for our family. We have a 3 and 4 year old.? We have been doing research on the computer so that we find the right puppy to add to our family. We own our house and have a great fenced in back yard. We live in a cute neighborhood and there are many dogs here. Most importantly we need a dog that will fit in with our three and four year old children.

Labrador. great with kids get a female as they don't stray off

get a lower energy dog, goldens are great with PROPER training, black labs are good also.. again the training. I run an animal rescue and its not the BREED of the dog.. its how its raised .. keep that in mind

Hi!It sounds as though a Cavalier King Charles would be perfect for your set up!!They are THE most adorable house pets.They are very EASY to train.They are WONDERFUL with children.They are the ONLY dog whose tail NEVER stops wagging coz they are always happy!!Your children will ADORE them, and they will ADORE your children!We have two of them and they are so much a part of our family, we just can't imagine life with out them!Best of luck with your reasearch!I'm sure any dog would be very fortunate to have you and your family as it's keepers!

Has to be a Labrador. This breed is so soft and gentle and very very friendly, ideal for young children. They do tend to get fat however, so no sweeties for the dog!

A soppy bull mastiff. They are soo laid back.

we had a springer spaniel given to us ,fantastic with my 2 kids who are 3 and 8 , although he is a bit clumsy and excitable a little walk out with us ., (job done) and he makes a lovely pillow for the kids to lay down on

I think you should buy a small dog because of your children are still young and some dogs can play abit too much that they can actually hurt your children. A dog like a Chihuahua i thik is the best choice becuase they are small and very cuddly!

Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, and flat-coated retrievers are all known to be very good dogs for families because they have a low tendency towards aggression (when properly trained and socialized, of course). The three above breeds are all large dogs with eager-to-please personalities, but just beware that they are very active and will need lots of daily exercise. Without daily exercise and attention, they will be destructive and hyperactive.Another great breed for kids is the Portuguese water dog. These are mid-sized dogs in the 40-60 pound weight range and do not shed, but because of their non-shedding coat they need a lot of grooming. These are active dogs who get along with kids and love the water.My top four recommendations above are all very active dogs, but if you won't be able to give the dog much exercise, here are a couple lower-energy breeds that are good with kids. Cavalier King Charles spaniels are small, long-haired dogs that don't need much exercise and can do very well with kids. Basset hounds have lots of health problems and need a securely fenced yard (off-leash basset hounds will run away), plus they tend to bay, but they are good with kids.Just keep in mind that even if you do find a dog that does great with the kids, NEVER leave them unsupervised together, even for a minute. Even a really sweet, tolerant dog can get impatient when a little kid doesn't heed their warnings. It's always up to you to make sure that the child is being gentle with the dog.I'd also mention that puppies tend to be a poor choice for very young children. Puppies are very fragile and will play-bite until they are trained. They also just don't have the patience that an adult dog has, so it would require extra careful supervision. But if you're willing to be really careful with how much time the young ones spend with the puppy, and make sure that they're being really gentle, AND you're willing to go through the strenuous training and have the patience a puppy needs, then a puppy might do just fine.

we have a black Labrador and a golden retriever. They are the best dogs we have ever had. The Labrador is 2 and the golden retriever is 8, they have never bitten anyone and they are great with our children too i think you should get one of them they are excellent.

Well I have 3 kids 3,5 and 8 and we have a wonderful lakeland terrier we've had him for 8 years and he's brilliant with the kids, they can stand on him, pull him about ,tease him etc(they do get told off for doing so!) and he doesn't as much as growl, he's really affectionate and loves playing with the children, he's also great with our other animals(cats and rabbits) and any other dogs he encounters, he was really easy to train and good as a gaurd dog too as he barks at anyone approaching the house. having talked to other lakeland owners they agree they are all great with kids and have very similar temprements and also as another plus, they don't really moult like some other breeds mentioned so you don't end up spending all your free time hoovering! Also they are a reasonably small dog so not likely to knock your kids over or scare any othjer visiting children. I have had a border collie and a real heinz 57 cross too but the lakeland has been the best all rounder.

Id suggest a Labrador they're the kindest breed of dog they carry your shopping to (if you train them to) but they need at least 1 bath a day! and they molt quite a bit. they also need walks every day!

I have to agree with the person who mention the Cavalier King Charles spaniel...very patient dog, very loving. Needs exercise (as all dogs) but less than a retriver or lab. (You have a 3 & 4 year old, only so much walking you can do!)or...The Shetland Sheepdog..no too big, active and friendly. Known many myself...great family dog.Stay away from the terrier group or hounds...alot of exercise is needed and a knowing-owner is a must.

mongrels are best, healthier in body and mind. some labrador in it is good. any dog that you bring up from scratch with love and respect and disaplin will be good

my son is nearly 4 and we have 2 black labs, aged 6 and 8. he climbs on them, winds them up, wakes them up - they are so good natured they really don't seem to mind

do a test on you circumstances, But for a lovely quiet friendly and sweet dog you can't go past a " Whippet" But they love to hunt, be aware, I hope you have a dog proof yard,they also love a long walk, and a run off lead only where safe and they can't get away to hunt !Whippet Breeder

A Lab would be my 1st choice above all! They are so eagar to please,so smart,and absolutly wonderful with kid,in fact they adore children.You can trust them with an infant.A child can get on a Lab like a horse,pull on his ears,whatever.A Lab will watch over your kids,and protect them from harm,other dogs etc. I've had three Labradors.My last one lived 14yrs.He was such a great companion,and playmate .I just loved showing his intelligence off.He loved to retrieve from the waterwhich hecould catch a frisbee,and seldem ever missed.(unless it was a bad throw by me) I often told people that were observing him play,that if I had owned him when I was a little boy,I wouldn't have needed anyone to play with .A Lab is the absolute perfect dog for your children to love,and grow up with. Go to some websites that describe the Labrador Retriever,and you will see what I'm talking about. Good Luck, GreggNC

Basically you want a puppy with a good temperament, whether it be a labrador, spaniel or even a mongrel. I would read up on the breeds you like most and see what is recommended as a good family dog. Personally I have found that the following are excellent family dogs: English cocker spaniels, labradors a nd retrievers. Take the kids with you when you've found a good breeder to choose the puppy and make sure they react well together. Remember though that whichever breed you choose, it will need quite a lot of attention (especially when you first get it) and you will need to make sure that the children treat it like a baby brother/sister too. I think you'll have a wonderful time with a new puppy and your children will love it and have a lovely furry new best friend!

There is only 1 dog for a family that can be trusted and that is the NANNY DOG (staffordshire bull terrier) read up on them on the web all you question will be answered.