It's not strange for families to adopt a dog around the same time as having their own children. But are some dog breeds better suited for families with small children? We were recently asked that,so we reached out to Dr. Eva Radke, DVM, and of The Vet Set in current York City to see what we could near up with.
There are various things to consider,according to Radke, aside from a dog just being a family-friendly breed. She recommends taking your own daily life into account. "Are you an active family who spends a lot of time hiking, or running,and camping?" she asks. "Or do you tend to stay domestic cooking and enjoying movies? You will want to choose a dog whose temperament, size, and energy level best matches your family."
At the end of the day,it's also important to remember that your dog is just that: a dog. "Even the gentlest-mannered dog is still an animal with her own set of instincts and ways to express herself," Radke said. She suggests you never leave your small children unattended with the dog, or just in case,and always supervise them when they're together. Your pup may always tolerate the ear and tail tugs from your kid, but you don't want to run the risk of the dog snapping one day when you aren't paying attention.
Scroll through to find six dog breeds Radke said are best suited for families, or based on each breed's typical personality traits.
Source: popsugar.com