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Old 08-12-2005, 06:38 PM   #25
Sanveann
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Default Re: Pets, Kids and Families

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Originally Posted by Julia R
I totally agree with you about the breed thing. I have been in a lot of disagreements with people (DH included) who insist that some breeds are more of a risk with kids. Different breeds were breed for different purposes, and so their inherrant behavior is different. There are dogs that don't fit the generalization, but that's not a risk I'm willing to take with my kids. But, I guess if you did have a dog of one of those breeds, you would just need to take extra precautions. 6 months would probably be a really good age from a kitty. And there are lots of precautions being taken with this little kitten (who was rescued from being put down- that's why he's so little and in our family now.) I know it's not a good choice for everyone, but for some it works out fine. I don't think it's quite right to say that it's a poor choice if you're willing to do what's necessary and see it through.
Absolutely ... for example, terriers, who were bred to hunt and kill vermin, are generally going to be very energetic and feisty -- and therefore very unlikely to put up with kids' antics. I think the sporting breeds (usually known as "gundogs" -- labs, goldens, etc.) are often the best because they were bred to work closely with humans. Scenthounds (beagles, etc.) also tend to be good with families, too, though they tend to follow their noses!

I also don't prefer that families get a very dominant breed unless they know how to properly teach their dog that it is below ALL the family members, including the little ones. I am convinced that the vast majority of dog attacks where "he just snapped!" are because the dog was allowed to rule the roost and then one day decided to put a person in his/her "place."

Most toy breeds are also not suitable, either ... they are so fragile and so appealing to children that they can easily be squeezed too hard or dropped, or get injured and bite to try to defend themselves. But shih tzus, bichons and Cavalier King Charles are all a little bit on the bigger side and are very easygoing, so they might work with some families.
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