what is the best type of dog?

Question

what is the best type of dog

p.s i h8t small dogs and poodles

Answer 1

the one that makes you happy.

Answer 2

It depends of what type of environment you have. Do you have children? Is someone home during the day? For smart, tolerant and child-friendly dogs, it's hard to beat the sporting breeds. You will find them eager to please. This includes Spaniels, Retrievers, Pointers and Setters (although Setters can be more high strung than the others.) If you want a larger dog, Labs and Golden Retreivers are hard to beat, just make sure you invest the time to train them so they are under control before they get too big. I like something a bit smaller. My current favorite is the English Cocker Spaniel...not to be confused with the "American" Cocker. The English Cocker is a very loving animal, great with all people and full of personality...a great companion. No matter what breed you choose, do your homework. Know what traits are inherently possessed by the dog you are considering so that there are no surprises or unrealistic expectations. ...and go to a reputable breeder.

Answer 3

there is no "best type of dog". you need to look at how many times a day you are willing to walk a dog and for how long. are you willing to house train a puppy or do you prefer an older dog? if you can afford vet bills, good and healthy dog food, if u want an active or passive dog. will it be a watch dog or a family pet? do u prefer a small or a large dog? do you mind vacuuming your house several times a week if neccesary? come home straight from work to walk the dog and feed it? who will mind your dog when you go away or can you take the dog with you? think about this and depending on what your answers will be then start looking for a suitable dog, prefferably at a pound so that u save a life.

Answer 4

It depends on your preference and accommodation for the dog. Do you live in a house and do you have a yard?
Does the dog need a lot of excercise?
Do you want to take the dog to a groomer every month?
Is the dog allowed to sleep in the house? There are so many question you have to ask yourself, before you get a dog.
The "American Kennel Club" can be of a big tool. It describes what the dog was breed for, like herding, hunting etc.
because each dog behaves according to what it originally was bred for. If you hate barking dogs don't get a Hound Dog.
Check if there is a website who has a questionaire for the best dog for you, I know there is one for cats. That how I got my asume Occicats. If you want a pure bred dog, find a good breeder to make sure the puppy is healthy and has a good blood line. Beware of backyard breeders or pet stores.

Answer 5

Start reading up on line to see what kind of dog will best fit your life style. Do you want a puppy that there will be alot of training involved in? Personally, I prefer any dog as long as it is a stray or you adopt it from a shelter. If you don't have much time and just want a companion to hang out with think about an older dog. There's not near as much work involved. My son paid for a big bad german shepard puppy, who peed all over the place when anything scared her, and believe me, everything scared her. My boyfriend had to pomerians, both of them could be sweet, but you couldn't count on it. They were always running off and had big attitudes. The last one used to like to nip at my 2 year old grand baby when he walked by, just in case the baby was thinking about touching him, lol. Get a mutt!

Answer 6

There is not "best type" of dog. Different dogs are more bester for different things. You should consider what you want the dog for. Generally, you'll want one that can bark at burglars, and that you can pet, and play with.

Consider the size you're looking for. larger dogs need larger meals, and make larger messes. They can knock you over, and squash your legs if they sit on your lap. A larger dog's tail can sweep things off of low tables, and bruise your legs. Smaller relatives may be intimidated by larger dogs... and burglars can also be intimidated by larger dogs. Larger dogs are a bigger physical threat to a burglar, and a bigger lawsuit threat under certain circumstances. A really big dog needs a really big yard, and a lot of walking, and training a larger dog is more important because of the size of problems they can cause. Though not reccomended, a larger dog is also likely to be more rugged in the event that you neglect to feed it occasionally. Larger dogs fit better into larger homes with larger budgets. they're more likely to be of use on hunting trips as well...

A smaller dog makes smaller messes, and can be moved off of you more easily. It won't drag you around the neighborhood as much during a walk, it needs less food, and less space. Small dogs can't knock you down if they jump on you, they can't trap you if they sit on you, and if you make a dog door for them, it's less of a security risk, since it's a smaller hole further from the doorknob. Small dog's can't do anything to the furniture except gnaw on the legs and pull down lamp cords. A little decorating, and a little apathy can allow a small dog to remain in a house without training it much at all. Small dogs are more likely to slip out the door as you leave, or under the fence. They tend to have a more energetic behavior to them, and they yap yap yap yap yap at everything and anything all the time. You're sure to know a burglar's around with a small dog, but there's nothing it can do to stop them.

