I am regularly asked for recommendations for dog breeds that make the best family pets and are typically most compatible with children. These are my frequent recommendations ranked in order for each category, based upon size.

Giant Dog Breed:
1. Newfoundland
2. Bernese Mountain Dog

Large Dog Breed:
1. Golden Retriever
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Labradoodle
4. Collie
5. Boxer
6. Standard Poodle
7. Australian Shepherd

Medium Dog Breed:
1. Portuguese Water Dog
2. Miniature Poodle
3. Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier
4. Shetland Sheepdog
5. Keeshond

Small Dog Breed:
1. Shih-tzu
2. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
3. Boston Terrier
4. Pug
5. Bichon Frise