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30. Scottish terrier
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29. Chinese crested - Sweet-tempered, playful, and affectionate, these dogs will love on your baby all day long.
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28. American foxhound - Foxhounds are kind, intelligent, and loyal dogs that enjoy performing tasks. Their dedicated nature also means they're great with their humans, including the littlest ones.
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27. Afghan hound
- These elegant and dignified dogs don't care much about outsiders. But if you belong to their pack, their heart is all yours.
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26. Corgi - Outgoing and protective, these pups will go out of their way to make sure their humans are OK.
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25. Bolognese
- Reserved and docile, Bolognese dogs are well-known for their loyalty to their humans, including the little ones.
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24. Bloodhound - Bloodhounds may be agile hunters, but they have the softest hearts that make them the ideal dog for a family home.
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23. Airedale terrier - Outgoing, friendly, and courageous, these dogs love to please their humans. In addition, Airedales are highly trainable and obedient, so they'll respect any boundaries around a young child.
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22. Chow chow - These purple-tongued dogs may be aloof and independent, but they are also highly loyal to their humans.
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21. Boston terrier - Lively and intelligent, Boston terriers are friendly and energetic dogs that will happily spend their day running around with the little ones before settling down for a nap and cuddles.
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20. Basset hound - Basset hounds are affectionate and devoted to their humans. Besides, they're incredibly patient and easy-going, making them the perfect fit for babies and toddlers.
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19. Cavalier King Charles spaniel - Fearless and adaptable, these pups are also playful and sociable creatures that will get along with just about anyone.
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18. Irish setter - Irish setters are affectionate and companionable dogs that don't really like being alone, so they'll thrive in a home bustling with the noise and activity only children can add.
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17. Vizsla - Energetic but gentle, these dogs love running around and can handle an enormous amount of activity.
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16. Bull terrier - There's a good reason these long-nosed beauties have been featured in ads and marketing campaigns for a variety of products. They're friendly and highly trainable dogs that will adjust just fine in a household with babies.
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15. Australian shepherd - Aussies are active and good-natured dogs that tend to be highly protective of their "herd."
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14. Bichon frise - These gentle dogs are also super affectionate and gentle, perfect for a house full of little ones.
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13. Dalmatian - Energetic and loving, these dogs will gladly put up with your baby's energy levels and then lie down for some cuddles.
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12. Mastiff - Don't let their size fool you. Mastiffs are good-natured, dignified dogs that are also very protective of their humans, particularly the most vulnerable ones.
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11. Boxer - Fearless and devoted, boxers are great with babies and children thanks to their gentle and loyal personality.
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10. Mutts - Oftentimes, a mutt is the perfect addition to any home, considering that they generally carry a wide range of characteristics and traits that make them the "best of both worlds."
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9. Pug - Pugs are docile, playful, and quiet, so they have the energy to put up with older infants and toddlers and the patience and gentleness to handle a newborn.
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8. Pit bull - Despite their reputation, pit bulls are people-oriented dogs that love to please. Their bad rap is entirely fault of the owner and not of the breed, so when raised properly as a family dog, they thrive around humans, including children and infants.
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7. Labrador retriever - Labs are among the friendliest dog breeds that adjust great in family. It is unsurprising that they are great with babies, considering they are great with just about everyone.
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6. Poodle (and doodle) - Poodles are among the most intelligent dog breeds, which makes them perfect house dogs since they learn quickly and follow the rules. They are also gentle, friendly, and loyal creatures.
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5. Newfoundland - These gentle giants boast the cuddly personality of a giant teddy bear and will likely become your little one's best friend.
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4. English bulldog - Docile and gregarious, they are also loyal dogs that tend to be protective of and affectionate with children.
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3. Border Collie - Delightfully intelligent, the border collie's love for work means he'll not only care and help raise your baby, but also take pride in it.
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2. Beagle - Beagles are amiable, determined, and gentle, perfect traits for a dog that will be introduced to a baby.
