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by therapist on August 14th, 2009

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My daughter will be a year old in 3 weeks and I want to get her a dog for her birthday. What is the best kind of dog for a small child of this age?

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  • by Moley the contrary female dragon on August 14th, 2009

    Moley the contrary female dragon

    none. It will be for you. she is too small to have much of a relationship with a dog.She will lack the understanding of how dogs behave. It will always be your dog.

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  • by Celeste: It is what it is. Like it or not on August 14th, 2009

    Celeste: It is what it is. Like it or not

    Any dog that you're prepared to take care of.A child this small can't have her 'own' dog.Golden retrievers are known to be great with kids.Very protective.*+++++*

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  • by bk12321 on August 14th, 2009

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    yorkshire terriers are tiny and harmless, a small kid wouldnt like a big dog i dont think

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  • by Ganja Girl on August 14th, 2009

    Ganja Girl

    labs are good "sturdy" doggies for kids, playful and friendly, dobermans are very loyal and protective..whatever you get, get a puppy, so they can "grow up" together. good for you to get a doggie, it teaches valuable and critical character traits, such as compassion.

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  • by novemberain on August 14th, 2009

    novemberain

    i personaly think that she's a little small to have a dog in the house, but nearly all my family and i have Miniature Yorkshire Terriers that are just wonderful :)

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  • by Baby Blue on August 14th, 2009

    Baby Blue

    Go to your local shelter and get a lab or lab mix. golden retrievers, shepard crosses....But make sure you are willing to keep it for the rest of it's life, and willing to take care of it, since your little one well, is little. good luck:)

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  • by anguilla on August 14th, 2009

    anguilla

    I really think she's too young, partly for the safety of the dog. She's just not old enough to understand that she can easily hurt the dog. If you must get a dog, find one with a good temperament rather than some high-strung breed. A mutt from a shelter would be great.

    From www.gopetsamerica.com:
    The most common mistake parents make when buying a family dog is choosing a dog which is cute or the right size rather than considering breed and temperament. When picking a breed or mix, it is important to consider the children who will be with the dog. Dogs should be solidly built—able to take roughhousing by children—and patient and gentle by nature. Although many breeds are good with children, the dogs listed below are most often recommended by veterinarians, dog trainers and animal behaviorists—professionals who handle dogs every day. This list was compiled based on the information from "The Dogs' Most Wanted: The Top 10 Book of Historic Hounds, Professional Pooches, and Canine Oddities" By Alexandra Powe Allred.

    The list is too long to copy. You can see it here:
    http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dogs/dogs-good-with-kids.aspx

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  • by om-nom on August 14th, 2009

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    most large dogs are good ... i find greyhounds to be a most docile breed, loving but a little slow to learn, there none agressive and are 60mph couch potatos

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  • by CatLover-The Original is Proudly Canadian on August 14th, 2009

    CatLover-The Original is Proudly Canadian

    I have done extensive research on this and discovered that the best kind of dog for a small child is a stuffed one. They come in a multitude of colors. Never get snarly, Don't need to be walked, Don't need to be fed or watered and above all don't need to put up with little children pulling their tails and ears or poking them in the eyes. Even better is a child this young usually doesn't even notice that it isn't breathing. Excellent choice in my view.

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