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Posted: 6:52:54 AM 5/1/2006
I'm buying a new dog (i don't have any. ) What sort of dog should i get? What are your favourites?
Posted: 6:58:43 AM 5/1/2006
Buy a dog that fits you and your style of life. Chihuahuas,Pugs and Boston Terriers are pretty good . There are plenty to choose from but get one you like and can afford.
Posted: 7:03:53 AM 5/1/2006
Don't just ask people what you should buy. Do some serious research on dog breeds. Find out how big each one gets, how active they are, how much grooming they need, potential health problems for each breed, etc. What is good for one person may not be good for another person. For example, I have a brittany. Definately not for everyone-high exercise requirements. Are you active or a couch potato? How much room do you have? And will you devote the next 10-15 years to raising this dog? Think before you buy.
Posted: 7:15:30 AM 5/1/2006
Do you want small or big? Do you have a back yard? Do you live in an apartment? How will you exercise the dog and how often? (honestly) Do you plan to take the dog to training classes? Do you want a dog that requires alot of grooming?

You need to give more info before just asking what type of dog to get.
Posted: 4:40:02 PM 5/1/2006
Get a dog that best suits you lifestyle. Like if you live in an apartment, don't get a very big dog. If you aren't an active person, don't get a dog that needs a lot of excersise. Ask youself questions, read books, search on the computer, etc.
Posted: 6:22:53 PM 5/1/2006
I would recommend a Shih Tzu. But whatever fits you is what you should choose
Posted: 6:30:20 PM 5/1/2006
There are larger dogs though that are better as apartment dogs than many of the toy breeds....brings back the issue of research, research, research.
Also your breed choice should also be based on your family, children, ages, amount of time that can be spent on excercise, etc. What kind of activities you like to do that the dog would be involved in, etc......
Posted: 6:33:06 PM 5/1/2006
Get a labrador retriever(there my fav dog -chocolote lab)

Well they would do fine in an a apartment but they need lots of exersise so you will need to take him/her out for walks a lot.

They are very friendly and outgoing and will love you forever.

Whatever fits your lifestyle
Posted: 10:15:26 PM 5/1/2006
i have a big backyard. lots of room for a dog. i am (honestly) an active person. i don't want a lap-dog eg: a Chihuahua. sorry i was a bit unspecific
Posted: 10:32:16 PM 5/1/2006
nevermind

There are many great breeds out there. Check out www.dogbreedinfo.com

***Edited By: thelifeofriley on 5/2/2006 8:40:39 AM***
Reason: edit
Posted: 10:47:11 PM 5/1/2006
Children? Ages? This will be an indoor dog?

Posted: 11:38:41 PM 5/1/2006
Thought I'd second Riley's insight on the Springer! I grew up with an English Springer and my parents made the mistake of leaving the 6 month old puppy unsupervised in the house. She ate the seats out of two lazy boy recliners in an afternoon. She showed them not to leave her alone!!!
Posted: 11:43:41 PM 5/1/2006
Well, no 6month old puppy should be left alone, of any breed.
Posted: 2:35:54 AM 5/2/2006
Another lab. (i already have 5) lol.

flicka posted this on another question, if she says she doesnt have any dogs then why did she answer that she has 5 labs on the dream dogs qhestion???
Posted: 5:22:15 AM 5/2/2006
ruffian
That would be my dream, to have five labs and then get another one. (maybe labs, i like a lot of dogs)
Sorry that did sound silly
p.s. how do you know im a girl (even though it's true)
Posted: 5:26:56 AM 5/2/2006
IPN169
There is Definitely no children.
It would sleep outside in a kennel.
Posted: 5:39:41 AM 5/2/2006
Flicka sounds girley, sorry.

I dont agree with outside dogs,sorry but it is cruel, dogs want to be part of the family, not in the yard watching your flowers while you are slepping. But if you are going to keep and outside dog then it should be a big dog with and appropriate coat to deal with your climate. Where I live it gets below 40 in the winter quite regularly so nothing short of a northern spitz type dog does well outside.

Outdoor dogs tend to be board, so they bark alot, are distructive to the yard and generally ignored. Very few people have the lifestyle that allows them to give and outdoor dog the attention it needs. I knew ine lady that took her dog to work with her and walked/ran 5+ hours a day with her dog, it is the only dog I have ever thought didn't really need to be in the house, since all it really did at home was sleep.

This does not include people that have guardian dogs in with flocks of sheep cattle etc. those breeds tend to not do well in family situations and prefer to be out with the livestock.

Posted: 8:07:51 AM 5/2/2006
Dachshund

They are very clever, loyal, very affectionate

Posted: 8:40:19 AM 5/2/2006
Then I don't suggest getting a springer, in fact I'll delete that part of my post. I don't suggest a lab either, as they are family dogs. Oh, well, I don't suggest any dog really... I don't agree with dogs living outdoors.

"An outside dog has an address, not a home"
Posted: 10:45:52 AM 5/2/2006
Hi Flicka! I am new here too. I have two labs. One is a black 4 yr old. and the other is a new addition to our family. He is an 11 wk old yellow lab. Labs are very active dogs and need a lot of room. We have 52 acres for our babies to enjoy. I disagree that all pets should be kept indoors. Our dogs live outside and are very much a part of our family. They are loved on and played with daily. We have 4 children who love to swim in the pond with Jet and he is with them constantly. If you have the room and have already been thinking about getting this type of dog, and if you have the time to devote to this loving animal, go for it. A lab is a wonderful companion and will fulfill your dreams as a super pet!
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