I have never had a pet in my life before, any suggestions on what I might get as a first pet?

Question

I like dogs but if I get one I don't know what breed to get. HELP!!

Answer 1

if i were you, id start out with something small like a mouse, rat, bird or fish because of the responsibilities. If you are thinking about a dog, i reccomend a small dog first like a dauschund. Then again if you are going to get a big dog, i reccomend a golden retreiver, lab, or German Shepherd. But b4 you get a pet, you probably want a book about it or maybe you want to do some research on it first. it also depends on what kind of personality you have. when you decide to get a pet or not, id go to an animal shelter. if you do so, let the animal come to you, dont come to the animal. trust me. it works out to a lot of different people.

Answer 2

I recommend you do a lot of reading about different pets and breeds. Personally, I would say to get a cat or a dog, they're definately the most fun. Dogs are higher maintenance though... cats you can pretty much keep in the house, you don't have to worry about walking them or taking them outside to do their business. Purebreds are more expensive, but when I eventually get my first pet, I'm going to get a purebred. Probably a Himalayan kitten... I think they're beautiful. Oh, and make sure you find a good and honest breeder if you go that way, dog or cat. Good luck!

Answer 3

Well you gotta ask yourself some questions. Do you want a big dog or a little dog? A dog that doesn't need a lot of physical activity or a dog thats meant to physical more times than not? Do you want a kid friendly dog or a guard dog? You get my drift???? Trying coming back with more specific wants then you can concentrate on a breed.

Answer 4

I would say a bird perhaps a small breed like a lovebird or cockateil. Yea they are a little more vocal then dogs or cats but no having to litter train or deal w/picking up crap or fleas. They are very lovable,sweet, & tame if tou get a hand-fed baby then they are going to b cuddley (more then you think) & will be your best friend. I would totally recommend them..Good Luck & I hope you find the perfect pet for you:)

Answer 5

OKAY, YOU SHOULD START OFF WITH SOMETHING EASY THATS NOT HARD TO TAKE CARE OF . THE FOOD IS NOT EXPENSIVE AND ITS TRANIABLE .LIKE A FROG, SNAKE , OR A DOG . A DOG IS IF U DON'T HAVE A JOB SO THEN YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF IT .YOU SHOULD GO ONLINE AND LOOK UP SOME PETS THAT NEED A HOME .OR EVEN GO TO A PET SHOP AND ASK THEM WHAT DO THEY THINK U SHOULD GET AS FAR AS PET.MY POPS IS A VETERNAREN SO THATS WHY I NO ALL OF THIS .MAYBE EVEN A BIRD WOULD BE A GOOD STARTER PET OR SOMETHING THATS QUITE LIKE A BUNNY AND ITS ALSO CUDDLEY AND SOFT SO START BYE USING THOSE .OR IF U LIKE SOMETHING THAT GETS INTO A LOT OF TROUBLE YOU SHOULD GO FOR A DOG OR SOMETHING THATS PERKY A CAT OR A KITTEN THEY ARE LOVEABLE AND NICE SO TRY THOSE AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL ME AT [e-mail] OR IF U HAVE A MYSPACE LOOK UP MY NAME AJEE SMITH . OKAY BYE

Answer 6

Hamsters are good pets. They are small inexpensive and you don't need to train them. If you wan't a dog go to the animal shelter and adopt an adult dog. Any breed is good

Answer 7

I have 2 little Pomeranians and they are totally wonderful little dogs! Very much a lap dog and mama's babies! Very protective of their owners! Also I have a little pet chinchilla named Gizzy who is totally wonderful! He runs around the house jumping and chiroing away! He is sooo much fun and also very cuddly! I wouldnt trade any of them for anything!

Answer 8

i have had dogs, cats, birds,rodents,fish,and reptiles. if you want something that requires some interaction i think a cat, it's less difficult to care for than a dog. just my opinion.

Answer 9

get a mutt about 5 years old at the shelter

Answer 10

start off small a fish but if you wanna dog get a lab mix they are good dong i have a lab-boxer mix and he is a good guard dog yet really playful.