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" Ideally, you want a dog who will be tolerant of your children&amp;#039;s antics, willing to cuddle, free of any aggressive tendencies and quick to form bonds with people. This way, your children will feel comfortable with their new family member and you can feel safe leaving your kids alone with Rover. The following dog breeds are excellent with children and will quickly find a warm place in your heart.   1. Golden retrievers  Shaggy, friendly and very intelligent, golden retrievers can draw a ray of sunshine over any home with kids. Their predilection toward games and their willingness to fetch will keep your children busy in the backyard for hours while you enjoy some time to yourself. Goldens are also very protective, especially around children.   2. American bulldogs These pug-faced pooches might look a bit hostile at first, but they are very gentle at heart. They do require lots of exercise to keep them stimulated, but they build nurturing relationships with kids and tend to be loyal toward their owners.   3. Beagles Small and compact, beagles are one of the most convenient dog breeds for children because they are easily transported and don&amp;#039;t eat families out of house and home. Although they have a tendency to dig in the yard and bark at passersby, they are also content to lie on the couch with their human family members for hours on end.   4. English shepherds An English shepherd is a calm, obedient, fiercely loyal dog with a desire to protect the family and a strong work ethic. These dogs enjoy having a job, and have recently become very popular with agility events, but integrate well with children as long as they are given plenty of time to run and play.   5. Labrador retriever Very affectionate and drawn toward children, Labrador retrievers are among the most pleasant dog breeds, although they are quite large. Labradors love water and will spend hours playing in the sprinkler with your kids or jumping in the lake to retrieve tennis balls.   6. Newfoundlands These are very patient and kind and very intelligent. They are large and furry, which might mean more housekeeping if you want to keep hair on the furniture to a minimum, but they tend to love kids and bask in affection.   7. Saint Bernard What kid wouldn&amp;#039;t want his or her own Beethoven? Saint Bernards are enormous, friendly dogs with an easy disposition and an ingrained desire to please. They learn quickly and respond well to multiple commands, though you&amp;#039;ll want to watch out for excessive drooling at mealtimes.   8. Springer spaniel Some spaniels are a bit aggressive, but this isn&amp;#039;t the case for the springer spaniel. These dogs are sensitive and sometimes slow to warm up to strangers, but they form lifelong bonds with their owners and love to play with kids. Some springers might be a little too needy, however, so make sure to encourage independence.   9. Havanese  Rarely weighing more than 10 to 12 pounds, Havanese are extremely companionable animals, friendly with other pets and always in a good mood. They aren&amp;#039;t as prone to barking as other dogs their size, so they frighten small children less and are perfect for small homes and apartments.   10. Gordon setter If you&amp;#039;re looking for a dog that will respond immediately to commands and learn good behaviors, a Gordon setter is right up your alley. These dogs are obedient to a fault, never aggressive, and will make friends with other dogs and even cats. They do need lots of exercise and firm boundaries, so start the training process right away. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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