A field guide for families

The Family Dog Index

Every breed, A to Z, rated for life in a busy household — how patient it tends to be with kids, how much it asks of you, and how easily it settles into family life.

How to read the score. Each breed is rated 1 to 10 as a family pet: 10 is excellent and 1 is a poor fit for a typical family with children. Higher is better.
1 · Poor fit10 · Excellent
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