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Which would be the best dog for us?

Our daughter Clara is six years old and has dwarfism. Because of this she is 1’5” tall and 18 pounds. Would you have any suggestions for a family dog that would be fine around Clara? Ideally we would want her to be able to walk the dog on a leash with us closely supervising of course while we are out, and also a dog that she can play with in the backyard or in the house and not have to worry about getting knocked over, overwhelmed, etc Any suggestions here?

I’ve only grown up with larger dogs, but of course given Clara‘s size we want to make sure that she is safe and joy being around the dog. So if you have any experience with smaller dogs please share. Ideally we would like Clara to be stronger than the dog. I do know that larger dogs are more mellow and laid-back, but we really just want to make sure that she is safe.
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Greyjedi · M
I knew a miniature poddle who was very attentive to its owner. He was neurotically attentive to her. Labs are great family dogs unless mistreated. Typical labs and golden retrievers are very sweet loving dogs. If you can a afford it, a super mutt might be good dog, they are intelligent, hypoallergenic etc.
The downside of a breed like retrievers are they shed a far bit. Nuffies have a very patient, even and friendly temperament but they are droll artists.

Whatever dog you get you should all train it as a family.