Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a large-sized dog that was originally bred for hunting small rodents and games. They were also used as guard dogs in the past. While they are depicted in movies as adorable and friendly dogs, they are very reserved towards other dogs. They require constant socialization and affection from their masters, which is limited if you have small children around. Otherwise, they develop behavioral issues such as biting and scratching. They are good to have around with larger kids but because they need to release their high energy, they can easily knock small kids around during play.
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Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff is a dog breed that originated from Southern Italy and was first used as a guard dog. They are very massive but very gentle. They are also quite strong despite their rolling gait. Older children find them to be very affectionate. But because of their large size, Mastiffs tend to be a bit clumsy for younger children. They can accidentally knock over, step or sit on small children unintentionally. They also like to drool everywhere after eating or drinking thus they add more mess in your house aside from the ones made by your kids.
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Skye Terrier
The Skye Terrier is a medium-sized dog breed bred for their hunting skills. This type of breed is known for being fearless and self-assured. Like any other types of terriers, it can be aggressive against other dogs of any size and they like to hunt smaller animals. Just like most pets, they require some love and affection. Neglect them and they retaliate by chewing, digging, and barking to express their irritation. Unfortunately, having small children around the house limits the affection that you can provide your dog thus they have a tendency to develop behavioral problems.
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