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Are cross-bred dogs more likely to have an aggressive nature?

I am planning to get a new puppy and am currently trying to decide on a breed. I want a medium to large dog but as I have a young (9 month old) daughter I want to know she will be safe. I have heard that pure bred dogs are less likely to be naturally aggressive. Are cross-bred dogs safe?

It all depends on the breed/mixture of breeds, early socialization and the individual dog.

Some purebreeds are bred to be mellow and are better around children than other breeds.

Some mixed breeds are made up of these mellow breeds and will be just as great around children, other mixed breeds can inherit the worst traits of both parents and result in a very problematic combination. Generally I would stay away from dogs that are mixes of terriers and herding dogs/livestock protection dogs/guard dogs. Mixes of low key hunting dogs (most retrievers) and companion dogs are a much safer bet.

But again, it all comes down to the individual dog. If you're getting a puppy, whether you get it from a reputable breeder or a shelter, then make sure that you see the mother and that she has a good temperament, also make sure that the puppy is socialized properly and remember to keep up the socialization once you get it home. Ideally, get the puppy mental tested or test it yourself. Middle of the road puppies tend to be the best choice for novice dog owners and families, so you will probably want one that's not too fearful nor too bossy.

Remember that puppies and young children need to be supervised constantly, as they can inadvertedly hurt each other. Puppies play bite, tug clothes and a medium-large breed puppy can easily topple over a small child. Small children might tug the pup's ears and tails, hit it with toys and otherwise frighten it, because they are too young to understand how to behave around dogs.

Puppies are also a lot of work, so make sure you have the time for it - basically it will be like having another baby in the house for the first few months. We had friends visiting with their 9 months old last year while my dog was still a puppy and I had significantly more work with the dog than they did with the baby.

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