Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Buckeye, AZ: 23 Dogs Good with Children
By Dogs of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Buckeye have 23 kid-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are all 23, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Every dog on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.
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1. Griffey
Adult · Male · English Bulldog / French Bulldog / Mixed (short coat) · 8 mi from Buckeye



Griffey is a happy 4 year old male English Bulldog mix. He is house trained, crate trained and is an easy dog to be around. He looks a little goofy but has a huge heart and just wants to hang out with his people. He is respectful and does not roam the house, jump on furniture or go places he knows he is not supposed to venture to. He loves his food and taking golf cart rides. He is good with other dogs and likes children. Griffey is smart and has learned several commands with his foster mom. He does have allergies that are typical of the bulldog breeds and is on special food for those. He is currently with a foster family and is looking for his forever home. Please consider Griffey as an addition to your family.
Read more about Griffey
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Winnie
Puppy (2 months 15 days) · Female · Mastiff / Mixed · 14 mi from Buckeye






MEET WINNIE!
13 Weeks Old | Female Mastiff Mix | Sweet as Can Be! ❤️
Looking for a sweet, affectionate puppy to add to your family? Meet our adorable little Winnie!
Winnie is a 13-week-old Mastiff mix with a gentle, sweet personality and a whole lot of love to give!
This little girl can be a little shy when first meeting new people, but give her a little time to warm up, and you’ll discover what an affectionate sweetheart she really is! She loves attention, enjoys being loved on, and especially seems to have a soft spot for men! ❤️
Winnie is dog friendly, cat friendly, and kid friendly! She’s still a baby, learning all about the big world around her.
A Little More About Winnie:
13-week-old female Mastiff mix Very dog friendly Cat friendly Kid friendly ❤️ A little shy initially, but very affectionate once comfortable Absolutely loves men! Working on house training Sweet, gentle, and still learning about life!
Winnie’s ideal home MUST have another dog!
Having a four-legged companion will help Winnie build her confidence as she grows.
Read more about Winnie
She needs a doggy friend to play with, learn from, and help show her that the world isn’t such a scary place.
We would love to see Winnie in a patient, loving home where she can continue to blossom at her own pace. She’s just a baby and will need guidance, continued training, and lots of positive experiences.
With a little patience, a doggy best friend, and a whole lot of love, this sweet girl is going to make someone an amazing companion! ❤️
Who has room in their home and heart for little Winnie?
AZ Mastiff Rescue www.azmastiffrescue.com
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
3. Mabel
Young · Female · Mastiff · 14 mi from Buckeye



Mabel came into the shelter as a stray with no one to call her own. But instead of letting that change her, she quickly became a volunteer favorite because of her happy, playful, social personality.
This sweet 3-year-old girl has so much going for her.
Very dog social
Good with cats
House trained
Crate trained
Best with kids 5+
Working on her leash manners
Mabel is the kind of dog who just wants to be part of a family. She wants someone to play with, someone to cuddle with, and a home where she knows she belongs.
She has already spent enough time wondering where her people are.
Read more about Mabel
Now it’s time for Mabel to have the one thing every rescue dog deserves — a family who chooses her forever. ❤️
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Honeybuns
Puppy · Male · Cane Corso Mastiff · 14 mi from Buckeye





Honey buns
MEET HONEY BUNS!
Yes, we know… HONEY BUNS! His foster family’s kids picked his name, so Honey Buns it is… at least for now! LOL!
This adorable 5-month-old male Cane Corso is one happy, playful little guy who is ready to find his forever family! ❤️
Honey Buns loves playing with toys, splashing around in play pools, and romping with his four-legged friends. He’s a typical happy puppy who just wants to play, have fun, and be loved!
A little about Honey Buns:
Dog friendly! Needs a home with another dog, preferably a female. Good with children! Crate trained and almost house trained. Loves toys and playing in the water.
Read more about Honeybuns
Favorite treats are bully sticks, cow cheek rolls, and chicken feet!
Honey Buns is still a baby, so he’ll need a family willing to continue his training, provide structure, and help him grow into a well-mannered adult Corso.
He’s sweet, silly, playful, and full of personality! And let’s face it… how can you not smile when you tell someone your dog’s name is HONEY BUNS? ❤️
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
5. Maximus
Adult · Male · Mastiff (short coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye




