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[suzieb]

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Hello i need some help please!!

We want to get a puppy for our young son and i was wondering if anyone could recommed a breed that was very friendly, quite small and good with children.

Also how can i find a reputable breeder?? Are Epupz any good?

 

[June Jonigk]

Well it depends on how old your son is, and what you intend to do with the dog. You will most likely have gathered that there are many things whippet on this site, and you would go a long way to find a better dog with children. They don't shed as much hair as other breeds, and have small feet that don't bring in the dirt like larger breeds. Also it is quite noticable that their coats don't smell - you know the way sometimes you stroke a dog, and you can smell it on your hand after - well whippets are single coated, and I suppose because their skin gets air to it, it doesn't trap in the smell. They are very affectionate, and I don't know how you feel about dogs sleeping in the bed, but if a whippet can get in it will (w00t)

I remember we had a book in our vets practice which scored dogs that were good with children. Whippets were one of the top scorers along with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Unless you have lots of time on your hands, and you intend to work the dog - don't go for a collie. They are very intelligent, and get bored if they don't have something to occupy their minds. I have known of many families who have had to part with a collie because it has not been happy with one or two walks a day. I suppose at the end of the day most working breeds are bred for just that, and can get bored easily if not working.

Did you have a particular breed in mind?

:luck: Good luck in finding a suitable breed.

 

[suzieb]

Thanks for that info

No we have no particular breed in mind only we cant accomodate a massive dog or one that requires loads and loads of exercise.

The breeds we have been looking at are bischon frises, beagles and border terriers

 

[imperative]

Whippets were voted top all round family dog in Your Dog Magazine a few issues back.We have a 14 year old bichon called Leo and he is fab with children.

Happy searching.

 

[Susan]

My advice would be a whippet or small lurcher , maybe beddi/whippet. My whippets love kids, yes as pups they are daft as a brush, but most pups are, but whippets kinda grow out of puppy hood at around 8 months (someone tell Gizmo this at he's still a daft puppt at almost 2 :lol: ) they love to play football, even Robbie (aged 6 1/2) and the young lad at 13weeks.

Ricky sleeps in my daughters bedroom every night on his own bed , but Rachel sleeps in a high sleeper bed or he would be in her bed :- "

Whippets dont smell, not like my sister's yorkie's (they smell) Whippets wont yap or bark unless the widow cleaner is around :lol:

Look up the breed of dog you would like / love and see what would fit your whole family , not just the children.

:luck: :luck: In getting your new family friend :luck: :luck:

P.S, Check out your local rescue as you would get a fully inoculated puppy or an adult dog that will fit in with your family :cheers:

 

[kita]

I would check out local rescues.

Most good rescues will give you a complete rundown on the dog and you know what you are getting.

Try reading through:

http://www.freewebs.com/manytearsrescue/do...ingforhomes.htm

It will give you a good idea on what to expect.

Good luck!

 

[affieluver]

what about a whippet (w00t) i personally steer well clear of beagles and border terriers as you say you dont want a dog that requires a lot of exercise whippets make great couch potatoes after they have been out i walk mine for 2hrs a day but she would have less they are gentle and have an even diposition you wont go far wrong if you want a dog to bring up around children providing they are taught how to handle him x :lol:

 

[Jessr123]

what about a whippet (w00t) i personally steer well clear of beagles and border terriers as you say you dont want a dog that requires a lot of exercise whippets make great couch potatoes after they have been out i walk mine for 2hrs a day but she would have less they are gentle and have an even diposition you wont go far wrong if you want a dog to bring up around children providing they are taught how to handle him x :lol:

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Whippets are definiftely great. Terriers can be stubborn - we have one who is stubborn when she wants to be, yet our whippet is really good natured and would do almost anything for us making training a lot easier.

 

[foxway]

Hello i need some help please!!
We want to get a puppy for our young son and i was wondering if anyone could recommed a breed that was very friendly, quite small and good with children.

Also how can i find a reputable breeder?? Are Epupz any good?

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Hi fox terriers have a very good nature with children and are known for being kid lovers and babysitters, they love to play with kids. I breed smooth fox terriers and have two young children all of my experiences which the dogs and kids have been enjoyable. The children play ball with them and they are always gentle and willing to play they are playful dogs and i think this is why like enjoy the company of children so much. They are also very itelligent and quick to learn and generally a good fun dog with lots of character, also easy to groom! although smooth foxes are rarley breed as they are a native vunerable breed now, you may find it eaiser to get a wire fox terrier, but the grooming is more hard work. As for exercise if you have a big enough yard a fox terrier can happily run about all day in the garden and just enjoy a short walk to keep him happy. Good luck in your search for the right puppy. If you were interested in finding oput more of this breed you could visit www.smoothfoxterrierassociation.co.uk or www.thewirefoxterrierassociation.co.uk you will be able to read breed stardard and general :thumbsup: characteristics of the breeds you will also find helpful numbers of people who can put you in contact with avaliable puppies.

