Loving breed of dog help PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZ!!!???

Question

I know all breeds are loving but i want to know some of the breeds that are the most loving. My dad says i can get a dog (finally) But I have to explain why i chose the breed of dog i did, he says dogs are a lifetime comitment so i should be able to pick any dog i want. I can get any size or price/breed but a dog like a husky isn't so loving so even thogh it is beautiful i would not choose it. I am compleatly serious because i know this is a lifetime comitment not something like a toy. Please give me serious answers thanx=)

Answer 1

Labs and Goldens are the BEST!!! Very loving, smart, and GREAT family dogs.

Answer 2

While Labs are America's number one household dog...you may want to go to a local shelter and find a rescue dog. This will allow you to not only save the life of a dog, but you can find a full grown dog to see how large he/she will be, see his/her temperment and find out how the dog is with other dogs, cats, kids, etc. Volunteering your time will also help you make the right decision (and save you some money!!)

People always want puppies but puppies leave a lot of "what if's" such as "what if this dog gets too big? What if this dog doesn't get along with children?....etc"

Do some research, contact a local rescue, and spend time with your future pet. Don't be afraid to rescue a dog. My husband and I have a rescue; a yellow lab named "Buck." While I would have loved to have had him as a puppy, I gave him a loving home and have had him since he was 10 months old when he had no place else to go. I did not have to potty train him (big plus for living in New England in the winter) and he already knew better than to destroy things that were not his (Labs love shoes and socks for some reason....Buck has never eaten these things though). I never had to crate him. I also knew when I got him that he was large for his breed (he is 85 lbs). Friends of ours bought a Rotty as a puppy thinking she would be about 85 lbs as well......she weighs 135!!

While I just know he was just adorable as a puppy, and I would have loved having him from the begining, getting a rescue dog I knew his size, missed the potty training, never had to crate him, and knew he was loving and friendly.

If you want to be sure the time that you must put into this is something you are really willing to do, volunteer at your local animal shelter or vet hospital. Working in a shelter will introduce you to many breeds and allow you to build a bond with the animals who need homes most.

I was actually working for a vet when someone came in and showed me a picture of Buck .... asking us to help find this dog a home. I had never had a dog before (always a cat) but working with animals at the vet made the transition for Buck and I an easy one because I knew the temperament and the time needed. I also knew some handy first aid for when my little guy was feeling under the weather (not to mention working for a vet can save you money on monthly heartworm preventatives, flea and tick preventatives, vet visits, food costs and I even got a $600.00 discount on the Invisible Fence because I worked for a vet who recommended the product).

So spend a few weeks volunteering at a shelter (or vet hospital). It will give you first hand experience working with many different dogs and may even help you find the right dog for you!!

Good luck!

Answer 3

First, a dog's not a lifetime commitment for you, but it is for the dog. A dog's life is usually about 8-15 years depending on its breed and health. Your whole family will be involved with your choice of pet and caring for its needs.

Go to the AKC website http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm?nav_area=breeds and research what breed of dog you might like to own. Will your pet be an inside or outside dog? Where will your family allow the dog in your house? The answer to those questions may help you decide if you want a large or small breed of dog.

Consider how much space you have for your dog and if you will have to walk him or put him outside in a fenced backyard. A high energy, strong willed dog like a Rottweiler might not be a good choice if you are in a small house and will have to walk him three or four times a day. Rotties are loyal and very loving, though.

Some breeds tend to be noisier than others, for example the terriers and shelties seem to bark a lot for no apparent reason.

I would avoid a popular breed of dog, like a German Shepherd, Jack Russell terrier (Wishbone) or Collie (Lassie) for example. So many of them are puppy-mill dogs and the good qualities are bred right out of them. If you had to have one of them, find a really reputable breeder who shows their dogs. Usually they have a "pet quality" dog they feel isn't up to dog show standards. You will probably have to get the dog neutered before receiving the AKC papers. This is really a responsible breeder who makes sure lesser quality dogs aren't reproducing.

