Expanding your family by adding a puppy can be a great opportunity to teach your children about responsibility. Dogs offer unconditional love, and the long-term commitment can benefit kids of all ages. In this blog, you’ll learn the best dog breeds for children.
BICHON FRISE
The Bichon Frise is a small sized, French purebred dog breed. In the French language, “Bichon Frise” means “curly-haired lap dog.” The temperament of this breed is cheerful, attentive, and gentle. This makes the Bichon Frise a great dog breed for children of all ages. Bichon Frises also get along with other dogs very well. We often recommend Bichon Frises to families who want a small, hypoallergenic dog breed. This breed doesn’t require a ton of exercise. Though playful, a Bichon Frise only needs about a half hour of rigorous outdoor playtime. Other than that, a Bichon will be happy playing inside with the kids if it has too much energy.
Come and meet our Bichon Frise puppies for sale in Ohio at Petland Cleveland.
CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL
One of the most elegant small sized dog breeds is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This breed is another lapdog. It has soft, wavy hair and long, floppy ears. Though not hypoallergenic, Cavaliers have hair and not fur, which makes them shed less dander. Like the Bichon Frise, this breed is excellent with children of all ages and also other dogs. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have a substantial amount of energy. They enjoy short jogs, long walks, energetic play sessions, and trips to the dog park. If your children are energetic, then a Cavalier will fit right in. This breed loves to play with children!
We have many Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies for sale in Ohio at our Parma and Strongsville pet stores in Cleveland.
CAVAPOO
The Cavapoo is a mix of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle breeds. It is known for its exceptional temperament, making it a great family dog. Cavapoo puppies are extremely friendly and sweet, whether it’s towards children or other pets. Intelligent and people-oriented, Cavapoos are a great choice for first time puppy parents as they are adaptable and easy to handle. We also love recommending Cavapoos to families with responsible kids when parents want their children to raise and care for the puppy. Since Cavapoos are intelligent, obedient, and easy to care for, they make a great pet for older children and teenagers who are ready to take on the responsibility.
Our Cavapoo puppies for sale in Ohio are the cutest! Don’t take our word for it, though. Come to our Cleveland, OH, locations to play with our Cavapoo puppies!
DACHSHUND
According to the American Kennel Club, Dachshunds are curious and spunky! We agree that this small sized “hot dog” has a big personality. Dachshunds belong to the Hound Group, so the first thing we’ll say about this cute breed for children is that it won’t get along with other household pets. Cats especially can trigger a Dachshund’s “prey drive.” If your household doesn’t have pets and you’re interested in getting your first family dog, a Dachshund can be a great choice. We generally recommend Dachshunds to families with older children. Dachshunds are “ok” with younger children, but depending on the individual Dachshund’s personality, it might not appreciate the loud, sprawling and unpredictable nature of very young children.
But there’s only one way to find out if a Dachshund is right for your kids. Come play with our Dachshund puppies for sale. There’s no time limit on how long you can spend with our available puppies. Our pet counselors will set you and your kids up in a petting booth with a Dachshund puppy!
GOLDEN RETRIEVER
What list of the best dog breeds for children would be complete without the Golden Retriever? Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular family dogs across the world. Along with the Labrador Retriever and the recently popular Australian Shepherd, Golden Retrievers are considered the best dog breed for children. Golden Retrievers are medium sized, purebred dogs. They are extremely patient and gentle, making their behavior trustworthy around young children. This breed has a lot of energy, though. So, we tend to recommend Golden Retrievers to active families that want to bring their dog with them for long walks, jogs, hikes, and even camping trips.
Our Golden Retriever puppies for sale in Ohio are ready to meet you and your children! You can make an appointment on our website to meet the breed at either our Parma, OH, or Strongsville, OH, pet stores.
5 MORE DOG BREEDS FOR CHILDREN
We covered our absolute top 5 in this article. But there are 5 more dog breeds for children that could be right for your family. The following breeds are purebred and they have a lot of energy.
- Boston Terrier puppies for sale in Ohio
- Chihuahua puppies for sale in Ohio
- Havanese puppies for sale in Ohio
- Black Labrador puppies for sale in Ohio
- Maltese puppies for sale in Ohio
For more dogs and puppies in Cleveland Ohio stop by Petland Cleveland. Our pet stores are located in Parma and Strongsville. We hope to see you soon!