The Top 8 Worst Dog Breeds For Kids

Are you interested in getting a pet dog for your kid? Are you constantly asking yourself "should I get a dog?" Number one rule in choosing a dog for a child is to not base your decision on the physical appearance of a dog. Knowing the personality and temperament of different dog breeds will help you make a better decision.  

Dog Show  compiled a list of the worst dog breeds for kids. These breeds are perfect for many types of people but are not too ideal for families with little children.

Number one on the list is the Chihuahua. They are the smallest breed of dogs but are too strong-willed, dominant and hard to train for little kids.

Rottweilers might be great guard dogs, but they are definitely not ideal pets for kids. They are very large, strong, courageous and loyal but they can also have a violent streak if their owners are not great pack leaders.

Akita is well-known as a great guard dog that will protect its master no matter what. However, it is not an ideal dog for kids. "The problem is that Akita can sometimes still see other children as intruders, especially if they are not trained well enough," the article explains. "This can lead to Akitas biting these new, strange children.

The Alaskan Malamute has a lot of fans but it is too strong for kids. It can also be a very messy dog that sheds a lot of fur.

Forget the "Beethoven" movies. Saint Bernards are not ideal dogs for children. Because the dog is very large, it can unintentionally hurt kids by knocking them over and causing some accidents.

Another dog breed on the list is the Bullmastiff. It is another large dog that can unintentionally hurt kids but it also has a more aggressive streak than average.

Affenpinschers are some of the cutest little dogs around but they can be very mischievous and stubborn. They are also not the most patient dogs so biting is possible.

Chow Chow might be fluffy and adorable, but they are one of the worst dog breeds for kids. "Chows should not be raised around small children and older children should be taught proper manners when living with a Chow," Pet Wave shares. "They are impatient dogs, and don't like to be teased or treated harshly, as they will retaliate."

Know which dog breed can best give you good "pet companionship" without compromising the safety of your little ones. Remember you need not to risk your kids just because you want a pet in your home.