Mixed breed dogs from the kennel or pound *can* be superb, loving pets IF they are very young when you get him. Unless you are willing to work through emotional difficulties a damaged or abandoned dog might have, stay away from an adult pound dog, even if they give you sorrowful eyes. The same is true for a "rescued" dog. These animals have suffered a lot of trauma and you may be very unhappy when they cannot be housebroken, run away repeatedly, or bite and growl to protect themselves.

Good luck! There are so many choices and so many wonderful potential 4-footed best friends out there waiting to share their love with you.

Answer 4

I say head to local shelters. You will find some of the best dogs ever from a shelter. My top agility dog is a rescue BC and he excels at obed, herding, agility and also loves to cuddle..pretty much the perfect dog I was looking for-and I found him from a shelter, not a breeder, I dont think a breeder would have gotten me this perfect of a dog. There are so many dogs that need help from a shelter...
-you can get a younger/adult dog from a shelter, which means you dont have to deal with teething, potty training-including waking up in the middle of the night to let them out (hopefully), and other puppy antics, yes puppies are cute but if your a first time owner then I suggest a slightly older dog.. 2-3 years is not old for a dog and is around the age I suggest.
-you can also see the personality of a shelter dog when you meet it, with a puppy you can never tell how its going to turn out
-Many mixes tend to have fewer health problems than purebreds as well.
-Generally cheaper than a dog from a breeder, 99% of the time they have been microchipped, vaccinated and fixed already and thats included in the adoption fee... (thats why there is the adoption fee...)
-Plus, its one more dog you save from being put to sleep

Answer 5

Go online and look under local shelters - some of them have a description of the dog to tell you what its personality is. Also look up a website on breeds that will help you determine the ideal breed for you, giving you pros and cons. There's also a ton of rescue groups for any purebreed you find an interest in, and a lot of the time there's a paragraph telling you all about the dog including whether it's good with kids, other types of pets you may have, ect.

Answer 6

I have owned many dogs the best of them was one that was a mixed breed,beagle and collie. The dog I have now is the very best and very loving but he a pit bull and not good for Frost time owners. large dogs can be as loving as small dogs and I have known husky that are very loving. Your best bet is to go look at puppies, pick them up and see how they react. If they snuggle and kiss a lot they are most likely a loving dog.

Answer 7

Go to your local shelter, humane society, or rescue group and find meet the dogs there. They are always loving and happy because you saved them from a terrible fate of death!!
But if you prefer a puppy, I would suggest a Cocker Spaniel, Jack Russell Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel, Sealyham Terrier, Westie, and even a Corgi can become a great friend if you are an active person.

Answer 8

I would not really recommend getting a shelter or a rescue dog. Sometimes these dogs are older and have already developed behavioral problems that you may not be able to correct. I think that it's best to get a puppy from a breeder so that you can train it the way you want to. I have a boxer puppy and she's very loving. Boxers are known for their friendliness and gentle ways around children. Labs are OK but they can be really spastic and chew everything in sight.

Answer 9

I'd have to say that Labs and Goldens are great loving dogs, but if you can't have a large dog, which both are... I'd say a beagle is a great dog as well, which is much more economical in size if size is a constraint. Another medium size dog with a great demeanor would be a welsh corgi or even a cocker spaniel... Hope that helps..

Answer 10

You have one smart dad there. Any pet you choose would be lucky to be in your home. Good luck to you. My advice would be go around to some kennels and play around with some of the puppies there. It will give you an idea on what you would like to have. Don't go into this fast but take your time. The dog you choose will be very lucky and very special. There should be more people like you and your dad.

Answer 11

My Golden Retriever is the most love-hungry dog I ever met!

But I had a black Lab that was devoted to the family too.

There's a GOOD reason that those 2 are the top dogs in America--you won't go wrong with either!

PS------the SMARTEST dog I ever knew was a halfbreed of those 2----we trained him to fetch the paper!!