If your family is still growing and you want to make a great addition to it, then a puppy’s a great choice.
However, because you likely have young children, you need to choose a cute, friendly, and sociable breed of dog.
While all dog breeds can be trained and shaped into becoming perfect family dogs, some breeds are harder to work with than others.
For your family’s first dog, you need a low-maintenance, easily trained, well-mannered breed.
This post will tell you about six of them, to help make your decision easier:
French Bulldogs
French Bulldogs are a great choice for growing families because they are small, cute, and very friendly.
One of the best things about French Bulldogs is their even-temperaments.
It’s their playful and affectionate nature that, according to Doggie House Pet Shops, makes them one of the most popular dogs in the United States.
It’s also worth noting that because of their small size they are great for young children since they won’t knock them over.
Regardless of the breed that you are buying, you need to socialize them and train them properly, otherwise, behavioral issues may manifest.
English Bulldogs
English Bulldogs, like French Bulldogs, are a great choice for growing families. These dogs are extremely affectionate and very easy to look after.
Their small size means that they won’t be too rough with your child.
English Bulldogs are also very well-known for their friendliness, which means that if you buy one, then it will likely become very good friends with your child and give them something to play with.
However, because of their small size, it is also possible for your child to be too rough with them, so make sure that they are gentle.
Goldendoodles
Goldendoodles are a cross between Golden Retrievers and Poodles.
Golden Retrievers are very good family dogs, because of their kind and even temperaments and their friendly nature.
Poodles can also make good family dogs if they are raised correctly.
Goldendoodles, therefore, are great family dogs, and also look very pretty. If you are looking for Goldendoodle puppies for sale, you should be aware that they can command very high prices, because they are ‘designer dogs.’
Yorkies
Yorkies are a breed of dog very popular in the United Kingdom, especially with older people, because they are friendly, sociable, and easy to look after.
Because they are so good with older people, they will naturally make a great addition to your growing family.
Yorkie puppies can be purchased quite affordably.
Golden Retrievers
As mentioned earlier, Golden Retrievers are great family dogs.
The downside to these dogs is that they require a lot of attention and maintenance and should be taken on very long walks each day, to burn off any energy.
Some people take their Golden Retrievers on two walks a day, for good measure.
Boxers
Boxers are popular family dogs. If not trained properly, they can be aggressive.
They are very bouncy, fun, and boisterous. If you are going to buy one, then make sure that you properly train it. If you cannot do this yourself, then you can take them to a training school.
If your family is growing, then why not get a dog?
A dog will make a great addition to your family and give your children a friend to play with and look after.
Dogs can also be a great way of teaching your child about taking and having responsibility.