Staggeringly, babies who live alongside dogs are 31% more likely to have a healthy first year than those without, being 29% less likely to need antibiotics and a reduction in the likelihood of allergies and obesity.. We all know how lovely it is to share our living space with an adorable pooch – but who knew the benefits were so amazing? Children learn lifelong lessons about caring for others while having the advantage of their first best friend living under their own roof. Often overlooked, the larger of the dog breeds are often the best suited to little ones – no ‘small dog syndrome’ with these beautiful beasts!

The Facts, The Stats, The Breeds

With an estimated 89.7 million dogs sharing our homes across the U.S. it is easy to see how popular pups are across the nation. Upon deciding to enhance their homes with a dog, many families first realization is that the toy breeds they presumed would be perfect for their growing family are not actually very child friendly. Their research naturally steers them to the larger, more robust dogs that are more even tempered and less likely to be accidentally harmed by stampeding toddler feet. The intelligence of the larger breeds often make them easier to train, and their size lends them a natural confidence which translates to being temperamentally more suited to the ever changing moods of children.

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