Suggestions please.?

Question

I am taking my son and his family to a dog rescue center today with the aim of getting a dog he wants his son 1yr old to have a friend who will grow up with him,any suggestions as to what breed or perhaps a mongrel type.

Answer 1

a mixed breed is a good choice, make sure the dog is very freindly and does not hesitate to come up to you, do not take a dog that is initially shy, not usually a good sing, the dog should be very outgoing from the very start, x breeds seems to have less illness, remember that they have to be fed, vaccinated once a year, walked and groomed, dont get a cuddly hairy dog is you are not prepared to pay for grooming and groom it at home, they can turn into a real mess. hope you enjoy the dog and have many years of fun.

Answer 2

Please do not listen to the people saying that no dog is good for a baby. I'm not sure why they say this, it could just be that they have seen a dog given up because of a bad interaction between the dog and a toddler, I just don't know. These people have to remember not everything is black and white, there are shades of grey as well.

We have 5 children, they range in age from 7 years to 6 months. They have been brought up around dogs. The dogs ranged in size from a Mini-Poodle to a 125 pound Newfoundland cross we adopted from a private source. The newfie mix passed away last year however. Sure the dogs knocked them over, but you know what, that's what happens when you have children and dogs together. We know this and everyone who mixes the two should know that it's going to happen. Our own children were knocked over from time to time. i think they have gotten more hurt from their own siblings more then the dogs ever have. Are people going to tell me that you shouldn't have another child till the first one is ten years old?

I am going to suggest if you can find one a Newfoundland or Newfie cross. They are known as gentle giants. They really are deserving of the title. They truly are gentle.

Answer 3

i think more important then the type is the size, often the people working there can give you an estimate of the full grown size, remember in dog terms , a medium dog can vary, our medium almost can look me in the face when he puts his arms on my shoulders. so those dogs need a fenced in yard to run in, atleast for part of the day. often by looking at the paws is a indication of the adult size ,,,

other then that, also keep in mind that a puppy is a baby, its going to be rambuctious and need training,, they do play rough, this is natural for them as its what they do if they were still with their birth mates,, im not sure 1 year old is old enough to get a dog for,,,,, not old enough to even pick out his dog, like a two year old or 3 could do..
dogs grow fast, so even if he got one when the child was 3 or 4, they would grow up together.
just make sure your son is aware that if he gets a puppy or any dog now, it will have to be monitored constantly around the baby,,

not trying to discourage you, just trying to make you aware of the extra attention and work needed both with a puppy and when you have a puppy and infant in the same home

Answer 4

I would think "not too big" where a 1 year old is concerned. It will grow much faster than the child. But not a tiny dog either cause the baby could hurt it. Decide on temperment not looks with a dog. Take the dog out of the pen, leash it and go outside. Spend a little time with each dog you look at. If they are too jumpy and paw all over you constantly that could be bad for the baby. Find one that is humble but not afraid. You will know when you find it. You dont want one that just lays there but you dont want one dancing on the babys head either. m

Answer 5

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The new puppy is certainly one of the most adorable and cuddly creatures that has ever been created. It is the most natural thing in the world to shower it with love and affection. However, at the same time it is important to realize that if you want to have a well trained adult dog, you need to begin the training process right away. The dog, like its related ancestor, the wolf, is a pack animal. One of the features of a pack is that it has a single dominant leader. Your new puppy is going to want that leader to be you, but if you do not assume that role from the very beginning, the puppy’s instincts will push him to become the leader.

The most important thing to remember about training the puppy during its first six months of life is that it must see you as the leader of the family pack. The essential thing is gaining the trust and the respect of the puppy from the beginning. You will not do this by allowing the puppy to do whatever it wants to do whenever it wants to do it. On the other hand, a certain amount of patience is required. Most people err in their early training by going to extremes one way or the other. Although you need to begin the basic training process at once, you can not expect your dog to do too much at first. Basic obedience training is fine and should include simple commands like sit, stay, and come. Remember that trying to teach the dog advanced obedience techniques when it is a puppy is much like trying to teach a five year old child algebra.

It is also important to restrain from cruel or abusive treatment of the puppy. You can not beat obedience into your dog, and it certainly is not going to engender feeling of respect and trust. House breaking is an area where this usually becomes a problem because of the anger that is triggered when the puppy fails and creates a mess inside the home. Although this issue must be addressed without anger, it most be addressed. If you allow the puppy to eliminate inside the house, it will continue to do so as an adult dog. The same thing is true of other destructive or dangerous behavior such as chewing and biting. Do not expect the puppy to grow out of it. You are going to need to train the puppy out of it, but you should do so firmly but with a sense of play and fun using positive reinforcement and lots of love and praise for good behavior.

Answer 6

I like your idea of a mongrel as they tend to have great personality... Pure breeds can sometimes be a complete handful. Someone's suggested a labrador, and I'd go with this too as they have excellent reputations when it comes to kids, also whippets and greyhounds do too.

Don't go for collie/working dogs as they can do what comes naturally to them too easily, round up. It's well known that colie dogs have round up their families into corners of the room etc (though not the one person they see as the alpha male)

Answer 7

I think a mixed breed is the best. mongrel, as you say.
they have better temperments. It is also better to wait until the child is older and will be able to understand what is going on.
4 or 5 is a better age to start with a pet

Answer 8

i'm told beagles are the best breed for wanting to start a family with. They are great with children. My 8 month old pup is terrific with kids we live down the road from a primary school and the kids all come running down the road and throw themselves at him and he is very good and does not jump or anything.

Answer 9

mixed breeds are good because you get the "best" of the breeds they are mixed with. labs are great family dogs...be aware of the fact that large breed dogs are not fully mature until they're about 18 months - two yrs old. terrier mixes are good too. the dog will probably choose you, so pay attention. lol. don't forget to spay/neuter. hope you find a great friend!!

Answer 10

Labradors and G. Retreiversn are good with kids... but the thing is that they are hard to find in rescus and pounds.
look for a relaxed mutt, or a smaller dog. small dogs are usually good with kinds!