Having made a decision on the family council to have a puppy in the house, it is advisable to immediately decide on the choice of the breed of the future pet. This is especially important if you have small children. A family dog in this case should be a less temperamental and docile breed.
Choosing a decorative dog for a family
The breeds of decorative dogs are best suited for families. These include Chihuahua, Small and Pomeranian Spitz, Toy Terrier (Russian, English), Pekingese, Yorkshire Terrier, lapdog, Japanese Chin, Pug and a number of other breeds. The appearance of such pets usually evokes affection. However, it should be borne in mind that any, even the smallest dog, will need education, especially in a family with children. Small dogs are easier to keep - this factor is also important.
Many owners prefer these pets to put a litter box at home and do without regular walking. And although most breeders do not approve of this practice, for an ordinary family with small children, this approach makes it much easier to care for a pet.
However, even a small dog can cause a lot of anxiety and serious problems if its temperament does not match the rhythm of life of a particular family. So, among the small breeds there are "energizers" and lovers of sofas. If your family goes out into nature on weekends, often goes on hikes, kayaks, then the Maltese lapdog will not fit into such a rhythm of life with all the desire, but the dwarf pinscher will be delighted and will become a faithful companion.
And vice versa, for those who like to soak up the couch at the weekend, the same dwarf pinscher, despite its modest size, will cause a lot of inconvenience, requiring a long and active walk. Determining the temperament will help you communicate with 2-3 representatives of the breed on the walk or a frank conversation with the breeder / owner of the chosen breed of dog.
Family Dog Breeds - Medium Pets
Medium sized family dogs are also suitable for keeping in the house. You can choose a puppy based on temperament and other important characteristics from many more breeds. Still, for the average family, the breeds of herding dogs are more suitable as a four-legged friend: collie (Scottish shepherd), Aussie (Australian shepherd), corgi (Welsh shepherd), Shetland (Shetland shepherd). You can consider options for poodles (small, medium), retrievers (golden, labrador), etc.
Even 15-20 years ago, the collie was considered an ideal and very common breed of dog for a family with children. Then, for a while, the breed went out of sight of ordinary families, remaining only with the breeders. But today collies reappear in homes and, as before, remain one of the best family dogs, able to maintain the rhythm of life and an active family, and lovers of a calm measured life.
A dog for a family with children - features of upbringing
Separately, it should be noted that raising a dog of any breed for families with small children comes first. No matter how cute, small and affectionate a dog is, it definitely needs boundaries, rules of behavior in the family, especially concerning children. If this is your first dog, it is advisable to invite a dog handler for the first lessons and explanations.
In conclusion, I would like to say that it does not matter what breed of dog to choose for a family, the main thing is that both the pet and you feel good together.
