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DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

Thanks, Reina! =D I was looking for a Jack Russell around my area for a bit before I got Maggie. It was one of the top breeds I was interested in. My Aunt has a really friendly one. She's also pretty mellow. I think she came from a good breeder in our area - but I'll have to ask. Wheaton Terriers are on the rare side in my small town. =P But they do sound like great dogs. My parents just don't want to pay a shipping fee. D; The Cane Corso for sale in our newspaper were about $1200 if I remember correctly. They're in the area, too. I have no clue if the breeder is good or not - and I don't need to found out since I'm not looking for the breed they're offering. ;] Greyhounds are a great suggestion! They'd definitely be easy keepers with their coat and friendliness. But I'm not allowed a bigger dog - otherwise I'd probably already have a breed picked out. xD (-cough- Golden Retriever =D). I'm still looking around in the area for a good breeder. I'd be willing to drive 6-8 hours away if I could! But my parents, who are money-savers (which is good), would probably only go 2-3 hours away. There are three cities/towns that are close enough to check out. One is 45 minutes away, another is 2 hours, and another is also 2 hours. If we found a good breeder, we could definitely get to one of those towns with no hesitations. Before we settle on a breeder, though, we're still going to filter through local and close-by animal shelters. Getting Maggie and seeing how bad she is with our family doesn't mean I won't go to a pound again for a different dog that might match what I'm looking for better. ;D Not all dogs will be like Maggie. Some will be better, some worse. And I hope to find the right one. (Bad thing is: my dad wants a puppy so I can train it after seeing Maggie's bad habits.

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Hibachi · August 2009

Why not something similar, like a whippet or an itallian greyhound. :] My friend had a whippet, it was so sweet and she was also a one person dog. I've never owned one or been around many, but the one she had was a well trained dog and was very friendly.

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

Again - if I could even find one around here. But thanks, Avla! I will definitely take them into consideration. =D They do seem like sweet, friendly dogs.

reina__ · August 2009

Get a male. There is a reason why they call intact female dogs what they do.

Seriously though. I find that female dogs are much more snappy and in-your-face with more sharp temperaments than males. I'm pretty sure it's like that in MOST breeds. Males tend to be more easy-going, calm, and biddable.

Hibachi · August 2009

I agree with Reina, males are a less aggresive. And males are more active than females, from experience. PLus they can't bring suprises home in thier tummys. x3 I tend to like females more though, all my animals are female. The only males we have is one of our weenie dogs and my cat.

I think males are more hard headed though. XD So I dun know. ;-;

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

Thanks, Reina & Avla. Yeah, I like males.

Max, my Kelpie/Sheltie, is such a sweetheart. He wasn't socialized properly (although we did socialize him) and he gets along well with dogs. Whereas my female is just plain grumpy. xD Regardless male or female, the dog WOULD be getting altered, so no suprises in her tummy anyways.

Plus, all the stories I've heard with all the sweetest/most loyal dogs were with males. Females, from my experience, tend to have a real attitude and are more independent. I'd like a more social, attatched-to-its-owner dog. Which seems to be a male as far as I know.

So thank you guys! I'll talk it up with my mom and dad and see what they're opinion on the gender is, too.

Minx · August 2009

I think it just depends on who raiss them.. i have a female mutt who isnt altered and she is MOST DEFINITALLY the dog of my heart. She's NEVER snapped me or ANYONE. She loves bigger dogs and smaler dogs alike. She follows me everywhere and sleeps in my bed with me and she's excellent with any aged kids and adults. She's attatched to me and does things for me that she wouldnt DREAM of doing for other people

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

It does depend. Which is why I'm having a hard time choosing. I just want to go with the gender most likely to turn out the way I want the dog to. And it seems like a male is most likely. But it is true, females can be the sweetest things if they're raised, socialized, and cared for properly. I'd just prefer a male over a female. Downsides to owning a female in my perspective: can have a lot of attitude, show dominance, spaying fee costs more (the fee is minor, I would totally pay it, it's just more than neutering.) Downsides owning a male in my perspective: marks his territory on everything, shows dominance - especially when females are around, might be overprotective if housed with a female, etc. That's just my perspective.

