What breed do you think fits me?

UnknownDreamland · July 2009

I'm curious. xD We're planning on moving in the next year or so. It might be to a rented house or apartment for a while, but once we're settled and all(I'll be 16-17 then) I'll have hopefully saved up enough by job and random work to maybe persuade my parents on another dog. I never brought that topic up again, even though I'm DYING to. It's just not right to the dog to get it and then be moving from place to place. But I'd love to have a decent amount of research done on some particular breeds to shorten the "looking" process. And about college, I'm planning on doing a community college at first, so I can stay close to home, and then once I'm more firm on what I'd like to do, get my degrees and things, like my mom did(she went to three different colleges). And we've been doing some just-for-fun searching with houses. And yard wise, we've always looked at a minimum of one acre. So, it'd be a fair amount of room for any breed. And the house would be a good size too, we're interested in one levels, especially since by then Bella will be.. 9-10 years old(my baby!) and I don't want too much happening to her involving stairs. I've heard too many horror stories. But yeah, and then around four bedrooms. So.. We'd like more room really. This is what I was like with Auzzy(and preferred!). He woke me up at 5:30-6am. I'd take him out, maybe jog him a few times around the yard, then bring him back in. I'd eat my breakfast then feed him. When he was done I'd tell my mom I was going to walk him and we'd go on a regular course. Which was down about.. 5 minutes to a school, walk back, then run to the school and back twice, then walk there and back again to cool down. We don't have a great neighborhood right now, I don't go far on my walks. And that was what his walks always we. And he'd get 10-15 or more a day. He'd also get tied on a leash and we'd run together, over his agility equipment and just playing chase/fetch. Every day. So I was pretty active with him. Bella.. Not so much. If I go on a walk with her, as soon as I turn to go back to the house she's SHOOTING to go back. Like.. ZOOM! She -hates- her walks. Which is so weird for a dog! Not even her (gasp!) treats persuade her. So we go to the park which is about 5 minutes by driving sometimes, but she's not really an active dog. That being said, I'd love an active dog again. I don't think I'm ready for say, a border collie, I mean. Auzzy was a pain in the rear half the time and he was only an aussie shepherd! I'd -love- to get a wire-haired pointing griffon, but I just don't know how that would work out. I see them in the shelters sometimes(there's a purebred from petfinder from hunting lines right now. But not from my state.) but they're not common breeds. My mom is super picky with looks too. She hates chihuahuas for instance. She likes medium sized dogs, no APBTs though(stupid BSL. D;).. Yeah. I doubt this will turn out, but hey, it's in a few years time, and worse come worse, I get one after college or during, if I end up in a pet friendly apartment that I can afford. XD

Boz · July 2009

Dachshund! They have never ending energy and speed! XD umm... Maybe a Mini Aussie? xD Or a Toy Aussie? xD

lovefrompaige · July 2009

Dachshund! They have never ending energy and speed! XD

OMG! Yes. I would know lol -stares at dachshund laying on bed- o.o You is a weenier dog!

UnknownDreamland · July 2009

I'm not sure how into a dachsie my mom would be. I suggested one after Auzzy and she didn't seem impressed with any information on them. It might have to do with the fact that my aunt has one that's not only ancient(he's got to be 14-16 years old!) but he's had a buttload of health problems the last 8 or so years. :[ But Dachs are adorable! < 3 I jot them and aussies down on my Research list.

Tattoo · July 2009

Doxies can be very active and healthy. It depends on their diet and excercise. Ours is well....fat. there is no lying. We're working on it, and he still just LOVES to go. When he was a puppy, he would jog a mile iwht me a day!

UnknownDreamland · July 2009

Yeah, my Aunt's doxie has had things from a broken back(I was shocked when I heard he survived that) to hot spots. It's crazy! I also forgot to mention that Bella can be VERY dog shy with bigger dogs. She's been attacked 5 times so.. xD She's done well with some bigger dogs though. I'll look into them though, Tat! Thanks!

MondyFlax · July 2009

Akitas, Mini Aussies, German Shepherds, or a Cattle Dog.. I say xD I've/one of my family members had a past with all of these dogs, state your description greatly

ilyanthony1995 · August 2009

my grandpa had a very fat doxie...his name was captian...Cappy for short haha... But one time he got ran over by a truck on his back legs and couldnt walk & the vet said he wouldnt be able to ever walk again...6 months later...he was on his feet again...

UnknownDreamland · August 2009

Oh! I met an akita puppy once, cutest thing in the world, but I think that he'd be a bit big for Bella, as well as a GSD. But I'll look into all those breeds, Mondy. c: Thanks! Wow, that dog's got a will to live, Anthony! I think Buddy, my aunt's dog, fell off a staircase. Or down it.. He was 12 or so at the time. That guy's a trooper!

Boz · August 2009

It's really important to find a quality breeder when it comes to Dachshunds. My aunt's doxie came from a line that hadn't had back problems and etc. She's been doing great! No problems so far. Those little dogs just GO! Zoooooommm!

reina__ · August 2009

I like a lot that you go for lots of walks... that's mentally stimulating. Even if you get a house with a large yard, walks are still rrrrilli important. Hmm.. Do you care about the coat? Does your Mom like Boxers? I love them personally.. they are extremely intelligent, which means they're fairly easy to train, and although they are energetic, I've never really seen a well-bred Boxer who's aggressive. They are usually very sweet! (depends on every individual dog though) If you look out for a breeder who includes European/Australian dogs in their breeding program, that will usually mean less health problems, as compared to the American Boxer.