MEET MAXIMUS — CAN YOU SAY HUGE HUNK OF LOVE?! That pretty much describes Maximus perfectly! Maximus is approximately 3½–4 years old and one seriously BIG, handsome boy. He was a shelter favorite in California, but when no one came for him, he ended up on the euthanasia list. Thankfully, we were able to get him out at the last hour. Maximus is past all those crazy puppy antics and is a pretty cool, calm and mellow guy. Female-dog friendly Has not yet been tested with male dogs Not dog reactive Does pretty well on a leash Not a jumper Mellow and easygoing Learning that treats are actually pretty awesome! So far, cow ears and bully sticks have definitely won his approval.
Read more about Maximus
Because Maximus is such a large boy, we think older kids would be the best fit. He doesn’t mean any harm, but one happy bump from this guy could send a little one flying! Maximus will also be getting his cherry eye surgery soon so he can be looking and feeling his very best. He’s simply a really nice, mature boy who would love a family to call his own. If you love the big guys, Maximus might just be your perfect huge hunk of love.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Gwen
Young (2 years) · Female · Cane Corso Mastiff (short coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye




MEET GWEN!
Gwen is a beautiful Cane Corso with a sweet, soft temperament. She can be a little shy at first, but once she feels comfortable, her loving personality really comes through. ❤️
Gwen is: Crate trained House trained Dog friendly Great in the car Easygoing and gentle A total cuddle bug
She loves her chew toys and some of her favorite treats are cow ears, lamb ears, and chicken feet!
Gwen would love a home where she can feel safe, loved, and included as part of the family. She’s an easygoing girl with a gentle heart who just wants people of her own to cuddle with.
AZ Mastiff Rescue http://www.azmastiffrescue.com ❤️ Rescue One Until There Are None.
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Nova
Young · Female · Cane Corso Mastiff (short coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye



MEET MISS NOVA
Nova is a Cane Corso with a great personality, good with kids and good with dogs — a mom who's done an incredible job raising her girls and now deserves her own turn to be taken care of.
Someone get this queen her Gordita Crunch and her forever home. She's earned both.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
8. Happy Gilmore
Young (1 year) · Male · Cane Corso Mastiff / Mixed · 14 mi from Buckeye







❤️ MEET HAPPY GILMORE! ❤️
Gilmore is about 1 year old, a Mastiff mix, dog friendly, people loving, toy obsessed, and one of the happiest goofballs you’ll ever meet.
This sweet boy was dumped alone in an orchard in California’s Central Valley and survived nearly two weeks in coyote country before finally finding safety.
Now Gilmore is with AZ Mastiff Rescue, living with his foster BFF and continuing his training through board & train. He’s smart, eager to please, loves car rides, and is especially obsessed with BALLS!
Despite everything he survived, Gilmore absolutely LOVES LIFE.
He’s ready for the best chapter yet…
A forever family of his own.
AZ Mastiff Rescue www.azmastiffrescue.com Rescue One Until There Are None.
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Mater
Young (2 years 1 month) · Male · Cane Corso Mastiff (short coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye






MEET MATER!
Mater is a 2-year-old male Cane Corso with the sweetest, most mellow personality. He has a wonderful middle-of-the-road temperament and is truly a gentle soul. ❤️
Mater is extremely dog friendly and is currently living with other dogs in his foster home. He enjoys canine companionship so much that we would love to see him placed in a home with another dog. In fact, this social butterfly once jumped the fence just so he could go play with the neighbor’s German Shepherd!
Mater is: House trained Crate trained Great with other dogs Rides well in the car Loves toys Sweet, mellow and affectionate An all-around amazing family dog
Mater’s story started in California, where he was abandoned and thankfully found by a Good Samaritan who made sure he was safe.
Read more about Mater
Now he is ready to leave that chapter behind and find the loving forever family he deserves.
If you’re looking for a handsome Corso with a soft, gentle personality and a huge heart, Mater may be your guy!
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Mango
Female · Mastiff · 14 mi from Buckeye





