I Need Help Picking A Dog.?
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I want a small dog and I have two options: Papillon and Beagle. I don’t know which one would be better for me. I live in a house with three cats and I love to cuddle and sometimes wrestle. I want a dog that would train rather easily and gets along with animals and people. It has to adapt to a moveable enviornment because I might move in a year. I’m not sure which dog to choose. They are both adorable and both have good dispositions. I am going into high school in 1 1/2 years. HELP!
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papillion is a little higfher maintenance and if you are used to cats you might be better off with the beagle who is sure to be loving and playfull as well but high maintenance dogs are a hard way to get into dogs they need attention daily and cat lovers are not used to that I KNOW we went fdrom 1 cat to 4 dogs and all 4 are HM Poms & Lhasa Apso what a shock that was.
BEAGLE!! if I had just read your description without the two breed choices, I think I would suggest a beagle!
Aww..get a papillon they are my favoritest dogs ever! Please get a papillon and email me pictures I love papillons PLEASE get a papillon PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…
The best thing to do is go to akc.org. Read up on each breed. Then goto the page where they refer breeders/clubs. You wont find breeders on that page but you will find clubs in your area for the breed you want. Those clubs will give referrals based on the breeders following strict breeding guidelines. Still be careful and visit all the dogs before buying one. Check their pedigrees on POST to make sure the parents are good stock. If they are not on POST then they do not have confirmation titles (saying they are sound). Check for heath checks on the parents and get a written guarantee of health on the puppy. If you need to you can im me and I would love to help. Another place to get a lot of info is http://www.hlazyl.com or http://www.geocities.com/africanlionhounds. These sites are geared towards different breeds but have great info on chosing a good breeder. Good luck.
Try to match the dog to your lifestyle. Get an adult with an established disposition and behavior pattern. A pup is like any other baby. You never know what you have until it grows up. Training will modify behavior, but the soul and spirit of the animal are part of the animal. No training will change that. If your dog is more aggressive than you like, sorry. Go with an adult of known disposition.
the first thing you would want to do is think adoption try a shelter and when your there get a dog/puppy that comes to you naturally.and when it dose make sure its OK with cats talk to some one at the shelter to see if the animal is OK with moving into a diffrent environment and if your willing to have a dog with a lot of energy get a papillon
Beagles are great dogs, smart, active, and good natured. Just remember they need exercise. Teach him/her to play catch with a frisbee and a tennis ball, and they can get a good workout in a 1/2 hour a day.
Try looking in:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com
http://www.terrificpets.com
Do your research. Make sure that whatever breed you get you can give each other what you both need. Good Luck!
From what you describe, I would recommend that you get a Papillon. Beagles howl (Bay) alot. They also can be very stubborn. My friend has a beagle and 5 cats and sometimes the beagle will chase the cats for no reason even after living with the cats for the past 2years. Its very annoying and disruptive. Beagles can be high strung and need alot of attention. Good luck!
i would suggest a jack russell, they are highly motivated dog
can be trained easily, are loyal and very active a good dog for children and love playing with toys and balls.Make sure you pat the cats when the dog is around otherwise they will get jelous and go after the dog.
Papillon would probably be the better choice. I know that we wanted a beagle, but we didn’t have a fenced in yard so the people wouldn’t give it to us. They love to hunt and be out doors and if you don’t have a fence I would advise you don’t bring them out doors without a leash because they might run. I don’t know much about papillons, but if they’re less likely to hunt animals it’d probably be better for you, especially with cats.
hey miley i think u should choose a beagle are you really miley cyrus? email me
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Papillon would be your best bet. They are more active than a beagle. Although the papillon may look fragile they arnt, I have a 3lb yorkie and he is a holy terror if we wrestle. He always kicked the crap out of my dobie
Beagles are difficult to deal with sometimes. Don’t know about Papillon. Decide very carefully. Is there anything wrong with trying a mutt. They can be good dogs and need homes.
If you like to wrestle with your dog, then a Beagle would be the best dog for you.
Papillons are rather fragile, and could end up getting injured in an innocent game of wrestling.
i would chose the papillon. They are more cuddling dogs, beagles are very active. as for getting along with other animals, you will probably have to find a dog that has already been around other animals, i suggest looking at your local animal shelter. they might have just the one you are looking for.
I would advise you to get a Papillon because they tend to be gentler and Beagles tend to be lazy.
Working as a vet tech before gave me insight to both of these breeds. A beagle can get VERY loud. they’re natural born hunting dogs, so they bark really loud and out of the blue. I would hear them in the vet office tons of times, but every single time, their bark would make me jump. BUT before you get any dog, make sure you will be able to committ TIME to the dog…to train it, to clean up after it, etc.
Beagle!
I know 2 beagles
1. likes to bark and likes to tug on his leash
2. the other runs and if he gets outside he’ll run and won’t come home
Also, I was told beagles don’t obey invisable fences if you want them.
beagle is the best , because it may be exersable and most
playful dog i known….
it will get along with the othres
ok i know that you want one of those types but i have a westie (west highland terrier) they are easy to train they are adorable and get along great with other pets… they are small like you want and they adapt to new enviroments well bcuz i have moved many times and she is fine with it i love these dogs and they are very loving and playful you should look into getting a westie they are INCREDIBLE PETS, i am about your age and they are good companions for ppl are age and my westie gets along great with my 2 cats! plz plz plz look into these dogs they r so fun!