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Anonymous wrote:We are researching cockapoos right now - started looking at goldendoodles but we are too afraid we will end up with a bigger one and the minis are pretty pricey.

Every single cockapoo I've met has been bad with kids -- nippy and nervous. Neither cocker spaniels nor mini poodles have a great reputation as kid-friendly dogs.
Here are small or medium dogs that generally seem to like kids: pugs, Westies, llaphsa apsa (I'm sure I've spelled that wrong); wheaton terriers
Also hear great things about schnauzers. My sister got a rescue schnauzer/terrier mix that is a non-shedder and he's been great. He is medium sized.

Cavalier king spaniel

Get a schnauzer poodle mix. Calmer than a regular poodle, and unlike a doodle, both breeds dont shed, so your dog is likely to be even more hypoallergenic.

We are researching cockapoos right now - started looking at goldendoodles but we are too afraid we will end up with a bigger one and the minis are pretty pricey.

Havanese! and don't listen to people who say you can't find a rescue. I've had great luck. Just search "(your city) havanese rescue" or poodle, maltese, etc.

Anonymous wrote:I would think about a slightly larger dog. Generally the bigger the dog, the better with kids. Toy breeds are protective of their owners, usually bond to a single person, and easily frightened. Many larger dogs are calmer and don't need a ton of indoor space provided they get outdoor exercise. And they tend to bark less.
I'm also creeped out by the idea of a golden mix only weighing 15 pounds. That's some funky genetic manipulation there.

Op was not asking about toy breeds. Most dogs mentioned are in the medium category and are good with kids.

I would think about a slightly larger dog. Generally the bigger the dog, the better with kids. Toy breeds are protective of their owners, usually bond to a single person, and easily frightened. Many larger dogs are calmer and don't need a ton of indoor space provided they get outdoor exercise. And they tend to bark less.
I'm also creeped out by the idea of a golden mix only weighing 15 pounds. That's some funky genetic manipulation there.

Anonymous wrote:mini golden doodle - very tiny, non shedding.

+1. Our mini golden doodle weighs 15 lbs. and hair does not shed. At least I have never noticed hair on the floor or anywhere else.

Cavachon. Sweet, playful, very social and great with kids. Practically no shedding.

Tibetan terriers are wonderful dogs! No shed and hypoallergenic. Our male 6 month old is very gentle with kids and a total love bug. They like to just hang out with the family and aren't high energy dogs.

Anonymous wrote:
Bichon Frise! They are playful and happy (don't get one that doesn't display these breed qualities).

I would get one in heartbeat, except that we travel so much it would be really hard on the dog.

+100 but get a male.