You should consider the best family dog breed based on your needs and preferences. Your first choice should be a dog with a low energy requirement, so it can run around without needing much energy. For instance, German shepherds, collies, golden retrievers, and dalmatians fall in this category. The second thing you should consider is its level of intelligence and its behavioral temperament. Dogs with these qualities will make great companions for constantly active children and are usually good at catching and training. Examples include huskies, Great Danes, Airedales, Dobermans, and Labs. Not least of all, think about what size you want your dog to be. If you want a smaller dog, you should pick a breed like Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Pekingese, Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Bichon Frise, Jack Russell, Pug, or a mixed breed.