Top 5 family favorite dog breeds that you can own

For centuries dogs have been given the title of  man’s best friend and one of his constant support systems. These creatures manage to understand almost all our emotions without understanding one word that we say.

Since time immemorial, their unconditional love, companionship and loyalty towards their human counterparts speaks for itself and can be traced back to the Bonn-Oberkassel dog which was found buried with two humans, 15,000 years ago.

However, it is also seen that when families have children at home, especially infants, they grow resistant towards owning a pet. When it comes to teaching your kid the value of responsibility-dogs can be especially useful, when your kids have to help walk, bathe, and feed the dog, they are learning the important skill of taking care of another living creature.

Moreover a study also found that dogs help boost the immune system- babies which were raised in a dog-owning home were seen to be less susceptible to colds and respiratory infections. Also, with this modern digital age there’s a high tendency in kids to become couch potatoes and spend all day sitting and surfing on the Internet, doing no physical exercise. But if a family has a dog the children but naturally have to get outdoors and keep them active. They’ll enjoy doing exercise and you wouldn’t have to force them.

So without further ado, here’s a list of top 5 family friendly dogs that you can own!

1. Golden Retrievers

These are very gentle, sweet and extremely friendly family dogs. They don’t bark much and are known for having a “soft mouth” with some even seen carrying raw eggs in their mouth without breaking them. With young children they’re specially more loving and like a fury ball of joy and happiness. They’re known for the versatility in their inherent nature- they are not too timid and weak which means they are capable to protect you and your family, but at the same time, they are not too aggressive to cause any harm to your child.

2. Bulldogs

English Bulldogs are sweet, dependable and have a great disposition. Even though they can be aggressive but only particularly towards strangers, they make wonderful family pets. The distinct and wrinkly companion can adapt to most atmospheres — city or country — and is happy to spend time with its family.

3. Mutt

Capable of handling big and bulky dogs and astonishingly protective of it’s family- these are a mixed breed of brilliant features and versatility. The marvelous mutt- these dogs are unique too. The physical traits and temperaments of pure bred dogs are easily predicable, but Mutts are a mixture of two or more different breeds. They’ll behave differently from any other dog. Also by adopting a Mutt from a rescue shelter, you’ll be doing a good deed not only for your family and yourself but also for another creature. You would truly saving a life since removing a pet from the shelter system and giving it a home would free up space and resources that could be used to help another homeless and much helpless dog, find its home.

4.Pugs

Truly living up to the Latin phrase “multum in parvo” which means “a lot of dog in a small space”-these  small, adaptable and snuggly creatures wiggles their way into the hearts of men and women, but, especially, children are the one for whom this dog has a special affinity. They admire its round head, sparkling eyes and fascinating human-like expressions. Moreover, because of their non humungous size and mischievous but easily trainble nature- they also make great family pets and are ideal to have around children.

5.Labradour Retreiver

These are truly one of a kind charmers and the most popular and demanded dogs in the USA. Apart from being friendly, trainable and cheerful, these dogs are much more than just adorable. The breed is extremely versatile and can  perform activities like dock diving, hunting, tracking and so on. As long as you keep in mind their need for exercising and training, Labradour Retreivers are excellent family dogs.