What is the dog that has the best personality and safest around kids?

Not to sound redundant, but I would have to say that Labs and Golden Retrievers are the best dogs for kids. And they also seem to be extremely intelligent and have the greatest personalities. My dog is a lab/retriever mix and is the smartest dog I've ever seen, and has a great and hilarious personality. He is also very wonderful around kids and babies. My two year old niece is constantly pulling on his tail, and he never barks or growls, he'll just kind of try and get out of her way. And even when he is at a full jaunt, and running around outside, if he gets close to her, he'll put on the brakes so he doesn't scare her. I think of course, with any dog, you have to train them and make sure they understand what is the correct behavior around children. Once they learn it, through repitition, they will stick to it around any kid.

I saw a dog expert on TV talking about this very subject. He recommended a beagle around kids. He said that they were docile and didn't destroy furniture and things like other dogs might do.

for me there is no doubt, the only dog i would trust around my children is a labrador. I know everyone will say their dog is safe but a labrador is so placid and loving no other gets near it

I have a black lab and collie mix. She is absolutely wonderful! Both labs and collies are extremely intelligent dogs and very easy to train (remember lassie?). I've taken Kiara around my nephews (18 months and 7 months) and she's been great with them. But, when looking for another dog, I think it's important to realize that no matter how placid a breed may be known to be, that it's still about training them properly and socializing them as soon as you get them! My brother has a pit, a breed commonly known to be quite aggressive that they trained and socialized as a pup and is now their son's best friend (at 7 months). I read that you don't have children at home with you, but for concerns of walking the dog and everything, I really think a lab or any retriever type of dog might be good. They're very loving, loyal dogs, and easy to train and socialize! Oh, and I'm a huge advocate of shelter dogs! So, definitely look into that as an option! Though some of the adult (and young) dogs do suffer from abuse and may not be the best option for being around kids, go to your local shelter and look around and talk to the staff and they could help you to pick out a wonderful companion!

I have a black lab and a lab/golden mix and they are both wonderful. Although if they are not properly socialized then even labs can snap. The key is in the training. I also have a golden retriever/cocker spainel and he is also great. I have a minpin too and you should stay away from them for sure. I would just make sure that you do not rush and find a dog that has a submisive additude.