Which breed of dog has a sweet temperment? I want a dog thats good with small children other pets and all people! I want a happy go lucky dog that will love everyone and one that i will never have to worry about biting someone! Also i live in an apartment and it has to be 20lbs or under!
2006-10-29 17:57:39 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would recommend one of these Silky mixes> http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?action=1&pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=silky+terrier&pet.Age=Young&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=94536&preview=1&scope=0&x=9&y=11
Or the pug mixes> http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?action=1&pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=pug&pet.Age=Young&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=94536&preview=1&scope=0&x=6&y=13
I have had both, while raising many foster children. I also had a Boston Terrier that was wonderful with eveyone..but I am hoping one of the above dogs turns out to be just perfect for you..
Happy shopping!
(click on any pic to get more info, on each dog..also, put in your own zip code to find the dogs nearest you..)
these are a bit younger puppies> http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?action=1&pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=pug&pet.Age=Baby&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=94536&preview=1&scope=0&x=10&y=8
http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?action=1&pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=silky+terrier&pet.Age=Baby&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=94536&preview=1&scope=0&x=12&y=9
2006-10-29 18:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest that you go to the local private shelter, like the Humane Society or SPCA. I have had lots of dogs. For the past thirty years, I have had at least two dogs all the time and recently four. Some were from shelters, some were/are from breeders. If you want to be sure what you are bringing in to your home, go to a shelter where they do temperment testing on the dogs and get a young adult dog.
When you save a dog from a shelter, they know and they are eternally grateful! The shelter workers can tell you if the dog is housebroken, likes kids, other dogs
I say this because we went through some incredbly hard stuations with our pets when the kids were young. We have had dogs that would fight each other to the point of needing stitches until we found another home for one. There was one extremely beautiful husky who starting killing pigeons from 12 weeks of age. She always knew when one of the girls was approaching the door with a friend and she would escape and then she knew immediately where to go to kill someone else's pet. The kids loved her, but she just tolerated them. She went back to the breeder after her final killing spree, and we lost $500 +air fare for her.
I just want to share my experience with you a bit, the good and the bad. I have found some wonderful dogs of all sorts at shelters. Call ahead and explain what you are looking for, size and temperment, amount of grooming, etc. I bet that they can pick out several different dogs to show you and your children who will be great family members. Then you won't have the hardship of falling in love with the wrong dog. You will find the perfect pet to round out your lives and grow up with the children without all the behavior problems and trouble that can come from a bad match.
Good luck!
2006-10-30 02:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get so many answers, but I can only give you my personal experience.
First, please get a mixed breed dog from the local shelter or pound. What people say about mixed breeds (mutts, if you will) being the best tempered dogs is true.
I had a border collie/lab mix that went all over the world (india, new york, hong kong, thailand) with me and was the sweetest, smartest, most wonderful dog you can imagine. I get teary eyed thinking of her - she passed away last year.
Get a female, they are better tempered.
Get her spayed. Control the population and the dog will be better behaved too.
TAKE HER TO OBEDIENCE CLASSES. No one EVER listens to my advice on this, but in my case it made a HUGE difference in the temperment of my dog. People don't realize they have up to 16-17 years of walking this dog, and having an undisciplined dog to walk is pure hell. My dog heeled OFF a leash. She was a pleasure to walk. I can't say that for most other dogs I've seen.
2006-10-30 02:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by Brendan G 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Without the 20 lb. requirement, you're describing a Labrador Retriever to a tee!
Unfortunately, in my experience most smaller dogs are a little more high-strung, often a one-person dog. the suggestions for a mixed breed make sense. you may find a Lab mix like a Labradoodle (caution...they're expensive!) They can be smaller, but still have that lab personality.
2006-10-30 22:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by idlebud 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I want to tell you to get a bassett hound, cause they are real mild temperment, also they love kids and people. Bassett hounds love to lounge around the house. My Bassett hound has never bitten anyone and loves kids and other people. They are not prone to tearing up stuff in your house, just give them a toy and they are smart enough to know to play with that toy only! Although, they do get over 20lbs, they are excellent house dogs.
2006-10-30 02:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am getting a maltipoo in a couple of weeks and I have researched the internet and it says that they are GREAT with children and very smart and friendly dogs
2006-10-30 09:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by sallymollyap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cavaliar king charles spaniels are small. they are the friendliest dog around and would never dream of biting anyone. they are easy to look after and love all human souls. they are fun to play with and quite active, but not so energetic you need to walk it every five seconds.
2006-10-30 02:09:57 · answer #7 · answered by silva_coin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recomend a shetland sheepdog, the look like miniature collies but they really aren't, 15-20 pounds and so smart. great athletes if you wanna play catch/fetch, excellent watch dogs and good friends. they are kinda needy in that they don't want to be alone and get upset when you leave, get a sheltie, a sable one
2006-10-30 03:09:11 · answer #8 · answered by thetyrannyofmen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate Lab
2006-10-30 01:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by Eugene 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Beagle, Scottish Terrier, West Highland Terrier, Standard Schnauzer (not miniature or giant)
2006-10-30 02:00:27 · answer #10 · answered by vail2073 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