Consider the Hair. The longer a dogs hair, the better it is suited to cold areas, the more relaxing it is to pet... and the messier it will be. Outside, hair is not generally a problem. Inside it's nearly a curse. Some dogs have no hair. Some have... Well, it's more like bristles than hair. Others have long flowing locks that would make my sister Jealous... A few have curly afro-style fur. Long haired dogs may need to be groomed professionally, with fur-cuts as an ongoing expense.

Consider the bark: Do you want a dog that can wake you up in the middle of the night if a burglar... or a bird breaks into the sanctity of an area covering several nearby states? Do you want a dog that never barks at all? Sounds like a boring dog to me. Do you want a dog that makes a high pitched yap capable of shattering glass, and just within hearing range? Do you want a dog with such a low-pitched woof that he's a subwoofer, and is capable of shaking you out of your chair with a growl?

Consider the breed. Different breeds are better at different things. Cocker spaniels pee all over the place. Poodles absorb the lavender smell of old women. Labs swim. Pit bulls bite down and never let go. Mastiffs knock people over. Dobermen put holes in your thighs... OK, so these are all broad, and possibly exaggerated statements. you get the picture.

Consider the local pound, animal shelter, and Humane society. All the possible extremes I've listed are lessened to a manageable level in the various mutts at these places, and many of the dogs will be grateful... at least on a subconscious level... that you got them out of that miserable cage... or saved them from the gas and fire of an unwanted stray dog. Grateful dogs are the best type.

Answer 7

I don't think there is an answer to that. There are a lot of factors.
Personal preference
Environment - large dogs need large yards or large areas to exercise, small dogs require less if they are taken for walks, etc.
Breed would also depend upon your commitment to the mental & physical well being of the animal.
Dogs that are bred for a purpose other than they are cute to look at will need stimulation. In other words, dogs with HIGH energy levels will need outlets. Dock Dogs, Fly Ball, Obsticle Trials, etc.
Our dogs are bred for Ranch work & that is what they do. They help with our cattle. I also have a French Mastiff (like the dog on Turner & Hooch). He is very large & needs A LOT OF FOOD & A LOT OF ROOM TO DO EVERYTHING!!!! NEITHER breed of dog would be happy in an apartment or where they felt confined.
Take a long hard look at YOUR lifestyle & the environment the dog would be in. Do you have the time to devote to a dog?? Can your budget afford the required & recommended routine care an animal requires? Can you afford to feed the chosen animal?? Will you have time required to provide the companionship, training & excercise activities the animal will need to stay healthy & happy???
WILL THE ANIMAL FIT INTO MY LIFESTYLE?????

Answer 8

I don't think any dog can be "a best dog to get." They all have their own wonderful traits. I've had poodles, German shepherds, cockers, labs, blood hounds, Irish setters, and mutts. As you can see, they ranged from small to large to in-between. I loved and miss every one of them.

Getting the right dog for you would depend on where you live and the period of time he (or she) will be left alone. You can research all breeds online. Once you decide on which one you like best, suggest you do another search for giving one a home in your state (like "Florida Cocker Rescue" or "Maine Lab Rescue"). Rescues offer a win-win situation...the dog gets a good home - you get a dog who's already potty-trained, plus you will usually be able to know upfront if the dog has any problems or bad traits.

Answer 9

I have a short hair chow. this is not the dog i would have picked out for me. but i had her from a day old and i love her more than i can say. i would never get another chow for they are not a real peoples dog. but the best dog type is the one you fall in love with. but do your homework find out what kind of dog you are looking for and then read read read all you can. know what you are faceing with that dog. that way you can be happy and the dog will be happy. do not pick a dog for the look alone know the breeds and what you want out of a dog. if you want a dog that love to sit in you lap dont get a chow. you want one to play games and learn funny thing like play dead roll over dont get a chow. you want a dog that will never let any one harm you get a chow. but to make sure the dog is not mean takes a lot of work. i do mean work.

Answer 10

It depends a lot on your living situation- How big is your home, do you have a yard, how much time can you spend walking, playing and above all training it. I have a German Shepard from "working" bloodlines (military & police work) he is the biggest goof ball at home (best buds w/ my 7 y.o son) but when it is go time, it on like donkey kong. Very trainable and a great companion but very demanding when it come to attention. If he was left alone for to long I'm sure he'd find himself a heap of trouble to get in to. Not because he is bad but he is too smart for his own good, he would think he was just entertianing himself having some fun. Here is the site to the breeder and trainer I work with-
www.koziesshepherds.com

Good luck

Answer 11

You have to consider alot.A dog is like a 3 year old kid in my opinion at maturity.Where do you live and how much space to you have.Do you have a yard? Where will you keep the dog most of the time? I love all animals but poodles are not my favorite. I have a pomeranian and a bul mastiff at this time but have had many breeds