What kind of dogs are good gaurd dogs but good with kids and families?
shelly rene due 8/23/09 asked:
Me and my fiance are wanting to get dogs when we move and we want a dog that will gaurd the house but still be great with kids because we have a little girl on the way……so any advice would help
we like big dogs……we are making an exception to bulldogs though becuase i like them so just throw out ideas on good dogs
german shepherds are out of the question
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Me and my fiance are wanting to get dogs when we move and we want a dog that will gaurd the house but still be great with kids because we have a little girl on the way……so any advice would help
we like big dogs……we are making an exception to bulldogs though becuase i like them so just throw out ideas on good dogs
german shepherds are out of the question
July 15th, 2009 at 12:50 am
I would say a bull massive. They are big and loving. and can scare the hell out of robbers, get it as a puppy
July 16th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
German shepherds. they are loyal and tend to be great with kids. mine is brilliant with my 3 year old nephew. but get one as a puppy and socialise it.
July 16th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
I think that any dog will be good with kids, as long as you train it at a n early age to be kind/nice to the kid. Because little kids are most likely to pull the dogs tail and fur. And you have to teach your kid not to do that!
-German Shepards
-Dorberman Shepards
-Bull Dogs
-Pitbulls?
-Rottweiler
-Husky
-Alaskin Malumute
Those are all great guard dogs.
Good luck! & Congrats on the baby(:
July 19th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Golden Doodles; they are great with children and are loyal to their owners! I just got another today!
July 21st, 2009 at 12:12 am
Bulldogs are great with kids but no much as guard dogs. I wouldn’t recommend getting a guard dog until after your baby-to-be is at least 6 years old. Children can accidentally hurt, or even maim dogs. Dogs can misinterpret what babies do and attack.
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:11 am
HONESTLY A GOLDEN RETRIEVER THERE REALLY GOOD!!!!!
MY GRANDMA HAS ONE HE SELF AND HES AWSOME!!!!!
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Not a good idea. You ideally should wait until the kids are at 7years old & guard dogs aren’t good idea to have around young children! These children are too young to have a puppy of these own and far too young to understand how to treat it with respect and no 8week old pup will be willing to guard your house! They are too interesting in learning. There natural protective instinct develops around 18months old! You should never train a dog to be a guard dog, trainning a dog to be a guard dog ruins it natural protective instinct. Don’t forget puppies need trainning in learning NOT to bite, so expect your little ones to have needle sharp teeth sores and accidently puppy nip wound on there hands, and feet-and believe me even young puppies can do quite abit of damage regardless of the general breed nature with children!! Also you have to give the appropiate amount of excercise; many of the guarding breeds need 4KM daily walks or more, plus 3-4hours of mental stimulation! If you not active, then say good bye to the German Shepherd and Dobermans, Kelpies because they are NOT for the lazy couch potato dog owner!
. If a puppy does not teeth on your possesions, it will teeth on you and your children. Rescuers often get calls from panicked parents sure their dog is about to seriously injure their children. It usually turns out the puppy is just doing what puppies do, i.e., mouth or nip. Parents, too emotional to see the difference, just want to get rid of the dog. A growing puppy is going to put anything and everything in their mouth. It must be taught bite inhibition. As the puppy grows, the puppy’s jaws become stronger and its teeth are replaced by its adult teeth. The mouthing and nipping it did as a puppy now can have serious consequences. Far better to get an adult dog 2years+ that has “been there, done that, moved on.”
Greyhounds
The Greyhound is an affectionate breed that loves to be around his family, including children. They make a wonderful family pet, however they do have a prey instinct and should not be in a home with smaller animals such as birds, cats, rabbits, or something of the sort. The Greyhound does extremely well with other dogs, however they get along best with their own kind and do very well with another Greyhound in the home. This breed does get along well with children but because he is so sensitive, this breed would do best in a home with older and more respectable children.
Boxer
The Boxer is patient, dignified, and self-assured. They exhibit curiosity, but are wary of strangers. This breed is fearless and courageous if threatened. They are keenly alert and have a heightened sense of hearing, which make them excellent guard dogs. The Boxer adores children and other pets they have been raised with. They have an inordinate need for human companionship and do not like to be alone for extended periods of time. They are not well suited for a two career family. Insufficient attention may lead them into “bad” behavior in an attempt to be noticed.
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland has a wonderfully sweet and gentle disposition that is reflected in his kind expression. This gentle and good-natured giant dog is great with children and makes a terrific family dog. Toddlers should be supervised carefully as one slurp from his big tongue could knock a little one over. Newfs are quite intelligent and can be trained fairly easily using praise and food rewards. Newfs and all giant breeds should be socialized and obedience trained early while puppies and through adolescence. All giant breeds must be well trained. Male Newfoundlands can be a little more independent than females. Newfs need lots of companionship and need to be involved in family activities. Some Newfs are shy but generally get along very well with strangers. Newfoundlands are suitable for novice or first-time owners.
Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers are loveable, polite, and highly intelligent. They exude charm and confidence. They are sweet, eager to please, and devoted family companions. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time or they will become mischievous and destructive. They have a tendency to be overly exuberant and distractible. They are always gentle and patient with children. They are friendly with other pets. In fact, they are friendly with everyone. They tend to bark as a form of greeting. The Golden Retriever is not well suited for a two career family as they require an inordinate amount of human interaction and companionship.
