im finally ready for a new dog but i dont know which one ot choose help needed :)?
Byso heres the story 5 months ago me and my parents have a dog ( male skye terrier)
but he died someone broke into our apartment one day and stole our stuff and poisoned him
we truely miss him
so now we are ready for a new dog me and my dad were searching for a new dog but with no luck
but i think my mom is not ready yet she want to wait for another month but i could start looking now
but im not sure what breed of dog i want i want a dog and my dad wants a cat
so as i said we live in an apartment i love giant breed dogs but apartment is not a good place for a giant dogs
i dont want any small fluffy dogs as they tend ot shed a LOT
i visit my local animal shelters but i didnt find any dog that match me in some kind of way
i was also searching ofr other animals like parrots but they are messy i like ferrets but we live in NYC and they are illegal i dont know why
20 Comments
March 9th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Try dogbreedinfo.com quiz. It will give you your matches. Then look at 1800saveapet.com or petfinder.com Rescues are better!~
March 9th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Get a mutt they are better than pure breeds and have less health problems.
March 9th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
I think you shuld get a dog and get a pug they are tuly good dogs and an amazing pet get a pug
March 9th, 2010 at 9:05 pm
If your mums not ready… maybe just hang off for a little bit longer and maybe when she is then you will find your forever friend in a shelter!
Good on ya for looking there first though!
March 9th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
get a c**ker spaniel great dogs.
March 9th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
You could visit http://us.iams.com/iams/en_US/jsp/IAMS_Page.jsp?pageID=DBG
You just click a breed of dog, and they tell you everything about it. This is what I went to when I was looking for a dog. Hope this helps.
March 9th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
well
dogs are way better than cats
most cats don’t learn to listen to their owners and they
aren’t exactly fun.
to find a breed go to the shops and look for
one
try not to get a big dog.
the best is to find a dog around 6 weeks
and start training it
that way they won’t mess up the house!
March 10th, 2010 at 12:13 am
you can never go wrong with a golden retreiver.
these dogs are very friendly, and lifelong companion dogs! my golden greets me everyday when i get home like he hasnt seen me in months
http://i26.tinypic.com/107jrc6.jpg
that is jack, the golden retriever on the right side.
rocky is in the middle, hes a great pyranese (great guard dog)
and sadie ( spaniel)
March 10th, 2010 at 12:31 am
So sorry about your loss.
Try petfinder.com
animal shelters have wonderful dogs.
March 10th, 2010 at 1:24 am
a scotty is a good choice..also a blond c**ker..both medium size..good choices…no shedding
March 10th, 2010 at 2:14 am
if you want a dog that is not to small and cute then a shitzu is the one. they dont shed either. also there not to hyper but fun to play with :p hope this helped
March 10th, 2010 at 2:46 am
I know you said you already checked your local animal shelters, but since your mom says she’s still not quite ready, I recommend that you keep checking out animal shelters. My local humane society has new dogs brought in every day, far too many for them to house.
The dog you get at a shelter will be cheaper than buying a pure breed from a dealer, and it will be doing a great kindness to a poor dog who would otherwise be stuck in a shelter indefinitely. I also maintain that mutts generally do better healthwise than many purebreds.
Please just keep checking the shelters until you find the perfect dog for you!
March 10th, 2010 at 3:26 am
Mutts are not nessicarily better than pure breeds, I hate people who say that as much as I hate people who say pure breed are better. I would go with a Mastiff, they are laid back and sweet but protective and fear inspiring. I have a Presa Canario Mastiff and a 9 week old Mastiff/st Bernard mix. They are SO sweet, and easy to care for, and at the same time…..aint noboady in their right mind breaking in…even if just for the fear of being licked to death. Go to http://www.petfinder.com it is a HUGE site of all national shelters even in your area…..you can save a life, and save money by adopting a dog or puppy from a shelter who needs a home, and most times they have all shots and are ready to go. And mastiffs are actually recommended for apt life because they are very laid back and dont need a lot of attention or excersize like many other larger breeds like huskys, labs, ect ect. My guy you wouldnt even know was in the house most of the time
March 10th, 2010 at 3:53 am
well u should get a medium breed. I have a jack Russell but their really hyper and I don’t think you want to walk one twice a day, but they came with three different fur type short, long, and broken broken i like best but it sheds.
There’s mixed breeds, oh if your aloud u could get a snake they don’t shed. I think theres a breed call a miniature dovermen.
srry i can’t think of any thing else right now but i hope i help a bit:) oh srry about your dog.
March 10th, 2010 at 3:54 am
Go with a short-haired miniature daschaund. They are pretty small when they are full grown so they should fit in an apartment really well. They are basically the size of a cat so your dad should like them. Here’s a couple pictures of mine. The pics are from around summertime and they were full-grown.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/tlamp2233/DSC00398.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj98/tlamp2233/DSC00131.jpg
March 10th, 2010 at 4:52 am
If you still want a dog try a sheltie they are easy to train and are small enough for an apartment while not being so small you can’t play hard with them. hope this helps.
March 10th, 2010 at 5:17 am
Get a Greyhound rescue.
1. Give it a 30 minute walk each day and then it spends the rest of the time lounging at your feet or looking for a sunny spot to nap in. Seriously–as big as Greyhounds are, they have less of a “footprint” (ie: physical space demands) than most smaller dogs.
2. It is short-haired.
3. Very docile and not a barker. Well adapted for apartment life. Comes crate-trained and socialized to humans (from the track experiences).
4. It’s a rescue–you’re giving a dog a home and love. What’s not to like about that?
March 10th, 2010 at 6:13 am
retired racing greyhounds and great danes are EXCELLENT apartment canidates. They may be large, but they are happy being around they’re people and will do will on just a few walks a day, maybe a short romp at the dog park. also, keep an eye on http://www.petfinder.com for rescue dogs throughout the city
-Neb
March 10th, 2010 at 6:56 am
get a boxer they are a medium size dog friendly mine weighs about 70 pounds and they are not super hyper maybe a occasion walk here and there just look them up. they are awsome dogs.
March 10th, 2010 at 7:08 am
Dude sorry ’bout the dog. =( If you are active and want a great companion a siberian husky would be great. But they tend to get a little big. During the summer they shed. But I have one their great!!! They can be stuborn, but if you play chase with them they’ll obey you. They don’t bark, their just wine a lot, and loud. WARNING: Will attack if they feel you are mean to them. Also, you have to walk them for a little while everyday.