i have 2 young children 6 and 3 and we would love a dog but im not sure what type to choose i would like a small dog not too mad! short haired and obviously one that could be happy with children playing please could anyone share their ideas

most dog breeds are great with kids. but kids need to be taught how to respect dog also.
i have always had a soft spot for staffies especially since having my kids.

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georges mummy

they are gorgeous but arent they a bit slobbery?

I have Staffords,not slobbery but do like giving kisses,they are excellent around kids,a very people orientated breed.You should be aware though that not all staffords like other dogs.

I recommend you go through one of the breed clubs if you are considering this breed,they will help you in your search for a well bred health tested pup.

none of the staffies i have owned including the one i have now, have been slobbery.

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georges mummy

hi, I breed pittbulls x rottweilers. We call them Pittweilers. I will sell you good pup for good price and will ship via DHL to any address in uk.

seriously tho... For what you say you want ...I would recommend staffies.

And what about those boxer x pittbulls you do ??? boxerbullpitts you said you called them ! are they any good!

first breed lack agression. Red meat being used to improve.

I know you said a small dog but dont discount labradors we have 2 golden girl dogs both now 12 months old and they are one of thoes breeds considered perfect family pets . our girls are pretty much full grown and at the shoulder they are 21 inch tall . I considered a smaller dog at first as i thought we didnt have room for a larger dog but im so glad we never and now we have 2 and we only live in a standard 3 bed house with an average garden. I think your main consideration should be how much time do you want to give to owning a dog ,some breeds even though not too big need long walks each day or at least an hour or so to let off steam in the park . And do you want a puppy with all the toilet training issues with 2 young children around or would you rather adopt an older dog.Either way dogs enrich your lives and bring familys closer as you all have a common interest . Is your younger child happy around dogs and would she be happy to leave the dog alone when it needed time to its self . There are lots of good sites on the net that you can generally look at different breeds of dog and read a little into their temperaments but be sure to consider a Lab ,Golden ones tend to be a little calmer and bitches slightly smaller although you would need to get her spayed when old enough , saying that as a responible owner of any dog you would need to either spay or castrate a male of feemale . keep us posted to how your choice is going .
Andrea