These Dog Breeds Are Perfect for Kids and Families Erin Lester 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.

Best for Watching Kids: Bernese Mountain Dog. Key specs: 23-27.5 inches, 70-115 pounds. The Bernese mountain dog is a popular family dog for two big reasons: attention and loyalty.

A sweet dog is back in a familiar place in Philadelphia due to depressing circumstances regarding his adopted family.. Zuma — originally named Duke — was plucked from an abusive environment ...

Dear Carolyn: My partner and I adopted a dog in February.Our friends who have kids rolled their eyes when we said we were doing it as practice for parenthood. (I do understand why, don’t worry.) ...