Which dogs on this list should we not get? Trying to find best dog for our family?

Labrador Retriever!!!!great dogs!!!!great dgs, easy to train, vry smart and VRY LOVIN!!!!!!

American Pit Bull Terrier

It all depends on the living condition in regards to suitable and most are not suitable for inexperienced owners or small children, an a child under 7 is my classification of small child and most are very different natured to your current small dogs. Also i wonder if you would fully be able to provide the amount of exercise some of these breeds require with a 4year old child.

Honestly for small children i don’t recommend the Corgis as there are just too long in the back, kids tend to hold dogs incorrectly and this can damage and paralise a corgi back. I don’t recommend terriers as they are known to be snappy due to their hunting instints.

It be the Labrador or Shetland Sheepdog, Beagle(If you can put up with there naughtiness) the best for small kids. Some sporting breeds are well known for kid tolerance as well as few hearding breeds.

Australian Cattle Dog
The tireless and hard working Cattle Dog has an inexhaustible supply of energy and seems to be able to ignore any discomfort. This breed is easily trained but needs lots of activity to satisfy its workaholic nature. If this Cattle Dog is left alone in a backyard it will turn destructive. These dogs are only truly happy working at herding cattle. Although the breed is loyal and possessive and makes a good guard dog, it is not a good family pet. The Cattle Dog requires training and firm management from an experienced master. This breed does not do well with a novice or first-time owner.

German Shepherd
German Shepherds are very adaptable, extremely intelligent and eager to learn. These Alsatians can be trained to an extremely high level as guide dogs, avalanche dogs, tracking dogs and police dogs, Alsatians regularly win advanced obedience and field trials. Most Shepherds are reliable, self-confident, loyal to a fault, protective, brave and even-tempered. Unfortunately some breeders are offering shy and nervous Alsatians for sale. These dogs should be avoided at all costs as they can be dangerous. Alsatians are good with children and should be socialized and obedience trained when they are puppies. Do not train Shepherds as guard dogs as they are already protective of their families. Shepherds need lots of attention and physical and mental activity to keep happy. Alsatians make excellent watchdogs. German Shepherds do better with experienced dog owners

Dalmatian
Dalmatians are a fun loving and very active breed. The breed is intelligent and needs a lot of companionship and exercise. Dalmatians love children but young dogs are probably too exuberant for toddlers. Some lines of this breed have been known to have aggressive or protective tendencies and therefore need a lot of socialization when they are puppies. Dalmatians can be trained to a high level and advanced obedience and/or agility training is recommended. Young Dalmatians can be rowdy and difficult to control and need early obedience training. Dalmatians left alone too much can become destructive and will dig large holes in the backyard. This breed is not recommended for the novice dog owner.

Redbone Coonhound
The Redbone Coonhound breed is loyal, affectionate, highly energetic, and free-spirited. They do well with children, however, caution should be taken with small children due to their exuberance. They do well with other dogs, but non-canine pets are not recommended because of their strong hunting instinct. The Redbone Coonhound is an even-tempered and good-natured family companion and an aggressive and fierce hunter. They do have a tendency to drool excessively and bark incessantly. They also have a strong “doggie” odor. This breed is not recommended for use as a watchdog as they do not know a stranger. They are sweet, friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable.

Blue Tick Coonhound
This breed is loyal, deeply devoted, attentive, and fearless. The Bluetick Coonhound makes an excellent family companion and guardian. They do best in a home with older considerate children. They are reserved with strangers but are not typically aggressive. They get along with dogs they have been raised with but are not recommended for homes with cats or other small household pets. The Bluetick Coonhound will most generally howl excessively and be destructive if they become bored and lonely

