While most dogs are amenable to training, there are particular types that are better suited to living with children. If you’re a parent considering getting a dog or if any of your friends, family members, or neighbors have canines, it’s important for you to be informed about which breeds are good with children and which are more prone to bite.
Dog breeds that are good — and terrible — for youngsters
According to the American Kennel Club, these are the top 10 dog breeds for families with small children:
- Labrador Retriever
- Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Beagle
- Pug
- Irish Setter
- Brussels Griffon
- Newfoundland
- French Bulldog
- Collie
Most of these breeds are huge dogs that might be dangerous around children because of their aggression or territoriality. You may be surprised to see chihuahuas on the list, but they are prone to anxiety and may bite if startled or treated violently by a youngster.
However, there are certain dog breeds that are just too strong and dangerous to have near children. Among them are:
- Rottweiler
- Akita
- Doberman Pinscher
- Dalmation
- Chow Chow
- Pit Bull
- Chihuahua
Most of these breeds are huge dogs that might be dangerous around children because of their aggression or territoriality. You may be surprised to see chihuahuas on the list, but they are prone to anxiety and may bite if startled or treated violently by a youngster.
Regardless of the kind of dog you have, it is important to show your children how to properly connect with and have fun with their new pet. The dog should be trained to obey your directions. A dog’s interaction with your kids is something you can manage, but you have no say over how another family’s dog treats their children.
Dog owners have a legal obligation to children, according to the legislation.
In the state of Ohio, dog owners have a legal responsibility to exercise reasonable care for the safety of others. They have a responsibility to take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of others around them, including leash use and enforcing their dog’s obedience while in public places, as well as training and securing their canine companions so that they cannot escape or bite anybody. When a youngster is attacked and bitten by a dog they don’t know, it’s usually the owner’s fault.
Dog bites are very unpleasant and disfiguring for children. The worst-case scenario is that the infant dies. To the extent your kid has been injured as a result of a dog bite, you may have legal recourse against the dog’s owner. To learn more, go to a personal injury lawyer in your area who has experience in dog bite claims.