Beat dog breeds for a young child?

[rainbowbee9]

I miss having a dog. Haven't had one since before my son was born. Have had a staffy and a shar pei in the past. Both rescues and lovely dogs. I have a 7 year old son and am curious if anyone can advise on dogs they've had with young, active children? My son adores and gets on very well with our friend's pug however would rather a non bracycephalic dog. Ideally small or medium. Not in a rush as would like to do my research. I work from home so velcro dogs are fine! Thanks!

Whilst I understand some of the dislike of doodles look at Australian Labradoodles, they are all multi generational so characteristics are more predictable and lively family dog. There is a registry here, all are 7 gen+ health checked https://australianlabradoodle.pedigreedatabaseonline.com they are a breed with some questionable breeders so check who you buy from.

Havanese are pretty perfect dogs in my opinion. Playful, can be high or low energy depending on the situation, love everyone, not too barky.

I sincerely hope your role is an administrative one.
Any veterinary professional still spouting the utter bollocks that red cocker spaniels have rage syndrome needs to be struck off.

Just jumping in, am I right thinking that Cavalier King Charles and Cavalier are different breeds?

How do you choose one that doesn’t have issues? Am I right in thinking heart issues and fitting due to small skull are the main one?

We have a labrador, got him when our children were 4 and 6. He's been brilliant - super gentle and bomb proof when it comes to the noise and chaos of small children.

Only an hour a day total could be tricky for the bigger, higher energy breeds, a terrier sounds like a good option. Maybe a Westie, Border terrier or Schnauzer? I've seen lovely relationships between all these breeds and their children.

Yes that are. KC are very rare. I’m sorry to say most cavs don’t age well, aside from the health issues. It’s so hard to find one that is free from issues.

I don’t think there is one good breed for children. It’s down to the home and temperament of the dog.

Terriers are really good, underrated dogs IMO HOWEVER they are working dogs. They’ve got a brain and are not afraid to use it. I have a young female border terrier. She’d go mad without the brain work as well as the leg work. Not just puppy classes. Mine does agility and rally. They need work and as long as you train with reward and compassion they will excel at most tings you throw at them. They also like company and to be involved in everything despite their independent natures. They’re not easy dogs but they’re very rewarding. Border terriers are also very slow to mature. Mine was 3 before we could leave her alone for any length of time. I’ve got experience of training many different breeds and you do need to think a bit differently with terriers. You need to be comrades in arms rather than master and dog.

We have a rescue cocker and two DGC. He absolutely adores the whole family. It can get boisterous when the kids are over, especially DGS 7, footballs, frisbees, bikes, drones,
DGS taking cockers toys, cocker chasing him to get his toys back. DGS lies in cockers bed with him. He is exhausted when they go home. Fantastic family dog.

Steady on 😐

Miniature schnauzer