What dog is right? I live in a house with a tiny garden but only 10 mintues from field. 15 & 16 year old kids!

Question

We want a dog that has a good personality and is playful outside, but is more relaxed inside since we don't have a garden. We'd rather it didnt bark since we live in terraced houses and the walls are fairly thin. What is the right dog for us?

It probably needs to be quite small since our house is fairly small too.

Answer 1

i would recommens a shtlend sheepdog or cocker spaniel, a terrier if you think you can handle one. Shelties are lovely docile dogs that enjoy a good run, they are miniture rough collies (lassie dog). Watch out for red cocker spaniels as there is a large instance of cocker rage in the breed at the mo. Cockers are intelligent dogs who like to get dirty, or a terrier. I love jacks my self. I have one and he's a darling, you just have to make sure they know your boss and have a strong recall, or you'll never see your dog again!

Answer 2

I would choose a dog that was bred for companionship only. Any working breed will have the need to run and play, and herd, and protect, and could be high-strung if it doesn't get enough outside time. If you have a large house, an Irish Wolf hound would be great, but they do need that run in the field every day. Or how about rescuing a Greyhound? They need to be walked on a leash when you take them to the field, but they are good indoor dogs, and they rarely bark. Good luck!

Answer 3

Labradors are very calm if trained and have at least 1 good walk a day - this dogs will retrieve so can tire them out with a ball! Both my labs are extremely well behaved in the house and calm. They need to a good wild run off the lead - but you have a field for this. Also they are toilet trained to go in a small area so you can keep you garden for you and your family to enjoy. Labs are excellent as family pets but recommend puppy training for any dog you choose and a good dog book from authors such as Jan Fennell. Both our dogs do not bark - dogs feel the need to bark if feel they have to protect the pack - Jan Fennell's methods will teach you how to avoid making the dog feel it needs to.

Answer 4

How about long haired chihuahua:

- 5-7 lbs
- Friendly and loyal
- Not too hyper or demanding energy-wise
- Can be trained to control barking - ours was never too bad, the only time she barked is when a person came over, and then only until they bent down to say hi to her
- Loves to sit on you and watch TV, sun themselves, and sleep

Someone above suggested a Basenji, the barkless dog - but I do NOT receommend them as they have crazy energy levels and rip the house up if they don't get tired out enough. Plus, although they don't bark they are still noisy.

Answer 5

oh ok it depends on u and the family can u take the dog for a walk everyday and always take care of health or get some toys to play with and some other stuf and if u like there is alot of organisations out there can help u with ur choice and give u the right dog to ur house and tell u how to train the dog to be quiet and don't bark alot here is a site or two to help ya:
www.petsmarche.com
www.animalfriends.info/animal
hope these two sites help u in chosing which kind can fit ya:).

Answer 6

Would agree with artfairy. Working breeds often need a lot of walks and mental stimulus, so unless you have lots of time I'd look elsewhere. The exception is for a greyhound. We have a retired ex-racing greyhound. They don't need nearly as much exercise as you'd think and spend most of the time asleep when indoors.

One thing to watch out for though is whether the field is fenced or does it back on to a road? Regardless of the breed you go for, get advice on training your dog to come back to you before allowing it off leash.

Answer 7

go to the local rescue centre and have a look round to start off with, look up different breeds, here are some links.
Most dogs need exercise so the field would be good, the rest is dependant on how you train them/ I have springer Spaniels, these would not be suitable - nor would any gun dog/working dog breed as they are very active, where ever they are.. It would also depend on your experience with dogs too. good luck, I don't want to recommend a specific breed as it really is down to how they are trained and what you see and fall in love with.

Answer 8

Most of your smaller dogs do bark. They become very attached to family and protective. If someone comes to the door they will always bark. Their is a bark-less dog and I think it is called a Bacingee. You might look up Barkless dogs on the internet. Good luck

Answer 9

Get a mongrel. I have three in a terraced house, they are all very loving and loyal. They don't need much exercise, they don't bark all the time and i had all mine from a shelter so they were a lot cheaper.

Answer 10

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