[kmij4]

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.

[jinx]

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

[timberriot]

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

[Moofies Mom]

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!

[jeffsey]

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!

[huniluva]

A soppy bull mastiff. They are soo laid back.

[yep ya so right]

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

[Roberta U]

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!

[Steel]

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.

[ANDREW J]

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.