What types of dogs make the best pets?

Dogs are considered man's best friend. However, some dogs do make better pets than others. Some problems lie with aggressive nature and some lie with just too much energy and a need to run around.  Here are the best dog breeds for families.

The beagle is a great dog for many families. They are hound dogs that make great hunting dogs and are incredibly smart however sometimes they can be quite stubborn and come across as "dumb." In my experience, I have never met a person that a beagle that a family didn't love. The animal shelter I work at has beagles adopted every few days. We know that if we get a beagle in, it will get a home soon. They are quite sweet on the whole and as long as you can stand the occasional hound dog bark, they make the perfect family pet. The beagle enjoys company and because of this, they make poor watch dogs. One of the reasons that beagles are so popular with families is that they are great with children and can tolerate the tail-pulling and crying that children put into an environment. 

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the largest toy dogs with one of the best personalities. Cavaliers are extremely social dogs that love the company of other dogs and people which can mean that if you are not around all the time, you may need to have a companion for your Cavalier. The Cavaliers are generally patient and eager to please which make them great dogs for children. Cavaliers will adapt to just about any environment. I have a great friend that always has had Cavaliers and they are the sweetest dogs you can find. They like to be on your lap all the time and they are silly which never fails to put a smile on my face. 

The poodle is known as somewhat well-known more as a show dog than a house dog, however, poodles make great pets for families. Unlike other dogs that are good for families, poodles tend to love everyone in the family instead of latching onto one person as their favorite person. Poodles are very good with children as they are playful and energetic. However, because they are so energetic, they need a lot of exercise or they can get up to some mischief. Their mischief is quite wise as they are very smart dogs. Poodles are easy to train which is one less thing to worry about when you have kids!

The basset hound was bred to hunt. However, the basset hound is a people-pleaser and gets along with almost all children. Because basset hounds are seen as such a friendly breed, it is best that they are kept on a leash when on walks so they do not follow other people or prey. The basset hound has an innate fear of stairs. Basset hounds love to have people around them and in my experience, love nothing better than to have their bellies rubbed.