I need a farm dog.

Toyman01 said:

Go to the pound. Find the one dog that fits your criteria that can't wait to get out of the cage and lick your face. Get that dog. The breed is irrelevant. 

came here to say this

cdowd said:

I am probably wrong but am not a rescue guy with little kids.  I want to see both of the parents. my sister has a rescue irish setter that is very volitile.  not common with breed but hers has it.  

Both of my rescues are good with kids but most modern shelters will actually have you sign a contract and require you return the dog if you have issues with it. Mine were both puppys though, I wouldn't get an older dog without being sure it's good with kids and all the dumb things they put dogs through.