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1. Golden retriever
- Golden retrievers are the ultimate family dog for a reason. Kind, trustworthy, friendly, and loyal, they'll potentially love your children more than you do. Sources: (Family Minded)
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30. Scottish terrier
- Feisty and independent, these little pups can seem aloof to strangers, but they love their humans intensely.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
29. Chinese crested - Sweet-tempered, playful, and affectionate, these dogs will love on your baby all day long.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
28. American foxhound - Foxhounds are kind, intelligent, and loyal dogs that enjoy performing tasks. Their dedicated nature also means they're great with their humans, including the littlest ones.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
27. Afghan hound
- These elegant and dignified dogs don't care much about outsiders. But if you belong to their pack, their heart is all yours.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
26. Corgi - Outgoing and protective, these pups will go out of their way to make sure their humans are OK.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
25. Bolognese
- Reserved and docile, Bolognese dogs are well-known for their loyalty to their humans, including the little ones.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
24. Bloodhound - Bloodhounds may be agile hunters, but they have the softest hearts that make them the ideal dog for a family home.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
23. Airedale terrier - Outgoing, friendly, and courageous, these dogs love to please their humans. In addition, Airedales are highly trainable and obedient, so they'll respect any boundaries around a young child.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
22. Chow chow - These purple-tongued dogs may be aloof and independent, but they are also highly loyal to their humans.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
21. Boston terrier - Lively and intelligent, Boston terriers are friendly and energetic dogs that will happily spend their day running around with the little ones before settling down for a nap and cuddles.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
20. Basset hound - Basset hounds are affectionate and devoted to their humans. Besides, they're incredibly patient and easy-going, making them the perfect fit for babies and toddlers.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
19. Cavalier King Charles spaniel - Fearless and adaptable, these pups are also playful and sociable creatures that will get along with just about anyone.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
18. Irish setter - Irish setters are affectionate and companionable dogs that don't really like being alone, so they'll thrive in a home bustling with the noise and activity only children can add.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
17. Vizsla - Energetic but gentle, these dogs love running around and can handle an enormous amount of activity.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
16. Bull terrier - There's a good reason these long-nosed beauties have been featured in ads and marketing campaigns for a variety of products. They're friendly and highly trainable dogs that will adjust just fine in a household with babies.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
15. Australian shepherd - Aussies are active and good-natured dogs that tend to be highly protective of their "herd."
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
14. Bichon frise - These gentle dogs are also super affectionate and gentle, perfect for a house full of little ones.
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17 / 31 Fotos
13. Dalmatian - Energetic and loving, these dogs will gladly put up with your baby's energy levels and then lie down for some cuddles.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
12. Mastiff - Don't let their size fool you. Mastiffs are good-natured, dignified dogs that are also very protective of their humans, particularly the most vulnerable ones.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
11. Boxer - Fearless and devoted, boxers are great with babies and children thanks to their gentle and loyal personality.
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20 / 31 Fotos
10. Mutts - Oftentimes, a mutt is the perfect addition to any home, considering that they generally carry a wide range of characteristics and traits that make them the "best of both worlds."
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
9. Pug - Pugs are docile, playful, and quiet, so they have the energy to put up with older infants and toddlers and the patience and gentleness to handle a newborn.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
8. Pit bull - Despite their reputation, pit bulls are people-oriented dogs that love to please. Their bad rap is entirely fault of the owner and not of the breed, so when raised properly as a family dog, they thrive around humans, including children and infants.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
7. Labrador retriever - Labs are among the friendliest dog breeds that adjust great in family. It is unsurprising that they are great with babies, considering they are great with just about everyone.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
6. Poodle (and doodle) - Poodles are among the most intelligent dog breeds, which makes them perfect house dogs since they learn quickly and follow the rules. They are also gentle, friendly, and loyal creatures.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
5. Newfoundland - These gentle giants boast the cuddly personality of a giant teddy bear and will likely become your little one's best friend.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
4. English bulldog - Docile and gregarious, they are also loyal dogs that tend to be protective of and affectionate with children.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
3. Border Collie - Delightfully intelligent, the border collie's love for work means he'll not only care and help raise your baby, but also take pride in it.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
2. Beagle - Beagles are amiable, determined, and gentle, perfect traits for a dog that will be introduced to a baby.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
1. Golden retriever
- Golden retrievers are the ultimate family dog for a reason. Kind, trustworthy, friendly, and loyal, they'll potentially love your children more than you do. Sources: (Family Minded)
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The best dog breeds to have around infants
These pups will surely love your baby as much as you do
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Introducing a new dog to a household with a baby or bringing a baby into a home with a dog can be stressful. Dogs come in all shapes and forms, and their personalities are just as diverse. But dogs aren't called man's best friend for no reason. Several dog breeds are more than happy to look after babies and lie down for a session of kisses and snuggles with the little ones.
Browse the gallery and check out these incredibly baby-friendly dog breeds.
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