Dog Breeds by Trait Good With Kids, Page 14(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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Poodle (Standard)
A.K.A.: Pudle, Caniche, Barbone
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 45-65 |
Height (in): | Over 15 (usually over 21) |
Colors: | Any solid color. |
Poodle (Toy)
A.K.A.: Toy Poodle
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 6-9 |
Height (in): | 10 or under |
Colors: | Any solid color. |
Portuguese Water Dog

A.K.A.: Cão de Água Português, Cão de Água Algarvio
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 42-60, female: 35-50 |
Height (in): | male: 20-23, female: 17-21 |
Colors: | Black, white, brown, or combinations of black or brown with white. |
Pug
A.K.A.: Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Mops, Carlin
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 14-18 |
Height (in): | 13-14 |
Colors: | Silver, apricot-fawn, or black, with black muzzle or mask, ears, cheek moles, and trace down back. |
Puli
A.K.A.: Hungarian Puli
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 25-35 |
Height (in): | male: 17, female: 16 |
Colors: | Solid black, rusty black, gray, and white. |
Pyrenees Husky
A.K.A.: Great Pyrenees Husky
Primary Breed | Great Pyrenees |
Secondary Breed | Siberian Husky |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 75-95 |
Height (in): | 18-20 |
Colors: | White with markings of cream, black, gray or pied. |
Rhodesian Ridgeback
A.K.A.: African lion dog, African lion hound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 85, female: 70 |
Height (in): | male: 25-27; female: 24-26 |
Colors: | Light wheaten to red wheaten; nose can be black, brown or liver. |
Saint Bernard
A.K.A.: St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner, Alpine Mastiff
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 120-200 |
Height (in): | male: minimum - 27.5 female: minimum - 25.5 |
Colors: | White with red, red or brindle with white; white must appear on chest, feet, tail tip, noseband, and collar (or spot on nape); ; may have dark mask and ears. |
Saluki
A.K.A.: Gazelle hound, Persian greyhound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 35-65 |
Height (in): | males: 23-28, females: 17-23 |
Colors: | White, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle, black and tan, tricolor, or any of these on a white background. |
Samoyed
A.K.A.: Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 45-65, female: 35-50 |
Height (in): | male: 21-23.5, female: 19-21 |
Colors: | White, white and biscuit, cream, or all biscuit. |