Aah Im Stuck What Dog Should I Get?
September 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Care & Training Q&As
I am completely stuck of what dog to get! I have a few choices and here they are
1.Papillon
2. King Charles Spaniel
3. Golden retriever
4. Dachsmund
5. Collie
6. Flat coated-retriver
I want a dog that is sporty, great companion, easy to train, loves everybody in the family and good to cuddle
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Collie!!!! they are so loyal and sweet! It would be perfect with what your saying you want
Collies are very loyal and great companions, and they make excellent guard dogs. If you want to cuddle with one you may have some trouble though because they are so large! Both rough and smooth furred collies shed quite a bit, and they can have some serious problems such as skin diseases, and some problems with the eyes.
They’re athletic and good-natured, and they are eager to please. You might want to keep an eye on them if you have small children, though. They can be very bouncy and can be VERY energetic. They also should be brushed often because their coats can get matted pretty easy.
They love to cuddle, and are nice and peaceful dogs. They with play with you and are more outdoorsy than you think! A problem with these dogs is that they can have very serious health problems, and can have short lifespans.
My friend has a golden retriever and she’s quite the sweetheart.
Papillons are another shedding breed, and because they are a toy, they can be fragile. You’ll want to keep an eye on the dog, maybe lift him/her onto or off the couch because of this. They are lively dogs, though, and are very bright.
For the King Charles Spaniel, they are awesome lapdogs.
Dachshunds are another toy breed that are yet again VERY FRAGILE. Because of their long bodies, you have to watch for some spinal problems. They can be very entertaining, and they can live quite a long time. Dachshunds, however, are notorious for housebreaking troubles. They also tend to be hole diggers.
And for the Flat Coated Retriever, they are large and athletic dogs, and tend to be polite with everyone. They have beautiful feathered coats, and thrive on vigorous energy. The dogs can be rowdy, though, and they require some grooming because of their coats.
Temperaments depend on the dog and how you raise them, though.
Hope you’re happy with whatever breed you choose.
i will suggest you to choose a golden retriever..here is the fact about golden retriever..
Golden Retriever Facts are essential to ensure the health and well being of this dog. Considered as, one of the most intelligent dogs, excellent hunting companion and affectionate company, every dog lover should know the facts about golden retrievers before taking one for a pet.
Golden Retriever facts consist of information about the health, appearance, temperament and life-span of a Golden Retriever. Originally bred to be hunting dogs, Golden Retrievers are active, playful and excellent swimmers. They are active during day and night but sleeps during a good part of the middle day. The Golden Retriever was first registered by the American Kennel Club in 1925 and legend has it that they originated from 8 Russian Sheepdogs who performed in a Circus Troupe. Here’s more:
How they look- Appearance wise, Golden Retrievers are beautiful, sturdy and well proportioned. They are elegant and graceful with lustrous coats that come in shades of gold and cream. Their outer coat is water repellent and their heads are broad with powerful muzzles. They have medium size ears and friendly eyes. The male dogs are 22- 24 inches tall and weigh 60-80 pounds while the female are relatively shorter in height and lighter in weight. The regal Appearance of a Golden Retriever is something to bank on.
Temperament- These dogs are lovable, well-mannered, intelligent and amazingly charming. With this kind of temperament, you can be assured that they are a good company for children. They are patient, playful and obedient. Their temperament makes them less of a guard dog as they befriend not only humans but dogs as well. However, they can be good watch dogs as they bark loudly. Banking on their temperament, Golden Retriever is best to excel in obedient contest.
Health Care- Golden Retrievers are prone to cancer, hip dysplasia, congenital eye decease, heart problems and skin allergies hence; they need regular check-up. These dogs are moderately active indoors but would do greatly outdoors. Being athletic, they require regular exercise and may become restless and high strung for lack of it. To keep their good health, Golden Retrievers should be taken for a walk on a regular basis. No special dietary restrictions or feeding requirements are needed for Golden Retrievers. Play, exercise, and regular check-up are all they need.
Since a Golden Retriever has a life expectancy of 10-12 years, you can be assured that given the proper care and with ample Golden Retriever facts; you can look forward to a fun, loving and exciting years with your dog!
hope this fact will help you to decide..goodluck on choosing..
ok not on the list but i have a yorkshire terrier.
she isnt very sporty, but you can get very athletic ones. she is a great companion and just sits on my lap for hours. she adores my family, doesnt malt and accepts my 2 year old niece pulling her ears without biting. she was easy to train too x
id say a golden retriever. i have a labrador and he is 14 yet still sporty. he was easy to train and is overall a good person dog. so maybe a lab would be a good fit.
