Are DS good with kids?

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Are DS good with kids?

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Well, I can assure you one is. :whistle:
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lol awesome pics of Thalie, love the nail polish lol!
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omg lmao!! especially the last one! who knew a dog could make that outfit look dignified!
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Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!

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LOL, too funny!
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Too sweet !
So cuty :-))
1 picture worth 1000 words :-))
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:dsshock: :dssmile:
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My little girl loves her kids. She is a little rambunctious and tries to nip them if they run. I have no doubt that we will stop that behavior as she gains self control (she is 5 months old). However, she ADORES toddlers and tiny children and seems to know not to jump on or rough house with them. She will actually lay down and try to be tiny, so they will come see her. She has a special ear set (flat back) that she only seems to use for bitty ones. :P

My kids are older and she thinks that they hung the moon.
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Ha, Lauren she is so cute with the kids!
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!

I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences.
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Very cute! I notice in the pic in the car with the kids it looks like she is leaning her butt against your son. Sugar does the same leaning thing in the car to balance. She pushes her weight in her butt back against something and uses her front legs to balance herself on the turns. 8-)
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yeah, and your son dosnt look too happy with that end ;)
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That last pic really made me laugh :dssmile:

Our girl is very gentle with children, which is great because when we're walking the neighborhood kids like to run up to her and pet her without even asking me first :roll: Sometimes I think the kids should be the ones on leashes.
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Socialize when they’re young and they will never leave their side. Nip the nipping in the butt. This behavior is unacceptable 😊
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