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Children want dogs - a pet to play and run with. You as a parent need to decide when is the best time to get your child or children that dog or puppy. Then you need to decide what kind of dog is best for them and your household.
What size of dog do you want? Do you want a puppy or an older dog?
Some dogs are met to be outside more than others, some are lap dogs, some love children - some don't and some are considered hypoallergenic for people sensitive to dog hair and dander. Some dogs are to fragile for children and some dogs are just to big to be around small children.
You need to decide on what kind of dog would fit best in your family, your lifestyle, are you an active family, how much time you have to train a puppy or is a older dog better?
All dog breeds and individual dogs have different characteristics. Ask your friends who have dogs what they like about them.
You should consider all these factors, find a reputable breeder and go to visit the breed you decide on.
Some examples of different characteristics in dog breeds:
A Boxer is a family oriented dog but is high-energy.
A Newfoundland makes a devoted companion and is gentle but they are very big.
A Boston Terrier is a very popular dog in the United States and are great with children.
Pugs are clowns and are adorable but they need to be handled gently.
So do your homework and find that special "dog or puppy" for your family.
"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies." -Gene Hill
"The dog was created especially for children. He is the god of frolic."
--Henry Ward Beecher BR.
"Dogs are obsessed with being happy" -- James Thurber
Sandy Oberreuter has a web site on small dog breeds but
also on the most popular dogs that include dogs good
with children and seniors, finding the best vets and
breeders and much more. Visit
http://www.small-dogbreeds
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