Welcome to Best Family Dog!
Choosing a dog can be a difficult task these days, especially for families with young children. With so many breeds to choose from, and considering the occasional worrying press report regarding dog attacks, choosing a suitable family dog can be a confusing and stressful time. This isn't helped by the fact that many of the dog-related sites on the Internet are often aimed solely at experts or dog breeders. With this in mind, and seeing as we've been through this very same dilemma in the past, we decided to make this condensed but informative guide aimed at helping families to choose the best family dog possible.
The right dog
This is the million dollar question. Choosing a dog to suit both you, your family (if any) and your lifestyle is vitally important. Will a puppy or an adult dog be better? How about a dog or a bitch? A small dog or a large one? And should it be a crossbreed or a pedigree?
Whichever you choose, a dog is for life and not just for Christmas, as the phrase goes, and in reality a dog may well form a part of your life for well over a decade. With this in mind, it is a good idea to do a little research before choosing a dog. To help you, we've indexed over 135 breeds for you to browse in the Dog Breeds A-Z section. This gives concise breed information regarding physical descriptions, temperament, history, skills, common ailments, grooming, exercise and suitable living environments. This helpful section will continue to grow so be sure to check back from time to time. In addition, we've also offered the results of our own search for the best dog for our family.
Famous Dog Quotations
Heaven goes by favour. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in...Mark Twain.
The poor dog, in life the firmest friend, the first to welcome, foremost to defend...Lord Byron.
Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies...Gene Hill.
If your dog doesn't like someone you probably shouldn't either...Unknown.
The more people I meet, the more I like my dog...Unknown.