MEET MANGO!
Mango is a beautiful 2–3-year-old Mastiff mix with the sweetest personality. She is super loving, mellow, easygoing, and just an all-around wonderful dog.
Great with kids Great with other dogs Easy on a leash Loves going for car rides Affectionate, calm, and happy to just hang out with her people
Mango is interested in cats, so a home with cats would require more management, proper introductions, and supervision.
If you’re looking for a sweet, chill companion who can fit right into family life, Mango may be your girl. ❤️
AZ Mastiff Rescue www.azmastiffrescue.com Rescue One Until There Are None
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
11. Vader
Young (1 year 2 months) · Male · Cane Corso Mastiff · 14 mi from Buckeye








Meet Vader! This handsome 1year-old Cane Corso is exactly the kind of easygoing boy that makes a great first Corso. Vader lived in a home with several adults and multiple other dogs, and he did great with all of them — big dogs, small dogs, no drama, no stress. He's just along for the ride. Vader isn't a particularly driven or protective dog in the home, which makes him a wonderfully low-key presence for someone newer to the breed. He has no stranger danger and settles in easily — he even did well crate trained, though he can be a bit shy at first until he warms up. Vader's previous family made the tough decision to rehome him and a few of their other dogs after realizing they had taken on more than they could manage.
Read more about Vader
It wasn't about Vader — he was simply one of several dogs in a home that had grown too big. While Vader has been around kids and did fine, he hasn't lived full-time with little ones, so we'd recommend a home with older kids rather than toddlers or young children. Vader is fully vetted and ready to go find his people. If you're looking for a gentle, adaptable Corso to start your giant-breed journey with, this could be your guy.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
12. Spot
Puppy · Male · Mastiff (short coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye





My name is Spot not sure why I was named that its a silly name but here we are. I have been in foster with a wonderful family and am looking for my forever home.
I thrive in a home with other dogs (both make and female) and know basic commands. Once I get my cherry eye fixed I will be even more hanbdsome!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
13. Bruce
Puppy · Male · Mastiff (medium coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye



Meet Bruce!
Bruce is a 8-month-old mastiff mix who is ready to steal your heart! This sweet boy is up to date on all his vaccinations and already crate trained — talk about a great start.
Bruce is food motivated, which makes him a joy to train, and he's already showing off his leash manners with lovely walks. He gets along wonderfully with other dogs — his current favorite friend is a young male pup he loves to play with.
Read more about Bruce
At his core, Bruce is a total shadow. He wants nothing more than to be right by your side, following you from room to room and soaking up every bit of attention you'll give him. He's affectionate, easygoing, and just an all-around sweet soul.
With his big mastiff-mix build already starting to show, Bruce is going to grow into an impressive, gentle giant. If you're looking for a loyal shadow to grow alongside, Bruce might just be your guy!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
14. Sophie
Puppy · Female · Cane Corso Mastiff · 14 mi from Buckeye




Sophie is a cane corso puppy - thriving with her foster home and looking for her forever home!
Fully crate and potty trained
Dog friendly - she's getting along wonderfully with her foster brother, Major
Great with visitors - Her foster had contractors coming in and out of her house and Sophie handled all of the activity beautifully
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
15. Molly
Young · Mastiff · 14 mi from Buckeye


