the best dog breed I ever knew of was the one that my neighbor had. He would let me borrow the dog and play with it and I would have lots of fun, then return the dog and never have to pay for any dog food, grooming, or vets bills.

They are all good dogs, their is NO bad dogs, only bad owners. The best dog is the one YOU fall in love with.

Always consider the origins of the breed. Terriers were often ratters. They hunted,, chased tirelessly and dug for their prey. They would catch it shake it and tear it up. They are intelligent and get bored when not working - hence running around barking, digging at carpet or furniture, chewing, ripping tearing and nipping. Hounds are chasers by nature - they need to run and will chase everything. Herding dogs will chase and run also. Do some research. It all comes down to how much exercising are you willing to do. How much grooming are you willing to do. How much time are you prepared to put into socializing? It all depends on the breed and how you and your daughter establish boundaries. Watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel. If you can't then order the DVD. BEFORE YOU GET A DOG He really is a breath of fresh air. I wish you years of joy with your pet.

get a medium sized dog liek a english pointer. i have two and their both energetic and fun. they listen very well and are extremely loyal. my first one is a huge piece of muscel that loves to be pet and sit in my lap. the other is small for the breed but she loves to run and be pet.

Chiuahahas are protectors- Bichon Frises are companions- Begals are nosiy hunting dogs-Labradors are hunters and companions Are some. All dogs are great

i think some good dog breeds are labs,boxer,German Shepperd's, and maybe chihuahua. Just maybe get a small dog or just get a boxer for sure.

a miniature or toy Poodle. They are caring, intelligent (some of them can be found in circus or for hunting. Though they are really great to keep you company). I have one brown. They are sometimes really exited but are really playful and easy to train and to be taken cared. If you dont like dogs that falls a lot of hair, a poodle will b great. Mine doesn't have any hairs that are found and my mom is alergic to animals who have hair or any dust so anyway. Whatever the dog breed you are going to choose, every dog has different personalities like us.(like mine whos really clumsy and that hits the wall everytime he gets too exited to play with its ball and he isnt even blind lmao, werent they suposed to be extremly smart dogs?XD ). By the way:- Male dogs can be noisy or calm, itll depend. But they usually like to spend the time to mark their territories.- Female dogs are usually always exited and active.I'll sugest you start with a miniature dog first. More secure. Cuz as you know or might have heard.. When dogs get aggressive for some reason and that its only a child with a big dog and no parents around... Imagine how dangerous it can be. Not to scare you, but like... in any case. Usually dog wont do this.

A Corgi! They're a smaller breed (20-30 lbs), yet not small enough to get crushed buy a child. They can tolerate fingers and feet all over them, and because of the shorter legs you don't have to worry about them jumping all over the house and on your guests. They are energetic when need be or quiet as well. I'd say a good adaptive dog. I have a 7 year old and I know what your feeling.

I swear by mixed breeds. Something smallish for your apartment, but not too small that cannot handle the roughness of a nine year old. I have a beagle/lab/cocker mixed and he is wonderful. He is a little bigger than a beagle but smaller than a lab. Mixed breed dogs have great attitudes and can be easy going dogs because you can get several different personalities in one dog. Hope this helps you and good luck with your search. Here is a great shelter site with lots of good dogs that need homes... petfinder.com

get her a chuiuaua ( is that how you spell it) or a pug. They are ment to be pets and are easy to take care of.

It depends on what you are looking for. If you want something easy going, try a Sheiba Inu. Google them... they look like a red fox and they are very easy to take care of. A good family dog and behaves well with other pets.

i don't know so much about dogs but if i was given a chance to pick i would pick Pomeranian or German Shepherd

I LOVE Labs and English Springers, but both types of dogs NEED room to run, a yard to exercize and a place to walk daily. They are big/medium sized dogs and it would be unfair for them to be couped up in any apartment.Pugs and Boston Terriers are perfect for apartment living, they don't require much exercise, don't usually like extended periods outside and are USUALLY great with children.

I have a American cocker spaniel and he is friendly and playful and very good with children . Cocker spaniels are a very great breed.

My suggestion would be to either look online at different breeds or take your child to a dog park - you'll see all types of dogs there! There are many great dog breeds out there, but you need to research and find one that suits your situation - i.e. a dog that doesn't need a lot of room to run since you're in an apt., a dog that is child friendly (not fragile like a Yorkie or other "toy" breed) and depending on you and your daughter's level of activity and energy you'll want either a high-moderate or lower energy dog...or a lap dog if that's your desire!There are a ton of great "mixed breed" or "mutts" in our neighborhood and some of them are the sweetest, smartest, most lovable dogs (plus mixed breeds often have less health issues than pure breds), so I'd certainly suggest checking out your local SPCA or Animal Rescue - a great cause and it'll cost less than getting a pure-bred! (just steer clear of ANY pet store pups...most are from puppy mills and are usually WAY over-priced)Best of luck in finding the right addition to your family!

A Golden Reitriver is one of the best- but if you want a smaller dog, Basset Hounds are great with kids! And there very loving.

Basset Hound (a.k.a droppy faced dogs)

A mini Dachshund! I have one and she is a really good dog. She loves being around people. Dachsunds are very loyal dogs!!! I love my mini Dachsund so much!!!