Dog Breeds by Trait Good With Kids, Page 4(50 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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Shih Tzu
A.K.A.: Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog, Shih-Tzu
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 9-16 |
Height (in): | 8-11 |
Colors: | Any. |
Shollie
Primary Breed | Border Collie |
Secondary Breed | German Shepherd Dog |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 50-80 |
Height (in): | 21-29 |
Colors: | Black with tan, black with white, Sable, blue and red. |
Silky Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 8-11 |
Height (in): | 9-10 |
Colors: | Blue and tan. |
Skye Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 18 - 20 |
Height (in): | male: 10, female: 9.5 |
Colors: | Black, blue, gray, silver, fawn, or cream, preferably with black ears, muzzle, and tail tip. Adult color may not be present until 18 months. |
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

A.K.A.: Wheaten, Wheatie
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male:35-40, female:30-45 |
Height (in): | male:18-19, female: 17-18 |
Colors: | Puppies are born black, but lighten to the final adult wheaten color by about two years of age. |
Spinone Italiano
A.K.A.: Spinone, Italian Spinone, Italian Griffon, Italian Wire-haired Pointer, Italian Coarsehaired Pointer
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 62 - 82 |
Height (in): | male: 23-27 female: 22-25 |
Colors: | White, white with orange markings, white with brown markings, or speckled brown - with and without larger brown markings. |
Spookalier
A.K.A.: Cavckapoo, Cavkapoo
Primary Breed | Cavapoo |
Secondary Breed | Cock-A-Poo |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 12-20 |
Colors: | Red, apricot, black, beige, blond |
Sussex Spaniel
A.K.A.: Sussex
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 35-45 |
Height (in): | 13-15 |
Colors: | Rich golden liver. |
Swedish Vallhund
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 25-35 |
Height (in): | 12-16 |
Colors: | gray, reddish brown, grayish brown and reddish yellow |
Tibetan Mastiff
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 140-200 |
Height (in): | 24-28 |
Colors: | black with tan, chocolate, gold, cream, blue and tan or red and tan |
Tibetan Spaniel
A.K.A.: Simkhyi
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 9-15 |
Height (in): | 10 |
Colors: | All colors and mixtures, white allowed on feet. |
Tibetan Terrier
A.K.A.: Tsang Apso, Dokhi Apso
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 18-30 |
Height (in): | 15-16 |
Colors: | Any. |
Vizsla
A.K.A.: Hungarian Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Magyar Vizsla
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 45-65 |
Height (in): | male: 22-24, female: 21-23 |
Colors: | Solid golden rust. |
Weimaraner
A.K.A.: Weimaraner Vorstehhund
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 70-85 |
Height (in): | male: 25-27, female: 23-25 |
Colors: | Mouse-gray to silver-gray. |
Welsh Springer Spaniel

A.K.A.: Welsh Springer, Welsh Cocker Spaniel, Welsh Starter
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 35-45 |
Height (in): | male: 18-19, female: 17-18 |
Colors: | Rich red and white. |
Welsh Terrier
A.K.A.: Welshie, WT
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | Average - 20 |
Height (in): | Male: about 15 Female: may be proportionally small |
Colors: | Deep tan with black or grizzle jacket. |
West Highland White Terrier

A.K.A.: Westie, Poltalloch Terrier, Roseneath Terrier, White Roseneath Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 15-21 |
Height (in): | male: 11, female: 10 |
Colors: | White. |
Whippet
A.K.A.: English Whippe, t Snap dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 20-40 |
Height (in): | male: 19-22, female: 18-21 |
Colors: | Immaterial. |
Wire Fox Terrier
A.K.A.: Wire hair fox terrier, Wirehaired terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 17-19, female: 15-17 |
Height (in): | should not exceed 15.5" |
Colors: | White should predominate (brindle, red, or liver markings are objectionable). |
Wirehaired lab
A.K.A.: German Wirehaired Pointer Lab, German Wirehaired Lab, German Wirehaired Labrador, Wirehaired Labrador
Primary Breed | German Wirehaired Pointer |
Secondary Breed | Labrador Retriever |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 50-70 lbs |
Height (in): | 24-30 inches |
Colors: | Could come in various colors |
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

A.K.A.: Korthals Griffon, Griffon d'arrêt à poil dur, Korthals
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 50-60 |
Height (in): | male: 22-24, female: 20-22 |
Colors: | Preferably steel gray with brown markings, also chestnut brown, or roan, white and brown. Less desirable is solid brown, solid white, or white and orange. |
Yorkshire Terrier
A.K.A.: Yorkie
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | Not to exceed 7 |
Height (in): | 8-9 |
Colors: | Blue and tan. Yorkshire Terriers are born black, gradually attaining their blue and tan coloration as they mature. |