My husband is a truck driver and doesn't ALWAYS have time to excercise a dog but would like to have a companion. He usually has an extra hour or two for exercise but there are days when it's just not gonna happen. Any suggestion will be appreciated.
2006-08-01 10:09:36 · 15 answers · asked by malitia2002 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Check the Animal Planet Site. There is a section that gives some general points on different breed types. But like kids, they all have there own personality. Try a shelter and tell them what you are looking for. They usually do behavior assesment and can point you toward one that might work.
My hubbie is a driver too, make sure his company is ok with pets, some don't like it.
2006-08-01 10:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, it would take a very sedate Boston Terrier to adjust to the life of a truck dog... I agree that they can adapt to almost anything, but they *do* need exercise (and plenty of it) or they tend to get quite overweight. They are also highly intelligent dogs that need *a lot* of mental stimulus of stay happy and healthy.
I knew a Bossie truck-dog once... He was bored, destructive, and even a little neurotic from being cooped up all of the time. Then, one day, when they had him tied to the truck while eating at a truck stop, he was stolen. They eventually found him, but could not prove that he was theirs. (The dog obviously preferred his new home with a yard and lots of people to play with.)
I would go with a dog that is *much* more comfortable with being basically motionless for long periods of time. Check out the other suggestions and see if anything fits your criteria.
2006-08-01 10:36:33 · answer #2 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother in law has five poodles, and they are mainly house dogs. The only real exercise they get is running around the house and maybe the yard for a few minutes each day. They are perfectly healthy with this schedule. FYI, three of them are toy poodles, and two are teacup poodles. The teacup may be a better choice for you, as they take up less room and don't tend to need as much exercise. They really aren't that yippy, either.
2006-08-01 10:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no dought that you should get a Boston Terrier. Check them out and tell me if I am wrong! I have had many and they are the best dogs ever. They are low maintenance and great companions. They can be hyper , but they will adapt themselves to your activity level and they are extremely smart!
2006-08-01 10:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think yorkies the best (: they dont require much excercise and running around the house/back yard for a little bit is enough everyday. Plus they they great alone and they are very cutee!! My auntie had one and she was the sweetest thing ! very loyal and easy to train (: Good luck finding the perfect pet ! (:
2006-08-01 10:19:54 · answer #5 · answered by just me (: 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schnoodle
2006-08-01 12:53:12 · answer #6 · answered by John H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A miniature dachshund would be great. They only exercise if you want them to go on a walk or something. Otherwise, they are pretty calm. But make sure it's a mini.
2006-08-01 11:20:10 · answer #7 · answered by stephaniekaye1985 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of truckers have Shih tzu's with them on the road. They don't shed, or need alot of exercise. They are just great dogs have very smart too!
For more about them go here. http://www.sunnyhillshihtzu.com
2006-08-01 10:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by Justsomegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bichons are cute don't need a lot of exercise and are non shedding will save you a lot of time on cleaning
2006-08-01 10:17:32 · answer #9 · answered by guatepuertorico19993 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a stuffed one; call it "Ralph"- & tell your husband to keep it in the cab of his truck. He'll have all the company he needs- & the best female "magnet" he could ask for (Oops!- Shouldn't have told you THAT...).
2006-08-01 10:27:03 · answer #10 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