The 12 Best Small Dogs For Kids

If you're looking for a canine for your family, we've pulled together 12 kid-friendly pups that can be trained easily, enjoy being around people and overall have a lot of love to give.

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1. Bichon Frise

bichon frises are charmers who are eager to please and ready to play, which makes them excellent companions for kids and large families.

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2. BOLOGNESE

A COMPANION PUP WHO WON'T FREAK OUT WHEN KIDS COME RUNNING IN FIRED UP AFTER SCHOOL; THEY CAN ALSO EMBRACE THE CALM MOMENTS.

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3. Boston terrier

THEY TRAIN EASILY, NEED A FAIR AMOUNT OF EXERCISE AND ARE DURABLE DOGS, WHICH IS GREAT FOR KIDS LEARNING TO INTERACT WITH A CANINE PLAYMATE.

4. Australian
terrier 

They've got tons of energy and bore easily, so a house full of kids sounds like their ideal scenario.

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5. French bULLDOG

The french bulldog is good-natured and a thick bundle of joy. plus they rarely bark and are always down to meet someone new.

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6. PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER

Parson Russell terriers just want to have a good time and they'll be happy running around the yard with the kids or fetch balls at the beach!

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7. Biewer terrier

Looking for a small dog that takes direction well, doesn't excite easily and wants nothing more than to be your bff? check out the biewer terrier.

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 8. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

These pups adapt to your family's lifestyle (whether you host parties or prefer game nights) & are total sweethearts.

9. Cocker Spaniel

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These dogs enjoy hanging out with kiddos as much as they like taking long walks with adults.

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 10. German Spitz 

A fox like resemblance makes this dog super cute, but don't worry, they aren't as wild or wily. They're incredibly obedient and ready to have a fun time.

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  11. Havanese

The havanese adapt well to various environments and have the ability to learn any number of tricks. Plus they're super cute!

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  12. Miniature schnauzer

Outgoing. obedient. adorable! these pups make excellent family dogs because of their ability to learn commands quickly & engage in family fun.

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