But, you know what, I'll choose the best puppy of the litter if I do get to. If I have last choice, if it was proven to be a good litter, it can't hurt to take the puppy. But I'm going to be doing a lot of looking around, observing, visiting, and testing before I choose a dog anyways. I heard that holding a puppy like a baby on its back in your arms and observing how much they struggle is a good way to identify if a puppy will be easier or more difficult to handle. Struggles a lot until he gets free = may have issues with you being leader, may show future dominance. Struggles a little but settles down and stays in your arms = a middle-of-the-road puppy, won't be as hard to show him who's boss. Struggles a lot, has big, scared eyes or whines = an insecure or shy puppy, may be too shy or scared and turn to biting when he's frightened. It's not proven, but a good way to tell. And you're supposed to try and take the middle-of-the-road puppy because he'd be easier to handle. Does anyone else believe that this could work in choosing from a litter?

reina__ · August 2009

Yes!! I really recommend doing the Volhard Puppy Aptitude test when you go look for a puppy. Some Corso breeders I know do it and it's a great way to match the puppy's temperament to the buyer's personality. Just google it and it should come up. I believe it's really worth it to do it on all the pups.

Hibachi · August 2009

I do believe that is true! The pups we have LOVE being held like a baby, and even fall asleep in your arms with no struggle at all. They have good temperment and have no problem being told no.

UnknownDreamland · August 2009

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DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

Thanks, Reina. I looked it up. I will definitely use those tips to pick out a good puppy from a litter. ;D Hopefully we'll be adopting a puppy from the pound or one that really needs to be rehomed from its home now because of its owners moving, etc. Each puppy I look at will be tested with the listed suggestions on the Volhard Puppy Aptitude test.

Aw, Avla, your dogs seem submissive and very obedient!

-steals them all- My one dog is very submissive and listens when we say 'no'. My other dog (oldest, nine years) likes to walk away or look at you like she's saying, "NO WAY. I am not going to lie down on concrete. TOO HARD." xD

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We couldn't keep Maggie. Frankly, I wanted to work with her more, but my mom said we were taking her back. My dad agreed. My sister was against it and I was neutral. I couldn't say no, I couldn't say yes. I -did not- go with them to the shelter to give her back... it would've been too hard (plus Mom said I shouldn't go). Apparently my mom and sister (who went to take her) cried. Just goes to show how attatched you can get to a dog in just two weeks.

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

:arrow: Any new breed/mixed breed suggestions? So far I've found puppies for sale of the following breeds yesterday: Retriever/Rottweiler cross... $100 Miniature Pinschers... unknown price Teacup Chihuahuas... $700 Chihuahuas.. $250 Shih-Tzu/Japanese Chin cross... $200 Chihuahuas... $500 Shih-Tzu/Bichon cross... $400 Border Collies... $400 Chihuahua/Pomeranian... $250 German Shepherd... $500 Is it just me or all the mixed breeds up there really overpiced? o_O They're not even purebred. And I highly doubt half of them were planned breedings or responsibly bred.

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jennifer27 · August 2009

I would say male too.. cause females try to be alpha all the time and it gets really annoying when they practically attack the other dogs with no reason other then to do it. but males are always laid back (as long as they are fixed) cause they have to reason to be hyper. but I think it also depends on how to raise them/socialize them.

Hibachi · August 2009

Garfieldz Gal wrote:

 Aw, Avla, your dogs seem submissive and very obedient! -steals them all- My one dog is very submissive and listens when we say 'no'. My other dog (oldest, nine years) likes to walk away or look at you like she's saying, "NO WAY. I am not going to lie down on concrete. TOO HARD." xD

