Dog breeds that are great with kids: This is usually one of the first considerations for most households with small kids. There are way too many stories of children being bitten by their family pet, that make choosing the right breed a very important one. Of course committing to ongoing Dog Training is a vital ingredient also. Here are some of the dog breeds that have been known for being great with kids: Basset hound, Beagle, Cairn Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Bearded Collie, Belgian Sheepdog, Boxer Dog, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Old English Sheepdog, Samoyed, Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Pug, Saint Bernard, Poodle and Dachshund

Dog breeds not recommended for small children: If you have small kids who may tease or be rough with your dog, then there are a few breeds that are less tolerant of this treatment. I guess it is in most children to play rough with dogs, so here is a list of some dogs that won’t be too happy around small children: Affenpinscher, Chihuahua, Pekingese, Papillon, Basenji, Lhasa Apso, Schnauzer, Afghan, Akita, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chow Chow, Borzoi, Puli, Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier

Dog breeds that require on-going grooming: There is no doubt that these breeds are some of the most beautiful dogs going around. However their beauty comes at a price. If you don’t have the time to actively groom your dog every day, or if you cannot afford professional grooming, then refrain from choosing among these breeds. However if you are committed to maintaining your dogs’ coat and other grooming requirements, then you will totally love these dogs: Pekingese, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier, Bichon Frisé, American Cocker Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Poodle, Afghan, Collie, Havanese, Old English Sheepdog, Shetland Sheepdog, Maltese, Bearded Collie, Chow Chow, Sheltie, Papillon, Tibetan Terrier and Puli

Active dog breeds: Here’s where you need to choose a breed of dog according to your lifestyle. These breeds need daily activity for a healthy life. If you currently live a very active life with time to walk and run your dog, play dog sports and agility training, then these dogs are for you. If you have a time limited and busy lifestyle with long work hours, and can’t commit to the activity requirements, then despite the beauty and attraction of these dogs, they may not be the right choice for you. These dogs need to be trained and must be walked for a distance of 30 km per day or they tend to get bored. And always keep them on a lead or you never know where they could head off all by themselves, making you very stressed. These dog breeds are: Borzoi, Basenji, Beagle, Bloodhound, Dachshund, Jack Russell Terrier, Whippet, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Dalmatian, Siberian Husky, Afghan, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Setters, Samoyed, Weimaraner, Greyhound, Saluki and Irish Wolfhound

Difficult dog breeds: Certain dog breeds need an experienced, consistent and confident owner. Such breeds are no kennel dogs, who if tied up in the yard or left alone without exercise and companionship, tend to become destructive, nervous or even aggressive. Therefore, they need proper Dog Training and are not recommended for beginners. They include: Border Collie, Chow-Chow, Siberian Husky, Airedale Terrier, German Shepherd, Alaskan Malamute, Rottweiler, Akita, Briard, Bouvier des Flandres, Bloodhound, Setter, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Weimaraner, Saluki, Bernese Mountain dog, Doberman, Afghan, Greyhound, Barsoi, Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane, Bullterrier, American Pit bull, Mastiff, Shar-Pei, South Russian Ovtcharka, Giant Schnauzer, Belgian Shepherd and American Staffordshire Terrier

Dog breeds recommended as a first dog for beginners: As a new dog owner, the ideal dog would be a calm dog breed—one that’s affectionate, gentle and easy to handle. He should be perfect for the family and a good watchdog too, such as:Pomeranian, Pekingese, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Silky Terrier, Australian Terrier, Tibet Spaniel, Norfolk Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Westie, Pug, Basset Hound , Dachshund, Scottish Terrier, Papillion, Whippet, Sheltie, Havanese, Mini Pinscher, Border Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, Welsh Corgi, Bichon Frisé, Cairn Terrier, Toy Poodle, Tibet Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Bedlington Terrier, Mini Schnauzer, Bull Dog, Collie, Samoyeds, Boston Terrier, Bearded Collie, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever and Flat Coated Retriever

Dog Breeds That Are Hypoallergenic: For many people, owning a pet can be a nightmare due to the allergies they suffer. More specifically, many people are allergic to dander and dog hair. The good news is, that there are a few dog breeds that are hypoallergenic, or ones which don’t set off our allergies. These dogs typically don’t shed their hair or are known to be safe around people with allergies: Bedlington Terrier, Bichon Frise, Havanese, Chinese Crested, Irish Water Spaniel, Kerry Blue Terrier, Maltese, Poodles (Toy, Min, Std), Portuguese Water Dog, Schnauzers (Min, Std, Giant), Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Xoloitzcuintli (FSS Breed)