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Furry Dog Breeds Your Kids Will Love

Furry dog breeds look cute and cuddly. Excess fur gives the dog a naturally cosy look. You might have noticed that dogs like Doberman or German Shepherd look more fierce because they do not have fur. Furry dog breeds have lots of hair on their body and thus look like live teddy bears. Kids love both small and big furry dog breeds.

The furry dog breeds that are big are more favoured by kids because they can jump around and play with them. And small furry dog breeds usually find favour with the ladies. These cute furry friends sit on the laps of lovely ladies or peep out of their hand bags. A poodle is a classic small furry dog breed that is very attached to the women of the house.

Among the bigger furry dog breeds, we have golden retrievers, the Afghan hound and Lhasa Apso. The dogs have lots of straight hair. In many cases you can also tie up your dog's hair in different styles. So furry dog breeds offer you many interesting options to dress them up.

If you are looking to have a dog for your kids, then you must certainly take a look at these furry dog breeds.

Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever is a big playful dog. It has been declared as the perfect family dog. The dog has shinning golden hair that grows very long if you don't chop it. A golden retriever will play with your kids and fetches things like no other breed.

Komondor

Komondor

Komondor is basically a Hungarian shepherd dog. Not only does it have an excess of hair but its fur is rolled into cords. You have long cords of fur coming out of this playful dogs body.

Poodle

Poodle

Poodles have lots of fuzzy hair that can be styled in different fashion. It is a perfect companion for your little girl. This dog will play with your kids but won't cause you much trouble inside the house.

Puli

Puli

Just like Komondor, Puli is also a Hungarian shepherd dog that has an excess of corded fur to survive the harsh winters. This dog has so much hair that you usually cannot see its face at all.

Maltese

Maltese

Maltese is a small furry Mediterranean dog that comes from the region of Sicily. It is small enough to be a lapdog and yet it gets along very well in the family atmosphere. These dogs live for your love and attention.

Schnauzer

Schnauzer

This dog breed almost looks like a cartoon character. It has a very furry face and moderate fur on its belly and legs. Its gives the dog a unique appearance.

Lhasa Apso

Lhasa Apso

Lhasa Apso is a cute watchdog from Tibet. It is very lazy and isn't a troublemaker at home. It has so much silky fur that your kids can make pigtails and ponies out of it. You can dress up a Lhasa very prettily.

Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound

The Afghan hound does not look as fierce or athletic like the other dogs of the hound family. It has the same slim and tall body but over it, there is sheath of long silky fur that almost looks like clothes. These dogs are good runners and very loyal to their masters.

 Pomeranian

Pomeranian

Pomeranian is a very common dog breed in India. Kids and adults both love this dog due to its spiky coat of fur and its docile nature. This dog is perfect to be a playmate to your kids and does not have a very high maintenance.

Story first published: Friday, April 19, 2013, 16:25 [IST]
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