I want a dog breed with good health, good with small children, and won't mind being lazy a lot Answers at Dogster Answers.

Wed, Feb 22nd 2012, 04:04 GMT

Bichon Frise are good with kids and pretty strudy they can be anywhere from 10lbs-24lbs. I have a Bichon/poodle puppy and he loves kids and is not snappy towards them like my Yorkie is. The Bichon Frise does need a lot of grooming but you could always keep them trimmed short. Also if you really want a dog please look in the shelters first there are tons of dogs who need good homes. also if you get a dog they need to get walked the only dogs that would not mind watching tv all day would be a senior dog and because they are old they could be snappy towards children.

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Mozart

Mon, Jan 16th 2012, 22:58 GMT

I would not suggest a dog that has been mainly seen in the country but a dog that i would would be a yorksheire terrior

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Dixie

Sun, Jan 8th 2012, 05:29 GMT

You have time for a new dog? Really? Wait a few years. When you are ready research some dogs. Remember kids are rough on dogs, even when they don't mean to be - tripping on them, falling on them, sudden movements and noises - you are looking for mellow, durable, and tolerant animal. This usually rules out the toy breeds, many terriers, border collies, cattle dogs, or other very high drive breeds. Some of the biggest, and to some scariest, breeds may fit the bill - mastiff types, american bull dogs, etc along with some of the softer breeds like labs and goldens.

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Skye

Sun, Dec 11th 2011, 11:42 GMT

the good breed to get is a japanese akita because this is a breed you don't have problems too much japanese akita cannot bark this breed won't make your new born baby awake this has no dog odor and it's good with children ..

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girlie the first cutest dog

Wed, Oct 12th 2011, 09:35 GMT

A Golden Retriever. We got ours when my son was 4 months old and my daughter was 2. Because I was a stay-home-mom at the time, it made the training a piece of cake- in 5 years he's only peed in the house once and that was because I got stuck running errands and didn't get home in time (poor guy peed on the door he had tried so hard to hold it!). Don't listen to the "stuffed dog" people. You're a mom of 3 young kids, you know what you can handle and what you can't. The Golden is the EASIEST dog to train. I've had a variety of different dogs throughout my life, so take my word for it. Goldens are wonderful with kids, eager to please, and don't mind the not-so-gentle ways of small children. They can match the energy of a a houseful of small kids, or lay around all day like a lazy teenager. Most adaptable dog I've ever been around. If the shedding bothers you, have him shaved- I do. When puppies, they'll chew on everything just like a baby. So if the house is baby-proof, its perfect

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Cash

Fri, Sep 9th 2011, 14:07 GMT

I think Spaniels are great. I am a spaniel puppy and am very patient. Like all young dogs, I have a few mouthing problems, but I never bite down and this would quickly be cured. Because of my type of spaniel breed (we think I am a Field Spaniel) I need very little grooming. A swim every once in a while is pretty much the extent of the grooming I get. My dogsister, Hazel, is a border collie australian shepherd mix and she was raised with a baby. She never bit him and even allowed him to crawl on her. She is a healthy older dog and hardly needs grooming.

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Shadow

Fri, Aug 12th 2011, 01:26 GMT

I don't think you're ready for a dog I mean at least wait till your baby is born. So many dogs in a shelter and rescue are there because the previous owner had a baby or didn't have time for it. How much time do you honestly think you will have for a dog. Also one that's "lazy" are you kidding me??!! As said Get a Stuffed Dog

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Lena
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Mon, Aug 1st 2011, 09:31 GMT

Please, please, please DO NOT GET A DOG

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Gwen
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Mon, Jul 4th 2011, 03:23 GMT

Someone said get a stuffed dog, and I agree. You want what everyone wants in the perfect world, but surprise surprise - even the healthiest breeds can accidentally eat something and get really sick. You never know what's in store. It sounds like you know very well you won't have any time for the dog, and wishing for a "lazy" dog is just selfish. A dog is a member of the family, not a decoration. You need to wait a few years until your children are old enough to help you with the dog, then adopt one. And when you do adopt, go with a dog over 2 years of age, who already has a record of being great with kids. What makes me sad is that it's people like you, irresponsible people with unrealistic expectations, who end up abandoning their dogs at shelters, where their dogs, terrified and depressed and unable to understand what went wrong, eventually get euthanized.

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Sat, Apr 23rd 2011, 11:04 GMT

I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. They are great dogs with perfect temperament. Fantastic with children. Needs brushed 2-3 times a week, but its great to just send them to the groomer every once in a while for a "puppy cut" type style. They really like just doing whatever you are doing. Zoe lays around most of the day, but also loves going hiking and playing on the playground with kids! She is about 18 pounds. Get a Cavy from a reputable breeder, however, that has done health checks on the parents!! You could also adopt a Cavy, which is great. http://www.cavalierrescueusa.org/

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Zoe
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Mon, Apr 18th 2011, 10:36 GMT

We had basset hounds when our kids were little... but not a puppy when our kids were that small. Bassets are great with kids.. lots of loose, saggy skin so they aren't nippy like terriers are around clumsy little kids. Mature bassets tend to be kind of lazy, but even they need walks and exercise to maintain good health. That said, any puppy needs play, supervision and attention... and it sounds like you do not really have the time for a dog at this stage of your life.

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☀ Finley ☀

Mon, Apr 11th 2011, 05:27 GMT

Labrador,German shepherd,Basset Hound. My lab is awesome with kids, he lets them climb all over him,pull his ears, walk him around on a leash etc. My aunt recently had a baby and he LOVES him,He sits by the baby chair and just watches him and will occasioanlly give him a little kiss on his feet or just lay down near wherever the baby is. I have also heard german shepherds are very good with children and their families, but they aren't as friendly with strangers as labs and are very protective and loyal. Labs just as loyal as german shepherds but aren't as "aloof" when it comes to strangers. Basset hounds are also good with kids and are couch potatoes but still need a daily walk or two. Each of these breeds shed and need to be brushed a few times a week. A small breed probably wouldn't be a good idea just because they can get hurt accidently and easily, but also may not tolerate young kids as well as a Lab or GSD would. Good luck

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Chewy

Sat, Feb 26th 2011, 12:29 GMT

i don't know of a single breed that would be good with small children, healthy, not need grooming AND not needing exercise!!! all dogs need to be walked on a regular basis (around 30 min or more a day!!!) i agree that a stuffed dog is most likely the best type of dog for you. if you really want a dog I would first consider the fact that you WILL have to go out every day for a walk/run with your new pup. I know pitbulls, labs and mastiffs are typically great with kids (so are some of the other bully breeds), but they will all become very hyper in the house and possibly hurt a young child on accident if they don't have an outlet for all the energy that they will have all pent up inside.

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Miley

Mon, Feb 21st 2011, 02:43 GMT

Bichion Frises are very good with children of any ages though they do need a lot of grooming the dont need a lot of exercise and have no health problems! Hope i helped!!!

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Benji

Wed, Nov 10th 2010, 08:12 GMT

hmm.... why dont you go to animalplanet.com and take the "what is the best breed of dog for you" quiz.

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