Dog Breeds by Trait Good With Kids, Page 12(10 PER PAGE)
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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Newfoundland
A.K.A.: Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male:130-150, female:100-120 |
Height (in): | male: 28, female: 26 |
Colors: | Solid black, brown, or gray, may have white on chin, chest, toes, and tail tip; or white base color with black markings. |
Newfypoo
A.K.A.: Newfydoodles
Primary Breed | Newfoundland |
Secondary Breed | Poodle (Standard) |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 80 - 200 |
Height (in): | 18-30 |
Colors: | Black, tan, white, chocolate, red |
Norfolk Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 11-12 |
Height (in): | 9-10 |
Colors: | All shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle. |
Norwegian Elkhound
A.K.A.: Norsk Elghund, Grå Norsk Elghund, Gray Norwegian Elkhound, Small Grey Elk Dog, Norwegian Moose Dog, Harmaa norjanhirvikoira
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 44 - 50 lbs. |
Height (in): | 19 - 21 inches |
Colors: | Gray with black tipped hairs. The muzzle, ears and tail tip are black. |
Norwich Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 12 |
Height (in): | 10 |
Colors: | All shades of red, wheaten, black and tan, or grizzle. |
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

A.K.A.: Yarmouth Toller, Tolling Retriever, Little Red Duck Dog, Little River Duck Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 37-51 |
Height (in): | 17-21 |
Colors: | Color is any shadeof red, ranging from a golden red through dark coppery red. The Toller has usually at least one of the following white markings - tip of tail, feet, chest and blaze. |
Old English Sheepdog

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 70-90, female: 60-80 |
Height (in): | male: 22 and up, female: 21 and up |
Colors: | Any shade of gray, grizzle, blue, blue merles with or without white markings or in reverse. |
Otterhound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 115, female: 80 |
Height (in): | male: 27, female: 24 |
Colors: | Any. |
Papillon
A.K.A.: Phalène, Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 9-10 |
Height (in): | 8-11 |
Colors: | White with patches of any color. |
Parson Russell Terrier

A.K.A.: Parson Jack Russell Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Parson
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 13-17 |
Height (in): | 13-14 |
Colors: | Predominantly white with black or tan markings, or a combination of these - tri-color. Grizzle is acceptable. |