Number 1; Doesn't jump and knock people over-All that comes down to is OBEDIENCE TRAINNING!
Number 2; LOVES PEOPLE AND STRANGER-socialise it with lots of people-this is what makes them friendly toward strangers.
I think an adult rescue dog will suit you well, one of 2year+, that had a little obedience trainning! You sound like you want a perfect puppy, but frankly puppies are far from perfect. By getting a adult, you can almost guarantee to get a perfect one that fits your lifestyle!
Remember choosing a breed based on colour is NEVER a good idea and remember most breeds of dogs need more then 30mintues exercise, and ideally twice a day!
Best Kids dogs!
Labrador
There are not enough superlatives to describe this breed. Labrador Retrievers are one of the best family dogs in the world. The Lab is gentle, loyal, intelligent and extremely reliable with children. These Retrievers are not apartment dogs but can adapt well to city living if they are given sufficient exercise. These dogs love to swim and should be given lots of opportunities to retrieve sticks from the water in all kinds of weather. The Labrador is good natured and eager to learn and can be easily trained to do everything from competitive obedience and field trials to becoming a “seeing-eye” dog for the blind. Most Labs love to chew and they should be provided with lots of chew-toys that they can carry around in their mouths. Some male dogs can be stubborn and try to dominate the owner. Early obedience training will make this breed much more manageable. Despite welcoming most burglars into your house, the Lab will let you know they are breaking in. Labs make pretty good watchdogs and do well with first-time dog owners.
Golden Retriever
The Golden is a gentle, confident and loyal dog that is cheerful, trustworthy and responsive to training. This breed makes a wonderful family dog that is friendly with everyone – both human and other animals. This Retriever does very well with children but toddlers should always be supervised as young untrained dogs can be over exuberant. Goldens have a tendency to mouth everything and everybody so should be provided with lots of toys to carry around. A Golden remains goofy and puppy-like for many years so early obedience training is required. Goldens are eager to learn and can be trained to very high levels as seeing eye dogs, narcotics dogs and obedience competitors. It should be remembered that this Retriever is an outdoor hunting dog that needs two good exercise sessions each day. Goldens are suitable for first-time or novice dog owners.
Scotch Collie
This is a good-natured, intelligent and friendly breed of dog that makes an excellent companion. The Smooth Collie is more active and athletic than the Rough-coated variety – although you can get both varieties in the same litter. Collie puppies need to be thoroughly socialized in order to build confidence. Collies need a lot of social interaction and can become noisy or destructive if left without human companionship for long periods of time. Most collies are good with children and other pets if thoroughly socialized when they are puppies. Collies can be trained to a fairly high level through the use of praise and food rewards. Collies can be very sensitive to noise and loud voices. Collies are wary of strangers and make good watchdogs. This breed does well with novice or first-time dog owners
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland has a wonderfully sweet and gentle disposition that is reflected in his kind expression. This gentle and good-natured giant dog is great with children and makes a terrific family dog. Toddlers should be supervised carefully as one slurp from his big tongue could knock a little one over. Newfs are quite intelligent and can be trained fairly easily using praise and food rewards. Newfs and all giant breeds should be socialized and obedience trained early while puppies and through adolescence. All giant breeds must be well trained. Male Newfoundlands can be a little more independent than females. Newfs need lots of companionship and need to be involved in family activities. Some Newfs are shy but generally get along very well with strangers. Newfoundlands are suitable for novice or first-time owners
