Whenever we think of a companion for the child, the first thing that pops our mind is to have a pet, it’s one of the easiest ways to familiarise the kids with having a companion. Most people tend to consider dogs as the best candidate for their kid’s companion, well it can be due to the fact that dogs are extroverts and tend to get friendlier when compared with other animals. Thus many parents go for dogs.

While choosing dogs for the companion for your kids, make sure to match up your lifestyle and the character of the dog with your own lifestyle and the child’s character also, because it plays a major role in deciding the dog breed for the kids. Try to know about dogs’ temperament, character, and whether they are patient with the children because kids will love to play with dogs. Hence finding the best family dogs can become tricky sometimes, however, I’m here to solve this tricky problem by providing the top 3 best dog breeds for kids

Poodles are dogs with stylish and quirky hairstyles, this makes them special from the rest of the dogs and the kids will find this fascinating and will befriend them. Poodles are smart, gentle, proud, and elegant dogs but they are extremely loyal and caring as well.

Poodles come in two basic sizes, these are standard and miniature poodles. Standard poodles are obedient, smart, playful, and adventurous. Hence they are a perfect combo for energetic kids. They are generally shy with strangers, but once they get to know them they can easily get along with them.

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Miniature poodles are smaller in size when compared to the standard ones and hence they are one of the cutest dog breeds. They get attached to one person in particular, but they are also smart, responsive, and playful.

Poodles shed little, which can be a bonus for allergic kids. Poodles require frequent grooming which will make the distinctive hairstyle stand out more.

Golden retrievers are one of the most popular family-friendly dog breeds. They are people pleasers, and love to play and be around people. They are smart, loyal, and kind. They are neither aggressive nor timid, and this trait plays a major role because playing with children is a tiresome task, and having these traits will help them to cope up with kids.

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Golden retrievers have a lot of patience, and this makes a perfect match for kids because while playing kids will pull their tails and ears which might be irritating for some dogs but retrievers can pull this off easily. Golden retrievers like to play a lot and again this is a bonus for the kids, they will form a special bond with their dogs and also the kids will be more active. Golden retrievers are obedient and patient and this will help to get along with the kids.

As the retrievers have long coats of fur which requires brushing twice a week.

Labrador retrievers are playful hence an ideal match for kids. They have a considerable amount of patience level which is an important factor while dealing with kids. They are loving, protective, and reliable.

They are considered as one of the highly intelligent breeds, therefore they can be easily trained. Labrador retrievers tend to have an active lifestyle and therefore they can be great friends for energetic kids. They just love to play outdoors and this will engage the kids to be more playful and sporty. Retrievers just love swimming and this will eventually make the kids try out their swimming skills as well. Golden retrievers don’t like stuffed apartments; they prefer a big space area.

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Retrievers also have different colors like black, chocolate and yellow retrievers all of them have the same stamina and energy level and are active fellows. Golden retrievers are friendly with other animals therefore you don’t have to worry about all the pet drama that can get tiresome sometimes. They can easily befriend anyone whom they have just met. Golden retrievers shed a lot therefore they will require special care of weekly combing and cleaning up regularly.

While we have gone through all of the top 3 dog breeds that are good for kids, if you are still not satisfied with the above options you can always go for adoption as it is the most effective one. The behavior of dogs can be easily determined by asking about their caretakers and rescue workers, in this way you are not only providing your kid a companion but also giving shelter to a homeless dog. The dog will be more affectionate and kind to you as it knows how it feels to be alone and since you have adopted it, the dog will respect you even more.

I hope you have gone through all of the options and have already made up your mind to get a dog for your kid. I’m sure your dog will love your child deeply and affectionately, but as a parent, you also have to make sure that child is also taking care of the dog. And finally, make sure to choose the dog as per your tastes and preferences.