Dog Breeds by Trait Good With Kids, Page 4(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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Bloodhound
A.K.A.: Chien de Saint-Hubert, St Hubert Hound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 90-110, female: 80-100 |
Height (in): | male: 25-27, female: 23-25 |
Colors: | Black and tan, liver and tan, and red. |
Border Collie
A.K.A.: Scottish Sheep Dog, Welsh sheep dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 30-45 |
Height (in): | male: 20-23, female: 18-21 |
Colors: | Black, blue merle, and sable, marked with varying amounts of white and/or tan. |
Border Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 13-15, female: 11-14 |
Height (in): | 10-11 |
Colors: | Red, grizzle and tan, blue and tan, or wheaten. |
Borzoi
A.K.A.: Barzoï, Russian Wolfhound, Russian Hunting Sighthound, Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Psovoi
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 75-105, female: 60-85 |
Height (in): | male: 28, female: 26 |
Colors: | Any. |
Boston Terrier
A.K.A.: Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 10-25 |
Height (in): | 15-17 |
Colors: | Brindle, seal, or black with white markings on muzzle, between eyes, and fore chest, and possibly white collar and lower legs. |
Bouvier Des Flandres

A.K.A.: Flanders Cattle Dog, Vlaamse Koehond
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 69-90 |
Height (in): | male: 24-28, female: 24-27 |
Colors: | Fawn to black, including salt and pepper, gray, and brindle. |
Box heeler
A.K.A.: Box Heeler
Primary Breed | Australian Cattle Dog |
Secondary Breed | Boxer |
Weight (lbs): | 30-60 |
Overview:
The Box heeler is a cross between an Australian Cattle Dog and a Boxer The Box heeler is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Australian Cattle Dog and a Boxer. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the Box heeler are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Australian Cattle Dog and 50% Boxer.
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A.K.A.: German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 65-80, female: 50-65 |
Height (in): | male: 22.5-25, female: 21-23.5 |
Colors: | Fawn and brindle, both with or without white flashing and black mask. |
Briard
A.K.A.: Berger de Brie, Berger Briard
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 75-100 |
Height (in): | male: 23-27, female: 22-25.5 |
Colors: | All uniform colors, except white (includes black, tawny, and gray shades). |
Brittany
A.K.A.: Brittany Spaniel, Brittany Wiegref, Epagneul Breton French Brittany
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 30-40 |
Height (in): | 17.5-20.5 |
Colors: | Orange and white, liver and white, or tricolored. |