Good that you wanted to get a pet for your child. Selecting a pet will usually be done by considering a few important points. It will help you in selecting the best option for your family. 1. Based on pets' life span. It is a commitment of years. If you choose exotic pets like hamsters or guinea pigs, they live for only a couple of years, dogs are 10+years whereas cats live more than all of these. 2. How dependent are the pets. Exotics need more care. Dogs are semi dependent, but cats are mostly independent. 3. Expense - Each pet has different expenses it is species and breed specific 4. Housing - Exotics can be raised in cages, but dogs and cats need more space. That too large breed needs open space. Along with the above points, you can also consider the medical related things like what kind of diseases or disorders are common in them, vaccination and other related things.

Dogs and cats are good companion animals for kids..But getting them home is a commitment..You have to spend your time ,effort and Money but instead they can provide you and your child unconditional love and support..Each pet has different needs ..Connect with other pet parents in your vicinity and try to foster pets to understand and get the experience of having pet at home ..for Medical advice and breeds info  pls a consult a vet online or offline ..