What kind of dog to have for a child

Favorite child long asks for a dog and all your persuasion says only one thing: "I want a friend"? Well, this situation is familiar to many parents. And now, having weighed all the pros and cons, you have already made a decision and even morally prepare for this event. It remains only to find out which dog to get. This question is the most important. On how right your choice will be, it depends not only the scale of changes in your daily routine for the coming years, but also the health of the child.

Of course, the choice of breed should match your preferences and desires of your child. But it is important to find a reasonable compromise, since an adult can not cope with every dog, let alone to talk about children. In addition, you need to consider the dimensions of the new family member and your apartment.

In addition, when deciding which dog to bring, it should be understood that the animal is not a child, it can not be treated the same way, otherwise the pet will just sit on your head. A four-legged friend will have to be trained, and this takes a lot of time. There are breeds that are easier for others to train, at least, and the child will be able to take an active part in the educational process. In addition, the dog needs to spend a lot of time on the street. If you want children to walk it, you need to choose a pet, suitable for weight and size, so that they can handle on their own.

And one more important point, which should be taken into account when deciding which kind of dog to get is nursing. Choosing a representative of the longhaired breed, you need to understand that it will require a special approach. For wool you need to look after - wash, cut, comb out. Periodically, the animals are moulting, which causes a lot of trouble to the owners, especially the long-haired dogs. In addition, sometimes the dog's hair can cause allergies in one of the family members, and the animal will have to part. Think about what a tragedy this can be for children.

Well, if all the nuances are taken into account, let's determine which dog to get better. Immediately it is worth saying that such breeds as the bull terrier and the Staffordshire terrier are better not to be considered at all, these are aggressive dogs. Do not choose a rottweiler, the representatives of this breed are independent, have a strong and distinctive character, for their upbringing you will need not only patience, but also skill. In general, a large dog for a child who is not yet 13 years old, do not advise to start. The same applies to American bulldogs and other fighting breeds.

A wonderful dog for a child, especially if it is still small - a golden retriever. He will become a best friend, and also a "nanny" for his small master. Completely suitable and a labrador retriever. This is a cheerful and sociable dog, besides, his hair is richer than that of a golden retriever, and is much less allergenic. Obedient, cheerful and energetic Dalmatian will be happy to play with the child, this is a wonderful companion dog.

Despite the very formidable appearance, boxers are quite suitable dogs for children. They are friendly and sociable, obedient, intelligent, besides, they love children. It is worth paying attention to poodles. As you know, they are dwarfish, small and large. Height at withers, respectively - up to 35 cm, up to 45 cm and up to 58 cm. These dogs are cheerful and playful, the breeders intentionally deduced these qualities. Often you can meet these dogs in the circus. And it's no wonder - they are very amenable to training. One "but" - a pet needs to be combed daily, and periodically cut.

A good choice is an English Cocker Spaniel. The merits of this breed include love for children, even for those that these dogs first see. Such a dog, no doubt, will become a friend to your child, but also have to take care of his hair. Pugs, small beautiful dogs, are very friendly towards strangers, they are easy to walk around. True, these animals are not as good at training as poodles.

Scotch terrier has a strong temper, it can be called even stubborn, but it is good for the household. Such a dog can act as a watchman. And, finally, a miniature Pekingese, an "imperial" breed. The adult dog will weigh no more than 5.5 kg. This is one of the best domestic breeds. Pekineses are unpretentious in content, like to attract attention, but unobtrusive.

Communicating with a dog is the best way to raise responsibility for a child, instill in him a love for animals. But whatever kind of dog you choose, you know, these animals are very attached to their masters. If, after a while, the pet gets tired of you, and you want to get rid of it, for example, give it in good hands, for a dog it will be a real tragedy, from which it can hardly ever recover. Do not forget that we are responsible for those who have tamed.