live in the surbubs and have a fair sized back yard have 2 boys 1 is 2 and a half and other is 4 months. Want to get a pet as i never had them when i was kid and i reckon it would be nice. Just unsure what to get. What are your suggestions and why??
2006-08-12 22:04:05 · 10 answers · asked by brentmcassidy 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
get something that is small but rough and tumble since you have 2 boys (the yorkie or chihuahua are too fragile)
also take into consideration whether it will be inside or outside dog, is your yard fenced? do it before you get pup, you also need fence for children
2006-08-12 22:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mistake most people make when choosing a pet is what the animal will be used for..Utility dogs for example are great pets depending on witch breed.. obviously a bull mastif has one application a Blue healer another a Sheepdog still another...NO MATTER what you choose in dogs you can NEVER allow a dog to alone with small children.. if you do not understand why they you are NOT a dog person..They have a psychology all their own..and they differ greatly from dog to dog and breed to breed.. A pitbull a utility dog will be VERY different than a JRT..both are great fun dogs, but you MUST concider the application and conditions..
2006-08-13 05:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by TimeWastersInc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first pet you should get for them should be a dog. I wouldn't get a big dog, since that will come to dominate all of your lives with the need for care and attention. Smaller dogs are great pets. If I were you, I would consider a chihuahua or a Yorkshire terrier. They have lots of personality and are usually great with kids if you get them as pups. They also make great watchdogs if all you want is an audible alarm.
2006-08-13 05:17:43 · answer #3 · answered by Candidus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a rabbit? Your kids can help look after it and it is less likely to harm the baby than a dog or cat.
2006-08-13 05:10:16 · answer #4 · answered by georgia1980 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as they are young, it is tough. My kids had hermit crabs as young ones and they never hurt them. As long as you can provide adequate supervision, a medium sized dog could be a good choice. Labs are really good around kids.
2006-08-13 05:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as someone that's grown up with dogs all my life, it might be my suggestion...get a puppy, a breed with a reputation for being good with children, and let them all grow up together...
2006-08-13 05:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hamster, they're really cute and fun to play with, in time it will start to recongnize you.
2006-08-13 07:55:51 · answer #7 · answered by bbnicole104 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lab would be the best pet
2006-08-13 05:15:52 · answer #8 · answered by saule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get them a golden retriever
2006-08-13 05:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably everyone has said this but a dog.
2006-08-13 05:16:28 · answer #10 · answered by enano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