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EXPERTS HAVE WARNED THAT SOME BREEDS OF DOGS MAY NOT BE THE BEST FIT FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH SMALL CHILDREN. SHANIA KING-SOYZA and NICOLA ROY Spare Time writer 10:49, 21 May 2025 Experts have

advised that certain dog breeds may not be the ideal choice for families with small children due to factors such as size, temperament, and energy levels. If you're thinking of getting a

dog, then it's vital to understand different breeds to keep that safe space for both kids and pets. A dog expert from Hub Pages has highlighted three popular UK dog breeds that might

not be the best fit for family pets. They said: "I have experience as a dog handler, working in animal shelters and my own experience and research. My aim here is not to incriminate

dogs, as I believe each dog breed has a required owner and should only be sold or given to someone who is truly right for it." JACK RUSSELL TERRIER The Jack Russell Terrier was the

ninth most beloved dog in the UK in 2024, according to Tug-e-Nuff. Despite their popularity, they are infamous for their tendency to snarl and nip at fingers, reports the Express. The expert

at Hub Pages said: "Jack Russells 9/10 times are again another little piranha. Whilst there are some families that have them and they are okay, these are the rarity. Jack Russells are

very noisy dogs. They love to bark, dig, run around and chew." They added: "They can be hard to manage even for experienced breeders and can be highly disobedient and will sound

extremely nasty when they snarl. "Despite their small size, they require a lot of exercise, a good amount of garden space, a very high level of training and even then it is built into

their nature for them to snap before they think, bite and hunt." Jack Russells are known for their strong-willed and unpredictable temperament, necessitating an owner with experience

and a tranquil, structured household. Without clear boundaries and consistent discipline, these dogs can become quite the handful. FRENCH BULLDOG The French Bulldog, ranking 15th in

popularity stakes, is famous for its wrinkled face. Families with little ones should be careful, as these dogs can show terrier-like behaviour without proper training or care. The expert

said: "The French Bulldog suits a quiet home preferably with a single person as they look to one person as the pack leader and require lots of attention, training and work to keep them

occupied. "They are a very small breed of dog which are by nature happy and friendly. These dogs require quiet homes. "If these dogs come in second, third, or anything less than

the baby of the family, they can become bored, aggressive, snappy, hostile or even aggressive towards other dogs." SHEPHERD DOGS, SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS, BORDER COLLIE These dog breeds are

a familiar sight across the UK, typically associated with herding and farm work. They're not the best fit for urban living or compact dwellings, particularly Collies or Shepherds, which

are bursting with energy and have a penchant for running. Such dogs can be headstrong and demand extensive training. The expert said: "The issue raised with these dogs is they are

prone to herding, they will herd other animals, children, bikes and even other people, and this can't be bred out of them. Article continues below "These dogs are prone to nipping

at heels or even biting, growling or becoming physically rough if the herding isn't going to their plan. "If you can imagine them chasing a bike, imagine them chasing the

neighbour's kids or random kids at the park, the child running away, and the dog will see it as a catch-the-rabbit kind of thing, which, as you can imagine, is not safe." IF YOU

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