If you have a dog, any kind, please answer this question! Please?

Question

If you have a dog, please type what kind, because I have a friend who likes dogs, but she doesn't know what kind of breed does she like so put some down, and tell them if you recommend them too! Thanxs!

Answer 1

i have 3 German Shepherd Dogs and 1 Schnauzer. The schnauzer i recommend if you like small to medium dogs. They are very welcoming of their owners but weary around strangers. Also, at night, they make great alarms. The German Shepherd is a very loyal dog to its handlers and owners. Notice how i said handlers AND owners. Meaning, if you let others walk or play with your dog, they may get attached to them as well. I've also owned, over the years, Rottweilers and Dobermans and American Bulldogs. I personally don't like conformation dogs and prefer working line dogs. Meaning, their parents/grandparents/ great grandparents/ etc. did or were titled in working events such as herding or protection or police work. I personally train my dogs to not allow any strangers near them without me present also. Again, they are working dogs. However, that is not to say the dogs are like that normally. If you introduce them to people that you want to have in your home frequently, the dogs will accept them as part of their "pack". I will say this though, if your friend is not willing to accept what could happen with breeds such as German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Dobermans, than he should be very weary of getting these breeds. Also, these breeds are usually aggressive towards other dogs if not thoroughly socialized from a young age. Towards pups they are pretty nice but for juvenilles or adults, they have tendencies of not being very friendly for the first couple of days or weeks. If your friend is scared of large and powerful dogs, advise him not to get a dog such as a Rottweiler or Doberman or Bulldog. If he wants a family dog and companion, tell him to get either a hound dog or a retreiver of some kind. Check out www.dogbreedinfo.com to see all the various breeds as well as reading a very good description of the breeds purpose and especially temperment.

Answer 2

Almost any dog can be loveable and cute when put into a home filled with a lot of love - and of course, a family that knows (or willing to learn) how to take care of them.

Your friend needs to figure out what type of dog fits into her life schedule.

I love Golden Retrievers - but cannot own them because they are too large and I haven't the strength.

When selecting our dogs, we needed dogs that could agree with a 90 year old lady who is very weak and a husband that is allergic to most animal.

First we found a rescue dog - a Bichon - who is just fantastic. Everybody thought we took on a handful - but that dog has blossomed and is one of the most beloved dogs in our neighborhood. His place on this earth is to make everyone love him - and they do.

The other dog is a pure bred blueblood Shih-tzu. She holds her head up higher than any dog I've ever seen. She has an adorable personality--squeals on her brother and is extremely intelligent. She really knows how to communicate her needs, and I don't mean just hunger pangs - but when she is sick, wants to play, or just wants to be loved and protected from storms.

Your friend might want to review "Which Dog is Right for Me" http://www.seefido.com/html/which_dog_is_right_for_me.htm

The American Kennel has great info about breeds
http://www.akc.org/future_dog_owner/find_breed.cfm

or the one that helped me - take the test..
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm

P.S. I just found another test
http://www.selectsmart.com/DOG/

Answer 3

I highly recommend the Japanese Chin. They are often referred to as the 'cat-dogs.' They were bred only to please people, so they have very, very few .. okay, virtually no ... bad habits.

Their coats, upon maturity, are long and luxurious, but they are single-hair shedders; there is no undercoat that blows all the time. Though their hair will eventually grow to the ground (if neutered or spayed), they do not have to be taken to the groomers. In fact, the only grooming needed is to comb them every day or every other day.

They are very minimal barkers and, when they do bark, it is a low, inoffensive bark. They love to entertain their people and, for all of their dignity, they will suddenly jump up and begin to perform all kinds of silliness just to make you laugh.

I could go on and on, but i'll wrap it up by saying there are not enough good things to say about the Japanese Chin. Though they are a small breed, even my husband is in love with them.

Answer 4

i have 2 yorkies and love them as part of the family.we got millie who is now 3 from a breader then got tootsie who is 9 from a rescue centre last year.They bring the whole family a great sence of joy and wellbeing.Both our dogs have great personalities but do need a lot of love and attention.They are the most loyal and friendliest dogs i have ever seen,they are great with the kids,not destructive,noisy or aggressive.I would strongly recommend this breed but stress that any dog is great depending on how you treat them.Good luck

Answer 5

We had German Shepherds for years. Wonderful animals.
Then after numerous moves were without any dog for a long time.
We decided to go to the animal shelters and look for one.
Good way to see various breeds and mutts too.
You can walk and play with the dogs before you make any
decisions.
There are a lot of shelters and way too many animals.

Fell in love with a gorgeous white puff ball of mixed heritage.
She is a beautiful & fantastic animal who is devoted to us.
Only one problem; I think she ate the gorgeous little puff ball,
because there's no longer any sign of her.

Answer 6

Maltese are nice but as the lady said Maltese cross are like stuffed toys, cute as they get, but its more important to find a dog that meets her needs, if she like going for walks like power walking to keep fit, a larger dog would be ideal, with a great side effect (YOUR OWN BODY GUARD) also if the dog is house bound, go for small, if it stays in the yard go for large as small dogs tend to yelp all day annoying neighbors and everyone else, hope this helps

Answer 7

I have a 90 lb Redbone Bloodhound/Brindle Pit-bull mix. He's the best dog I've ever owned. He's smart, he listens and is extremely good with my daughters, ages 6 years and 8 months. Kind of goofy looking though. : )

Answer 8

i have a jack russel terrier. he is so cute! i've had him for 4 years now. he's great with kids and is like a member of my family. some things to keep in mind if you want one is that they need tons of attention, so if you're gone a lot this isn't the dog for you. also, they need a lot of exersize. they are VERY smart and a joy to have around. easily potty trained and quick to learn tricks. hope i was helpful.

Answer 9

i have two. the first one is a siberian husky and he is beautiful but this is the third husky that i have had and they make good pets but do not like to be cuddled all that much. i also have a pitbull that i just got a couple of weeks ago and she is an angel. she loves to be around people other dogs and children. i hope this helped you out.;

Answer 10

i have a west highland terrier she is a lovely natured dog not very big she is very loyal were ever i am in the house she follows me she has a lovely nature and has never chewed or destroyed anything when she was a pup i have had her for 14 years and would definately get another