The top five dogs that are great with families should be great for you. If you have kids or if you have a big family. Most of these dogs are best as puppies so get them while they are puppies. 

1. Labrador Retriever 

         Labrador retrievers are the best family dog.  Labrador retrievers personality is friendly and outgoing. They are very active, are great with other dogs, and are great with children. As adults they grow up to 65-80 pounds as a male and 55-70 pounds as a female. Labrador retrievers’ height as adults is 22.5-24.5 inches as a male and  21.5-23.5 inches as a female. Labrador retrievers 

2. Bulldog

     A bulldogs’ personality is calm, courageous, and friendly. Bulldogs are not very active and are good with children and other dogs. They grow up to 14-15 inches. Bulldogs are also quiet and they live for 8-10 years. Bulldogs are also very trainable and listen to their owners.

3. Golden Retriever

        Golden retrievers have an intelligent, friendly, and devoted personality. Goldens are very good with children and other dogs. Golden retrievers are usually 23-24 inches tall for a male and 21.5-22.5 inches for a female as adults. As adults, goldens are usually 65-75 pounds as a male and 55-65 pounds as a female.  Goldens also only bark when necessary and they live for 10-12 years. 

4. Newfoundland

         Newfoundlands have a sweet, patient, and devoted personality. They are somewhat active, good with other dogs, and great with kids. Newfoundlands are easy to train and listen to their owners. As adults they grow up 28 inches as a male and 26 inches as a female. Also as adults they weigh up to 130-150 pounds as a male and 100-120 pounds as a female. Newfoundlands also only bark when necessary and they live for 10-12 years. 

5. Collie

        Collies have a graceful, devoted, and proud personality. They are very active, good with other dogs, and great with kids. Collies are easy to train as puppies, not so much as they get bigger. In height they grow up to be 24-26 inches as a male and 22-24 inches and as a female. In weight they grow up to be 60-75 pounds as a male and 50-65 pounds as a female. Collies also need lots of exercise. They also have a lifespan of 12-14 years.

These dogs are considered the best family dogs and if you have a family and want a dog. Get one of these dogs they are the best. These dogs will last for a while if you want one for 10-14 years or longer.