Which breed of dog should i buy? (1 Viewer)
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CovKingChris
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Depends if you want a big or a small breed?
For a small breed, I'd recommend a West Highland Terrier or a Jack Russell. I have a westie and she's never bitten anyone and is really playful.
For a large, I'd recommend a Japanese Akita. However, you would have to home them as a puppy as an adult dog of that breed would find it difficult to adapt. They're really protective if they've been owned by the one family and will be as good as gold with your child.
PS. West Highland Terriers and Akitas can be rather expensive.
For a small breed, I'd recommend a West Highland Terrier or a Jack Russell. I have a westie and she's never bitten anyone and is really playful.
For a large, I'd recommend a Japanese Akita. However, you would have to home them as a puppy as an adult dog of that breed would find it difficult to adapt. They're really protective if they've been owned by the one family and will be as good as gold with your child.
PS. West Highland Terriers and Akitas can be rather expensive.
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Clive Plattini
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Terriers are often more likely to be a bit snappy. Its just in their nature, but if you train them well they can be good as gold. I've got a miniature sausage dog and they have a lovely temperament. You could go for a cross like man as he has a bit of Jack Russell in him which makes him more playful than a pedigree dachshund.
stupot07
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If you want smallish dog the Bichon Frise is supposed to be super friendly as is a king Charles spaniel. If you want someone a bit bigger a golden retriever or Labrador are great for families. I've been doing tons of research as we're getting a puppy and i'f got a 5 year old and a 19 month old.
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gouldberg
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As others have mentioned it really depends on various things. What size dog are you looking for? How long would you have to leave the dog home alone each day? How much exercise space would the dog have? Can you commit to daily walks etc?
In terms of temperament, the collie family are very loyal and can be trained with ease. They require a lot of mental stimulation though as they are working dogs. The border collies for example make excellent sheepherders (apart from mine who is afraid of sheep!). They love their walks and games of fetch. Plus when they get old enough an activity such as flyball or agility can be a lot of fun for you and the dog.
It all really depends on what sort of dogs suit your lifestyle as some cope better with certain situations and require a little less work than others.
In terms of temperament, the collie family are very loyal and can be trained with ease. They require a lot of mental stimulation though as they are working dogs. The border collies for example make excellent sheepherders (apart from mine who is afraid of sheep!). They love their walks and games of fetch. Plus when they get old enough an activity such as flyball or agility can be a lot of fun for you and the dog.
It all really depends on what sort of dogs suit your lifestyle as some cope better with certain situations and require a little less work than others.
When my kid were growing up we had a collie retiever cross. He was fantastic with the kids and great company. He was also very useful as he would bark at anyone who so much as looked at the front door, but was smart enough to know when to pack it in. Very inteligent, loyal and a fantastic family pet.
As you can probaly tell, I still miss him.
As you can probaly tell, I still miss him.
oldskyblue58
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we had a golden retriever .... was loyal protective and never once snapped at any of the kids as they grew up even when they were crawling over him as toddlers pulling on his hair. Lovely dog and missed
ccfcdan
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Make sure you get pet insurance
Pet insurance? What's the cost of that? I guess it covers vet fee's etc. Do you have an excess on it like car insurance?
Sky Blues
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The King Charles spaniel can have very serious and distressing health problems. Please read up on that very carefully before buying one.
Additional - for clarity this is what I mean (WARNING some may find this footage distressing): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm17MesMFRc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Additional - for clarity this is what I mean (WARNING some may find this footage distressing): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm17MesMFRc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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LastGarrison
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Beagle's can be very hard work, are difficult learners and require a lot of excercise.
This was the advice passed to me when I enquired about getting a Beagle.
This was the advice passed to me when I enquired about getting a Beagle.
stupot07
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Good point . This is true (inherited health problems) about a lot of the pedigrees, you've got to do your homework and research.
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skybluedan87
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Whippet great demeanor.FFast .as fook. Soppy as anything
All down to personal experience mate. I have a staffie and cavapoo (king charles crossed with toy poodle) and i hate the cavapoo. Cute as anything but an absolute nobhead. My staffie on the other hand is a near perfect dog. Doesnt put a foot wrong in any aspect, perfect with my kids too. So its all down to your choice and the way you bring it up. All ill say is once youve made your choice...research the breed as best you can and youll be fine (unless you get the spawn of satan like i did who refuses to be trained lol)