Six Big Dog Breeds that Make the Best Family Pets
Friday, October 28, 2016
As dog owners, we all think that our dogs are the best dogs in
the world. We know their personalities, we see their love for us, and we
appreciate the roles they play in our everyday lives. Those of us who own big
dogs know that they can make excellent family pets, but they get a bad rap from
a lot of people. Last year the American Pet Products Association found that 37% of American households own a big dog. On behalf of the 37%
and those of us who adore the big family dogs in our lives, here are six breeds
that make excellent family pets…
Golden retrievers are traditional family pets, especially after
the success of Marley and Me. They’re friendly, loyal, gentle, patient and
extremely loving, along with being great with children and strangers. Goldens
love companionship and thrive in big families. They’re also a dream to train and
love praise.
Although Rottweilers don’t have the best reputations, they can
actually make great family pets. They’re very protective of their families and
homes, so they can serve as excellent security alarms, and contrary to popular
belief, they have no predisposition to aggression. They’re laid back,
intelligent dogs that are eager to please and can provide an excellent training
project for the whole family. Learn how
to feed your Rottweiler right, make sure it’s socialized at an early age and
give it plenty of companionship and ongoing obedience training, and you’ll get a
wonderful family pet in return.
Intelligent, fearless and gentle, collies are a popular breed of
dog not least because of the popularity of Lassie. Collies need a lot of stimulation and attention because of their sharp minds, but
they’re friendly and rarely show signs of aggression. They hardly ever misbehave
and are easy to train because of their eagerness to learn.
Bernese Mountain Dogs are particularly popular as family pets in
Germany. They’re steady-tempered, easy-going dogs that love exercise, demanding
at least an hour’s walk each day, and have excellent work ethics. Peaceful with
other pets and responsive to gentle, sensitive training, Bernese mountain dogs
are incredibly affectionate with their families and extremely calm around
children and strangers.
Although Irish Wolfhounds are huge, they also have big, kind hearts. They’re a particularly good breed around
children because of their easygoing, playful temperaments – they’re among the
most friendly and good-natured of dogs. Irish wolfhounds have a tendency to form
close bonds with their family, which can lead to some destructive behaviour when
they’re home alone, but they’ll make up for it with the love they show.
Standard poodles make excellent family pets because of how
intelligent and trainable they are. They learn quickly and enjoy the challenge
of picking up new tricks for their owners. Generally poodles are peaceful with
other dogs and cats and sociable with strangers, although some can have more
nervous temperaments. With family members they’re playful and lively – they
enjoy attention and being around their people. They’re also great for children with allergies, as they don’t shed as much as other
breeds.
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