MEET MOLLY!
Molly is a sweet female Cane Corso with so much love to give! ❤️
She is dog friendly and does well with kids over 7 years old. Molly could happily go into a home with another dog, but she would also be perfectly content as your one-and-only girl, soaking up all the love and attention for herself!
Molly is incredibly affectionate and loves her people. She enjoys going for walks, rides great in the car, and she’ll even let you dress her up. She’s just an easy girl to love and would make a wonderful companion for the right family.
Molly is ready for her forever home!
❤️ AZ Mastiff Rescue
www.azmastiffrescue.com
PACC911 Partner
Read more about Molly
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
16. Nena
Female · Mastiff · 14 mi from Buckeye










My name is Nena, and I promise I'm just as sweet as I look.
I'm a Mastiff girl, about two years old, and I made the long trip here all the way from California after the people who were supposed to love me decided they didn't want me anymore. It hurt — but I haven't let it turn me hard. I'm still easygoing, still good on my manners, and still ready to trust the right person with my whole heart.
I guess you could say I'm proof that even after being let down, a girl can believe in love again. All I need now is a soft place to land and a family who'll give me the stability I deserve.
Could that be you?
Read more about Nena
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
17. Flora
Adult · Female · Mastiff (short coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye









Meet River & Flora
These two beautiful girls have already survived so much together. River and Flora were found trapped in the LA River channel for over 48 hours, struggling just to stay on their feet. By the time they were finally rescued, they were exhausted and could barely walk.
Long Beach Animal Shelter stepped up for these sweet girls, and AZ Mastiff Rescue went to bring them to safety.
Their cherry eye surgeries are now done, and River and Flora are ready for their forever home. These girls are truly bonded — they eat together, sleep together, play together, and love each other so much. They are like two peas in a pod.
Flora is about 5–6 years old, and River is about 1–2 years old.
They are house trained, have nice house manners, are dog friendly, and are quiet, calm, mellow couch potatoes.
Read more about Flora
They are easy girls who just want a soft place to land and a family to love them.
We would love to find a home open to keeping both girls together. AZ Mastiff Rescue will do a 2-for-1 adoption for the right family willing to give these bonded girls the home they deserve. After everything they survived together, it would be so sad for them to be separated.
If you are looking for two easy, loving, gentle girls, River and Flora may be the perfect pair. You won’t be sorry. ❤️
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
18. River
Young · Female · Mastiff (short coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye










Meet River & Flora
These two beautiful girls have already survived so much together. River and Flora were found trapped in the LA River channel for over 48 hours, struggling just to stay on their feet. By the time they were finally rescued, they were exhausted and could barely walk.
Long Beach Animal Shelter stepped up for these sweet girls, and AZ Mastiff Rescue went to bring them to safety.
Their cherry eye surgeries are now done, and River and Flora are ready for their forever home. These girls are truly bonded — they eat together, sleep together, play together, and love each other so much. They are like two peas in a pod.
Flora is about 5–6 years old, and River is about 1–2 years old.
They are house trained, have nice house manners, are dog friendly, and are quiet, calm, mellow couch potatoes.
Read more about River
They are easy girls who just want a soft place to land and a family to love them.
We would love to find a home open to keeping both girls together. AZ Mastiff Rescue will do a 2-for-1 adoption for the right family willing to give these bonded girls the home they deserve. After everything they survived together, it would be so sad for them to be separated.
If you are looking for two easy, loving, gentle girls, River and Flora may be the perfect pair. You won’t be sorry. ❤️
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
19. Bam
Young (1 year 5 months) · Male · Cane Corso Mastiff · 14 mi from Buckeye






Meet Bam!
Bam is a 15-month-old giant goofy puppy, born February 2025, and he is ready to find his forever home. He is up to date on vaccinations, house trained, crate trained, playful, affectionate, and very people-oriented.
Bam truly thinks he is a lap dog in a giant body. He loves cuddles, rubs, naps, and being close to his people. He can have fun high-energy spurts like a big toddler, but overall he is a sweet, silly, emotionally connected boy who just wants to be loved.
Read more about Bam
Bam is curious and playful around other dogs and has not shown aggression. Because of his size and breed, he would do best with someone experienced with large dogs or guardian breeds who understands structure, consistency, exercise, and boundaries.
Bam will be having cherry eye removal surgery soon. Older kids are best due to his size and puppy energy.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
20. Mayflower
Adult · Female · Cane Corso Mastiff (short coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye






