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mskoko22

help me pick a dog please

help me pick a dog please
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Posted: 8:59:47 AM 1/25/2008
im kind of new with dogs since i just moved out of saudi arabia & i wish to get a pet dog but i dont know much about them so i was hopeing to get some help picking a miduim - big " not large" size friendly dog " i dont want a retriever" & id like him to look good so a pitbull is out of question so please help me out here.
jackie17
Posted: 9:18:43 AM 1/25/2008
..."id like him to look good so a pitbull is out of question so please help me out here."

Well, that rules out my breed. I have never heard someone say they didn't want a Pit Bull because they look ugly..thats' a first.

How much time do you have to spend with the dog.
Do you have children? If so, how old?
Do you want shedding/non shedding/long or short coat?
High energy? (which requires alot of your time and exercise)
Do you want an easyily trained dog or stubborn, but trainable? (this also takes more time)

There are more questions, but these are a few you need to think about.
You're only as old as you feel, and I feel 5..
CatDogMom
Posted: 8:51:48 AM 1/26/2008
I'd spend some time at an animal shelter. Besides getting a few books on choosing a breed, this would give you an idea of what dogs you like and what kind of temperament you are interested in.

Adopting can be very rewarding and mix breeds are always unique! No one else is going to have a dog quite like yours.

Also, I think an adult dog would be a good choice. You could go the private rescue group route (find one at Petfinder.com). They could find you a dog that is already house and leash trained.

Good luck.
blockerc
Posted: 9:50:20 AM 1/26/2008
Look good? Pit out of the question? That hurt! lol Obviously you've never seen our pits! Questions need to be answered, a lot of questions. How much time are you willing to devote to a pet? What can you budget? costs money to keep a pet, some more than others. What is your lifestyle/ how many in your family? What ages? Will you be a responsible owner?? No offense intended there. Spent some time with prospective breeds and their owners. Please do extensive research before deciding. A wrong decision will certainly be devastating for the pet and can be traumatic for you as well. GOOD LUCK!!!
Quality is not expensive, it's priceless. I love blues!
Posted: 6:54:07 PM 1/28/2008
If you want a retreiver than get a golden retreiver or Labrador Retreiver but for non shedding or tough on allergies those two are way out of topic
pyrmom
Posted: 10:31:27 PM 1/28/2008
http://www.terrificpets.com/forum/49554.asp

As for Pits, you'll find more than a few members of this forum who are owned by an APB or three as well as many others who think they're downright beautiful.

***Edited By: pyrmom on 1/28/2008 10:32:46 PM***
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"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful".
Posted: 12:06:50 PM 1/29/2008
If you are looking to get a purebred dog, perhaps go to a local dog show. Most of the owners will be happy to tell you about their breed.
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