Best dog with kids and Maine coon/similar cata

[WinkyWinkola]

Hi. We are thinking about getting a dog and a Maine coon or Norwegian cat at the same time. Crackers?

What dog do you reckon is best for a house full of children?

[issey6cats]

a cavalier king charles, smallish, friendly, happy, bichon frize (sp) its a good idea to get puppy and cat at the same time as they will grow up together, maybe contact the kennell club if you are thinking of a pedigree and asking what breeds they recomend, or if a crossbreed contact local rescue centers

[BelleDameSansMerci]

My Maine Coons like dogs - they're sort of fascinated by them. I think any typical family dog would be ok really.

[Calamansi]

We have a maine coon, she and our bulldog adore each other, but I think Maine coons would get on with most types of dogs as they are very friendly easy going cats

[haggisaggis]

Once you have a Maine Coon don't reckon you'll need a dog.. (that's what we keep telling our kids anyway)

[BelleDameSansMerci]

Well, you can train Maine Coons to fetch; walk on a lead; etc. Allegedly.

[haggisaggis]

THink they're more fun than dogs actually - and I'm sure ours would come on walks if we'd let him. Will get a dog eventually I expect (and hopefully another Coonie too..)

[Chase1]

The best dogs ever with children are Staffys, they are loyal loving and are children at heart themselves, best dogs ever :-)

[Marne]

Staffy every time, best dogs with kids and cats, mine love each other and often curl up together, we also have a lab x lurcher, he is fab but not as much character as the Staffie.

[Tulip26]

I know you want a Maine Coon but just a suggestion - I have two Ragdoll cats who are great with the dog. He's a big dog but they are so chilled out, they are happy to spend time around the dog and are lovely with children. Bigger than average cats but not too huge.