German Shorthaired Pointer
German Pointers are loyal, intelligent and eager to learn. The Pointer is also lively and playful with a good scenting nose. The versatile dog is fairly easy to train and it makes an outstanding hunting and field sports dog. German Pointers make good family dogs and they get along well with children. Toddlers and young children should be supervised carefully around these Pointers as they can be very high-spirited when young. The German Shorthair should not be kept in an apartment or even in the city. These Pointers need a lot of free-running as often as possible. You don’t have to be a hunter to keep a German Pointer but you need to challenge this breed with advanced obedience or agility training. The German Shorthair makes a good watchdog. This breed does best with experienced dog owners.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
If you have small children, I do not recommend Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies. The temptation to grab or nip at moving people is simply too strong in many young Corgis. Small children may also lift and hold a Corgi puppy incorrectly, which can damage his long back

Alaskan Malamute
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Alaskan Malamute puppies. The temptation to play roughly is too strong in many young Alaskan Malamutes.

Jack Russell Terrier
I do NOT recommend terriers for small children. Many terriers will not tolerate any nonsense from little life forms whom they consider to be below themselves in importance. Many terriers are quick to react to teasing, and even to the normal clumsiness that comes with small children (accidental squeezing of their ears or pulling of whiskers or stepping on their paw). Many terriers are possessive of their food and toys and will defend these from all comers, including children.

Patterdale Terrier
Willing to please, loyal, and intelligent, the Patterdale Terrier has a strong hunting instinct that regularly leads him off. This breed should always be kept on a lead or a fenced in area, as he can be difficult to catch when he gets going. Very independent, yet can be loving.

Norwegian Elkhound
The Norwegian Elkhound breed is sensitive, affectionate, and loyal. They are friendly with those they know but are aloof and wary of strangers. They bark incessantly to alert their family to any type of danger or suspicious activity. The Norwegian Elkhound is reliable and good with children, although caution should be taken with small children as this breed will attempt to herd them. They have a tendency to be aggressive toward dogs of the same gender and are not recommended for homes with cats or other household pets.

Labrador Retriever
This breed is highly intelligent, loyal, and deeply devoted. The Labrador Retriever is reliable, affectionate, and thrive on human companionship and attention. They are absolutely wonderful with children and get along exceedingly well with other dogs. They may be reserved with strangers and make good watchdogs. If this breed is left alone for extended periods of time without attention or stimulation they will become lonely, bored, and destructive.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Some say this breed has the wonderful temperament of the ever-popular Golden Retriever, but the Toller has been known to be a little wary around strangers and unfamiliar animals. However, this breed will tolerate quite a bit of child’s play, and would do well with another four legged companion given they are properly socialized.

Shetland Sheepdog
High energy, active, very trainable, this breed has a well-rounded and even temperament giving him the idealistics for a household pet. The Shetland Sheepdog does well with children, but children should be properly trained to handle a dog of any breed. Used as a watch dog, this gentle breed will not attack without being repeatedly provoked so does not do well for guarding. Great for herding, this dog is still commonly used for herding purposes in a country environment and does exceptionally well.

Gorden Setter
This breed is polite, affectionate, and cheerful. They are also sociable, friendly, and sensitive. An intensely devoted companion, the Gordon Setter is a wonderful family dog. Due to their size and tendency to be boisterous they are not recommended for homes with small children. They are reserved with strangers. The Gordon will get along well with other dogs, although may show slight aggression to those of the same sex. They must be introduced when young to cats. Gordon Setters love to be involved with their family, and may become jealous if they are not given enough attention. This bold and impressive breed is very protective of their family as well as extremely demonstrative. They will experience separation anxiety if left alone for extended periods of time and may become destructive and bark excessively.

Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is affectionate, loving, and sensitive, this breed is not recommended for the average home. Being very active, they can become somewhat destructive if left alone for long periods. This breed requires entertainment if they are to be well mannered and respectful.

American Pit Bull Terrier
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Pit Bull Terrier puppies. The temptation to play roughly is too strong in many young Pit Bulls.

Its up to you. Any dog can be good with your family as long as its well trained and socialized. I would more so take in consideration of how much room and exercise they are going to need to what you are going to be able to put out.

