Specifically I'm looking for a website that lists dog breeds (with pictures) that tell you which breeds have which personalities and which are best for my lifestyle.
2006-10-18 08:31:04 · 14 answers · asked by eco_paula 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
www.puppyfinder.com
My personal choice, Chihauhua and Pug, Pugs are the best they are sweet and loving, they only thing I don't like about mine is he doesn't realize how big he is and sleeps on my stomach making it hard for me to breath at times because of his weight.
2006-10-18 08:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AKC = American Kennel Club, the longest existing breed registry and promoter of canine performance in the US and the internationally designated record keeper of pedigree, show and performanace records. Think Wstminster Dog Show on TC - the penultimate show.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm?nav_area=breeds
On the AKC web page for a specific breed follow the links that say "Breed Club" and the club's website will tell you even more about each breed..
"Best" is a relative term. "Best" for what? Living in the country? Living in an apartment? Highly active and wanting to play and go and hike with you? A couch potato who wants to cuddle? An easy going personality? A strong watchful personailty who will let you know when someone is there? Tolerant of children and of what age? Do you mind vaccumming (long hair) or buying coats and sweaters for winter (many short hair)? What do you define as small/medium? One that is less than 15 inches at the shoulder and less than 20 lbs? One that is less than 20 inches at the shoulder? Under 30, 40, 50 lbs?
Read about all the different breeds to help you decide and talk to the breeders of those dogs (see the breed club website for breeder contacts.).
Even if you decide to adopt a mixed breed, at least you will know what the likely size and personality of an australian shepard/poodle would be.
In addition, definitley consider adopting an older dog - either a mixed bred or a purebreed if you find a breed with which you fall in love.
All the clubs for different breeds have a breed rescue where they rehome dogs of their breed. They are very careful to place the right dog with the right family; and spend time getting to know the dogs in their charge in great detail.
You can get to the Rescue for that breed from the same AKC webpage for the breed. It is in the left hand column marked "Breed Rescue"
Good luck
By the way, ignore the poster above - there is no such breed as "dotson"
2006-10-18 08:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by ann a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my children were small, we had a Shih Tzu. She was a great dog and so patient with the kids..she put up with lots of teasing and tail pulling. (She was actually our first "baby!") The American Kennel Club website is great...all breeds are listed and they give lots of info on what's best for your lifestyle. For instance, if you live in an apartment, they suggest breeds that would fit that environment as far as walking and exercising is concerned. It's very informative, and will also give you info on their temperaments, how much time it takes for their coat care, etc.
2006-10-18 08:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manchester Terrier - well-known and toy Beagles 13 and 15 inches American Eskimo canines - well-known toy Miniature Dachshund - well-known Miniature Xoloitzcuintli - well-known miniature Toy Rachel: those are 3 diverse breeds.
2016-10-02 10:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if what you want is a short hair dog.thats will protect your family. and be a friend too.and you dont beat your wife dog or kids.and you dont fist fight with people at your house.and you dont have kids in your hood that throw rocks or sticks at dogs the dog for you is a pitbull.but if you have any of the above it will be front page news.pitbull attacks owner it will not say you where beating your wife at the time.or pitbull bites kid next door it will not say the kids where beating your kids butt so the family dog helped out.the people that lived next to me had a rotty on a chain.two little kids where throwing rocks at it and it broke the chain.i heard the noise and when outside to see what was going on.everyone was trying to get the rotty off the kid my pitbull ran by me and started fight the rotty. which saved the kid but you never seen pitbull saves kid.all the paper said was rotty attack kid.pete on the little rascals was a pitbull.rca records pitbull.
2006-10-18 12:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dotson, or commonly known as the hot dog. It is cute, lovable, and has great personality. Only downside is that overweight dotsons hounds will develope a spine disorder. So keep em fit and healthly.
2006-10-18 08:34:58 · answer #6 · answered by Jake L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to akc.org. You can look at all the breeds and even see video's of them.
I have chinese crested - the powderpuff variety. Lovely breed.
2006-10-18 08:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by mei-lin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pugs are good. My pug loves all ages of children. She is very easy with babies. She just wants to smell and lick them. After she smells the baby she goes on. They are very playful and smart.
2006-10-18 08:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poodles or dachshunds are both gentle and loving and good with children. miniature breeds in both
2006-10-18 08:39:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at mini dachshunds. Very affectionate, good with kids and easy to train. Shorthairs need very little grooming.
2006-10-20 04:19:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