Have your kids been heckling you to buy a pet?   

If so, here are 5 kid friendly pets which are not only interesting to children, but will offer enjoyment to the entire family. 

Dogs 

One of the most lovable of all pets is the dog.  They love children, are very social, loyal, intelligent, offer unconditional love, and provide hours of enjoyment.  

While most dogs are usually kept outdoors, they love the indoors as well.  Care and maintenance of the dog is affordable.  There are many at shelters who could really use a good home. 

If you want to have a puppy of a specific breed, do your research and make sure you are not just basing your decision on looks.  Make sure that the breed of dog you choose will fit in with your family’s lifestyle. 

Ensure that any puppy you might get is acquired through a breeder, however, since most pet shops have puppies that originated from puppy mills. 

If you are purchasing a puppy from a breeder, you can easily trace its lineage online by checking its pedigree, to also make sure it has no health issues. 

If you choose an adult dog, it’s a good idea to ask the people at the shelter where the dog came from how it interacts with other animals, and its overall health. They usually give various behavioral tests which will let you know what to expect long before you take your new friend home with you. 

Dogs make a great family pet, but keep in mind that any dog, young or old, will require time, attention, training, and exercise.