Every idiot is going to say APBT because of the bad rep. However they are great kids dogs. I own them belive me.

i dont like labs

and i would suggest the APBT

I’m going to tell you why I think you should NOT consider an Irish Setter … at least, not a puppy.

They are very sweet and affectionate dogs, but they’re just a bit too boisterous for young kids. Also, they’re tall and can easily knock over a small child … or grandma or grandpa!

They wouldn’t intentionally hurt a flea, but accidentally, they can cause a lot of damage! An adult Irish (at least 3 years old or more), though … might be a great choice. They get along FINE with other dogs (in general … like any breed, there are differences among individual dogs), love an active outdoor lifestyle, and will make good use of every INCH of those 4 acres you hope to one day own!

i would go with a lab not bred by kennel club breed standards….

ok so I’m going to let you know about the breeds I’ve had personal experience with as well as character traits of breeds that may not be satiable for the lifestyle you mentioned in general hearding dogs are not the best family pets as they tent to heard children and can nip at them. Hounds tend to let their noses guide them and tend to be confined to a fenced in area so travel is usually not a good idea with them. Terriers are generally not recommended for homes with young children as they are very tenacious and strong willed.

Redbone Coonhound-

Blue Tick Coonhound-

German Shorthaired Pointer-

Catahoula Leopard Dog-

Bloodhound-do stray because of their noses and do get rather large

Pembroke Welsh Corgi -have many back problems due to the length and short legs as well as the weight. Not a dog that can jump and frolic as well can heard and nip at children

Australian Cattle Dog-again a hearding breed that tends to heard children

Irish Setter-great dogs all around then tend to shed a bit and they like to have a job to do but for an active family would do great

Shetland Sheepdog-hearding dog and lots of hair needs daily brushing to keep matts away

Alaskan Malamute-again a big shedder and would need daily brushing to remove dead hair

Dalmatian-known for deafness and one of the more intorrable breeds
Gorden Setter-

German Shepherd-big sheddar at least 2 times a year

Labrador Retriever -great with kids but they have a lot of pet dander that can cause or worsen allergies and they do shead quite a bit

American Pit Bull Terrier (husband is iffy on that one…they take a very strong willed owner)-excellent with children and other dogs when intraduced as puppies. They are usually hyper outside dogs but couch potatoes indoors. If you are confident people and take the pup to obedience classes you would be a fine owner for an A.P.B.T

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever -again pretty good with kids but they have the retriever pet dander

Beagle-great dog for a family with children, if you can stand the barking and howling lol! They do let their noses guide them to stray though

Jack Russell Terrier-tenacious terrier

Patterdale Terrier -tenacious terrier

Norwegian Elkhound-could possibly too large for a small child

I hope this helps, I think off of your list I would reccoment the setters, the american pitbull terrier or one of the coonhounds or bloodhounds. Good Luck

Some of these dogs are rare (norwegian elkhound, nova scotia duck tolling retriever, patterdale terrier, catahoula leopard dog) so I would cross those off the list unless you want to do a nationwide search for a breeder.

Based on your family’s activity level, I would stick with any of the retriever breeds. The Australian Cattle Dog and the Shetland Sheepdog are herders by nature so can nip at people’s heels. However, great dogs (but big shedders). The Alaskan Malamute is a huge shedder and would not be super happy hanging at the beach. If this would bother you with your daughter, I would cross them out as well. If you are inexperienced dog owners, I would go with your husband on this one and cross off the American Pit Bull Terrier. You really need firm training and I think with the beach the hiking combo, there are others on the list that would work better.

Good wash and wear dogs for you (that are on your list):
Redbone Coonhound
Blue Tick Coonhound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Bloodhound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Australian Cattle Dog
Shetland Sheepdog
Dalmatian
Gorden Setter
German Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Beagle
Jack Russell Terrier

Have fun!

I haven’t had any problems with my australian terrier.