Meet Mayflower!
Mayflower is a beautiful 3-year-old girl looking for her forever home. She is house trained, crate trained, and has wonderful house manners.
Mayflower would be perfect for someone who wants just one dog. She is independent, happy doing her own thing, and enjoys a calm routine. She loves bully sticks, toys, and soaking up attention from the people around her.
She is good with kids and loves everyone she meets. Mayflower is sweet, easygoing, and ready to be someone’s loyal companion.
- Good with kids
- Only dog
- No cats
- House-trained
21. Bailey
Young · Female · Bullmastiff · 14 mi from Buckeye






Meet Bailey!
Bailey is a sweet 2 yr old female Bullmastiff who came to rescue after her owner sadly passed away. She and her best friend, Maverick , a handsome fawn Bullmastiff, suddenly found themselves needing a new forever home.
Bailey is house trained, loving, and wonderful with older kids. She is bonded with Maverick, and the two absolutely love being together. They enjoy companionship, comfort, and being close to their people.
Bailey and Maverick are looking for a home that will love them both and let them stay together where they belong. They are a beautiful pair with so much love to give.
AZ Mastiff Rescue www.azmastiffrescue.com
Read more about Bailey
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
22. Brody
Puppy (8 months) · Male · Cane Corso Mastiff / Mastiff (short coat) · 14 mi from Buckeye







Meet Brody
My name is Brody, and I’m a sweet 10-month-old puppy looking for my forever home! I’m a Mastiff, which means I’m going to grow into a big, loving boy.
I’m house trained, crate trained, and dog friendly. I love playing with my best friend Lexi, chasing toys, and spending time with my people. I absolutely love love love kids and would be so happy to have a family of my own.
My friend Dana has been working with me on leash training, and I’m learning how to go for nice long walks like a good boy. I’m playful, affectionate, and ready to keep growing with a family who will love me, guide me, and give me structure.
Read more about Brody
Brody is available through AZ Mastiff Rescue.
Apply today: azmastiffrescue.com
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
23. Captain Hook
Young (6 months) · Male · Cane Corso Mastiff / Mixed · 14 mi from Buckeye




Meet Captain Hook
Captain Hook came to us from a shelter in Northern California, in Martinez, where he found himself on the euthanasia list for no reason other than being a big dog.
This sweet boy is crate trained, fully house trained, and dog friendly. He's very trainable, already knows basic commands and currently working on his leash skills.
Captain Hook is a happy, loving boy who enjoys bully sticks, going for walks, and hanging out with his people. He is ready for a family who will love him, guide him, and give him the forever home he deserves.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Adopting a dog with children in Buckeye
Bring the whole family to meet the dog before you adopt, and ask the rescue how the dog behaves around children your kids' ages.
Teach children to let the dog come to them, to stroke gently, and to leave the dog alone while it's eating or sleeping. Give the dog a bed or crate of their own to retreat to, and always supervise young children with a new dog.
Relaxed adult dogs are often a better match for young children than puppies, which jump up, nip and chew while they learn.
Rescues with kid-friendly dogs near Buckeye
- Canine Rescue CoalitionGoodyear, AZ · 22 kid-friendly dogs above
- Community PawsBuckeye, AZ · 1 kid-friendly dog above
Questions about adopting kid-friendly dogs in Buckeye
How many kid-friendly dogs are up for adoption in Buckeye?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Buckeye, Arizona, have 23 kid-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a kid-friendly dog in Buckeye?
The rescues with the most kid-friendly dogs near Buckeye right now are Canine Rescue Coalition (Goodyear, AZ) and Community Paws (Buckeye, AZ). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
What kind of dog is best with kids?
A calm, patient dog that the rescue has seen around children. Adult dogs are often easier than puppies with young kids, since their personalities are known and they play less roughly.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.