indeed man’s best friend. And in these recent times when circumstances seem to be too unexpected, people seem to appreciate the importance of dogs. Not only do they provide comfort in terms of security but they can also provide companionship with sure loyalty. Sometimes, dogs can even grant you with a level of loyalty which you may not be able to find with other people. Plus, dogs are also smart animals on their own. They can easily distinguish their place inside the home especially if they will be patiently trained to recognize simple instructions.
However great dogs may seem to be, this does not mean that you should simply get one for the heck of having one. Before you finally decide on having a dog inside the home, you should also consider lots of other things especially the kids. Most people have the general perception that dogs will be gentle beings which cannot harm family members. But you should care to remember that dogs come in different breeds and each of these breeds has their specific personalities. Some dogs may not be advisable for mixing up with kids while some are considered to be the all-around family type. So just what type of dog breeds would fit a family or household with kids? Here’s a quick list:
Golden Retriever – Although this dog breed is typically big, golden retrievers are excellent family dogs and they are also known to be the staple dog breed among families. If you and your family enjoy the outdoors and crave an active lifestyle together, it will be great to consider getting a golden retriever. In the olden days, golden retrievers’ main function is to bring back birds hunted down by their owners but throughout time they have already been domesticated for family purposes. The hunting background of golden retrievers is the reason why it has a keen sense of observation with a loyal attribute.
West Highland Terrier – If you wanted a smaller dog who can keep up with your active lifestyle then this is the breed perfect for you. However, you should remember that the west highland terrier constantly seeks activities with you so that you can keep it happy and healthy. They also need the activities to exercise them constantly. Thus, westies easily become loyal friends and they are also noted for their great watchdog ability. But their extremely playful nature is only suitable for older kids because they are not too keen on being patient with mistreatments which they possibly experienced from kids below ten years of age.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi – The Corgi was originally bred to herd farm animals. As such, it has innate leadership ability and responsibility on its own. It can be said that a Corgi is a right mix of fun and responsibility and among the many dog breeds, they can be actually considered with kids as young as five. Corgis can easily recognize younger kids and they are known for their ability to become protective of them just as they would when herding a group of animals. They can boss kids around in such a way that they be reminded of their limits and Corgis will also reliably protect them from any possible danger.
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