My 5yr old little sister lives with her too
2006-11-27 12:34:09 · 15 answers · asked by iMedic 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
never get a pet for someone else...almost all of them get abandonned and given to some shelters or someone else...
what about getting her books about dogs where they can tell her about their temperament, their level of energy, their chance of agression towards other dogs, people, etc.
then she will be able to get a dog or you can get her the dog she wants with her...later...and the dog will fit perfectly into their daily life routines....
i got my sheperd about 2 years ago and all i knew at the time was i wanted a dog from the shelter to save him/her and to have a good friend...she is so energetic its crazy...and i am not...so its very hard...
i gave a cat to my friend and she lives with her brother and her brother gave it to a shelter...without telling her and I....i was so mad...and now i am still thinking about what happened to the poor cat...giving the cat wasnt a good idea....
2006-11-27 12:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, it all depends on what life style she lives. Does she live in the country? Does she want a big dog? small dog? Can she take the time to groom it if it's a dog that needs a lot of it? I would strongly recommend a medium sized dog, small dogs around young children are not a good combination. They tend to play ruff and small dogs tend to get jealous around young children if your mom were to get very attatched to the dog. Yet you wouldn't want a large dog either, so it won't constently knock down your sister. :)
2006-11-27 12:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by SemperFi3608 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First make sure your mother and everyone else in her household is ready and willing to care for a puppy for the rest of its life--Also find out what she is looking for in a new dog--Does she care about grooming issues-big or little dogs-etc etc.. Then I would suggest going to a shelter with her and your little sister and taking it from there--So many dogs/puppies need good forever homes and Im sure you can find a wonderful family pet for your mom at the shelters-If she is interested in a purebred dog check with rescues and shelters regarding what breeds she is interested in--As for what breed is best that all depends on their lifestyles and housing situation--There are so many wonderful breeds out there that picking one is a hard choice--and mixed breeds are great pets.....GOOD Luck in your search and Im sure you will find the perfect pet for them...
2006-11-27 12:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by jen.mccollum@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest not getting a chihuahua, they are not very friendly with little kids, and are very protective of their territory. For small dogs: shih-tzu, Yorkshire terrier, beagle. For larger dogs: golden retriever, Labrador, Dalmatian. Those dogs I know from experience are good with families and children. I know you want to buy that for her, but why not take her to a pet store/rescue center/pound and let her pick one out for herself? Then there is less likely of a chance for her to not want the dog and send it off to the pound... That happens way too often. Good luck!
2006-11-27 12:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lab or a golden retriever. OR if you want to be nice go to the shelter and ask for the most urgent dog. But first you should make sure they are ready for a dog. Ask her. And then take her with you. Make sure she can handle it. Make sure her in the dog are a perfect match. Good luck.<3
2006-11-27 13:41:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ACD's are o.k., I had one advance up alongside me from the age of two-13. Died from a snake chew. Heelers have a tendency to nip although that, and also you rather favor to coach them correct.. in the different case they develop into unruly, they are literally have the popularity to run remote from homestead plenty. they are regularly confusing and detrimental, although that it rather is the case with maximum lively operating dogs. it really is a very extraordinary rule.. i must be worried if she became making the 'nutrition' herself, or overpricing it.. i do not imagine they prefer 'supplementations' as any such snug age, and in case you load domestic dogs with supplementations, they advance swifter and their threat of arising hip & joint complications will strengthen exponentially. IMO, it must be in simple terms as undesirable as an underfed canines lacking food. Realistically, if her domestic dogs are not getting fed a proper eating routine, she must be extra selective about who she sells her dogs to.... they are not mandatory, i ought to easily provide the puppy decrease back to her and hit upon a distinct breeder.
2016-11-27 02:47:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about getting the stuff needed for a dog for your mom (collar, leash, bowl, toys, gift certificate to a rescue group or adoption agency), and letting HER pick out the dog, since she's the one who has to live with it?
2006-11-27 12:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your mom would fall in love with a Cairne Terrior (Male) they are more cuddly....I have one and I love him...he's cute, funny, and doesn't bark like some dogs do all day long....mine barks when the door bell rings only...or at the squirrels in the yard....
They are a good breed, hypo-alergetic as well.
good luck and happy dog shopping
2006-11-27 16:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by surfgirl_canada 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that depends. is there a yard there? will they walk the dog? did they want a little dog or a big dog? ask those questions first
2006-11-27 13:27:35 · answer #9 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the boxer lover says Boxer, if thats to big get a mini dachound, both awesome dogs and love children
2006-11-27 12:41:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