Best Dog Breeds for Families
Discover the most family-friendly dog breeds that are great with children, patient, and make perfect family companions.
Found 155 breeds matching this category
Affenpinscher
Stubborn, Curious, Playful, Adventurous, Active, Fun-loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Social, Quiet, Independent, Dignified
Germany, France
Afghan Hound
Aloof, Clownish, Dignified, Independent, Happy, Affectionate, Gentle, Curious, Friendly, Playful
Afghanistan
Airedale Terrier
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Confident, Intelligent, Courageous, Affectionate, Loyal, Curious, Independent, Playful
Great Britain
Akita
Docile, Alert, Responsive, Dignified, Composed, Friendly, Receptive, Faithful, Courageous, Brave, Loyal, Playful, Affectionate
Japan
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Loving, Protective, Dutiful, Responsible
United States
Alaskan Malamute
Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Loyal, Dignified, Playful, Brave, Gentle, Curious, Energetic, Independent, Quiet
Alaska
American Bulldog
Friendly, Assertive, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Confident, Dominant, Affectionate
United States
American Bully
Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous, Gentle, Curious, Independent, Brave
United States
American Eskimo Dog (Miniature)
Friendly, Alert, Reserved, Intelligent, Protective
United States
American Eskimo Dog
Friendly, Alert, Reserved, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Playful, Loyal, Adventurous, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent
United States
American Foxhound
Kind, Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Brave, Curious
United States
American Pit Bull Terrier
Strong Willed, Stubborn, Friendly, Clownish, Affectionate, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Courageous
United States
American Staffordshire Terrier
Tenacious, Friendly, Devoted, Loyal, Attentive, Courageous, Affectionate, Curious, Brave, Dignified, Independent, Playful
United States
American Water Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Obedient, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Curious
United States
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Steady, Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Proud
Turkey
Australian Cattle Dog
Cautious, Energetic, Loyal, Obedient, Protective, Brave
Australia
Australian Kelpie
Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent, Eager, Affectionate, Brave, Playful, Curious, Quiet, Shy
Australia
Australian Shepherd
Good-natured, Affectionate, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Playful
United States
Australian Terrier
Spirited, Alert, Loyal, Companionable, Even Tempered, Courageous, Affectionate, Brave, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Gentle, Quiet
Australia
Barbet
Obedient, Companionable, Intelligent, Joyful
France
Basenji
Affectionate, Energetic, Alert, Curious, Playful, Intelligent, Brave, Loyal, Gentle, Friendly, Independent, Dignified, Quiet
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Affectionate, Lively, Agile, Curious, Happy, Active
France
Basset Hound
Tenacious, Friendly, Affectionate, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Gentle, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Quiet, Brave
France
Beagle
Amiable, Even Tempered, Excitable, Determined, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Brave
Great Britain
Bearded Collie
Hardy, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Gentle, Friendly
Scotland
Beauceron
Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Protective, Calm, Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Independent
France
Bedlington Terrier
Affectionate, Spirited, Intelligent, Good-tempered
England
Belgian Sheepdog
Alert, Loyal, Protective, Energetic, Intelligent, Watchful, Versatile, Devoted, Hard-working, Courageous
Belgium
Bernese Mountain Dog
Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Faithful, Gentle, Dignified, Quiet, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Enthusiastic, Adventurous
Switzerland
Bichon Frise
Feisty, Affectionate, Cheerful, Playful, Gentle, Friendly, Loyal, Quiet, Independent, Curious, Protective
Belgium
Black and Tan Coonhound
Easygoing, Gentle, Adaptable, Trusting, Even Tempered, Lovable, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Independent, Friendly
United States
Bloodhound
Stubborn, Affectionate, Gentle, Even Tempered, Playful, Friendly, Curious, Sweet, Obedient, Respectful, Protective
Belgium
Bluetick Coonhound
Friendly, Intelligent, Active, Loyal, Gentle, Affectionate, Curious, Quiet, Playful, Independent
United States
Boerboel
Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Dominant, Territorial, Curious, Playful, Friendly, Brave, Independent, Protective, Gentle, Loyal
South Africa
Border Collie
Tenacious, Keen, Energetic, Responsive, Alert, Intelligent, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Curious, Shy
United Kingdom
Border Terrier
Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Obedient, Intelligent, Even Tempered, Gentle, Loyal, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Brave
Great Britain
Boston Terrier
Friendly, Lively, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Brave, Playful, Loyal, Protective
United States
Bouvier des Flandres
Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Intelligent, Familial, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Quiet, Curious, Brave, Dignified
Belgium
