What is the best kind of dog to get?

Question

I want a nice friendly dog, not some little yappy thing, what should I go for?

Answer 1

A beagle or a lab (yellow, black or chocolate) - all are GREAT companions :)

Answer 2

Yappy little things often become yappy because they aren't very happy.....so whatever dog you choose, make sure you look after it well, and give it lots of love, and it will respond by being a great friend and companion.

It depends on your lifestyle, some dogs are very high maintenance, or so big they eat you out of house and home!

Maybe go along to your local animal rescue place and ask their advice. That way you will see the dog and what personality it has before you take it home.

Good luck, I hope you find exactly the right dog for you.

Answer 3

This isn't an easy question to answer. Dogs (like all animals) have requirements too. Do you like medium size/ large dogs? Do you have an area where you can exercise your dog? Once you figure out what kind of dog you want...one that fits your environment and family (yes, you have to consider who is going to come in contact with the dog too) then you need to decide whether you want a puppy (you have to have the time to train it) or a dog that is already grown (there are a lot of dogs that are already trained that need homes and people that will love them). Then...the final question is does the animal choose you as well?
small (yappies) are out so I would suggest medium size dogs, probably short haired (less care) along the sporting line, maybe retrievers or labradors...but remember...they need a lot of exercise. Good luck with your hunt. :)

Answer 4

We researced different dog breeds on the internet before we bought ours. I have 3 kids and from all the info we got we decided on a golden retreiver. It was a great choice. Lily is a wonderful dog. The kids (especially the 4 yr old, 2 when we got her) can do anything to her and she just lays ther! Once I caught him dragging her around the house by the tail (we have hard wood floors so she couldn't get a grip to run away - lol)! Of course, for all you animal cruetly ppl out there, I immeadietly made him stop and explained it was not nice. The point is she never even thought about "nipping" him to get away. She is great with the boys friends but if a stranger comes to the door she won't let them in until we tell her it is OK. She very protective of "her kids". I have found that she is Not hyper like some breeds. Not a yippy little dog (lol) she will bark as ppl pass by our fence and stranger at the door but thats pretty much it. When the kids want to play she is up for it, but the rest of the time she just kind of lays around.
The 2 bad thinds about a golden retreiver are the shedding. Although I have found making the kids brush her helps. My oldest boy brushes here in the a.m. and my middle boy in the p.m. They also need lots of affection. Lily wants to be petted and talked to alot. Fortunately, I stay home and we have lots of kids (my boys and all their friends, we seem to be the nieghbodhood house - lol).
Good luck with your new dog!

Answer 5

There are too many dogs in dogs homes, such as RSPCA ones in the United Kingdom, who are longing for a proper home. Go and visit a home local to you and bring home the dog you fall in love with. Fall for a dog which is nice and friendly, but which is enthusiastic about life.

Also, if you go to a dogs home they will advise you about things like the right size of dog for your lifestyle, and whether the dog will get on with any children or other pets in your house.

Some pedigree dogs are fine, but they often have potential health problems due to inbreeding. Don't say no to a healthy mongrel.

Answer 6

Most gun dogs have really good natures:

Labradors, spaniels (not King Charles = yappy) etc.

I have experience of Welsh Springers, Working Cockers and Labs - all have fab natures, but they do need lots of exercise. The Working Cockers are great as they really like being close to their owners and are bright, also, they aren't small and yappy, but they aren't huge and unmanageable either.

Good luck and enjoy your dog when you find it.

Answer 7

The type of dog you get depends on your personal circumstances - how much time do you have to exercise it, how much can you afford each week to feed it, pay vets fees, how big is your house and garden (dogs do not belong in flats). Beauty is supposedly in the eye of the beholder, so the dog I like might really turn you off. Go along to an All Breeds dog show and look at all the different breeds of dogs and when you see one you might like, speak to the owners to find out about its temperament and character. Dog breeders love to talk about their dogs so take their statements with a pinch of salt as they tend to exaggerate the good points and play down the bad points.

Answer 8

I have two Shih Tzu puppies. They are sisters and they are not even a year old and they are sooo good. Some people think I'm crazy because they were poddy trained in the first week! When we told our friends we were going to get the puppies they suggested Pee Pee Pads and so we went to our local K-Mart and they had them so we thought we would try them and they work great ! They don't shed.They only bark when they have to go to the bathroom or want out of their kennel. Some time they bark when they are hungry or if they want to play. They love to play and it is hard not to spoil them ! They love to cuddle! I hope this will help you find the right dog!!

Answer 9

not a springer spaniel like mine,Way too hyper! Partners choice this time around. If i were you, i would get an English Bull Terrier, they are the best dog in the world. We used to have a massive white one, and sadly he died, so we got a springer because my partner was too upset about the English Bull to have another, BUT, although she is lovely, our spaniel is a pain in the jacksey. English Bulls are cool, calm, and love to plod along. Ours was the best with kids and other dogs, and we found everyone else who had them said the same. They can be stubborn in a funny kinda way, but you cant stay mad at em either just because of they way their faces look! I would definitely go back to one next time. Hope that helps!

Answer 10

I have the best dog ever and would really recommend this breed, a golden retriever. Very friendly, gentle, obedient, great with children, clever and most of all a very handsome chap. No wonder they are called Golden's, they have a great attitude. We only had our little golden for 4 weeks when I found out I was pregnant. I was a bit nervous on how he would be around a tiny baby, I knew he would be good, but maybe a bit boisterous, but I needn't have worried, truly a golden by name, and a golden by nature. My baby is nearly 3 now, and my retriever is still as gentle as ever with her. good luck on your new pet, and I hope you are as lucky as we where.

Answer 11

English bulldogs are good ones but require extra care during hot weather. They are VERY lazy, but friendly. Very good with children and people.

If you want hyper dogs, you could also check out Boston Terrier, very active dog or French Bulldog.

Go for black lab if you're looking for a cheaper one. Chespeake dogs are cute as well.

Hope you find a cute and friendly pup! Good luck.