I’m a dog trainer – the 4 breeds that are brilliant with kids…including a pooch that looks scary but is a gentle giant
A DOG trainer has taken to social media to reveal the four dogs that are the best with children.
So if you have a little one and are looking to get a new dog and aren’t sure which breed to pick, you’ll want to listen up.
Posting on TikTok under the username @southenddogtraining1, the dog trainer explained that there’s one dog that might surprise people as being good with kids, but he swears that they are one of the best dogs, if not the best breed on the planet, for children.
He said: “Four dog breeds that are exceptional with children, not necessarily great for first-time dog owners, this is just exceptional with children.
“I’m talking about well bred, from a decent breeder.
“In at number four – the Newfoundland.
“The biggest dog on the list, a natural, gentle giant.
“The epitome of gentle.
“Number three – the Labrador Retriever.
“Not from working lines because that dog is going to need a job, nothing wrong with a working line dog, but I’m talking showline Labradors, for your typical average household.
“Number two – the Golden Retriever.
“The absolute epitome of what sociable and friendly should be in a dog, a real noble dog.
“And number one – shock alert, Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
“I’m not talking about staffie crosses, or bully breed mutts, do not mistake, I’m talking about the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
“This is one of the best dogs, if not the best dog on the planet, by a landslide, with children.”
The dog trainer’s clip has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 195.6k views.
It has 4,425 likes, 564 comments and 211 shares.
Meanwhile, many social media users took to the comments to share their thoughts on which breeds are best with children.
One person said: “My boxers can’t get enough of my daughter. Even in their old age.”
Another added: “My Rottweiler loves and protects any kids, she’s very respectful too.”
A third commented: “We have a corso and a gsd, they’re both fab with my four boys, can’t fault them.”
Whilst another user posted: “My English bulldog is so soft with my kids, he loves cuddles.”