Consider your children's personalities, number of children in the house, and ages before picking out a {puppy|K9|K-9|canine|dog}}}. Everyone will lose out if you don't make a good match, so take some time to be introspective about this. Are all your three kids under nine? If they are, you might not want to get the high-energy breed that will require the same amount of as your kids do. Also, take into consideration how mature your kids are. There are some thirteen year-olds that are not ready for dog-ownership responsibilities, while there are some nine year-olds that are mature enough to have a dog. You have to be honest with yourself. There are many obnoxious kids and there are some who have a hard time with impulse control or anger management. If your kids are always bothering you with things such as endless questions, proding, and other disruptive behavior, most likely they will act the same way with the canie. Every dog has their boiling point, and some are higher than others. You must ask yourself this very important question before getting a dog'Is your child ready to have a dog in the house?

There are many breeders who will not place a dog if there are very young kids in the home. They are worried that the toddlers is too small to understand the restraints when playing, or that the dog might not be getting the correct attention. Puppies can learn to be shy with humans if they are treated too roughly, and a little dog can be injured accidentally by a infant. If you have a little one, you should seriously consider these things.

After you have decided that your child is of age for a pet and that you are going to be able to devote enough time to monitortheir interactions and the dog will receive enough care, it's time to figure out what {qualities|does}}} your child need in a dog. A little canine is not likely to be the correct friend for your child if he is rambunctious and full of energy. For example, a 4-pound Min Pin is prone to accidental injuries and isn't going to be up to running around the neighborhood. You want to encourage a good relationship, in addition to safety concerns. The best bet for a child like this would be an adolescent or an adult Labrador retriever. These dogs love endless ball tosses and playing with friends.

A young kid may have lots of people that visit. That is why you want to be sure that the dog you get is not an escape artist. There are some dogs that just want to run, as anyone who has owned a Grey Hound would confirm. And no matter how great our efforts are, a child and an escape artist are just a bad combo. Kids leave doors ajar and gates open. Their school mates do this even more. While some guardian breeds make great companions for your own kids, some may be inappropriate, because they can be overly protective. What if the dog misinterprets a friendly wrestling match between your children? What if one of your kid's friends let himself into your home without knocking on the door?

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