fortheloveofgoats
Overrun with beasties
Wow what a big beautiful dog. What is that in it's mouth? It looks like a spine? That's cool to see. Oh and was it something that the dogs killed?
Topsmom-
In most cases, when you already have Senior dogs and then you bring home a puppy (dont matter what breed of puppy) your adult dogs are not attacking him. They see this pup as not being a threat to them, more like a toy to ignore. Usual behavior is sniffing for a few moments, maybe play a little and then being friends.
Your next concern was children; A pup is not a threat to children. Let them associate together from the very first day. Pup will get use to lot of children, their screaming and perhaps pulling his tail.
As the pup grows up, these childrens nuisance will be already imprinted in his surroundings and he will be always good with them.
It is in their nature to love everything that is little, need nourishment and belongs to you, thus including children! Unless someone have very bad children who will be tormenting the dog. Then I wont blame any dog to snap back.
Or, when someone put the dog in isolation (far away pasture), where he rarely see human being or little people. Then of course, the dog might be confused and wouldnt know what to make of this little person. Reaction could be unknown.