I WANT A DOG!

[Alison]

We have a boxer mix currently, she's really small for her breed, maybe 40lbs or so. I really don't know what she's mixed with, but she's very sweet. I dont think she's dumb, but she's not the brightest I've ever had

I grew up with labs and goldens and you can't ask for a sweeter dog. Are you looking for an adult dog or a puppy?

 

[Corry]

We have a boxer mix currently, she's really small for her breed, maybe 40lbs or so. I really don't know what she's mixed with, but she's very sweet. I dont think she's dumb, but she's not the brightest I've ever had

I grew up with labs and goldens and you can't ask for a sweeter dog. Are you looking for an adult dog or a puppy?

I'm thinking young adult...

 

[Corry]

Oh, and if I had the money and the lifestyle to fit a large dog...I'd get a Great Dane in a heartbeat.

http://www.ahomls.com/images\bluedog.JPG

...like that one...with uncropped ears. My best friend has one...the temperment is PERFECT for what I want. Such a wonderful dog.

 

[Alison]

I'm thinking young adult...

I'd just go around to local shelters and see what they have. Being knowledgeable about the breeds is good, but every dog is so different. I bet once you look at a few you'll just know which one is right for you

 

[Corry]

I'd just go around to local shelters and see what they have. Being knowledgeable about the breeds is good, but every dog is so different. I bet once you look at a few you'll just know which one is right for you

Yeah..I do plan to do that (actually emailed a local shelter about one yesterday, still waiting for a reply)...

...but, I want to be knowledgable in temperments/activity levels for the most part. I'll most likely be getting a mixed breed something...but it's still good to know about the breeds.

BTW...this is the lil guy I emailed about:

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6167548

 

[terri]

He looks so sweet! It would be fun to be able to go visit, and see how you guys get along before making a commitment. :thumbup:

 

[Corry]

Yup...the shelter is only 20 miles from me..and in the town my gramma lives in (actually VERY close to where she lives! )

..and they're open 11-3 on Saturdays. :mrgreen:

I'm due for a gramma visit.

 

[Alison]

He does look sweet My brother adopted a Shepherd mix years ago and Cedar is a fantastic dog

 

[terri]

Yup...the shelter is only 20 miles from me..and in the town my gramma lives in (actually VERY close to where she lives! )

..and they're open 11-3 on Saturdays. :mrgreen:

I'm due for a gramma visit.

o HO!! So the plot thickens.

Well, your cat always looks beautiful and healthy in every picture I've seen of her, so you are obviously a very good pet owner. He would be a lucky dog, if you ended up taking him home.

....and just how happy would she be, anyway, with a new boarder? Jinx has gotten to where she will tolerate Odin, even though he did steal 2 of her toys within 5 minutes of his arrival....... Does she mind having other animals around?

 

[midget patrol]

Honestly, if you want an "Evenly tempered...not hard to train..not overly active, but not a bump on a log," AND loyal, loving and gentle-mouthed dog, go for a retriever/gun dog of some sort. Honestly, they'll never bite you because they've been bred to have "soft" jaws--easy going on whatever happens to be in their mouth.

Just about any herding dog will meet these qualities too.

Honestly, little dogs annoy the **** out of me. Go for something larger, if you can.

Honestly, be careful with mixed-breed dogs. You never actually know what you're getting. Traits from two breeds can combine to form something completely different. Just watch your step.

Some examples, all of these are dogs that I have NEVER had ANY issues with. I guess they're all on the big side though:
Golden Retrievers (my personal favorite): http://www.akc.org/breeds/golden_retriever/index.cfm
Labradors: http://www.akc.org/breeds/labrador_retriever/index.cfm
Bernese Mountain Dogs: http://www.akc.org/breeds/bernese_mountain_dog/index.cfm
Australian Shepherd: http://www.akc.org/breeds/australian_shepherd/index.cfm
Collie: http://www.akc.org/breeds/collie/index.cfm
German Shepherds: http://www.akc.org/breeds/german_shepherd_dog/index.cfm

Happy choosing. May your home become a great home for a great puppy.

 

[Big Mike]

My dog is a Sh!tzu cross with something (Pomeranian, Bichon...I can't remember). She is a great dog. She was my Grandmother's so we didn't train her but she is very smart and kind of set in her ways now (Can't teach an old dog new tricks :roll: )

However, she had the greatest personality.

 

[Cheyenne]

what about a rescue?

 

[Torus34]

Questions you should ask yourself:

1. If a puppy, do you have the available time to properly train it?
2. A dog is a 15 year commitment. Got your mind around that?
3. Even a grown dog should be walked every 8 hours or so. Can you do this 24/7/365.26?
4. If you will be elsewhere, is there someone you can trust to take care of the dog's needs during your absence?
5. Ready for some surprisingly large vet bills?

If 'Yes' to all of the above, go for it! I've had Shelties [border collies] in the dim past. The females tend to be territorial homebodies and excellent around children.

 

[JJP]

GET A COCKER SPANIEL! Seriously, they're awesome!
This is my dog ollie.
He's awesome... and stupid... but great nonetheless hehe. ;-)

 

[Corry]

As for the 'weather or not I should even GET a dog' questions..yes, I've gone over all that and a lot more several times. I've had dogs before, so it's not like I don't know what is involved. And the only reason I didn't get one before now is because my life DIDN'T fit to have one the first few years after I moved out on my own.

Midget Patrol, I don't want a LARGE dog. A smaller or medium sized dog will fit in my life better.

Cheyenne, if you read through my posts you'll see I do plan to get a dog from a shelter.

Big Mike...that dog looks adorable!