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RE: The ideal breed for children with ADD.

BouncingBoxer01 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:50:08 GMT

I don't know how large of a breed you're considering but the first dog that comes to my mind is a St.Bernard. They are very calm dogs and very family oriented. Mt family had one while I was growing up. Now, I babysit one for a friend. He's six months old and most of the time he acts like he's a senior dog. The St. Bernard I had was the same way. They are great dogs. Mine never left my side or any of my siblings sides. From the time she was a pup she was right there making sure no one was in any sort of trouble. If one of my siblings was on the other side of our property and was loud or screamed for any reason (my second youngest sister screamed about anything right down to mud on her foot) that dog would be right there. In her mind that was her job. Us kids were her heard. I have heard similar feedback from other St. Bernard owners.

RE: The ideal breed for children with ADD.

doglover7 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:58:20 GMT

Here is a list of breeds I found on a website.

Dog breeds recommended as a first dog for beginners:
Calm dog breeds, affectionate, gentle and usually easy to handle. Perfect family dog breeds. Many of the small dog breeds here are very good watchdogs.
Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Pekingese, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Silky Terrier, Australian Terrier, Tibet Spaniel, Norfolk Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Westie, Pug, [refrain from using profanity]zu, Basset, Dachshund, Scottish Terrier, Papillon, 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, Collie, Samoyede, Bearded Collie, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Flat Coated Retriever

RE: The ideal breed for children with ADD.

~BEAGLE5~ — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:35:46 GMT

Golden Retriver DEFINITLY. Thay are calm and I just watched a show on them and it said what there most used for is for special needs people. and thay are such great dogs! the draw backs to them are thay can have joint problems. and thay shed ALOT. but over all thay are GREAT dogs!!!

RE: The ideal breed for children with ADD.

rainsmom — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:15:19 GMT

generally speaking most large breeds tend to be calm once they get past that dreaded puppy stage goldens are usually a pretty good choice also standard poodles and collies but any breed will need lots of exercise so that it will be calm

RE: The ideal breed for children with ADD.

starry*boy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:32:22 GMT

A golden retriver HANDS DOWN.... Thats about the gentlist dog breed you can find. You should try a shelter dog, mixed breeds are usally the nicest. My dog is a mixed breed and my ex boyfreind sad on his paw by accident and star just licked him. Star is just all out gentle.

The ideal breed for children with ADD.

mattrac — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:02:45 GMT

I have a soon to be 8 year old daughter who has ADD and I have a 2 year old son. My question is which breed would ideal for my family. I think a calm breed would be best.