Big dogs for kids

If your child is looking for a rough, very active dog, check out some of the larger breeds. A few of the large breed dogs that make excellent companions for children are Labradors, collies and setters.

There are many other large breed dogs that love children. Ask around to see what friends and vets recommend.

With their intelligence and even, outgoing personalities, these big dogs are always ready for fun. Since they are such active animals, you’ll need to plan on having a regular place for them to romp and play.

Larger dogs aren’t well suited to apartment living.

It’s always a good idea to find someone who owns one of these dogs so your child can get acquainted and see if this is really the animal for them.