Black Labrador Retriever Or Boston Terrier?

Ok with young children you do best with the Labrador retriever…They are more family oriented.
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I recommend a lab

Now, Labs are very good dogs too. They are exceptionally affable, gentle, intelligent, energetic, and good natured, and Labradors are generally considered good companions for people of all ages (due to a high level of patience and tolerance for children), making them both excellent companions and working dogs. With training, the Labrador is one of the most dependable, obedient, and multitalented breeds in the world

Temperment;
The Labrador Retriever has an enviable reputation among dogs, and one which is well deserved. His gentleness and tolerance of people and other animals make him an ideal addition to a house with small children and other pets, while his tractability and athleticism earn him points in the field. These traits, coupled with his friendly nature and inherent eagerness to please make him a perennial favorite among dog enthusiasts. Labs are both highly intelligent and obedient, and are thus relatively easy to train. The dog loves to play and retrieve, and has what can sometimes seem to be a limitless store of energy – daily exercise is an unquestionable requirement. The Lab’s social nature makes it a mediocre protector of the household, and its abundant energy can lead to destructive and hyperactive behavior if it is not sufficiently exercised, but aside from these minor shortcomings, the breed makes for a nearly perfect companion and friend.

Caring for a Lab;
Labradors Retrievers are very active and among the most sociable of dogs. The breed should exercise with people and / or other dogs every day, and should be given every opportunity available to socialize. Favorite pastimes of the Labrador Retriever include retrieving and swimming – if you have a pool, the dog will use it. The dog is fairly adaptable to both hot and cool climates but is much happier living indoors with its family rather than in the yard. Labrador Retrievers are average shedders, and should be brushed once a week. Primary health issues associated with the breed include canine hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, centronuclear myopathy, tricuspid valve dysplasia, OCD and obesity. Less common problems include cataracts, CPRA, patellar luxation, retinal dysplasia and hypothyroidism.
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Labs tend to be really good with kids–they are friendly, good with kids, not overly protective of their family (I wouldn't recommend a dog that's overly protective of their family with young kids around, as the dog might might misinterpret the child roughhousing with another child as the othe child trying to attack "his child", and in turn might try to attack the other child." They are also smart (many Labs are used as service dogs), which is a big plus. So, in my opinion, I would go for a Lab; they would probably be a better choice.
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My daughter raised a Boston Terrier puppy and he was a naughty naghty boy. With either breed you must be diligent in training.
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Wow, these dogs are complete opposites. I would do some research on both breeds. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com is a great place to get some information on breeds. Labs get bigger, they need a lot of exercise, a lot of space, they LOVE to swim, they have a lot of energy and they are a great family dog. Bostons don't need as much exercise or space. Though the Boston in my agility class has a lot of energy. They seem to be more on their own where the lab is more involved with its family. It depends what you want in a dog, where you live and how much time you are willing to put into training.

I would look for breed specific rescues near your home. http://www.petfinder.com will be able to help you with that. Obedience training is excellent to raise a well behaved dog.

Good luck!
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I own a black lab and he has always been good with kids. if the child is small he lets them pet him and he likes it. if the kid is older and they want to play with them, he will play with them and be gentle with them. when we got him as a puppy we exposed him to a lot of human interaction so that he got used to being around different people. he's a wonderful dog. plus labs are easier to train.
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I would say lab, I have experience with them and they seem family oriented. However, if you end up wanting a boston terrier I'm sure they would make a lovely addition to your home with training!!
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Labradors are BIG and active dogs. An adult in the family will need to be responsible for training and exercising the dog. Also, MANY labs have bad hips, and you should always ask if the parents of the litter have had their hips xrayed and evaluated by the Orthopedic Foundation of America OFA. If not, DON'T buy the puppy. DON'T buy a puppy in a parking lot.

Bostons are tough little dogs but they can overheat due to the smooshed noses.

You also might consider looking for a young adult in a shelter instead of the puppy. Puppies are a LOT of work. Or looking for a rehome or rescue dog from a purebred rescue group.

Good luck
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-Years of teaching obedience classes.

Both breeds go very well with children. Can you answer these questions?

How can you handle health concerns?
Big or small dog?
how long do you want your dog to live?
What is your price range in caring and medical?
How long will you be willing to exercise and train your pet?
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http://www.dog.com/dog-breeds/boston-terrier/

http://www.dog.com/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever-black/

Both dogs are good with kids. A lab is better if you're active, though.
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It depends on whether you have the time and energy to walk a lab - they need daily exercise of at least 45 minutes. Labs also take a long time to mature, so expect a puppy for 4 or so years. Labs also moult a lot more, and even though great with children, being so boisterous they can knock children over.

Boston Terriers are great family dogs, need little exercise, no body odour and little shedding, very family oriented but still a good little guard dog.
So first decide which dog suits your exercise requirements
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I've owned both breeds. All of mine came from exceptionally well-bred lines of dogs; well-bred in terms of their adherence to the breed standard, as well as in terms of health and temperament. Those are the major considerations no matter what breed you choose. You can find dogs in almost any breed that are wonderful with kids and then you can find ones that will kill you for looking at them wrong. It's all in the breeding.

That being said, both of these breeds are generally very good with children when they are raised around kids AND when the kids are taught how to treat the dog properly. Labs do need much more exercise than Bostons. A Lab could be kept in a fenced yard with a shelter for it. A Boston absolutely cannot be kept outside; they are indoor dogs only. Neither breed is a big-time shedder, but Labs have a thick undercoat in the winter and it really needs to be brushed often to shed out properly in the spring/summer. Bostons have a single coat so you won't have that fluffy undercoat shedding to deal with.

Both breeds are really very healthy breeds. Labs can, and often do have, hip dysplasia as well as some other problems common to larger breeds of dogs. Bostons mainly have problems due to their smushed faces (breathing issues or eye problems) or loose knee caps (luxating patellas). The best way to know what to expect in your puppy is to know the health of the parents. DO NOT just take someone's word that the sire and dam were health tested. Some folks will tell you anything to sell you a crappy dog. Insist on seeing the test results yourself. Educate yourself so that you know what the test results mean, too.

Bostons tend to cost more to buy than do Labs. Labs free-whelp and have large litters of puppies (8-15 is not unusual). Bostons almost always need C-sections and have small litters of puppies (2 or 3 is not uncommon, but 5 or 6 is rare).

The best way to learn about any breed of dog is through the parent club for the breed. These are the clubs that are the guardians for the breed. Here are the links for the Labs and Bostons:

http://www.bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/

http://www.thelabradorclub.com/

Read all of the information about the breeds, their health, how to recognize a reputable breeder, and how to find a great quality dog. Then contact the breeder referral service for each club in order to find that reputable breeder. DO NOT buy from an on-line puppy site or a random newspaper ad. That's the express route to a badly bred dog.
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Breeder/owner/handler of AKC-registered Boston Terriers

Boston Terrier Club of America member

Lily, I haven't had any problems with my labrador retriever.
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