Medium Sized Dogs and Children
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There
are undeniably some Dog Breeds that are suitable for placing
in the same environment as children..Some
obvious factors to consider are that some dogs are so
small they may get injured easily by young children conversely
some dogs are large an very active which could be an accident
waiting to happen around young children.
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Medium
sized Dogs.
Beagle
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Medium sized happy and lively dogs, alert with a tolerant nature,
can show an independent streak and a desire to follow scents.
A lovely dog with a gentle nature, affectionate
and friendly, good with children.
Basset
Hound
Bassets
adapt well to town or country life. Quite the charmer, the Basset
loves children, good with other pets requires little groomingand
makes a good watchdog, which makes it a deservingly popular pet.
Cocker
Spaniel -
Medium sized dog that is friendly, energetic and keen
to please. Good with children and other dogs the Cocker Spaniel
makes an ideal family pet. Has lots of energy and can be trained
with patience
English
Springer Spaniel
A great all-round family dog . Affectionate, friendly, active
and enthusiastic, Highly intelligent and easy to train. Good with
other animals and children, forms close bond with the whole family
and if they get plenty of exercise are prepared to snooze at home
if left alone.
Schnauzer
(Standard) -
Medium sized dogs that are sociable and playful although they
can be very protective and have strong guarding instincts. Their
coat requires professional clipping. Alert
and playful enjoys company, very good with children especially
if raised with them
West
Highland Terrier
Very
popular pets, active and playful they can sometimes be feisty
and independent but they are also affectionate and loyal.
Alert dogs they make good watchdogs.
Affectionate and loyal towards owners and great with children
if raised with them.
Friendly with
strangers and other dogs if well socialised.
Whippet
A sleek, handsome and very fast sight hound which makes
an excellent family pet. Gentle, affectionate, friendly, and easy-going,
very good with children but can be difficult to control on walks.
Poodle
(Miniature) -
The miniature poodle is lively, amiable, playful, eager to
please, responsive and obedient making it one of the most popular
varieties of dog. Quite sensitive, tending to be devoted to one
person, may be reserved with strangers. It is good with children,
other pets and dogs. Some tend to bark a lot.
Pug
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A
small dog that is sociable, homely, companionable and friendly
, their playful and clownish nature makes them ideal family pets.
Not overly intelligent which means patience is required when training..Has
a low exercise requirement but can be high-energy dogs that love
to cuddle. Can shed quite a bit which might require regular grooming.
For
further information about dog breeds visit our
Popular Dog Breeds page
Suitable
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