What is the best breed of little dog for a 13 year old?

Answer 1

saint bernard and a blacklab

also i would have too say a labour witch are fun and cool i used too have one but my died it was so nice it never jumped or bite! Cool dog!

Answer 2

it determines on their personalty if the kid is kind of a jock get them either a medium or large dog if their kinda not so much a jock a small or medium dog if its a tom boy get it either a extra large or a toy dog haveneses are good for every one of all ages

Answer 3

Within any given breed there are great differences in the personalities of the dogs. That means there are many laid back goofy Pitbulls, and downright aggressive Golden retrievers. So more than looking for a particular breed of dog, temperament is what's important. Be sure to visit any dog you're considering, to make sure it has a friendly, submissive nature.

Puppies are down-right adorable, but they demand A LOT of time and training and socialization. Your best bet for a loving "best friend" right out of the box, would be to adopt a well mannered adult dog. Many shelters and rescue groups evaluate their dogs for temperament, so you have a great chance of adopting the best dog for your household from one of these organizations.

Read up on whatever breeds you're considering. Some dogs shed year 'round, or may other traits that you'd rather not deal with. You should also familiarize yourself with any health issues that the breed you're considering is prone to develop.

That said, some breeds which are traditionally good with kids are:

Beagles

Golden Retrievers

Labrador Retrievers

Poodles

Wheaten Terrier

Cairn Terrier

Boxer

Japanese Chin

Pug

Whippet

Bichon Frise

Mixed breeds are often healthier than their pure-bred cousins, and are every bit as lovable and trainable as a pure-bred dog.

A good place to browse adoptable dogs of all breeds (and breed mixes) is: petfinder

Be sure the child you'd be giving the dog to knows what kind of a time commitment a dog requires. A dog is a living thing, and can't be put in the back of a closet when the novelty wears off. All members of the family need to want a dog, because a dog is a family member.