Boxer
Devoted, Fearless, Friendly, Cheerful, Energetic, Loyal, Playful, Confident, Intelligent, Bright, Brave, Calm, Affectionate, Curious
Germany
Boykin Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Companionable, Intelligent, Eager, Affectionate, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Quiet
United States
Bracco Italiano
Stubborn, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Companionable
Italy
Bull Terrier
Protective, Sweet-Tempered, Keen, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Enthusiastic, Resilient, Loyal, Gentle
England
Bulldog
Docile, Willful, Friendly, Gregarious, Devoted, Gentle
England
Bullmastiff
Docile, Reliable, Devoted, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Loving, Protective, Powerful, Calm, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly
England
Cairn Terrier
Hardy, Fearless, Assertive, Gay, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Playful, Affectionate, Dignified, Gentle, Independent
Scotland
Cane Corso
Reserved, Stable, Quiet, Even Tempered, Calm, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Playful, Protective, Curious
Italy
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Affectionate, Devoted, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Gentle, Playful, Loyal, Independent
Wales
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Energetic, Independent, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Playful, Loyal, Brave
United States
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Fearless, Affectionate, Sociable, Patient, Playful, Adaptable, Friendly, Curious, Gentle, Loyal, Independent, Protective, Quiet
Great Britain
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Affectionate, Intelligent, Quiet, Dominant, Happy, Protective, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Gentle
United States
Chinese Crested
Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Alert, Playful, Happy
China
Chinook
Friendly, Alert, Dignified, Intelligent, Calm, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Loyal, Brave, Independent
United States
Chow Chow
Aloof, Loyal, Independent, Quiet, Curious, Playful, Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly, Protective, Timid
China
Clumber Spaniel
Affectionate, Loyal, Dignified, Gentle, Calm, Friendly, Quiet
England
Cocker Spaniel (American)
Outgoing, Sociable, Trusting, Joyful, Even Tempered, Merry
United States
Cocker Spaniel
Friendly, Affectionate, Playful, Quiet, Faithful, Gentle, Loyal, Protective, Brave, Dignified, Shy, Independent
England
Coton de Tulear
Affectionate, Lively, Playful, Intelligent, Vocal, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Quiet, Loyal
Madagascar
Curly-Coated Retriever
Confident, Proud, Intelligent, Wickedly Smart, Active, Loyal, Gentle, Trainable, Alert, Wickedly Smart
England
Dachshund
Stubborn, Devoted, Playful, Lively, Clever, Courageous
Germany
Dalmatian
Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Dignified, Quiet, Loyal
Croatia
Doberman Pinscher
Fearless, Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Confident, Intelligent, Playful, Friendly, Affectionate, Curious
Germany
Dogo Argentino
Friendly, Affectionate, Cheerful, Loyal, Tolerant, Protective, Brave, Curious, Playful, Independent, Gentle
Argentina
Dutch Shepherd
Reliable, Affectionate, Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Playful, Brave, Dignified, Independent
Netherlands
English Setter
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Affectionate, Energetic, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Hard-working, Intelligent, Eager, People-Oriented, Curious, Friendly
England
English Shepherd
Kind, Energetic, Independent, Adaptable, Intelligent, Bossy, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Quiet, Gentle
United States
English Springer Spaniel
Affectionate, Cheerful, Alert, Intelligent, Attentive, Active, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Brave
England
English Toy Spaniel
Affectionate, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Happy, Loving
England
English Toy Terrier
Stubborn, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Cunning
England
Eurasier
Alert, Reserved, Intelligent, Even Tempered, Watchful, Calm
Germany
Field Spaniel
Docile, Cautious, Sociable, Adaptable, Familial, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Protective, Brave, Curious, Independent
England
Finnish Spitz
Playful, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Happy, Vocal, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Quiet, Sweet, Curious
Finland
Flat-Coated Retriever
Optimistic, Cheerful, Loyal, Outgoing, Confident, Intelligent, Friendly, Energetic, Sweet-natured, Active
England
French Bulldog
Playful, Affectionate, Keen, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Easygoing, Patient, Bright, Curious, Friendly
France
German Pinscher
Spirited, Lively, Intelligent, Loving, Even Tempered, Familial, Playful, Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Loyal, Gentle
Germany
German Shepherd Dog
Alert, Loyal, Obedient, Curious, Confident, Intelligent, Watchful, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Playful, Smart, Quiet
Germany
German Shorthaired Pointer
Boisterous, Bold, Affectionate, Intelligent, Cooperative, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Loyal, Brave
Germany
Giant Schnauzer
Strong Willed, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent, Dominant, Powerful, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Gentle
Germany
