Crystal Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 What breeds or mixes would you guys suggest for a family with two kids, ages 6 and 1 1/2? and what breeds would you say were not good with children...I already know how bouncy boxers are, will knock little kids over! I was thinking lab...or retriver...any suggestions? Quote
Sunneva Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 Hehe... My dog Skundi is great family dog! He have to keep us safe. :wink: And h is such a friend and have so much personality! He is not crazy* and you can teach him so much! He is realy easy to handle. He is mixed icelandic sheepdog and irish setter. *Don Quote
Crystal Posted February 11, 2005 Author Posted February 11, 2005 sounds great....sounds like what we are looking for a dog that is good with kids and protects his property... Quote
Crystal Posted February 11, 2005 Author Posted February 11, 2005 I very seriously doubt there is one around here, but he sounds like about what we are looking for Quote
Sunneva Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D Do you think its a bitch? Hope so much you can get Icleandic and Irish setter mix!!! Quote
imported_Kat Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 Instead of intentionally attempting to mess with genetics of a breed that you are unlikely to find common in america, and adding to the escalating problem of unwanted puppies, I suggest you go to your local shelter and observe some dogs there. Quote
Sunneva Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 Here are some pics of my super model: He loves cats: Skundi and Irish setter: Skundi and his brother: Playing hiding game: Quote
Crystal Posted February 13, 2005 Author Posted February 13, 2005 that is one very photogenic dog.....great pics! Quote
Crystal Posted February 13, 2005 Author Posted February 13, 2005 your welcome....my dog never would have sat still that long, in almost ever pic I had of her she was moving and I was all twisted up! Quote
Crystal Posted February 13, 2005 Author Posted February 13, 2005 My husband wants a large dog. and the lab was gone when I called... I have plenty of time to devote to a dog...I am a stay at home mom. So I will be able to spend lots of time training, playing, and loving my new dog. Before I got married we had dogs that were not very trained. It made life complicated. So after we got married and had our first dog, I made sure to train her. She was part boxer, very hyper, very nuts, she would knock me over, so I was afraid for her to play with our 2year old. but after a few weeks I could hollar sit when she was in a dead run for our little girl and the butt hit the ground. She was a smart dog. I hope the next one is as easily trainable!!! but like I said I do stay at home, so I might end up with the best behaved dog in the neighborhood! Quote
Sunneva Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 That is Icelandic/Irish setter mix. :wink: :oops: But Skundi is about 41 cm - shouler high. :lol: Skundi is very nice with childrens. I Quote
Sunneva Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 Well, have you found what breed/mix you are looking for? Quote
Sunneva Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 [quote name='Sunneva']That is Icelandic/Irish setter mix. :wink: :oops: But Skundi is about 41 cm - shouler high. :lol: Skundi is very nice with childrens. I Quote
Crystal Posted February 14, 2005 Author Posted February 14, 2005 Havent' found it yet...I'll know when I see him! Quote
Crystal Posted February 14, 2005 Author Posted February 14, 2005 just called about some husky mix pups....everybody keep your fingers crossed I really wanted a husky or husky mix. They are only 4 and 1/2 weeks old, so I wouldn't get it for a few weeks but I called anyway...I hope they call back Quote
Sunneva Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 :kciuki: Good luck! Crossing my fingers for you. :wink: Quote
MajiesMom Posted February 15, 2005 Posted February 15, 2005 I work at a boarding kennel and everyone has Labs and Goldens and everyone goes on about how they are such great family pets and great with kids. I know there are a lot of qualities about both breeds that make them good family pets but all I see is rambunctious untrained big dogs jumping up and knocking kids to the ground and making them cry. It happens all the time in our office. I can't think of a particular breed that is good with kids really. A well trained, socialized any breed can make a perfect family pet. I would get an adult dog from the shelter because WYSIWYG. I just rescued the perfect dog in December but you can't have him. :wink: Quote
Crystal Posted February 16, 2005 Author Posted February 16, 2005 We decided on the husky/lab mix. I've got lots of time to train him, and I know how to stop the jumping. I had my boxer/pit mix trained not to jump and when you can train something as stubborn as she was you can train almost anything. I think as long as dogs get enough training that they will be pretty well mannered. If he is stubborn I'll get professional help. Quote
lsailor Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 Highly trainable, large dog, good with kids? I would really suggest looking in to a Great Dane - they are FANTASTIC dogs and are relatively low-key, gentle, intelligent & obedient. You'd just have to spend a fortune in dog food! :) Quote
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