Top 10 Family-Friendly Dog Breeds

By Sheetal Kumari| August 11, 2025

Labrador Retriever

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Golden Retriever

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Beagle

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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Boxer

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Poodle

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Bichon Frise

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Irish Setter

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Newfoundland

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Collie

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