whats the best dog for me?

Question

im 15 and really want a dog. we had a mini schnauzer but it ended up living with my grandparents cause my family has some odd obession that a dog cant be alone for more than 2 hours by itsself. i go to school and get home around 230 ish. my dad works, but i would be home to take the dog out. basically everyone has the same scheduale as me and they have dogs, i know a dog can survive for 6 hours alone. we dont have a fenced in yard so i was just wondering whats the best dog for our lifestyle? i would really like a basset hound but idk if our lifestyle is good for one. of course once im home around 230 i can excersise with the dog and take it to the park, i go everyday. suggestions? thanks

Answer 1

i don't know much about dogs..sorry

Answer 2

Honestly, if your family thinks this way, you should probably not get a dog. If you really want a dog, go to the spca or other animal rescue and adopt one...you may find a purebred there...you may also look into getting an older puppy...1yr or so...that way, it CAN stay home for several hrs by itsself....get a crate big enough for it to sleep in, and crate it when you are not home.

Good luck

Answer 3

Well, i would suggest a boxer or maybe even a basset hound. Both of them don't need 2 much attention but luv to cuddle with their owners. Boxers are cool because they r super fun to play with at the park because they r really active.
Basset hounds are fun cuz they r sweet and will always wait to give yu that daily lick.

Answer 4

as u had before, a mini schnauzer, they are really good staying alone. i have one. he can stay home all of 6 hours like u said. yes their all frantic when u get home but they don't know the difference between 2hours and 2 minuets. and they can hold it a long time. a really long time. some times they run, but they will come back. i experienced it. basset hounds are aggressive some times but that's ur choice. good luck!

Answer 5

YOU SHOULD GET A SCHNOODLE!!!!!!! I don't know if you have ever heard of them but they are schnauzers and poodle mixes, I have a mini schnauzer and mini poodle mix (although they come in all sizes) mine is close to 20 pounds and has a great temperament. He doesn' t need that much exercise and is the most friendly dog I have ever meet. They are extremely smart because of both dogs in the mix. We also leave him alone for a long time and he is completely fine.

Answer 6

Any kind of dog, for heavens sake I work 14 to 16 hours a day and I have a Chihuahua and he's fine, He just has to go potty as soon as I hit the door...

Answer 7

A Dachsand because they really just sleep and play we had 2 and left them at home 8 hrs a day and thety were fine

Answer 8

I believe a golden retriever is the best dog for you. Because it needs a lot of exercise and you seem like you can give it a lot. It can also stay away for about 10hrs.

Answer 9

well me personally being doglover1 i thnk you need a................................................... great dane well cause well really if you crate train any kind of dog you can get them well my neighbors have a great dane and a jack russel and they both can hold there pie all day but they eat alot so i would get a jack russel and i love shih tzus and you know if your going to do any pet i woulsd rescue one and im going to rescue pets as i grow up to be old and i think you could get any kind of dog but do NOT pad train them and NEVER EVER NEVER get a puppy from the puppie store trust me! i reget that every time there is a storm my dog shakes and then we got a breeder and he is never nervous or anything and he is the cutest dog ever! he is sooooooooooooooooooooo cute well i gotta go ttyl bye

Answer 10

I've got a mini-Schnauzer, and he's left alone between about 2pm and 6pm. He's just fine by himself. Plus, he doesn't shed.

Answer 11

To be on the safe side, I would call your Animal Shelter, & ask them, cause they can tell what is the best for you, & your hrs.They really would know. Good Luck.