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Britster · 08-16-2010, 11:48 AM

I don't see anything wrong with owning a small dog and young respectful kids. You say at 13 weeks she is already 4.5lbs, so it's not like she's going to be a 'tiny'. Just because you have young children, doesn't automatically make you not able to get the dog of your choice, I would just think alot on it. Puppies are like having a baby all over again. You can't take your eyes off them, they are up in the night, they are needing to be potty trained, etc. Your children need to be taught as well to not just pick the puppy up whenever, watch their footsteps, be gentle, etc.

However, if you say the mom is skiddish around new people, you may want to find another breeder with parents with different temperaments. Jackson is very shy and leary around new people. He won't let a strange person just come up and pet him, and strange children make him nervous too. He has been socialized with them all of his life, this is just how he is. He's 15lbs and bigger too. He's gotten extremely better, I just give our guests a treat to give him and then he's fine.

But we live with a 2 1/2 year old little girl and they've grown up together and love each other sooo much. My half brother is also 6 years old and Jackson just LOVES him. A few of my cousins, Jackson is crazy over as well and totally loves. I love to let children come up and greet Jackson because he's learning they are good and 'treat' givers, LOL. It's great socialization, I don't want him to ever be unfriendly to a child or any person or dog and he never has been.

I think it's an amazing thing for a child to grow up living with a dog. I got "my" first dog at the age of 4, her name was Daisy. Of course she was technically my dads dog, as he took care of her. But she taught me SO much. She passed when I turned 14 and I still talk about Daisy. Dogs w/ children can be GREAT! I think it teaches the child about respect, trust, and unconditional love at an early age. My 6 year old brother just LOVES "his" dogs Lily and Buddy (both under 12lbs) and loves to cuddle them, make sure they are okay, and take good care of them. He's alot more respectful than half the other little kids that he plays with.

First pic is Jackson and Emma in December '08, Jackson was around 10 weeks old.
Second pic is just recently, Jackson at almost 2 years old and Emma at almost 3.

08-16-2010, 11:48 AM	#13
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I don't see anything wrong with owning a small dog and young respectful kids. You say at 13 weeks she is already 4.5lbs, so it's not like she's going to be a 'tiny'. Just because you have young children, doesn't automatically make you not able to get the dog of your choice, I would just think alot on it. Puppies are like having a baby all over again. You can't take your eyes off them, they are up in the night, they are needing to be potty trained, etc. Your children need to be taught as well to not just pick the puppy up whenever, watch their footsteps, be gentle, etc. However, if you say the mom is skiddish around new people, you may want to find another breeder with parents with different temperaments. Jackson is very shy and leary around new people. He won't let a strange person just come up and pet him, and strange children make him nervous too. He has been socialized with them all of his life, this is just how he is. He's 15lbs and bigger too. He's gotten extremely better, I just give our guests a treat to give him and then he's fine. But we live with a 2 1/2 year old little girl and they've grown up together and love each other sooo much. My half brother is also 6 years old and Jackson just LOVES him. A few of my cousins, Jackson is crazy over as well and totally loves. I love to let children come up and greet Jackson because he's learning they are good and 'treat' givers, LOL. It's great socialization, I don't want him to ever be unfriendly to a child or any person or dog and he never has been. I think it's an amazing thing for a child to grow up living with a dog. I got "my" first dog at the age of 4, her name was Daisy. Of course she was technically my dads dog, as he took care of her. But she taught me SO much. She passed when I turned 14 and I still talk about Daisy. Dogs w/ children can be GREAT! I think it teaches the child about respect, trust, and unconditional love at an early age. My 6 year old brother just LOVES "his" dogs Lily and Buddy (both under 12lbs) and loves to cuddle them, make sure they are okay, and take good care of them. He's alot more respectful than half the other little kids that he plays with. First pic is Jackson and Emma in December '08, Jackson was around 10 weeks old. Second pic is just recently, Jackson at almost 2 years old and Emma at almost 3. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 08-16-2010 at 11:52 AM.