Doberman
Versatile, fearless, and assertive, the Doberman Pinscher thrives on human companionship and stimulation. They are exceedingly loyal and protective of their family and home. This breed does best with older, well-behaved, and considerate children. They do not typically get along well with other household pets. They are aloof and reserved with strangers and make excellent guard dogs. This people oriented breed may closely bond to one particular family member. The Doberman Pinscher requires constant attention and does not do well if left alone for extended periods of time or is in a two-career family. They are not recommended for the novice, inexperienced, or sedentary owner.
BullMastiff
This willful dog requires a firm trainer to avoid any dominance issues. The Bullmastiff is fairly good-natured, sweet, and loveable, however this dog is not recommended for the average owner. His sheer size means he should not be placed in a home with small children as unintentionally, this breed can easily knock a child down.
Bichon Frise
Bichon Frise puppies are NOT suited to small children, no matter how well-meaning the child. Children cannot help being clumsy, and that a child meant well is little solace to a Bichon Frise puppy who has been accidentally stepped on, sat on, rolled on, squeezed, or dropped onto the patio. Even Bichon Frise adults may feel overwhelmed by the loud voices and quick movements that children can’t help making — and stress and shyness (even defensive biting) may be the result
American Bulldog
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend American Bulldog puppies. The temptation to play roughly is too strong in many young American Bulldogs.
Kelpie
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Australian Kelpie puppies. The temptation to nip at moving people is simply too strong in many young Kelpies.
Boston Terrier
Highly intelligent, alert, and enthusiastic, the Boston Terrier is affectionate and loyal. This breed is quite animated and has a lovely sense of humor. They thrive on human interaction and on being an integral part of the family. They do best in a home with children over the age of eight years and are exceedingly good with the elderly. They will generally get along with non-canine pets, although males may fight with other dogs. The Boston Terrier has a very sensitive nature and will be affected either positively or negatively by tone of voice or the home atmosphere and environment.
Schnauzer
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Giant Schnauzer puppies. Young Giant Schnauzers (up to about two years old) romp and jump with great vigor, and things can go flying, including people. The temptation to play roughly is simply too strong in many young Giant Schnauzers
July 26th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Since you think its ok to blow smoke in a dogs face I will have to say that you should not own a dog at all. And keep your baby away from all that stuff.
July 27th, 2009 at 6:51 am
I agree with answer above, best dogs you can have, a golden or a lab!
Good luck!
July 29th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
I think that all dogs can be a good guard and be good to children. As long as you train it at a young age and try to have children play with him so it can have good a reputation on kids! Although, I think that these dogs will do the job:
-Dorberman Shepards
-Bull Dogs
-Rottweiler
-Husky
-Collies
August 1st, 2009 at 6:03 pm
There really is no such thing as a family/guard dog. You can’t have it both ways. We have seen too many cases where people wanted a family pet, and wanted it to guard the house. What ends up happening is that someone gets bitten. We had a really bad case, where a friend (8-9 years old) of the owner’s son was caring for the dog while they were away. The dog jumped a 6 foot fence, and grabbed him, dragging him down the street, nearly ripping his arm off. This dog was cared for by this boy, so it wasn’t like he was a complete stranger. My advice would be just to get a regular family dog (shepherds are usually the easiest to train). Usually, having a dog, and beware of dog signs up, are enough of a deterrent.
August 2nd, 2009 at 3:22 pm
You could try this link and Check the boxes that apply to your “dream dog”, and it would help you choose out of 100’s of dogs based on what you want.
August 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 pm
i would recommend a rottweiler. i have a little girl and have an 8 month old rottweiler. she is the most loving and gentle dog, she loves my daughter and my daughter loves her. rottweilers do not get enough credit for how loving and affectionate they are towards people. she also is a good gaurd dog. rottweilers do need a lot of attention and the proper training but they are fast learners so the training will come naturally to them. you need to be consistant with then and let them know the rules of the house from the minute they enter, if this is done then you will have a loving and loyal and a very good gaurd dog
August 4th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Doberman Pinscher
August 8th, 2009 at 1:16 am
I have a 2 yr old English Bulldog (named TITO! haha) and he is amazing with my daughter!! My daughter is crawling now so she is into everything and she pulls on his lips, ears, hits him in the eyes and all he does is sit there, occasionally he will gently move his paw to move her hand out of the way, but so gently it couldn’t hurt a fly! And he is an amazing guard dog, anytime the door opens he is there checking it out! He cost us 1600$, but he was so worth the money! Get an English Bulldog! I swear they are amazing! I read a book about them before I got ours, and in the book it says how good of family dogs they are, how good they are with kids and over all they are amazing dogs!
Also, wait to get a REAL guard dog, because you don’t want it getting angry with your baby or having any accidents with the dog and your baby.
August 9th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Nice to see someone with so much fore thought before getting a dog :D. I have a blog that will guide you through getting a pup and its first nights and training. See
As you have a little girl on the way this is a vital link for you…
Please make sure you are fully prepared. To be honest i think you should go for something like a golden or a labrador. These are actually great guard dogs, despite their traits for being family dogs. A golden will defiantly let you know when there is someone approaching your property. You need to make sure that you are going to get something that will grow with your family. The most important thing is if you want to get a breed that has a little more presence like a bulldog that you get it from a breeder that has children in the house so they have been exposed to all the children sights and sounds early on. Actually for any breed this is a must for you. This link will guide you through this stage..
Picking a pup out of a litter and breeder tips
To see if you are ready for a dog and general info
Bringing him/her home (getting your house ready)
To avoid the crying at night
The ever important housetraining!
Jumping up
There are other articles on there about other pets and considerations for them with a new pup but the site should answer all of your queries if not leave a comment and i will help you out.
Hope this helps