The best dog breeds for kids should be gentle, protective, and friendly. Here are the breeds veterinarians recommend.

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When it comes to finding the perfect pup for your family, not all dogs are created equal—at least when it comes to kid compatibility. Some dogs are natural-born playmates, ready to join in on backyard ...

Raising a dog alongside your kids is a great way to teach them about responsibility—and a way to prevent them from being ...

The life of a puppy is just so hard. When they're not busy playing and running around outside — or, you know, chewing on their humans' stuff before they learn they're not supposed to do that — they're ...

I am a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and have a gifted therapy dog. I also spend a lot of time in dog classes, hanging out in dog parks, and meeting, greeting, and avoiding other ...

A survey study of families with puppies in the U.K. has identified multiple mental health challenges alongside benefits of ownership for adults and kids alike, suggesting that a mental health boost ...