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Spirited, Agile, Loyal, Gentle, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Curious
Ireland
Golden Retriever
Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Friendly, Trustworthy, Confident, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Playful, Quiet, Loyal
Scotland
Gordon Setter
Fearless, Alert, Loyal, Confident, Gay, Eager, Brave, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Independent
Scotland
Great Dane
Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Gentle, Confident, Loving, Affectionate, Independent, Curious, Dignified, Loyal
Germany
Great Pyrenees
Strong Willed, Fearless, Affectionate, Patient, Gentle, Confident, Curious, Friendly, Sweet, Loyal, Brave
France
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Bold, Faithful, Alert, Affectionate, Good-natured, Devoted, Confident, Dependable, Gentle, Intelligent
Switzerland
Greyhound
Affectionate, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Even Tempered, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Sweet, Loving, Playful, Brave
Great Britain
Harrier
Outgoing, Friendly, Cheerful, Sweet-Tempered, Tolerant, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Dignified, Brave, Gentle, Independent
United Kingdom
Havanese
Affectionate, Responsive, Playful, Companionable, Gentle, Intelligent, Friendly, Curious, Loyal, Independent, Protective
Cuba
Irish Setter
Affectionate, Energetic, Lively, Independent, Playful, Companionable, Friendly, Gentle, Brave, Curious, Loyal
Ireland
Irish Terrier
Respectful, Lively, Intelligent, Dominant, Protective, Affectionate, Curious, Dignified, Playful, Loyal, Gentle, Friendly, Quiet
Ireland
Irish Water Spaniel
Playful, Alert, Clownish, Inquisitive, Loyal, Active, Hardworking, Devoted, Reserved with strangers
Ireland
Irish Wolfhound
Sweet-Tempered, Loyal, Dignified, Patient, Thoughtful, Generous, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Protective, Gentle
Ireland
Italian Greyhound
Mischievous, Affectionate, Agile, Companionable, Intelligent, Friendly, Playful, Loyal, Curious, Gentle, Dignified
Italy
Japanese Chin
Alert, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Playful, Affectionate, Friendly, Curious, Gentle
Japan
Japanese Spitz
Affectionate, Obedient, Playful, Companionable, Intelligent, Proud
Japan
Keeshond
Agile, Obedient, Playful, Quick, Bright, Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Dignified, Gentle
Netherlands
Kuvasz
Clownish, Loyal, Patient, Independent, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Friendly, Outgoing
Hungary
Labrador Retriever
Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Gentle, Intelligent, Trusting, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Playful, Friendly, Loyal, Independent
Canada
Lagotto Romagnolo
Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Loving, Active
Italy
Lakeland Terrier
Friendly, Bold, Confident, Alert, Intelligent, Independent, Courageous, Loyal, Playful, Spirited
England
Lancashire Heeler
Clever, Friendly, Alert, Intelligent, Playful, Affectionate, Curious, Loyal, Brave, Dignified, Independent, Gentle
England
Leonberger
Obedient, Fearless, Loyal, Companionable, Adaptable, Loving, Quiet, Independent, Gentle, Friendly, Playful, Affectionate
Germany
Lhasa Apso
Steady, Fearless, Friendly, Devoted, Assertive, Spirited, Energetic, Lively, Alert, Obedient, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Dignified
Tibet
Maltese
Playful, Docile, Fearless, Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Responsive, Easygoing, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Friendly
Mediterranean Basin
Manchester Terrier (Toy)
Alert, Spirited, Loyal, Clever, Discerning, Lively, Devoted, Energetic, Keenly Observant
England
Manchester Terrier
Alert, Spirited, Loyal, Clever, Lively, Devoted, Discerning, Energetic, Keen
England
Miniature Pinscher
Clever, Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Responsive, Playful, Affectionate, Gentle, Brave, Loyal
Germany
Miniature Schnauzer
Fearless, Friendly, Spirited, Alert, Obedient, Intelligent, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Gentle, Curious, Quiet
Germany
Norfolk Terrier
Fearless, Spirited, Companionable, Happy, Lovable, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Quiet, Sweet, Submissive, Loving
England
Norwich Terrier
Hardy, Affectionate, Energetic, Intelligent, Active, Eager to Please, Playful, Happy
England
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Outgoing, Alert, Patient, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Gentle, Independent, Brave
Canada
Old English Sheepdog
Sociable, Playful, Adaptable, Intelligent, Loving, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Brave
England
Papillon
Hardy, Friendly, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Happy, Affectionate, Loyal, Curious, Playful, Independent, Quiet, Gentle
Belgium
Pekingese
Good-natured, Stubborn, Affectionate, Aggressive, Intelligent, Playful, Friendly, Protective, Loyal, Curious, Quiet, Independent
China
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Tenacious, Outgoing, Friendly, Bold, Playful, Protective, Affectionate, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Curious, Shy, Independent
Wales
Pharaoh Hound
Affectionate, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Quiet, Loyal, Dignified, Brave
Egypt
Plott
Bold, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent
United States
Pomeranian
Extroverted, Friendly, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Curious, Affectionate, Gentle, Dignified, Loyal
