Dog Breeds Good for Families with kids

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American Cocker Spaniel

Medium · 20 to 30 lb · 10 to 14 yrs

Families with kidsMedium energyHigh grooming needs

Australian Shepherd

Medium · 40 to 65 lb · 12 to 15 yrs

Active peopleVery high energyNeeds daily work

Beagle

Small · 18 to 30 lb · 10 to 15 yrs

Families with kidsHigh energyLoud baying and howling

Bernese Mountain Dog

Large · 70 to 115 lb · 7 to 10 yrs

Families with kidsMedium energyShort lifespan

Boston Terrier

Small · 12 to 25 lb · 11 to 13 yrs

ApartmentsMedium energyEye injuries and cataracts

Boxer

Large · 50 to 80 lb · 10 to 12 yrs

Families with kidsHigh energyHeart disease and cancer risk

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Small · 13 to 18 lb · 12 to 15 yrs

First-time ownersMedium energyEarly heart valve disease

Cavapoo

Small · 8 to 25 lb · 12 to 15 yrs

First-time ownersMedium energyHeart disease from the Cavalier side

Golden Retriever

Large · 55 to 75 lb · 10 to 12 yrs

Families with kidsHigh energyHigh cancer risk

Goldendoodle

Medium · 15 to 80 lb · 10 to 15 yrs

Families with kidsHigh energyCoat needs pro grooming

Great Dane

Giant · 110 to 175 lb · 7 to 10 yrs

Families with kidsMedium energyShort lifespan

Havanese

Small · 7 to 13 lb · 14 to 16 yrs

First-time ownersMedium energyCoat tangles fast

Labrador Retriever

Large · 55 to 80 lb · 10 to 12 yrs

Families with kidsHigh energyGains weight easily

Miniature Schnauzer

Small · 11 to 20 lb · 12 to 15 yrs

Families with kidsMedium energyBarks at everything outside

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Small · 24 to 30 lb · 12 to 13 yrs

First-time ownersHigh energyHeavy shedding

Standard Poodle

Large · 40 to 70 lb · 10 to 18 yrs

Active peopleHigh energyCostly grooming every 4-6 weeks

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