Shelly wrote:
"Suja" wrote in message
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Everyone loves Shazzy. She's just that kind of dog.

Seriously! How could you not? I've only seen pictures of her, and I'm
smitten.

A larger Boston might work, although I'm not sure about the energy
levels.

That was my first thought. The Bostons I've known have been built like
little tanks--very sturdy. Or how about one of the other smaller bully
breeds? StaffyBull or a smaller Pit mix? Obviously, working with a
good rescue group is important, but there are definitely kid-friendly,
non-dog aggressive bullies out there.

Or how about a Cocker Spaniel? They need more grooming than a bully,
and there are some temperament issues in the breed, but Cockers are
common enough that there should be a good chance of finding a nice one
in rescue. They're a good size, quite sturdy, and IME generally good
with kids.

Maybe its regional, but I rarely see a Cocker
with a decent temperament.

Given a choice between a dog likely to die
young, or a dog likely to snap at kids (or
the other typical response, pee on the floor
eveytime I greeted them), I'd have to go with
the early non-biting non-pee-er.

But, like I said, that may well just be a
regional thing

Miniature Schnauzer? My grandparents and a couple of aunts have always
had them. It's a *huge* family, with literally packs of kids of all
ages, from toddlers to teens, constantly in and out of my grandparents'
house, and their dogs were always quite happy being in the middle of
everything.

Decent dogs. A bit headstrong, but pretty
sturdy and lots of personaltiy.

(I'll refrain from recommending a Boxer, although I was *most* adamantly
informed last week that mine is a miniature. Who knew?! Although I
will say, they are *very* clean dogs, which might appeal to BIL's wife.)