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I agree, stay away from puppies, while they are teething and before learning good manners they can be rather 'mouthy'. Very young children probably would not appreciate that. Also, young children could hurt a small puppy by mistake, just by rough handling. A rescue group would likely be able to help find a dog good with kids. About shedding, I have a mixed breed dog (border collie, akita, shar pei are the known breeds) who only sheds once a year. One trip to the groomers took care of most of the loose fur this past spring. Otherwise, the rest of the year, my cats and I actually contribute a lot more to the hair around the house.
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