 

[Darcia]

Sorry - cant see past a whippet for me - they are just the most perfect of breeds and are gentle and affectionate and very versatile. I have known many other breeds but would not think of having any other type of dog now.

 

[June Jonigk]

Sorry - cant see past a whippet for me - they are just the most perfect of breeds and are gentle and affectionate and very versatile. I have known many other breeds but would not think of having any other type of dog now.

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Me niether Darc :thumbsup:

 

[littlenell]

My son has been raised with Border Terriers in the house since and he was little. We now have the same Borders, 2 retired greyhounds and a whippet pup and my son is now 16 I think its down to teaching the child how to behave around dogs but Borders do grow alot of coat which does require stripping out :sweating: .

so I would go with whippet too!! (w00t) :thumbsup:

 

[Bedlam]

beagles and border terriers ..both need exercise and can get destructive if not given something to do.

whippets are lazy and easy to look after.

saying that i have 4 plummer terriers but there working dogs

 

[rls22]

I couldn't imagine ever having anything other than a whippet either so my advise isn't very constructive sorry! :lol:

I was bitten by a Border so I'm always wary of them, although the one that lives next door is very sweet. :huggles:

 

[saraquele]

beagles and border terriers ..both need exercise and can get destructive if not given something to do.whippets are lazy and easy to look after.

saying that i have 4 plummer terriers but there working dogs

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youve not met my Bliss then :lol: :lol: :lol:

she has the dog version of ADHD :lol: :lol: :lol:

have to agree with everyone though , whippets are the best , i couldnt imagine having any other breed :thumbsup:

 

[suzieb]

lol looks like whippet it is then. To be honest that sprobably best anyway as i dont want to fork out £850 for a pedigree beagle etc as all we need is a nice little friendly dog for the children.

 

[peppermint lady]

:thumbsup: we have whippets and i also have a 1yr old bichon who is my daughters dog (daughter is 4yrs old)

our bichon is fantastic with kids, they also dont moult but do need clipping every 7/8 weeks :sweating:

but as i say she is brilliant with kids, my daughter can do anything with her :thumbsup: they play together for hours,

they are best friends :thumbsup: :huggles:

 

[~JO~]

Firstly never buy a dog for your son, buy it for yourself and your family - as who can guarantee his interest will last? Hear of too many dogs bought for kids and then end up in rescue as the child loses interest. Not having a go - just making sure you have thought it through!

I personally won't go for a terrier as generally they are very 'on the go' and need a firm hand. Whippets of course are lovely pets and yes they do get lazy when they are older but I think they can be quite hard work as pups so don't get one expecting it to lie around all day it will, it will, play, shred everything, have completely hyper moments etc et

Cavaliers are great pets, we had several when I was small and they were brilliant

Good luck whatever you decide :luck:

 

[saraquele]

Firstly never buy a dog for your son, buy it for yourself and your family - as who can guarantee his interest will last?  Hear of too many dogs bought for kids and then end up in rescue as the child loses interest.  Not having a go - just making sure you have thought it through!
I personally won't go for a terrier as generally they are very 'on the go' and need a firm hand.  Whippets of course are lovely pets and yes they do get lazy when they are older but I think they can be quite hard work as pups so don't get one expecting it to lie around all day it will, it will, play, shred everything, have completely hyper moments etc et

Cavaliers are great pets, we had several when I was small and they were brilliant 

Good luck whatever you decide  :luck:

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so agree with you there , also IN MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE ive found whippet puppies to be exceptionally destructive :- " so although they are great pets etc they or any puppy IS NOT to be left alone all day :thumbsup:

 

[Macha]

I have had experience of whippets who developed fear aggression towards young children after having some bad experiences of being handled too roughly, for instance having their ears pulled. Also they are likely to chase a running child. I was 10 and my younger sister was 5 when we got our first whippet, and he was great with us but later on we did have some problem with him and young children he didn't know well.

We love whippets here, but I suspect a sturdier dog with a lower chase instinct is the best dog for children. Retrievers and retriever/poodle crosses have a good reputation but may be larger than you would like. As another respondent said, if you seek a dog from a reputable rescue centre, they will probably have made assessment of the individual dogs and can advise you on which ones are likely to be suitable. And of course, you have to follow your personal inclinations of what dog you like.