Dog Breeds by Trait Good With Kids, Page 4(25 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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Golden Newfie Doodle

A.K.A.: Newfoundland Goldendoodle, Newfie Goldendoodle, Golden Newfypoo
Primary Breed | Poodle (Standard) |
Secondary Breed | Golden Newfie |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 70-100lb |
Colors: | Black, black and white, golden, multi patterns |
Golden Retriever
A.K.A.: Yellow Retriever
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 65-75, female: 55-65 |
Height (in): | male: 23-24, female: 21-22 |
Colors: | Various shades of gold. |
Gordon Setter
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 55-80, female: 45-70 |
Height (in): | male: 24-27, female: 23-26 |
Colors: | Black and tan. |
Great Dane
A.K.A.: Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 100-120 |
Height (in): | male: 30-32, female: 28-30 |
Colors: | Brindle, black-masked fawn, blue, black, harlequin (white with irregular black patches). Mantle (black and white) |
Great Pyrenees
A.K.A.: Patou, Chien des Pyrénées, Chien de Montagne des, Pyrénées, Montañés del Pirineo, Gos de muntanya dels, Pirineus
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 100, female: 85 |
Height (in): | male: 27-32, female: 25-29 |
Colors: | White or white with markings of gray, badger, reddish brown, or tan. |
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

A.K.A.: Great Swiss Mountain Dog, Swissy, Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund, Great Swiss Cattle Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male:105-140, female:85-110 |
Height (in): | male: 25-28, female: 23-27 |
Colors: | Black and rust, with white feet, chest, tail tip, muzzle, blaze, and possibly collar; rust color present on legs between white and black. |
Greyhound
A.K.A.: English Greyhound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 65-70, female: 60-65 |
Height (in): | 27-30 |
Colors: | Immaterial (includes black, gray, red, fawn, either solid or brindled, either whole colored or spotted). |
Harrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 48 - 60 lbs. |
Height (in): | 19 - 22 inches |
Colors: | Usually black, tan and white, but all hound colors acceptable. |
Havanese
A.K.A.: Bichon Havanais, Havana Silk Dog, Bichon Havanese, Havaneser, Bichon Habanero
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 7-13 |
Height (in): | 8-11 |
Colors: | Cream, gold, silver, champagne, tan, blue, black, parti-color and tri-colored,including white. |
Ibizan Hound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 50, female: 45 |
Height (in): | male: 23-27, female: 22-26 |
Colors: | White or red (from light yellowish red to deep red), solid or in any combination. |
Irish Setter
A.K.A.: Red Setter, Irish Red Setter
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 70, female: 60 |
Height (in): | male:27, female:25 |
Colors: | Mahogany or rich chestnut red. |
Irish Terrier
A.K.A.: Irish Red Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 27, female: 25 |
Height (in): | 18 |
Colors: | Red, golden red, red wheaten, or wheaten. |
Irish Water Spaniel
A.K.A.: Whiptail, Shannon Spaniel, RatTail Spaniel, Bog Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 55-65, female: 45-58 |
Height (in): | male: 22-24, female: 21-23 |
Colors: | Solid liver. |
Irish Wolfhound
A.K.A.: Cú Faoil
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male-at least 120 female-at least 105 |
Height (in): | male-at least 32 female-at least 30 |
Colors: | Gray, brindle, red, black, white, or fawn. |
Italian Greyhound
A.K.A.: Petit Levrier Italiane, Piccolo Levriero Italiano, Italienisches Windspiel, Galgo italiano
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 7-14 |
Height (in): | 13-15 |
Colors: | Any color except brindle or black and tan. |
Jack Russell Terrier

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 14-18 |
Height (in): | 10-12 |
Colors: | White should predominate (i.e., must be more than 51% white) with tan, black, or brown markings. Brindle markings are unacceptable. |
Japanese Chin
A.K.A.: Japanese Spaniel
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 4-7 |
Height (in): | 8-11 |
Colors: | Black and white, red and white, or black and tan and white. |
Keeshond
A.K.A.: Dutch Barge Dog, Smiling Dutchman, Chien Loup, German Spitz, Deutscher Wolfspitz, Wolfspitz
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 45, female: 35 |
Height (in): | male: 17-19, female 16-18 |
Colors: | Mixture of gray, black, and cream. Undercoat is pale, and tips of the outer coat are black. Black muzzle, ears, tail tip, and spectacle lines, reaching from the outer eyes corners to the ears. |
Kerry Blue Terrier
A.K.A.: Irish Blue Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 33-40, female: 30-35 |
Height (in): | male: 18-19, female: 17-19 |
Colors: | Any shade of blue-gray in mature (over 18 months) dog; immature dogs may be very dark blue or have tinges of brown. |
Komondor
A.K.A.: Hungarian Komondor, Hungarian Sheepdog, Mop Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 80, female:70 |
Height (in): | male: 27.5, female 25.5 and up |
Colors: | White. |
Kuvasz
A.K.A.: Hungarian Kuvasz
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male:100-115, female:70-90 |
Height (in): | male: 28-30, female: 26-28 |
Colors: | White. |
Labrador Retriever
A.K.A.: Labrador, Lab
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 65-80, female: 55-70 |
Height (in): | male: 22-24, female: 21-23 |
Colors: | Solid black, yellow, or chocolate. |
Labrenees
A.K.A.: Pyrador, Pyrelab
Primary Breed | Great Pyrenees |
Secondary Breed | Labrador Retriever |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 70-100 |
Height (in): | 23-29 |
Colors: | White, Black, Beige, Cream, Gray |
Lakeland Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 17 |
Height (in): | male: 14.5, female: 13.5 |
Colors: | Solid (blue, black, liver, red, or wheaten); or wheaten or golden tan with a saddle of blue, black, liver or grizzle. |