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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We lost our dog over the summer (English Bulldog) and are ready to start looking for a new puppy.

At first we thought we wanted to rescue from a local shelter but we are nervous due to the recent attacks of pit bull dogs on young children and not knowing exactly what type of dog you are getting from a rescue.  We have 3 young kids (2, 6 and 7.5 year old) and are leery of getting any type of pit bull mix.

If we decided to buy a dog from a breeder instead of adopt what types of dogs would be your top pick for a family with young kids?  Thanks![/quote]

The real question should be how much time do you have to give to a dog with three young kids?  And be honest.  Dogs need social, mental and physical exercise.  Your bulldog not withstanding who doesn't need too much exercise so if you get a lab or whatever they will need more.  I find it interesting the risk analysis. There are roughly 18 million pit bull mixes and yet we do not have 18 million pit bull maulings.  You are more likely to get in a car accident than get bitten by a pit bull mix.

Also, if you are getting a dog you can rescue and get a breed. There are tons of rescues that deal with labs, goldens etc.  I would get an older dog and not a puppy with your kids' ages.  Get a dog that they know is good with kids and maybe doesn't need as much attention.

Personally, I would wait until your 2 year old is older.[/quote]

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