Top 13 most family-friendly dog breeds to consider for your next one

Finally, in no particular order, here are the Top 13 Most Family-Friendly Dog Breeds to consider, if bigger dogs are more your jam and speed!

10. Golden Retriever

Average Life Span: 10 – 12 years

Average Weight/Size: 55 – 75 lbs.

Do They Shed?: Yes, Heavily

First of all, their patience and trustworthiness is second to none. They are probably one of the most loyal dog breeds out there in this whole entire planet and world nonetheless. Second of all, a Golden is truly a man’s best (and super outgoing) friend! Also, Golden Retrievers are great service dogs and have and endless amount of love to give, no matter who you are! They have tons of different energy and have never met a pond or mud puddle that they didn’t love – enjoy this breed!

11. Labrador Retriever

Average Life Span: 11 – 13 years

Average Weight/Size: 55 – 80 lbs.

Do They Shed?: Yes

Much like the Golden Retriever from just up above, a Labrador Retriever has trust levels that have yet to match another dog breed on this list alone. They also just so happen to be America’s most favorite dog breed, and rightfully so. They make great family dogs just because of their super calm and loving demeanors alone. In addition, Labs love just about any and all bodies of water and will do great with families of all different ages. Basically, a Lab is full of energy and tons of love!

11. Irish Setter

Average Life Span: 12 – 15 years

Average Weight/Size: 60 – 70 lbs.

Do They Shed?: Yes (but not excessive compared to some other dogs on this list)

Irish Setters are super pretty dogs and if you get one of just the right color, they may sometimes remind you of a Golden Retriever from their golden coats. They have super high amounts of energy, so a good play session chasing the kids in the yard per day is sure to satisfy such a ‘requirement’. Also, an Irish Setter would make an excellent choice as a family dog because they are super patient and have an undying devotion to kids (way more than some other puppies).

13. Boxer

Average Life Span: 10 – 12 years

Average Weight/Size: 50 – 80 lbs.

Do They Shed?: Very Minimal to Moderately

With our final dog breed on this list over here, a Boxer can make an absolutely excellent family dog because of the following reasons: they love to be trained to be better at socializing, they are super active and alert, they need lots of playtime making them your kids’ brand new play time and toy time best friend that’s for dang sure, and finally (among so many other reasons), Boxers are well-tempered, calm, and have this sort of stoicism to them, but never losing their puppy playfulness.

What do you make of this list? Do you or anyone else that you may know have one of these breeds right now and as we speak? Let’s talk about all of that and so much more down in the comments below and as always…Woof, Woof! Paws up, y’all!