Dogs around children need to be placid and gentle in nature and you’ll probably want to go for one that doesn’t require a lot of work.
Here are our top family-friendly breeds:
Golden Retriever
This beautiful dog is reliable, kind and great with kids.
Labrador
They are intelligent, gentle, kind and outgoing. The are also non-aggressive towards humans.
Beagle
The Beagle is a small dog with a gentle, amiable and excitable temperament.
Yorkshire Terrier
Part of the Small and Tiny dog breed, the Yorkshire Terrier is ideal if you live in a small home.
Pug
These adorable dogs are playful, sociable, attentive and clever making them great pets for a family with older children.
Cocker Spaniel
While a hard worker, this type of breed is both playful and friendly with children.
Bulldog
While they might look a little frightening, the bulldog is in fact friendly and docile.