Honestly go with a german shepherd. they love everyone, they can be watch dogs and give warning barks from other people they don’t know, they can really be a good dog i have one and love it.
Get a beagle they are a great companion, they loves everybody in the family and are good to cuddle. (i don’t know about being easy to train though!)
Hand on Heart – What a crap choice of dogs you have given. You need to look into these:-
Cane Corso
Beorbeol
Akita
Rottweiler
American Bulldog
Dogue De Bordeaux
Bull Mastiff
Doberman
These are dogs not the silly naff girly dogs you have listed.
Get a great dane. They love everybody and absolutely LOVE to cuddle. They make great lap dogs.
The Golden Retriever,
PERFECT ACCORDING TO YOUR DESCRIPTION
Shih Tzu. Fits all criterias
I’ve never had any of those but i have had a German Shepard puppy for 1week(watching him for my uncle) And he was the sweetest thing EVER but i would say they are pretty difficult to take care of because they want walks every hour!
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn61/…
Last saturday i got a purebred chihuahua and he is the most playful thing ever.It’s 1:42am right now and he won’t let me go to sleep he will start playing and tugging on my hair!He LOVES cuddling since he has such think line of hair.He is very easy to potty train and he loves all the pets in the house!He is a AMAZING doggy he really is my dream dog he licks me tons he loves me the most out of the family!The only HUGE problem is when you put him on the floor outside for a walk he wont walk he will start shaking but i am trying my hardest to train him to start walking! In the day time he loves laying in the bed with you with a blanket over his head and he loves sittting infront of the TV and barking at any of the cats!He is 12weeks and he is my baby i really do love the breed chihuahua!http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn61/…
His name is cody!
Lhasa opso love to cuddle but they pink 1 in the family and mostly only love them! If you got any kids younger then 5 in the house this dog isnt the best idea because they don’t like their tails to get pulled and sat on they have very little tempers! They are SUPER protective! They don’t shed very much and they arnt very hard to gives baths too.They LOVE long walks and cuddling watching some TV.My dog doesnt get along with changes very well so if you change homes alot or have tons of pets or tons of kids then this isnt the dog for you.
His name is buddy and he is 2years old
My friend has a lab and he is such a sweetheart he loves walks he loves EVERYONE in the family he is great with other pets and he loves a good snack!He sheds ALOT and you gotta take them to the vet alot.You shouldnt overfeed them like my friend still does!http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn61/…
His name is buster (ignore my friend)
I hope i helped!
I have a Dachsund and, although I love her to death, Dachshunds are notoriously hard to train. Just when you think they are housebroke—-suprise! I will say one thing about them though….they are VERY loyal. Mine will hardly ever leave my side. Even in the middle of the night when I get up to pee, she will follow me with sleepy eyes. I also have a Boston Terrier. I would definately recommend one of those. Mine is so smart that I seriously dont SEE a dog when I look into her eyes. We have to spell words around the house and it’s getting to the point where she’s learning that too! She’s perfectly well behaved (been to obedience school) and can even count to three. (it would take too long to explain that so, just trust me!) She sits, heels….all of it. Housebreaking her took one day. I had another Boston who wasnt quite as smart, but not far from it. Bostons love everybody! If raised in a social environment (as with all dogs) they’ll even get along with other dogs and cats. My first Bostons’ best friend for several years was a ferret. We never once worried about her hurting the ferret when we werent home. When he died, she kept looking in all his usual hidy-holes, trying to find him. She mourned and wouldnt eat…that’s how smart she is. She loves to chase squirrels (and mice when the cats bring them in the house). She rounds up the chickens into a tight ball and then LOVES to take a flying leap right in the middle, just to make them squalk and scatter. She never hurts them. Only bad thing about Bostons (besides that they snore and fart) is that they are excitable. Not hyper, because they will calm back down. They get excited at new situations, or to meet new people and act silly but will calm back down soon. I’ve also had a rat terrier and have nothing but good things to say about them. As far as intelligence and excitability, they are on par with Bostons. Only difference is that my Rat Terrier didnt care much for small critters, and (on a few occasions) killed raccoons and possums. (To some people that’s a good thing, but I didnt care for it). It’s in their breeding to hate small critters. Collies—I had one and loved him, but I wouldnt call him “sporting”. He enjoyed going on horseback rides with me and was a good and obedient dog, but there was nothing really very remarkable about his character. His coat was kind of high-maintenance, but maybe it wouldnt have been if we lived in the city. Pipillon—my friend has had 3 and all are hyper and yappy. She has had no luck housebreaking 2 of them (probably her fault though). Other than that I dont know about Papillons, and have had no experience with any of the other breeds you listed. Hope I’ve helped.