Size Med

What is the best dog small-med size dog, with small kids and with minimal shedding?
My kids are 6, 4 and 1. I have been looking at the whoodle which is a poodle/soft coated wheaten mix if anyone has any info on them. Thanks!
I know that small breeds tend to be less patient with children than larger breeds but the ones that I do know may be good are: Beagle, Poodle and Pug