Germany
Poodle
Intelligent, Alert, Active, Instinctual, Trainable, Faithful, Loyal
Germany
Portuguese Water Dog
Adventurous, Athletic, Loyal, Spirited, Intelligent, Obedient, Docile, Impetuous, Energetic, Affectionate
Portugal
Pug
Docile, Clever, Charming, Stubborn, Sociable, Playful, Quiet, Attentive, Affectionate, Friendly, Loyal, Gentle, Curious
China
Puli
Energetic, Agile, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Faithful, Affectionate, Gentle, Playful, Independent, Friendly
Hungary
Pumi
Lively, Reserved, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Vocal
Hungary
Rat Terrier
Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Loving, Gentle, Loyal, Adaptable, Curious, Friendly, Dignified, Brave
United States
Redbone Coonhound
Affectionate, Energetic, Independent, Companionable, Familial, Unflappable, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Playful
United States
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Strong Willed, Mischievous, Loyal, Dignified, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Independent
Zimbabwe
Rottweiler
Steady, Good-natured, Fearless, Devoted, Alert, Obedient, Confident, Self-assured, Calm, Courageous, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful
Germany
Russian Toy
Friendly, Adaptable, Active, Loyal, Curious, Cheerful
Russia
Saint Bernard
Friendly, Lively, Gentle, Watchful, Calm, Affectionate, Sweet, Brave, Playful, Curious, Independent, Loyal
Switzerland
Saluki
Aloof, Reserved, Intelligent, Quiet, Affectionate, Brave, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Dignified, Gentle
Arabian Peninsula
Samoyed
Stubborn, Friendly, Sociable, Lively, Alert, Playful, Curious, Affectionate, Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Brave
Russia
Schipperke
Fearless, Agile, Curious, Independent, Confident, Faithful, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Brave
Belgium
Scottish Deerhound
Docile, Friendly, Dignified, Gentle
Scotland
Scottish Terrier
Feisty, Alert, Independent, Playful, Quick, Self-assured, Affectionate, Loyal, Friendly, Curious, Quiet, Brave
Scotland
Shiba Inu
Charming, Fearless, Keen, Alert, Confident, Faithful, Gentle, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Affectionate, Curious
Japan
Shih Tzu
Clever, Spunky, Outgoing, Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Loyal, Independent, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Happy, Active, Courageous
China
Siberian Husky
Outgoing, Friendly, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Playful, Loyal, Loving
Siberia
Silky Terrier
Friendly, Responsive, Alert, Quick, Joyful, Gentle, Loyal, Quiet, Independent, Affectionate, Playful, Curious
Australia
Smooth Fox Terrier
Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal, Dignified, Quiet
Great Britain
Spinone Italiano
Docile, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Patient, Gentle, Playful, Curious
Italy
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Reliable, Fearless, Bold, Affectionate, Loyal, Intelligent, Courageous, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Curious, Quiet, Sweet
England
Standard Schnauzer
Good-natured, Devoted, Lively, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Independent, Gentle, Loyal, Active
Germany
Thai Ridgeback
Protective, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Familial, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Quiet, Playful
Thailand
Tibetan Mastiff
Strong Willed, Tenacious, Aloof, Stubborn, Intelligent, Protective, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent, Loyal, Affectionate
China
Tibetan Spaniel
Willful, Aloof, Assertive, Independent, Playful, Intelligent, Happy, Affectionate, Brave, Curious, Friendly, Gentle, Loyal
Tibet
Tibetan Terrier
Affectionate, Energetic, Amiable, Reserved, Gentle, Friendly, Loyal, Independent, Curious, Quiet
Tibet
Toy Fox Terrier
Friendly, Spirited, Alert, Loyal, Playful, Intelligent, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Protective
United States
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Clever, Affectionate, Confident, Intelligent, Loving, Friendly, Playful, Curious, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Loyal, Brave
United States
Vizsla
Affectionate, Energetic, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Dignified, Curious, Playful, Friendly, Brave, Independent, Shy
Hungary
Weimaraner
Steady, Aloof, Stubborn, Energetic, Alert, Intelligent, Powerful, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Gentle
Germany
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Stubborn, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Active, Quiet, Curious, Gentle
Wales
Welsh Terrier
Friendly, Spirited, Alert, Intelligent, Bold, Loyal, Playful, Curious, Confident, Affectionate
Wales
Whippet
Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet, Curious, Playful, Independent, Loyal, Brave, Dignified
England
Wire Fox Terrier
Fearless, Friendly, Bold, Keen, Alert, Quick, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Curious, Brave, Happy
England
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Loyal, Gentle, Vigilant, Proud, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Curious, Dignified
France
Xoloitzcuintli
Cheerful, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Protective, Calm
Mexico
Yorkshire Terrier
Bold, Independent, Confident, Intelligent, Courageous, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Protective, Gentle
England