Dog Breeds by Trait Good With Kids, Page 9(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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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. |