I want to get a dog but me and my partner work fulltime.Any suggestions for breeds that are ok on their own?

Answer 1

Hi
I may have answer to your question. The best breed to go for are either golden retrievers, and labradors. They are usual more quiet of a breed, and will not cause problems. Go with bigger dogs not the small one, coz small ones do bark alot. Another thing depending on what place you live in. If it is an apartment, you can leave your dog on the balcony, with water and food. If it is a house in the garden , same thing with water and food. Or if i may suggest if you think you are willing to spend a little money send your dog to a doggy daycare or hire someone to watch the dog for you, for a few hours at a good rate.
Let me know if this may help you in any way, i will try to find you more infos

Answer 2

May be you haven't read any of the answers here lately but people keep asking this question!
NO dog can be left all day long on it's own, it's cruel/inhumane whatever you like to call it. 4 hours is about the limit for most dogs, tell me something please, How many times do you wee in a day?? 2/3 times may be more and you are asking a dog to hold it for longer than you what with you leaving a bit earlier to travel to work!!!
Get someone to come in twice a day at least to take it for a walk and play with it to stop it from boredom, dogs are pack animals and need to have some company during the day, what will you do? get home from work, cup of tea, get changed, then want to go out for the evening, get home late then go to bed so what the poor little s*d has seen you if it's lucky for a total of about 3 hours!!!
Why on earth would you want to subject a poor animal to a lifetime of near solitude!!!!

Answer 3

What about getting an older dog?
When we rescued our monster pet, our situation was the same (I work full time) and the reccomendation was exactly that: to get an older dog. If you get a puppy, you won't be able to train it properly and the dog will either have accidents for long time, or hold it "forever" (causing serious health problems to the puppy).
Our dog was 2-1/2 when she came to our lives and has NEVER had an accident since then. And because we found her in a shelter, saving the life of a dog is a great reward, no matter what the breed is....

Answer 4

None. Dogs suffer terribly if kept in solitary confinement. This is a well used method of torture for humans in some countries.
Since you will hardly spend any time at all with the dog, why do you want one?
Tony, excersize isn't the issue here. It is about mental stimulation since even little dogs have a strong pack instinct. To force them into social deprivation is simply cruel no matter how large or small the dog. Don't think about how to make it convenient for you but what it means to the dog.

Answer 5

No dog should be left alone for long periods. Dogs are pack animals and need company, any good manual will tell you this. If you really want a dog you should get two of them. I have two dogs and they keep each other company if I have to go out. Remember dogs can live for 15 years or more and can really tie you down as they are totally dependant on you. Cavalier King Charles definitely DO NOT like to be left alone, mine frets if I even leave the room.

Answer 6

No dog is OK on it's own all day, who's going to let it out to pee. I'm sure you wouldn't want to come home to dog mess in the house and items destroyed cos it got bored on it's own, then you would be cross with it and it would be unhappy, etc. etc.

If you love dogs that much you won't get one till you are not working. Why not contact your local dogs home and volunteer as a dog walker in the summer evenings or at the weekend. Many homes are desparate for helpers to help walk and feed the in-mates

Answer 7

I'm horrified by the answer that someone leaves their dog for 13 hours. That is criminal.
My advice would be not to get a dog at all unless you are prepared to pay for a dog walking/sitting service. I did this for my two dogs when I was working, it wasn't cheap - £100 a week but wholly necessary.
PLEASE if you are animal lovers don't be persuaded that it's OK to leave a dog (or 2 dogs) alone all day.

Answer 8

All the dog ownership books that I have read state that no dog should be left alone for such a long time ie the working day. They easily become bored and will make their own fun by chewing furniture or shoes carpeting clothes If you can not be around for a dog and it's needs then wait until you can.

Answer 9

It's not about the time that your dog will spend on it's own that is important, it's about whether you can give it QUALITY time when you're home from work. My wife and I also work fulltime, but pretty much every other minute of our waking lives when we're not at work is shared with our now 1 year old black labrador *****, Tia. She has lived outside (at night and when we're at work) in a BIG kennel/run since she was 7 weeks old so knows no different, and is VERY happy out there. It is her space and she has blankets, toys and constant fresh water out there. I don't believe it is fair to leave a dog in the house when you go out to work...it will be tempted to chew your furniture or shoes or cables etc...and NO DOUBT you will bollock it when you get home...yet it was your fault to leave it there!!!
It is all about spending quality time with whatever dog you decide to get...walking, playing, traning...and most importantly - having a dog fall asleep on your lap, snoring, when you're sat watching crap late night TV.
If you want a specific breed...get a labrador (but not a chocolate - they really are CRAZY)...but then I'm VERY biased.

Answer 10

The best dogs to get are terriers, I have one he's gr8 no trouble at all. If you a worried about leaving the dog for a lengthy period of time try and arrange for a family member, neighbour or friend to pop round and check on the dog.