Article: Choose 'best friend' wisely - Bone up on which breeds interact well with children.(Arts and Lifestyle)

If you're like a lot of parents who succumb whimsically to your child's sudden need for a dog, you may select a breed in the same manner you choose a hairstyle: You look to see what's popular. This method may lead you to, say, the Jack Russell Terrier, which has achieved celebrity status thanks to the new movie "My Dog Skip," "Frasier" 's Eddie and PBS's "Wishbone."

What many who purchase this pedigree don't realize until they bring him home is that the Jack Russell - no offense to the cute little guy - may not be the best choice if you've got young children.

Although you can restyle your tresses along with Jennifer Anniston next season, the Jack ...

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