Best Family Dogs for Kids
Gentle, patient and friendly breeds that do well with children. Always supervise young kids around any dog. Here are 43 breeds from our guide that fit.
Labrador Retriever
The world's favourite family dog.
Golden Retriever
Sunny, smart and endlessly devoted.
German Shepherd
The ultimate working partner.
French Bulldog
Big personality, apartment-sized.
Bulldog
Gentle, wrinkly and unflappable.
Poodle
Brains, elegance, barely any shedding.
Beagle
A nose with a happy dog attached.
Rottweiler
Powerful guardian, softie at home.
Dachshund
The brave little 'sausage dog'.
Boxer
Goofy, loyal and full of bounce.
Siberian Husky
Born to run, built for snow.
Australian Shepherd
Brainy, tireless and devoted.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A gentle, affectionate lapdog.
Border Collie
The smartest dog in the world.
Shih Tzu
A regal little lap companion.
Boston Terrier
The dapper American gentleman.
Bernese Mountain Dog
A gentle giant with a heart of gold.
Great Dane
The gentle giant of dogs.
Doberman Pinscher
Sleek, loyal and fearless.
Shiba Inu
A bold, fox-like free spirit.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Short legs, huge personality.
Cocker Spaniel
A merry, soft-eyed sporting dog.
Pug
Lots of dog in a little space.
Miniature Schnauzer
A bearded, spirited little watchdog.
Cane Corso
A powerful, noble guardian.
Australian Cattle Dog
The tireless blue heeler.
Vizsla
The velcro dog who never leaves your side
Weimaraner
The sleek silver ghost of the field.
English Springer Spaniel
Tireless field worker, devoted family friend
Belgian Malinois
Tireless worker built for serious jobs
Mastiff
Gentle giant with a guardian's heart.
Saint Bernard
The gentle giant of the Alps
Samoyed
The smiling sled dog of Siberia
Alaskan Malamute
Powerful arctic freighter with a wolfish look
Rhodesian Ridgeback
The fearless African lion hound
Basset Hound
Low to the ground, high on charm
Whippet
The 40 mph couch potato.
Dalmatian
The spotted coach dog with endless energy
Bichon Frise
A cheerful powder puff of joy
Havanese
Cuba's cheerful velcro companion
Papillon
Butterfly ears, big-dog brain
Bull Terrier
The clown prince in an egg-shaped helmet
West Highland White Terrier
Bold white terrier with a big heart
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