If you are looking for a new dog, there are certain breeds that just don't mix that well with young children.If you are looking for a new dog, there are certain breeds that just don't mix that well with young children.
If you are looking for a new dog, there are certain breeds that just don't mix that well with young children.

Not Family Friendly Dogs 2024: Here are 10 breeds of adorable dog not suitable families with young children - including the Chow Chow

While these adorable pups can make fantastic pets, they are best avoided by prospective owners who have young children.

A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last few years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership has soared to record levels.

Around one-in-three UK households now include at least one four-legged friend of the canine kind.

There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.

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Our lifestyle has a huge bearing on which type of dog will work best for us – if you have limited space you might want to look at small dogs, while the more elderly pet owner should place certain breeds at the top of their wishlist.

Meanwhile, certain breeds have particular attributes or temperaments which mean that they simply aren’t suitable for households with young children.

Here are the 10 breeds of dogs that should be avoided by young families, according to the American Kennel Club.

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