...small enough for a dog flap!? We are looking into getting a dog (we did have a german shepherd but she died a year ago) and want a breed that is good with children - we have a 3 and 6 year old. We also have 2 cats (both were used to the previous dog) My husband does shift work and I work 3 days a week so for the majority of the time the dog would only be left for a few hours at a time. However for the odd occasions when it is left it would be better for us if it could get through a dog flap into a secure part of the garden. Any advice for a dog that is good with children and doesn't howl when left?

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HAVANESE!!!! don't shed, is the best type of dog for anyone. look it up on the internet I gurantee you will love it. The only probablem is that it is expensive. ((i don't have one)) Shih Tzu's are good but are hard to get potty trained.

it all depends on what kind of dog you want

Pit-Bull,Helps reduce the human populationForget the pet-flap. Pitbull will just bust the door down. And he'll kill and eat intruders.

I hate dogs! They frighten me!Get an andrex puupy, they're really friendly and cute, but expensive too...I think.Just get a sheep dog, they don't hurt sheeps and they won't hurt children

Hi, well there are many breeds:*american cocker spaniel*yorkshire terrier*maltease*chuauaa*jack russel*Staffie*toy poodles *westie*King charles spaniel*dashund*Minature shcnauzer*corgie*shitzuHope this helps!

Get the dog I'm about to get. It's called a yorkie! They will fit in your pocket as a baby. When they're grown they are about the size of a 11 month baby or a lil bigger! They don't grow too much and they are sweet. Just say you would have a baby in the house.

When my sone was born, we had a rough collie. He was brilliant, but big. We've had a Shetland Sheepdog for nearly 11 years now and she is wonderful. In spite of being told that they are a timid and nervous breed, she loves people and, not very big.They come in a variety of colours, see link. Mine is like number 14































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I agree with Max on this one. If I was getting a dog for my family with small children, I would get an Aussie Shepherd or a labrador retriever. Both, are wonderful dogs around children. However, they are a bit larger than you are asking about.Personally, I now have pomeranians, which are also wonderful little dogs. I would NOT own a pom with a child under the age of 3. The dog can get a bit rowdy at times and also tends to think he is "the baby." They also shed A LOT, but, well worth the extra grooming that is necessary. Don't get me wrong, I love my poms; I just think they would pair up better with children once the children are a little more independent and out of the toddler stage. Then, I would think they would make an excellent pair Good luck with your decision and enjoy the new addition to your family when you get it.

Border Terrier.They are very good with children and very loyal also small enough to get through a door flap

We'll i have got a Cavalier King Charles {its Ruby}, and personally, i think they make wonderful pets.Good temperament, and very affectionate.If at all possible, go for a Blenhim [is that the right spelling?] because they tend to be less "wild" than their ruby counterparts.

contrary to belief Stafford shire bulls are one of the most loyal and trust worthy dogs around children in my opinion they are ideally suited to family life as long as they are brought up right

too big for a dog flap but with children I would say a Labrador every time

Get a miniature schnauzer - great characters, dont howl, great with people, very adaptable, don't shed etc etc. They live simply to be loved and do everything possible to please.We got Max from Toniks, Charlotte there was great and is a fabulous and caring breeder