In order to buy not only a new family member, but also a true friend to their child, parents need to examine a breed of the future dog: habits, health, what it is prone to, what difficulties in care may arise, whether the child is able control the nature of the animal, and importantly, whether the parents can give it proper food.
There are five popular and loved by all dog breeds in the world, which captivated more than one child's heart.
Labrador retriever
This is a very friendly breed of large dogs. It is the most psychologically stable, much disciplined and has the ability to rescue. This breed of dogs is suitable for primary school children.
Features of the breed:
- It has a top speed of about 5 km per hour;
- it loves to swim, dive to 14 meters, simply swims under water up to 25 meters;
- a good lifeguard in the water;
- adapts well to all conditions of existence;
- it is easy to train.
Possible diseases:
- excess weight gain, so the dog needs to walk a lot on the street;
- musculoskeletal system disease;
- low thyroid function;
- eye diseases.
Chihuahua
This tiny dog-companion can get along perfectly with all family members. It is very active and clever.
Features of the breed:
- lives 15-20 years;
- it is not necessary to walk with it on the street;
- it is enough to bathe it once a month;
- it is not designed for cold, so it must be worn;
- it is easy to train it.
Possible diseases:
- teeth diseases;
- fractures, dislocations;
- cardiovascular diseases.
Jack Russell terrier
It is very agile and playful breed of dogs, it will be a godsend for active children. If it is walks a lot on the street, it will behave quietly at home. This dog appeared in the film "The Mask". This breed has very developed intuition and a desire for harmony.
Features of the breed:
- hyperactive;
- it is easy to train it;
- obstinate dominant character;
- It is easy to take care of it.
Possible diseases:
- congenital deafness;
- inflammation of the skin, so in summer it is necessary to use sunscreen.
German shepherd
This is the most fearless and devoted breed of dogs that has big teeth and the most powerful bite, but a very kind heart. It is noble, is not demanding in care and it is so careful that others may walk other dogs. It is more appropriate for teenagers with formed character regardless of their temperament.
Features of the breed:
- very clever;
- responds well to training, which should be carried out 2 times a week for 1.5 hours, up to 3 years of age;
- sheds greatly.
Possible diseases:
- epilepsy and other neurological diseases;
- allergy;
- skin diseases;
- eye diseases.
Yorkshire terrier
This is a miniature breed of dog that has the most fashionable hairstyle and often wears bows. It is a companion-dog, which intuitively feels what the master wants from it. Possessing a loving heart, it is suitable for all children, as it is ready to adjust to all the wishes of the child.
Features of the breed:
- companion-dog;
- long liver;
- whimsical in care, as it requires a regular bathing, combing, cutting claws, cleaning its teeth;
- requires careful selection of the diet;
- it does not shed.
Possible diseases:
- the formation of dental scale;
- atrophy of the retina;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- sprains of knee-cups and hip dysplasia.
The child will feel happy and learn to be responsible, if you buy a dog only in good nurseries, having carefully studied the ancestry of the animal.
