Dog breed suggestions

[Corso]

My Beagle / Chihuahua mix snored like crazy. I would have to wake him up sometimes just so we could hear the TV.

Ha ha ha! That's awesome.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Me neither. Closest is Ancient Mummy who is a pit/pug, but he seems mostly pit.

He had a ton of personality too, but he's ancient mummy now so he slowed down.

Still goes cray cray at dinner time though so I know he still has his spark!

Lol, one of the many reasons I love dogs. Enjoy him while you can!

 

[morasp]

We rescued a flat coated retriever several years ago and she turned out to be my new favorite breed.

 

[NorthoftheRedRiver]

If you can get them space to run or get exercise, consider the hunting breeds. Our Brittany was the best dog that ever lived. But, if you coop them up, they'll drive you crazy.

 

[CouchCoach]

If I were adding a dog to my family, I would not be as concerned about the breed as the connection. I would go to the shelter and wait for that connection to happen and that would be the dog or dogs.

I would also gather information about what certain breeds require such as space and exercise because having a dog that requires exercise and not addressing that makes them a handful and it is not their fault.

 

[Runwildboys]

If you can get them space to run or get exercise, consider the hunting breeds. Our Brittany was the best dog that ever lived. But, if you coop them up, they'll drive you crazy.

Most hunting dogs I've ever seen were runners. Give them a chance, and you won't see them for hours, if they're lucky enough to avoid the cars on the road. Also, they usually want constant attention for the first 5 years of their lives. I love all dogs, but some I just prefer to pet when I'm visiting someone else.

 

[Runwildboys]

If I were adding a dog to my family, I would not be as concerned about the breed as the connection. I would go to the shelter and wait for that connection to happen and that would be the dog or dogs.

I would also gather information about what certain breeds require such as space and exercise because having a dog that requires exercise and not addressing that makes them a handful and it is not their fault.

True, there are few bad dogs, mostly bad owners. When I hear my neighbor's dog barking for an hour, I don't blame the dog, I blame the neighbor. What would you do if someone tied you to a tree all day?

 

[nightrain]

We are on our 4th rescue dog, a mixed breed terrier who's Mother we also adopted but had to put down a few years ago. We go to a shelter and look for a dog we connect with, carrying no premeditated thoughts on breed. Have experienced nothing but pure joy with the 4 dogs we have adopted.

 

[Cowpolk]

Chihuahuas We have 2 they are really fun adopted a Calico bobtail kitten and they love her thought they would hate her Have a Lab Pit mix he is a big happy playful dog Named him Bubba Triped over im Saturday night broke 2 ribs and pulled a few muscles on my left upper chest and left bicep. Laughing sneezing and coughing sucks right now

 

[DoctorChicken]

If you're looking for a more relaxed breed, Bulldogs are pretty chill. Labradoodles are pretty chill, might need a bit more exercise. Great Danes don't either, but at that point you might as well get a pet cow and then it'll mow your lawn for you.

I have a 4 year old doberman, so I know what you mean about going on 3 walks a day. This dude could play frisbee until he passed out if I would let him.

 

[VaqueroTD]

If you're looking for a more relaxed breed, Bulldogs are pretty chill. Labradoodles are pretty chill, might need a bit more exercise. Great Danes don't either, but at that point you might as well get a pet cow and then it'll mow your lawn for you.

I have a 4 year old doberman, so I know what you mean about going on 3 walks a day. This dude could play frisbee until he passed out if I would let him.

My female german shepherd is like that. HIGH energy. The boy is like me and would rather sit and watch football all day. LOL

 

[timb2]

Corgi, they are very mellow and very loyal to the owner. Sweet dogs nice personalities

 

[VaqueroTD]

German Shepherds are the best breed, IMO, but if you don't like hair all over everything you've ever owned and every place you've ever been, maybe GSD isn't for you. You mentioned a Rhodesian Ridgeback. That's another great dog, and much less maintenance. Both breeds are intelligent, loyal, protective beyond belief, and fairly aloof, if you don't want a dog that demands constant attention. Border Collies and Australian Shepherds are great if you want a smaller dog.

Yes. I have two of them, one guards the inside, one guards the outside, except when they're playing together, so not always indoors but they still leave hair all over the place. And that's also with a Roomba running the entire house daily!

 

[Runwildboys]

Yes. I have two of them, one guards the inside, one guards the outside, except when they're playing together, so not always indoors but they still leave hair all over the place. And that's also with a Roomba running the entire house daily!

The Roomba probably gets full by breakfast! Lol

 

[Ranched]

Some people opt out of adopting because they have a particular dog breed in mind. However, this is based on a misconception that shelters only have mutts. Many purebred dogs end up in shelters because of irresponsible owners who purchased a dog before they were ready. So in addition to being able to visit multiple shelters to browse, it’s also very likely that you’ll find the breed you’re looking for without having to pay a breeder.

Pets from shelters almost always come with all of their vaccinations completed. Many shelters will spay or neuter the dog for you, as well. Any health problems that the dog arrived at the shelter with have at least started to be treated. Just think of all that you’ve saved on medical care!

 

[Vtwin]

Yes. I have two of them, one guards the inside, one guards the outside, except when they're playing together, so not always indoors but they still leave hair all over the place. And that's also with a Roomba running the entire house daily!

I've had a couple GSD's running around the house for about 17 or 18 years. I'm sure I could still find some hair from the first pair which have been gone for about 3 years.

I just recently discovered the Pet Power Brush attachment for a Shark vacuum. That thing is GOLD! Sucks the hair out of everything I've tested it on with ease.

In fact, I managed to get my wife's hackles up recently because I had the vacuum outside to clean my truck instead of using the shop vac like I usually do.

She really got fired up when I replied, "sorry Hon. I didn't think you used it." I should have thought that one through a bit more...

 

[Creeper]

We have been rescuing older dogs that no one wants for years. Mostly small breeds like Chihuahuas. Best dog I ever had was our rescue from a puppy mill. Poor girl was almost bred to death. We only had her for about 3 years before she died of kidney failure.

We currently have a Yorkie Chihuahua mix. She is 13 and more like a cat than a dog.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

The Roomba probably gets full by breakfast! Lol

I saw a meme a while back that said "My dog pooped the floor while I was at work and then Roomba decided to ruin my life".

 

[Runwildboys]

I saw a meme a while back that said "My dog pooped the floor while I was at work and then Roomba decided to ruin my life".

I downloaded that one. Lol Friggin hilarious!

 

[VaqueroTD]

I've had a couple GSD's running around the house for about 17 or 18 years. I'm sure I could still find some hair from the first pair which have been gone for about 3 years.

I just recently discovered the Pet Power Brush attachment for a Shark vacuum. That thing is GOLD! Sucks the hair out of everything I've tested it on with ease.

In fact, I managed to get my wife's hackles up recently because I had the vacuum outside to clean my truck instead of using the shop vac like I usually do.

She really got fired up when I replied, "sorry Hon. I didn't think you used it." I should have thought that one through a bit more...

Appreciate the suggestion. Will look into it. Yeah, I specifically bought a Roomba that said for pet hair, but still does a 90% job.