I know goldens and labs are said to be the quintessential family dog. Very tolerant of the "abuse" a little child can heap upon them! Their gentle temperment is a big reason why they are so widely used as companion animals and as animal assisted therapy dogs. Though they can be very playful as pups and can easily knock over kids! But shepherds I have known are great and very, very protective of babies and kids. Rotties too. A good friend has a big, big, Rottie girl, almost 150 lbs. and she treated their new born like her own! My neighbors' greyhound and boxer are great with ALL the kids in the neighborhood! I think most big-ger dogs tend to be more tolerant of little kids. Then again, my sister in law's little Cavalier LOVES children. Maybe smaller dogs think the "wee ones" are too much like them in size and action!! I agree with Karen. It varies from dog to dog. So many mixed breeds always seem to have such sweet, loving temperments.

JackiesDaisy! So glad you found a Schnauzer "soul mate" to bond with! I know that "I'm all alone out here" feeling! And labs are SUPPOSED to be the most popular dog!!? I want a lab loving friend!!


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