Lmao. You can have all my dogs, except my poodlers. XD They are all tards. 8D That is over priced. 0_o Don't get min pins, unless you know it's bloodlines vuryy well. my grandma and cousin bought thier min pins from a breeder and they where all inbred...like bad...and they end up being physco. Of course that is with most inbred dogs, my grandmas min pin went blind when it was only about 8 weeks old and then it died because it's body shut down. THEN my cousins min pins have extereme aggression issues, she has 2 from the same litter that my grandma had hers. And my cousins mom wont get them fixed and just a few weeks ago the male and the female bred [they are brother and sister] and ended up with 4 pups, but 2 died. D; But anyways, some min pins are very hyper and crazy, not only have I seen it through my cousins dog but I know other people who have min pin mixes and they are just outta control. But, I also have met one who was sweet...but still hyper. XD

Hibachi · August 2009

jennifer27 wrote:

I would say male too.. cause females try to be alpha all the time and it gets really annoying when they practically attack the other dogs with no reason other then to do it. but males are always laid back (as long as they are fixed) cause they have to reason to be hyper. but I think it also depends on how to raise them/socialize them.

Not all female dogs are aggresive, I have always had female dogs. You just have to teach them good social skills. 8D

reina__ · August 2009

I don't think she means aggressive, but dominant. In a wild dog pack the females make the best leaders... as with dog sled racing. They have a sharper disposition than males, regardless of how they were raised. By nature they are Another plus about getting a male is fixing them is much less expensive than a total hysterectomy in females.

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

I've always had better luck with males. Females are way more dominant and I don't really feel like having a super dominant dog at this moment. xD Min Pins = a breed I am not willing to buy. EVER. I hate these little buggers. xD Some of them are really sweet. And I wouldn't mind a hyper dog. BUT NO. Not a Miniature Pinscher. x_X I really want to look at the Retriever/Rottweiler puppies. D; But... no bigs dogs. Dx Plus, I don't think I want to handle a Rottie mix. (Ooh, but the Retriever...

) But dad already said no. And who knows if the dog's lines are good enough or if it was an accidental breeding, etc. Phooey. We're going to phone all the pounds that are 1-2 hours away and ask about puppies (my parents won't allow me to get a dog any older than about 8 months Dx). Hopefully one of them has some that we might be interested in.

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

Woopsies... slow computer, made me post twice. o_O :oops:

EpikLove · August 2009

So, here's my two cents.

I would get a male, since yes, they are less independent. However, I've only had one male and have had all females, and they're really sweet, it's just that they seem to look down on me. xD But they're never dominant - they always knew their place in the house. :] However, the male GSD that I had, he was the -best-. he was extremely sweet and all, but grown men ran away from him, cause he was a big boy, and he looked scary to people. xD but- shih-tzus I might recommend for you, but you might not want them. pros: don't shed that much, play by themselves, kid-friendly, love to play, and they're sweet. they're not dominant at all. around 10-15 lbs. :] cons: kinda dumb. xDD but it's okay, they can learn. :] i have one, and she's really sweet, it's just that she's food possessive. However, I used to have another shih-tzu, [a mix with maltese], and she was the sweetest thing ever. so, I guess it just depends on the dog. now, I have a purebred Sib. Husky, too. xD pros: VERY energetic, sweet, and kinda easy to train, also kid-friendly. :] cons: SHED LIKE HELL. sometimes they're also -too- hyper. xD so, I hope you choose the right dog this time. I know how hard it is to give away a dog, even if it was a short time you were with it.

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

Thanks Bluey

Yeah, it is really hard. But it'll be better for Maggie, whoever is best to adopt her, and for us - because we won't have a dog that doesn't suit our family. Hopefully she'll make someone else a very happy dog owner. Shih-Tzus... well. I've always heard good stories about them. (: My grandma has one and he's obedient, very attatched to my grandma, walks well on a leash, gets a long with dogs extremely well (ignores them if they bark/growl, plays with them if they're good), and he's a cute little sweetie. Unfortunately, my mom doesn't like the "look" of shih-tzus. D; Blah. I am not a fan of their looks, but they're still greats dogs and are adorable all the same. Siberian Huskies are a complete no for us. xD We had one when I was about three. My mom named her Jesse and she was dominant, controlling, disobedient, pulled on the leash, (not sure how she was with other dogs... can't really remember) and ran away a lot. o_O My mom then realized: we weren't ready for a dog. 'Specially not ready for a SIBERIAN HUSKY. xD We gave her away to a REALLY nice family for free and monitored her with them. She was always happy, under control and fed well. But I can't remember much. I was only three and I didn't like Jesse - she knocked me over lots, haha. Pros to Sib. Huskies: Many breeds in my small town. xD Of course. The one dog I can't get and there's millions of them. Lmfao. Thanks for suggestions and such though, Bluey! I appreciate it.

