| There comes a time in most home families when | | | | to put in work and time with your dog is also |
| the children get a bit older and their dog or teddy | | | | essential with a family dog because dog's often |
| is no longer the best thing in the world to play | | | | take the things your children tell it to do as |
| with, every new friend or existing friend your | | | | acceptable when this may not be the case, so |
| children make seems to have a cute little dog, | | | | dog behavior training will be needed at some point. |
| and its only a matter of time before your children | | | | After considering the previous paragraphs I'm |
| are going to start pestering you for one. So what | | | | sure you will be pretty certain on whether you still |
| should you look for is your serious about getting a | | | | want a dog for your home or not, if you do then |
| family dog? | | | | here are some suggestions on different breeds |
| For starters your dog will need to be able to take | | | | that you may want to consider. |
| everything your children can throw at it, children | | | | Golden Retriever The golden retriever is a good |
| often don't have any idea of how to handle a | | | | popular choice for families because of their active |
| new pet dog so don't expect them to play gently | | | | and loyal personality and a good all round dog. |
| all the time, unknowing children have a tendency | | | | Boxer Although the boxer may look big and |
| to be a little rough wile playing with dogs so a dog | | | | intimidating to some, the boxer is a very good |
| breed that can take some rough playing is | | | | family dog in that they love being around people, |
| essential. | | | | they take care of the family members, and are |
| Different dogs have different personalities just like | | | | always willing to play. |
| humans do so be aware of this when purchasing | | | | Labrador Retriever An extremely popular pet in |
| a new dog, just because a dog breed is normally | | | | many households across the world, the Labrador |
| playful, energetic, and nice , this does not mean | | | | is a very friendly loving dog that loves to play and |
| the one you get will be the same. Being prepared | | | | be very active for your kids to play with. |