The following family-friendly dog breeds have plenty of patience and a ton of energy that often perfectly matches the needs of little kids.
š¶Golden Retriever
Temperament: Friendly, Intelligent, Devoted
Height: 23-24 inches (male), 21.5-22.5 inches (male)
Weight: 65-75 pounds (male), 55-65 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
Bottom line: The tried and true lovable goldens seem like they were practically made for young kids.
Between their patience, and loving nature and their natural playfulness, thereās a reason these beauties are often spotted hanging out with little ones.
š¶Labrador Retriever
Temperament: Friendly, Active, Outgoing
Height: 22.5-24.5 inches (male), 21.5-23.5 inches (female)
Weight: 65-80 pounds (male), 55-70 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
Bottom line: Like their golden brethren, labradors are some of the most popular amongst families because of their lovable personality.
With their naturally sweet nature, they already consider themselves kids. So, it only seems appropriate that they hang with the other children in the family all day, every day.
š¶Collie
Temperament: Devoted, Graceful, Proud
Height: 24-26 inches (male), 212-24 inches (male)
Weight: 60-75 pounds (male), 50-65 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Bottom line: Whether itās the brilliant Border Collie whose mind is almost as smart as a young childās or another type of the tried-and-true trainable Collie, this breed is particularly great for children.
Not only will they happily hang out with little ones for hours, but they are also really responsive to training. The Collie can even help show a child some of the benefits of training and positive interactions with your pup.
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