What qualities do you look for when getting a new dog?

Question

I just posted this question but nobody actually answered it. I asked, what do YOU look for? I didnt ask for advice on getting a dog for myself because I already know what I want. Some people want to take care of a dog that needs special care bc they like that they need to depend on them. Some like really energetic dogs and so on.

Answer 1

blood line

Answer 2

I made a lot of mistakes before, actually I used to "adopt" dogs that other people could not deal with. I took them in because I had a soft spot in my heart for the "under dog". So up until the dog I have now I did not look for anything I took problem dogs in. So learning from past breeds I wanted a friendly, loving, out going dog, with a heavy coat (because of our areas winters). I wanted a dog with a little energy because I am a very active person and I wanted a dog to accompany me. I love the water so I wanted a water dog and I also prefer the larger size dogs. Small dogs do not make the long hikes or jogs. I was used to having a dog with me so I wanted a dog I could take any where and everywhere without worrying about the dog eating someone or something. Once I narrowed the breed down I wanted the Yellow Lab (so I guess color was an issue) and I wanted the dog to come healthy lines, not show quality just healthy. And i did NOT want a dominating dog.

Answer 3

When it comes to picking a great dog you have to be a great owner. Do some research if you are thinking of a pure breed, you need to be able to keep up with their active level and maintance. But just over all picking a puppy or even an adult dog if the dog will let you lay them on their back without fighting or nipping at you, you will not have hardly any behavior problems. I have done this with every dog I have had and it has not failed me yet. Right now I have a boxer who will lay still and let a baby pull on her ears play with her feet or anything else. When she is tired of it she just gets up slowly and walks away. I have a neighbor who's 2 yr. old son is scared of dogs, so mine will lay down and not move when he is around and lets him come to her. Training is a BIG key and socializing with other dogs.

Answer 4

I look for how cute the new puppy is. Also the runt is the coolest, because they are so tiny. I also look to see if the puppy looks healthy. I like short haired dogs. I would also look at the personality of the dog. I don't want an anti-social dog. So that is what I look for in a dog.

Answer 5

Well first of all NO dog NEEDS special care. To many people forget that dogs are just that,DOGS! Don't get me wrong i'm no dog hater...i grew up on a greyhound farm. But people forget that these are not children and they dont think like we do. But to answer your question... i like a family oriented dog but still VERY protective of his domain. If a dog is raised properly it knows its place in the home and you will never have to worry about it turning on you or your family...strangers on the other hand...steer clear.

Answer 6

When looking for my dogs - I had to take the following into consideration

1) a small dog so he/she couldn't push over a 90-year old woman
2) a dog that wouldn't set off an allergic reaction
3) a dog with a cute personality
4) a dog that needed minimum exercise and grooming

When all was said and done - I got one Bichon (who wakes up ever day to greet the world) and a Shih-tzu (her little royal highness :)

Answer 7

peek a poos are really easy going dogs there trained fast they dont bark alot i just got one 11 days ago and shes an angle and they dont really sell sogs like this in the pet store you have to look in the paper and at night when you put them in the cage to sleep cover it with planket or towel dont let them see out of there cage but give them a litttle room to breath and if your cage has a tray that pee or poop fall into under the cage put that in the top part of the cage so your dog doesnt get its foot broken in one of the holes they also very beetween 10 and 15 pounds so ther pretty small and there great around kids i have two

Answer 8

I would look for the temperament of the dog... does it scare easy??? I would bring other dogs around it, if possible.. that way you can see how it interacts with other dogs... I would bring different people around it too...
But over all I think when you meet your new dog you will know... the dog will just jump out at you, and you will know that is the dog for you...

Answer 9

I wanted a poodle because they don't cause allergies in people who are allergic to other dogs. I wanted a little dog because they don't need as much exercise and they can run around in an apt. I wanted a black poodle because of the problems of keeping a white dog clean - I wanted my dog to be able to get in mud if he wanted to. Lastly, I wanted a dog who wanted to cuddle, who was cute, and not to yappy or high strung.

Answer 10

I think you should ask my dogs. One of mine just showed up at the door one day and found me. She was 10 weeks old, a highly cute mutt, and we all decided we'd keep each other. Four years ago, while surfing the 'net, I saw a photo of a dog at a rescue shelter about 200 miles from where I live. I adopted him without ever meeting him and it's worked out just fine. I think there's just a connection on any number of levels. I also think there are some of us who just like dogs.

Answer 11

I look at personality as I can't stand to have a wimpy, scary dog. They drive me nuts although I have gotten better on the patience.

I also think as to what type of breed I am interested in, behaviors and size when adults.