What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

I have two young children and would like to get a dog. We have two cats but I feel like it's time for a dog. I don't want a large dog but I don't want one of those small old lady dogs either (I won't be putting it in the shopping cart to go to the grocery). I would prefer short hair because I don't want to be vacuuming up dog hair all the time.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

A mutt. We have 2 and they are the best. Try http://www.petfinder.com

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

Wild pit bull

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

I have a bicon frise poodle mix and shes a great family dog, she needs lots of attention and shell only be about 8 lbs as an adult, she doesnt shed and shes super lovable, you should look into a bichon frise, theyre a little pricey, but worth it

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

Get a Lab...they're the bestest dogs in the whole wide world.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

I have a Huskey and a Shitzue. They are great with my family.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

doberman

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

pit bull

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

A Golden Retriever

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

labs are loyal

I like English mastiff

they are gentle fearless protective

but don't get one from a back yard breeder

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

A Doberman Miniature Pincsher.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

basset hounds... they are not to big or to tall they are pretty calm dogs

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

pit bull

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

WE HAVE A GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER, AND 4 KIDS. THESE DOGS NEED ALOT OF EXCERSIZE, AND THEREFORE KIDS ARE GOOD. IF YOU GET A PUPPY AND IT GROWS WITH THE KIDS THEY WILL ALL BE HAPPY. AT 10 WEEKS OLD I HAD ALREADY TAUGHT MY DOG TO COME, SIT, STAY, DOWN, AND OUT. THESE DOGS ARE VERY SMART AND EXTREMELY AFFECTIONATE. THEY ARE MEDIUM SIZED DOGS WITH SHORT HAIR, SILKY TOO, AND MALES ARE BETWEEN 50-60 LBS. FEMALES ARE 40-50 LBS.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

I think either a lab or a yorkshire terrier!! Labs are the best, but they grow big. Yorkshire terriers are so cute, and short hair.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

I think what you might be looking for is a poodle they are graet with kids they do not smell or shed even a poodle mix is good

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

Beagles make great family pets.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

Labrador. They are short haired, great with kids %26amp; very tolerent. They don't need as much exercise as a lot of larger breeds to keep them sane - most labs will very happily eat %26amp; sleep all day although you do need to make sure they don't get too fat. They are intelligent but sweet natured.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

a lab or lab/golden retriever mix because they are the sweetest

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

i have a 3 year old son with a 3 yr old beagle they have played everyday, lucky (dog) is real gentle with Wyatt (son)

she has never bit him or snapped at him.. and they are very family orientated.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

ANY dog can make a great family pet. It's really up to the owner how they turn out!

I've seen little dogs that were more of a pain-in-the-*** than my 102 lb German Shepperd %26amp; I've also seen plenty of big dogs I'd like to shoot on site. The problem is that these are usually the result of bad owners, not bad dogs.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

cocker spaniels!!! They are medium in size and dont shed they are great with people and very loving easy to train etc.... I have a cocker spaniela and she is the best dog I have ever had they are the best family dogs

-lala

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

Cocker Spaniels

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

I'd say golden retrievers, labs, or maybe even a dachshund. Golden retrievers might have too much hair, and I've heard that dachshunds make good apartment pets. It's hard to give you ones if you only want short-haired. If you forget about the hair I would suggest a Austrailian Shepeards. They are awesome dogs!

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

I love Pugs. They are small and have short hair. I have 4 and love them all! They are very sweet animals!!!

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

Corgi. They love to play, they have short hair, and their not very small. As puppies, they are tiny, but can grow up to be a medium sized, affectionate, smart, dog. I have a Welsh Pembroke Corgi puppy, and she is so smart, she actually found out how to dribble a ball like a soccer ball. She LOVES to play fetch and catch, and she's pretty fast for a dog with 6-inch legs, actually faster than anyone in our family. She knows a LOT of tricks like sit, stay, down, come, and a few others. However, the sometimes nip at your heels, trying to herd you (they were originally bred for herding). They LOVE to chase and play with animals, I know because I also have 2 cats. They are actually pretty quiet dogs. They are also really cute, the have huge ears that stick straight up, and they love to jump in peoples lap I think a Corgi is the dog for you.

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

The first one in rank American Cocker Spaniel, the next is Bearded Collie, the last in the ranking is Bernese Mountain Dog (that is the ranking of good family dogs) If need more Ranks contact me on ahmahfa@yahoo.com

What breed of dog makes the best family pet?

i think basset hounds are great family dogs. they're 45-65 lbs, loyal and eager to please their owners. they also love attention and sleep hard!! they're great with children.

the only thing is that they shed all but 6 weeks of the year.

i've heard standard poodles are great family dogs, too. you don't have to cut them freaky like you would think...let them be shaggy!

good luck!