I am looking to get a puppy, a husky or similar wolf-type breed that is very calm and relaxed, yet not lazy, not humongous, a friendly, companion...Siberian husky was too hyper for me. Any suggestions?
2006-09-26 07:03:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sheba Inu, a mid-sized dog, like a small Akita. They look more like large foxes than wolves because they have reddish orange and white fur but I think some of the UKC registered ones may have darker coats if that is your preference. They still have the big fluffy coat and build of a wolf-like dog. Very quiet and neither hyper nor lazy. Very pretty dogs, somewhat independent but still friendly.
http://pets.yahoo.com/pets/dogs/breed/shiba_inu
Also a German Sheppard is a good breed, just don't get the pure-breed AKC registered ones raised in the US. The practices of inbreeding to make a perfect looking German Sheppard has made the breed weak and unhealthy. If you get a half-breed or a UKC registered working class or a European raised German Sheppard you will have a great dog. They are a bit more active though and need more training and exercise than the Sheba Inu, also a bit larger.
2006-09-26 07:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by tenaciousd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about a mix breed? There the Alaskan Malamutes but they need a strong owner. Years ago I had a shepherd husky cross that looked like a wolf but was a mix of both breeds personalities. So she was calmer than a husky but still had the friendliness of the husky. And she also had the shepherds loving loyal personality.
2006-09-26 07:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at your lifestyle-you should get a dog that fits!! take into consideration your home and what you expect from your dog and what your dog was bred to do-a husky is bred to pull a sledge across snow fields if you lived in a warm climate city such a dog is totally unsuitable!!! hope that helps choosing the wrong companion would be cruel to you and the dog! A lab fits your description totally, but make sure you choose the right breeder-a lab from hunting strain is not as laid back as a show or pet dog
2006-09-26 07:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Shiv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog is a heinz-57
part huskie, lab ,and lab again !
this old guy has been the most incredible breed ! no name for it but the mut if you may seems to be intelligent loving and very protective of the people around the dad ! (thats me ) he's gone now ! lived to be 20 with no problem he just went !! if i had''nt fixed him i woulda had some juniors here ,too late now ! only pic's
2006-09-26 07:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by luke m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u could try collies, or a mix like i had.
It was a mix of a female collie and a male husky it wasn't as fierce a a husky and it was helpfull and calm.
It was so cute when there was lightning cuz he always hid underneath the covers at night with me.
2006-09-26 07:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by ISABELLE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each dog regardless of breed has its own personality, sounds to me like you know what type of personality you want in a dog why not go to the local shelter and look at the slightly older dogs? you can evaluate there personality and temperment.
if your dead set on a certain breed or look in a dog and want a puppy go look at litters and remember just because you look at a litter of puppies does not obligate you to buy one of them.
2006-09-26 08:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dog's are individuals, Personality traits can't be bred just like humans.Some can be more higher than others. Chose one you are most attracted to. If you chose a big dog remember no mater the size they like to curl up on your lap.
2006-09-26 07:32:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a cocker spainal! i have 5 cockers(3 of them are still playfull puppys) and they are so calm and quite! yet if you want to play or run out side they love to come! they are also good family dogs and are calm around babbies.
2006-09-26 07:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by compleatlyinsane=] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 09:31:33 · answer #9 · answered by alisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do research on both dogs first! Don't just ask people's opinions you are going to be the best judge for what you want not someone, else! RESEARCH!!!!!
2006-09-26 07:07:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