I'm thinking about getting a dog what breed would be best out of the pictures below?

Question

I will list the breed beside the link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Affenpinscher_600.jpg Affenpinscher
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Afghan_Hound_600.jpg Afghan Hound
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Aidi.jpg Aidi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ainu-Dog.jpg Hokkaido
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Akita_inu.jpeg Akita
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:AMERICAN_COCKER_SPANIEL_PUPPY_7_WEEKS.jpg American Cocker Spaniel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Goose-Alaskan_Husky.jpg Alaskan Husky
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alaskan_Malamute_600.jpg Alaskan Malamute
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Alpenl_Dachsbracke_w.jpg Alpine Dachsbracke
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Gsd.JPG German Shepherd Dog
Now which one should I get thanks!

Answer 1

This depends on a few things.. If you have kids in the house, how much you are willing to exercise them, if you live in a hot climate, how much you are willing to spend on the puppy and its food! Most of those breeds are prone to hip dysplasia and cocker spaniels can have quite a few other health problems so make sure you get them from a reputable breeder.

But out of those dogs, I like the akita, as i have one myself. they are very stubborn and can be difficult to train though, but have great personalities.

Answer 2

Well, to be honest, the Aidi, the Hokkaido, and the Alpine Dachsbracke are virtually unheard of in the US, so you would have a lot of trouble finding one of those. The Aidi looks like a Collie, the Hokkaido looks like a Finnish Spitz, and the Dachsbracke looks like a Dachshund cross. Also, Alaskan Husky isn't a bonafide breed (Siberian Husky is). An Alaskan Husky is a mix of Siberians and anything that will run or pull (including hunting dogs like labs and German Shorthairs) and tends to be the dog of choice for the high level mushers that do sled dog racing... there are very few "purebred" racing dog teams.

Every last one of the dogs you mention have some kind of grooming issues, so you better like hair. Afghans and Huskys will both bolt when off leash - both are bred to run. Malamutes, Shepherds, and Akitas can all be very dominant hard to train dogs that are not appropriate for 1st time owners. Cockers have a multitude of health problems and tend to have horrible personalities (at my vets we have only about 3 that don't need to be muzzled to be examined!!!).

You need to examine what you want in a dog - do you want a potential agility competitor, do you want a couch potato, do you want a go anywhere do anything dog??? Then you need to really research (and not Wikipedia - it's a horrible source of information) the breeds you are interested in: go to a dog show and talk to breeders, get a book about the breed (even the "for dummies" books are excellent resources). Then you need to find a breeder who cares about more than money and breeds healthy and stable tempermented dogs.

Good luck!!

Answer 3

well, i don't have much expertise with the aidi, hokkaido, or alpine dachsbracke, but i can help you out with the others. unless you are an experienced dog owner and are confident about your training abilities even with large, independent dogs with strong personalities, i would STRONGLY urge you to go with the cocker spaniel. the other dogs you have listed are large breeds with high energy levels and a tendency to become frustrated and aggressive if not trained and excercised enough. and when i say enough, i mean it can be several hours a day. those are all hunting or working dogs. the afghan is a sighthound with a cat-like personlity, meaning it will be difficult to train obedience. you must always keep it on a leash because they will bolt when they see something they want to chase. afghans, along with the akito, husky, and malamute, also have strong prey drives and often cannot be trusted around cats and small dogs even with training. they are also all independent.

the german shepherd does well with obedience but needs to be an indoor dog, with its family all the time. it also needs a lot of excercise and socialization. but with all those things, it can become a great dog, but does require a lot of work. you may end up with a puppy with a dominant personality however, and you will be struggling with an out of control 95 pound dog.

the american cocker spaniel is not only smaller with a MUCH easier coat than the afghan's long hair or the thick double coats of every other dog you've listed, but is extremely sweet, eager to please, and a generally happy dog. i'd go with a cocker spaniel.

Answer 4

I hope you aren't picking a dog on looks? They all have different temperaments and needs, and that what you should be picking a dog on.

Okay... Do NOT get an afghan. They were bred to run, and run they will. Let one of those dogs off the lead and I'm serious. You won't see it again.

Don't go for an akita either. They are often vicious dogs, and shouldn't be kept as pets, especially not by unexperienced owners.

German shepherds are another example of a dog you shouldn't just buy because you think it's cute. They were bred to be guard dogs. A lot of them are lovely pets, but if you buy one and don't train it properly then it will end up dominating you, barking constantly, and generally will not be a pleasure to own.

PLEASe don't pick a dog on looks. If you really must pick one on looks then at least find out about its personality and decide if you can care for it. www.dogbreedinfo.com is really good. Please look up your favourite looking dog and read about it first,

Answer 5

Depends on what you want to do with the dog. Are you looking for something that's lower energy and doesn't require a lot of exercise or space? Then cross off the Husky and Mal.

How about shedding and grooming requirements? Don't want to do a lot of brushing? Forget the Afghan.

Are you looking for something to be territorial and protective of the house and the family? No? Then re-think the Akita and German Shepherd.

DOG BREEDS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. They have been developed for specific tasks, and even if they don't currently perform all of those tasks, the instincts are still there.

Figure out what you want in a dog, then find a breed that suits your lifestyle.

Answer 6

The thing with pure breeds is that each dog has it's own problems that it gets with aging. For example, I had a German Shepard that we took from a neighbor that didn't want her and her hind legs got bad- it was really hard for her to go up and down stairs and then one day, she just couldn't do it at all and had problems walking. This is common in Shepards but different dogs have different problems which is why pure breeds don't live as long as mixed dogs. I've had dogs all my life and she was our only pure breed and the one that lived the shortest life. Mutts tend to be calmer and healthier dogs that live longer, in my experience.

Answer 7

Don't get a dog based on a picture, it doesn't work that way. You need to choose a dog to fit your lifestyle. Cocker Spaniels are good with kids but also very hyper, Any huskey breeds tend to want to roam, they will find any escape they can in the yard in which to do it, (been there) not recommended. Labs are great, they do adapt quickly and are great with children, they also are great when crate trained, a good family dog. Don't get one just for looks, do your homework, it's not fair to the dog.

Answer 8

I think you should get ether an Affenpinscher, an American Cocker Spaniel, or an Alpine Dachsbracke because small dogs are easy to take care of.

Answer 9

Actually, if you can, get a ShiTzu Maltese mix.

They are small (6 lbs - 15lbs), vary in color, and are extremely intelligent. If you spend time with them, they understand your moods and have a personality of their own.

And they don't shed.

And they have a relatively long life span - 15 years.

And they are easy to train.

So, they're pretty much perfect, but I may just be biased.

Answer 10

get a dog that you can handle
half these breeds are high energy and need more running space than most people can give them
I wouldn't get a dog based on the picture
you should definitly do some research first