Dachshunds are ideal dogs for small children, as they are already stretched and pulled to such a length that the child cannot do much harm one way or the other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dachshunds are good for small children because their long bodies limit the child's ability to hurt them.
- In plain terms
- Long‑bodied dachshunds are safe for kids because kids can’t easily injure them.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose pets that match a family's dynamics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a dog suitable for kids?
- How to teach kids safe pet handling?
Another view
All dogs need supervision around children regardless of breed.
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