Hibachi · August 2009

BlueIsis wrote:

 cons: kinda dumb. xDD but it's okay, they can learn. :]

Not really. XD My grandma has one that's uber smart, if you throw a toy and say "fetch" he runs to get it and brings it back and drops it at your feet. If he has to potty or wants treats he comes over to you and looks at you with big eyes and if you say "what" he will bark and go to the door or go to the pantry where his treats are. He also learned how to sit within two minutes....better than my poodlers. x3 They have cute eyes, I love the way they look with thier teeth sticking out.

If you could have a big dog I would so recomend a GSD, my boyfriend made me fall in love with them. We saw one at petco and he was soo FREAKING cute! -sigh- Anyways, if you need a list of breeds to look for I can give you a large list of small/medium breeds, PM me if need more suggestions. XD

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

Mt grandma's Shih Tzu is really smart, too. =P No more breed suggestions needed, Avla. But thank you.

iluvdogs111 · August 2009

Jack Russels are not good with kids. We had one once and it snapped at my little sister. Pugs are awesome, but they can have many health problems. As for the whole male/female thing, it really depends, I wouldn't say either is better, females can be a bit more dominant when it comes to other dogs, but otherwise I would say it's more about the dog's personality, breed, and training then it's gender. I don't know for sure, I personally like females better, but I think the gender doesn't matter as much, as long as you get them fixed.

iluvdogs111 · August 2009

Oh, I also heard dogs of the same gender are better together than a male and female, but because you already have a male and female and your female's more dominant, a male may work best for you like you already said.

reina__ · August 2009

My friend bought a Jack Russell when she was 14, and her brothers were 10 and 12. He was perfectly fine around children. But his breeders were really good, showed and field raced them, so it depends on the bloodlines too I guess.

We had one when I was about three. My mom named her Jesse and she was dominant, controlling, disobedient, pulled on the leash, (not sure how she was with other dogs... can't really remember) and ran away a lot. o_O

LOL, same story with me, except it was a Border Collie. Her name was Jesse too! Haha.. yeah, she was messed up. I think she was abused though.. she was afraid of work boots, shovels, and buckets.

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

Sorry I haven't been here to bump this up and reply! My computer... like... broke down and my internet connection is screwed up. Now I'm using a really crappy computer (my sister's). It's super slow and takes a while to load pages. (And the pages look totally screwed up! Lol.) Anyway. Guess what? There are $500 Golden Retriever puppies in the newspaper! It was so weird when I saw the ad because two seconds before my sister said, "I bet there'll be Goldens in there" (and no one had even looked at the newspaper yet haha). Of course, I cannot get one. No big dogs. Plus, they're available Sept. 8th, the day I go back to school. And I want to have a puppy for at least 1-2 weeks before I go to school so he can get settled in and trained a bit. So far there's no good puppies yet.

And time's running out... I have to go to school soon. Blah. -searches frantically for a puppy-

DiamondPuppy0809 · August 2009

My best friend recently got two puppies (from the same litter). The breeds are: Cocker Spaniel/Poodle/Shih-Tzu. They have a male and a female. They told me that they're giving the female away for free. She's potty trained, kennel trained, and very happy-go-lucky. She also passed the puppy test with great results on each test. Which I was impressed by very much. She loves other dogs and people, too. I do really like her. Plus, she's the breed I was looking into. Haha. She's got a great temperment and the right amount of energy, too. My mom and I are thinking about it. She's a female... I wanted a male. But you never know. I did say I'd get a female if I came across one that had a good temperment. So. We'll see!

ilyanthony1995 · August 2009

whenever i get a dog..i would get a male..you said your dogs likes males better...& yea..i do find males more easy to train..

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