I THINK THEY ARE GREAT WITH KIDS AND ARE A GREAT WATCH DOG. THEY ARE ALSO GREAT WITH OUR TWO CATS AND WILL ALWAYS WANT TO GIVE YOU AS UCH AFFECTION AS THEY POSSIBLY CAN. WE HAVE A9 MONTH OLD FEMALE AND ARE WAITING FOR OUR NEW LITTLE GIRL IN ABOUT 5 WEEKS WHEN SHE IS READY TO COME HOME.