UnknownDreamland · August 2009

I love my walks. < 3 I only used the yard for his agility training and little jogs in the morning during rush hour(since he lunged at cars, walking during rush hours on a road where cars go 60-70 miles an hour is a BAD idea!), and you know, games, but yes, more room in general is just more fun for us, and the dog. XD I'm not sure how she feels about boxers. She's pretty anti about any bully breed, unfortunately. She'll look at a rottweiler or a staffy and say "That dog looks pit bull". She'd probably say the same about a boxer, but who knows what she'll say when the time comes! Boxers are awesome dogs! I don't think I'm out for a breeder, mostly a shelter dog that needs a home, but I'd like it to be definite that whatever breed is a big part of the mix or even purebred. That's why I'm more worried about dogs with big, well known health issues than I would be with, say, a breeder with healthier lines. My old thought was that I could put the money I put into a breeder dog into all the health issues I'll have, and I'll have saved a life. But, like I said! Who knows when the time comes! Thank you so much! OH! And coat wise. Auzzy didn't shed at all. I gave him a brush every few days(more often than necessary to get him used to being handled, he used to growl at the brush, snap at it, etc.) and I'd get little to no dead hairs. While Bella sheds like a mad woman. I could go out and brush her for 45 minutes, and run my hands through and pick out furs, and she'd come back in and shed some more. My dad's not a fan of the shedding, but he was also used to a non-shedding dog before. So, shedding wise, nothing too extreme. Long coat wise, I'm up for anything. But chances are, if it's too crazy, my mom won't like the breed anyway.

reina__ · August 2009

I'm confused why your Mom has to like it if it's going to be YOUR dog..?

UnknownDreamland · August 2009

I don't get that either. :[ I mean, when I was looking at Bella and another dog(a lab cross), I was all for the lab cross. He was.. more like Auzzy energy-wise. But my mom didn't like how he looked so we couldn't get him. But she's also been known to surprise me. She doesn't HAVE to like it. If she doesn't, all that'll happen is that it'll postpone when I can get the dog in a worst case scenario.

lovefrompaige · August 2009

But she's also been known to surprise me. She doesn't HAVE to like it. If she doesn't, all that'll happen is that it'll postpone when I can get the dog in a worst case scenario.

That sounds like my mom, though I have a way of persuading people. . . lol

Scary

Hardcoremagic · August 2009

if you want a hyper dog, i suggst a Alaskan Malamute

MondyFlax · August 2009

Hardcoremagic wrote:

if you want a hyper dog, i suggst a Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamutes aren't hyper, they're working dogs, but they aren't hyper. That's a Husky. Alaskan Malamutes are WAY too big to be around any small animals, I've only met 2 Malamutes that were small-animal friendly. They don't enjoy collars/harnesses usually, and need to eat a LOT, have MANY health problems. They are not the dog you want based on your description. -glares at Marvel-

UnknownDreamland · August 2009

Haha, yeah. I had a mally for about two days(we found him and a shiba and took them in while we were looking for owners), he was pretty lazy and hated the harness I put him on(it was Auzzy's, but Auzzy was stocky enough that it fit him. xD) but he was.. not my cup of tea.

He had husky in him too though. *shrugs*

MondyFlax · August 2009

Yeah..my dog. Pff. He sits in a box all day with air conditioning..hates walks..hates the world pretty much o.0 except me. My friend's husky named Sibo(strange name, huh xD) Was hyper, loved walks, all that stuff. Definitely not an Alaskan.

reina__ · August 2009

Dreamy, you should check out the Dutch Shepherd. I don't think I've ever seen one before.... they are ridiculously intelligent, happy, enthusiastic dogs. They need exercise, at least a daily walk or jog, do well with other animals, and can withstand bad weather (if it's going to live outside). <a href="http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dutchshepherd.htm"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dutchshepherd.htm</a>;

EpikLove · August 2009

MondyFlax wrote:

Hardcoremagic wrote:

if you want a hyper dog, i suggst a Alaskan Malamute

 Alaskan Malamutes aren't hyper, they're working dogs, but they aren't hyper. That's a Husky. Alaskan Malamutes are WAY too big to be around any small animals, I've only met 2 Malamutes that were small-animal friendly. They don't enjoy collars/harnesses usually, and need to eat a LOT, have MANY health problems. They are not the dog you want based on your description. -glares at Marvel-

Huskys are hyper. ... hyper. too hyper. HYPER. >D So they fit me since I like active dogs, too. xD Huskies are smart, I guess, but they're stubborn. .___. you should see my husky. ZOOOM. xDD But mallys are generally LAZZY. xD Huskies are complete opposite. o_O; So I might suggest a Husky, but they SHED like -hell-. But with good brushing shedding goes down. xD

reina__ · August 2009

I stand by my last statement.

UnknownDreamland · August 2009

Thanks Reina!

I'll definitely look into them. They used to be my favorite breed(when I was switching every other week.. but still!). Where we're looking to move.. It's got a LOT of open space. So depending on neighbors, even if we only had an acre of land, the dog itself could have more. *shrugs* We could be living out there for up to.. 6-8 months before my dad gets a job. It would make any energetic dog a happy dog. Some houses even have streams through the property. *edit* Oh, I know Bluey. xD That dog I took in looked to be mostly mally. But yeah. I'm not sure how crazy I'm about super-shedders. XD Bella's bad enough.

Jazz · August 2009

Ooh.. My neighbors have a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppy and he's the cutest thing ever plus I get to take care of him a lot *bounces* When they're away and stuff or even on a day trip when they don't want him in his crate all day... Anyways back on topic, he'll grow to be pretty big, and has a lot of energy. But GSMDs are good with kids.. and I dunno about the shedding xD

MuckyDuckBrendon · August 2009

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