Dog Breeds by Trait Good With Kids
Dog Breeds That Are Good With Kids: Gentle, Patient, and Family-Approved
Dog breeds that are good with kids offer the perfect blend of affection, tolerance, and playful energy. These family-friendly companions—like the Labrador Retriever, Beagle, and Boxer—are known for their gentle nature, protective instincts, and ability to bond deeply with children of all ages. Whether it’s a calm cuddle buddy or an energetic playmate, kid-friendly breeds thrive in busy households and adapt well to noise, activity, and routine. Their loyalty, trainability, and social temperament make them ideal for first-time owners and growing families. With proper supervision and early socialization, these dogs become lifelong friends and trusted guardians.
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Affenpinscher Breed Information and Pictures
Affenpinscher
A.K.A.: Affie, Monkey Dog, Monkey Pinscher, Monkey Terrier, Black-Mustached Devil, Affen
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 6,5-13,2 |
| Height (in): | 9-11.5 |
| Colors: | Black, gray, silver, red, black & tan or beige. |
Afghan Hound Breed Information and Pictures
Afghan Hound
A.K.A.: Kuchi Hound, Tāzī, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barutzy Hound, Shalgar Hound, Kabul Hound, Galanday Hound, African Hound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | male: 60, female: 50 |
| Height (in): | male:27, female:25 |
| Colors: | All colors permissible except spotted. |
Airedale Terrier Breed Information and Pictures
Airedale Terrier
A.K.A.: Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 45 |
| Height (in): | 23 |
| Colors: | Tan with black or grizzled saddle. |
Akita Breed Information and Pictures
Akita
A.K.A.: Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, American Akita, Great Japanese Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | male:85-130, female:65-110 |
| Height (in): | male:25-28, female:23-26 |
| Colors: | Any color, including white, pinto, or brindle. |
American Bandogge mastiff Breed Information and Pictures
American Bandogge mastiff
A.K.A.: Bandog, Bandogge
| Primary Breed | Mastiff |
| Secondary Breed | American Pit Bull Terrier |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 120-140 |
| Height (in): | 19-23 |
| Colors: | Brindle, black, gray, red fawn, tan |
American Corgi Breed Information and Pictures
American Corgi
A.K.A.: Corgi
| Primary Breed | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
| Secondary Breed | Welsh Cardigan Corgi |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 20-25 |
| Height (in): | 10-12 |
| Colors: | Tri-color , red/white, Merle, sable |
American Eskimo Dog Breed Information and Pictures
American Eskimo Dog
A.K.A.: Eskimo Spitz, American Spitz, German Spitz
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | Toy:6-10 Miniature: 11-20 Standard: 20-40 |
| Height (in): | Toy: 9-12 Miniature: 12-15 Standard: 15-19 |
| Colors: | White, or white with biscuit cream. |
American Eskimo Dog (Toy) Breed Information and Pictures
American Eskimo Dog (Toy)
A.K.A.: Eskie
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 6 to 10 pounds |
| Height (in): | 9 to 12 inches |
| Colors: | White |
American Foxhound Breed Information and Pictures
American Foxhound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 65-75 |
| Height (in): | 21-25 |
| Colors: | Any |
American Water Spaniel Breed Information and Pictures
American Water Spaniel
A.K.A.: American Brown Spaniel, American Brown Water Spaniel
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | male: 30-45, female: 25-40 Lbs. |
| Height (in): | 15-18 |
| Colors: | Solid liver, brown, or dark chocolate. |
Anatolian Shepherd Breed Information and Pictures
Anatolian Shepherd
A.K.A.: Karabaş, Anatolian Blackhead, Kangal
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | male: 110-150, female: 80-120 |
| Height (in): | male:29, female: 27 |
| Colors: | Any color. The most common is fawn, with black mask. |
Australian Cattle Dog Breed Information and Pictures
Australian Cattle Dog
A.K.A.: ACD, Cattle Dog, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 35-45 |
| Height (in): | male:18-20, female:17-19 |
| Colors: | Blue or blue-mottled with or without other markings; Red speckled. Puppies born white, but get color within a few weeks. |
Australian Mountain Dog Breed Information and Pictures
Australian Mountain Dog
A.K.A.: Australian Mountain Dog
| Primary Breed | Australian Shepherd |
| Secondary Breed | Bernese Mountain Dog |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 50-100 |
| Height (in): | 24-30 |
| Colors: | Tri-color, Black & White, Blue Merle, Blue Merle with Tan points |
Australian Shepherd Breed Information and Pictures
Australian Shepherd
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | male: 50-65, female: 40-55 |
| Height (in): | male:20-23, female:18-21 |
| Colors: | Blue merle, black, red merle, or red - all with or without white markings and/or tan points. |
Australian Terrier Breed Information and Pictures
Australian Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 12-14 |
| Height (in): | 10-11 |
| Colors: | Blue and tan, solid sandy, and solid red. |
Basenji Breed Information and Pictures
Basenji
A.K.A.: African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Congo Dog, Zande Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | male: 24, female: 22 |
| Height (in): | male:17, female:16 |
| Colors: | Red, black, black and tan, or brindle, all with white feet, chest, and tail tips; white legs, blaze and collar are optional. |
Basset Hound Breed Information and Pictures
Basset Hound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 40-60 |
| Height (in): | 14 |
| Colors: | Any recognized hound color. |
Beagle Breed Information and Pictures
Beagle
A.K.A.: English Beagle
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 18-30 |
| Height (in): | 13-15 |
| Colors: | Any true hound color (i.e., tricolor). |
Bearded Collie Breed Information and Pictures
Bearded Collie
A.K.A.: Highland Collie, Mountain Collie, Hairy Mou'ed Collie, Argle, Bargle
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 45-55 |
| Height (in): | male:21-22, female:20-21 |
| Colors: | Any shade of gray or chocolate. White may appear as a blaze, or on tail tip, feet, and chest. Tan points may also occur. |
Beauceron Breed Information and Pictures
Beauceron
A.K.A.: French Shorthaired Shepherd, Beauce Sheep dog, Berger de Beauce, Bas Rouge, Berger de Beauce
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 66 - 100 lb |
| Height (in): | 25-28 inch |
| Colors: | Black with tan markings, or black and mottled grey with tan markings |
Bedlington Terrier Breed Information and Pictures
Bedlington Terrier
A.K.A.: Rothbury Terrier, Rodbery Terrier, Rothbury's Lamb
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 17-23 |
| Height (in): | male 16.5, female: 15.5 |
| Colors: | Blue, sandy, and liver, each with or without tan points. Bedlington pups are born dark, and lighten to adult color by about one year of age. |
Belgian Malinois Breed Information and Pictures
Belgian Malinois
A.K.A.: (Chien de Berger Belge), Mechelaar Mechelse, Herder Mechelse, Scheper Pastor, Belga Malinois
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 60-65 |
| Height (in): | male: 24-26, female 22-24 |
| Colors: | Rich fawn to mahogany, with black-tipped hairs; black mask and ears. |
Belgian Sheepdog Breed Information and Pictures
Belgian Sheepdog
A.K.A.: Belgian Sheepdog, Chien de Berger Belge
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 60-65 |
| Height (in): | male: 24-26, female: 22-24 |
| Colors: | Black |
Belgian Tervuren Breed Information and Pictures
Belgian Tervuren
A.K.A.: Belgian Tervueren, Chien de Berger Belge
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
| Weight (lbs): | 60-65 |
| Height (in): | male: 24-26, female: 22-24 |
| Colors: | Rich fawn to russet mahogany, with black overlay (becoming darker with maturity), black mask, and ears. |