i was thinking on adopting a dog from the animal shelter, which i think would be fine but i am not sure about it!!
2007-01-02 12:36:07 · 27 answers · asked by alemanguillermo 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
PUG...ALL THE WAY
2007-01-02 14:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by Zoid00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live? Location factors in a bit with breed selection, imho, and whereyou are going to keep the dog. If you are wanting an outside dog (which I am against for any breed) a St. Bernard, for instance, would be a bad idea for Texas although they are wonderful dogs. And how much room do you have? What type of lifestyle? Other animals? The easiest answer is,find a reputable shelter who KNOWS a lot about dog behaviour (or has someone work with them that does) and find a dog that is known to be good with young children. Getting a puppy and raising it with kids, thinking it will be good with them then, is not proven true. A puppy is alot harder to judge the personality of. www.petfinder.com is a great place to start. Good luck.
2007-01-02 12:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by chinchillasundertherainbow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult with the people at the shelter, they will have a fair idea of the temperaments of the different dogs. I do not know about the Animal Shelter where you are, but here in San Diego you are allowed to interact with a dog you are interested in a private area of the shelter. The idea of an adult dog is a good one, puppies are more delicate and more likely to nip. If you are interested in a particular breed, go to the AKC website and research them, or just Google it. Each breed has different temperaments, as well as different health needs & problems, so it is good to know this before hand. As I am sure you know, the good old mutt is nice as well. My personal favorite is believe it or not, the Rottwieler. Before @$$hat owners/breeders, they were considered a "nanny" breed, as in they are absolutely devoted to their people, and when trained and treated properly, and unbelieveabley gentle. As for beagles, remember what their "bay" sounds like. :D
Bravo to you for recuing a life by adopting a shelter dog. You will always be their hero!
2007-01-02 13:06:31 · answer #3 · answered by doggzma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend a low maintenance dog....preferebly from an animal shelter. The dog should be short haired, not too big, but not too small (medium sized), with a good disposition. The dog that you decide to adopt I'm sure will be thoroughly checked out by a vet. I applaud your decision to adopt a dog from there. Hopefully it'll be a young dog. If you housetrain it, just remember that it'll take patience. And let the dog and your child bond. It's so cool. Best of luck to you.
2007-01-02 12:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shelter dogs are good...at good shelters they do temperament testing and would b able to help you pick an animal that would be a perfect match for your home...Don't get a dog from a petshop,they are usually prone to health problems and sometimes problems in their temperament...If you decide to get a dog from a breeder,try a golden retriever for a medium sized dog that needs a good amount of grooming(Sheds a lot),but are amazing with kids and other animals and easily trained/intelligent.Get a pug for a smaller dog that's great with people with a lot of personality...German Shepherds are also excellent dogs.If you want a specific breed,try looking up breed rescues,IE Yankee Golden Rescue,or New Hampshire Mastiff Rescue...By the way,if you're looking for a bigger dog,Mastiffs are also a great choice.They are big and somewhat slobbery,but protective f their family and good with kids.Hope I helped =)
2007-01-02 12:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by Lindsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pug Pug Pug!! Not only are they small and travel well but excellent with children. We got our pug 2 weeks before our baby was born. We didn't know our baby was going to be born with birth defects and she is what actually kept him alive. He would stop breathing 40 times or more an hour and each time she would like him and stimulate him. If she couldn't get to him she would cry in this god aweful pitch that sent you running. She is a better protector than any big dog I have had and you cannot pass up the sweet smile!
2007-01-02 16:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by novembersnow78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you talk to the staff at the shelter they can give you a good idea on the personality of each dog, and which ones would be best for children. i suggest a medium size dog, one that isnt so big it will knock your kid over, but big enough to take a 4 yr old beating. like i said the staff at the shelter can help you make the best choice
2007-01-02 12:40:07 · answer #7 · answered by mandie m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually yes! you really should get a dog from the shelter! it would be better for the dog and show your 4yr old what it means to get a pet and a fiend! i would suggest to get a puppy! that really is the best! that way your child can grow up with the puppy and have a strong caring bond with the dog! (i did!) i got a german shepherd when i was 3! so i really would suggest a german shepherd for so many reasons! if you would prefer an AKC pure bred dog! here! this is all of the information on all of the dogs you would like in all sizes and all breeds! : http://us.eukanuba.com/eukanuba/en_US/jsp/Euk_Page.jsp?pageID=BL&BS=S
hope you have a nice puppy hunt! but again, if you get a dog, get it as a puppy, it's best to have a companion to grow up with, and it's alot easier to train the dog and for it to get used to you!
2007-01-02 12:47:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a rescue group. (www.petfinder.com --put in your zip code and search or look up groups by state.)
Good rescue groups will foster their dogs in homes and check to see how they are with kids. Some dogs may even have "kid" experience.
In a shelter you really don't get a good idea of the dog's true nature because it is in a stressful situation.
Although many breeds have good reputations with young kids, the best bet isn't to look for a breed--its to find a DOG and a group that carefully matches dogs to new owners is your best bet.
Good luck!
2007-01-02 12:47:02 · answer #9 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a WONDERFUL idea, if you go online and find a humane society in your area, they will have a picture of the dog, their breed and gender and in the bio that they write for him, they will say whether they are good with children or not, plus you won't have to worry about the dog trying to reproduce because it is policy at humane societes and SPCAs for them to neuter or spay the dog. Plus you will be giving a wonder animal a chance at a forever home.
2007-01-02 12:46:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would stay away from the "small" dogs, i.e. cockers, yorkies, etc., usually these are known to be biters and do not tolerate hair and ear pulls well, let alone all of the hugs from little kids. When my twins were born I had a boxer, he let the kids crawl all over him from day 1. I have always heard they were good kids. I have German Shepherds now and they love all of the neighborhood kids and regularly do kids shows and events.
2007-01-02 12:55:01 · answer #11 · answered by GSDotch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