I don't want to start another fight ....lol..
But I have more then enough experience with the breeds (I think) to safly express my opinion. Ha ha Im a little scared to say it.

A boston Terrier is an excellent choice, very little shedding, super excellent with kids, very, very smart and super easy to train. They have energy but thats what makes them so good for the kids they LOVE to play. I have nothing bad to say about the boston they are a perfect dog.

I also have nothing bad to say about the labs, you may get alittle more hair because they are a bigger dog and they are great with kids, kind, gentle lovable.

The shelties, shed very much and take a LOT more grooming. Through excperence (with 6 shelties) out of your choices I would say they would be the last on the list for good with children. (ahh don't get mad sheltie lovers but 6 out of 6 not being good with kids ??).

I know you want a pure bred but there are great mutts out there that would make the perfect family pet sorry just had to say that.

Good luck in whatever breed you choose, with time, love, and paticence, it will make a great pet.


Hannah with my sisters Boston Terrier Reegan.