Top 10 Kid-Friendly Dogs

Dogs are recommended pets for families, because they are good friends for both children and adults. They play with the children, and keep adults company. However, not all dog breeds are ideal for households with children.

Children, especially younger ones, tend to tug on their pet's tails and abuse them - all in love, of course. Children often cannot control their own strength, and they don't realize that they're hurting the dog. Dogs sometimes bite or hurt the children to defend themselves or communicate their discomfort. There are also dogs that unknowingly hurt the children in their playfulness…  http://www.squidoo.com/top-ten-kid-friendly-dogs