Dog Breeds by Trait Good With Kids, Page 6(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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Chorkiepoo
A.K.A.: Yorkie- Long haired chihuhua/Toy Poodle, Yorkie Chi-Poo, Chorkie-Poo, Chorkie Doodle
Primary Breed | Chorkie |
Secondary Breed | Poodle (Toy) |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 7 lbs |
Height (in): | 6-8 |
Colors: | could be any color |
Clumber Spaniel
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 70-85, female: 55-70 |
Height (in): | male: 19-20, female: 17-19 |
Colors: | White dog with lemon or orange markings. |
Cocker Spaniel
A.K.A.: American Cocker Spaniel, English Cocker Spaniel
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 24-28 |
Height (in): | male: 14-15, female: 13-14 |
Colors: | Black variety: solid black or black and tan. Particolor variety: any color with white. ASCOB variety: any solid color, other than black, including cream, red, brown and bown with tan points. |
Collie
A.K.A.: Scottish Collie
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 60-75, female 50-65 |
Height (in): | male: 24-26, female 22-24 |
Colors: | Sable and white; tricolor, blue merle; white (predominantly white, preferably with markings). |
Curly Coated Retriever

A.K.A.: Curly, CCR
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 65 - 80 lbs |
Height (in): | 23 - 27 in |
Colors: | Black, liver |
Dachshund
A.K.A.: teckel
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | miniature - 11lb and under, standard - over 11lb ( |
Height (in): | 5-9 |
Colors: | Solid red, sable, or cream; black and tan, chocolate and tan, wild boar and tan, gray and tan, or fawn and tan, brindle. |
Dalmatian
A.K.A.: Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach, Dog Firehouse, Dog Plum, Pudding Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 40-60 |
Height (in): | 19-23 |
Colors: | Black or liver spots on white background; spots should be round, well defined, and preferably separated. Dalmatians are born white and develop spots later. |
Dandie Dinmont Terrier

A.K.A.: Dandie, Hindlee Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 18-24 |
Height (in): | 8-11 |
Colors: | Pepper (all shades of gray and silver) or mustard (all shades of brown and fawn). Dandie Dinmont puppies are much darker than the adults. |
Dogue de Bordeaux
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male-at least 110 female-at least 99 |
Height (in): | 22.5-26.5 |
Colors: | Any shade of fawn, can or can not have black or brown mask. |
English Cocker Spaniel

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 28-34, female: 26-32 |
Height (in): | male: 15-17, female: 14-16 |
Colors: | Solid black, liver or red or parti-color combinations of white with black, liver or red markings or ticking. |