What sort of dogs are good with young children?

Dogs and kids seem just meant for each other, but some dogs are better for kids than others. You want a dog that can play a little bit rough, will tolerate things such as ear and tail pulling without biting, and not be so huge that he will knock the child over during play.

Some dogs that are great for kids are: Boxer, Pitbull, any of the Retrievers, Standard and Mini Poodle (not toy), Pug (the best of the toy dogs for children), Bulldog, Herding Dogs (though the smaller ones, like Shelties and Corgis might nip if aggravated), Bichon Frise, Labra/Goldendoodle and Boston Terrier.

 With mixed breed dogs, you can't always tell what the dog will be like with children. You need to bring  your children with you when you go to look at a dog to see how they react.

Remember, individual dogs will have different personalities.