What is the perfect house dog?

Question

I am currently looking to get a house dog. I want a mild mannered medium sized dog, good with children. What do you suggest?

Answer 1

a minitcher pincher

Answer 2

I have a Shih Tzu that is the perfect house dog. She doesn't need a ton of exercise, loves to play, but is also calm, no shedding, no barking...I mean ths literally, she only barks when there is someone she doesn't trust...so since she would go home with the UPS guy and all who pass that isn't too often. They do need grooming though, but very sweet natured with children and adults......she hasn't met a person she didn't love. Not a great guard dog, but works great for me. I had a Lhasa that was very sweet to those that she knew, but hated strangers, she was a great guard dog!!

Answer 3

There's lots! Chinese pugs, some poodles, some weiner dogs, some terriers... My grandparents had several poodles, all raised the same but one was especially grumpy. It's not always how they're raised or their breed but sometimes their own unique personality that may be different than norm. We had two chinese pugs & I can't see them being an aggressive/or grouchy dog. Pugs are very sweet & especially cute puppies! :) And good around kids & a nice medium size! Best Wishes on finding your perfect match!

Answer 4

Bearded Collie
Size: Medium Affectionate, playful and happy-go-lucky. Loves children; does not like to be left alone with nothing to do. Needs a lot of exercise and grooming. Obedience training is a must as they can sometimes be stubborn. Very trainable.

Clumber Spaniel
Size: Medium Affectionate and kind. Very independent, but well behaved, quiet and steady. Playful and active as a puppy. Tendency to be a one person dog. Willful and reserved with strangers. Puppies may be submissive urinators. Likes to chew; needs lots of chew toys.

English Cocker Spaniel
Size: Medium Intelligent, affectionate, sweet, outgoing and energetic. Loves to play, but does not take to teasing. Needs to be with its people. Some can be reserved. Temperaments vary depending on the dogs lines. Independent and sensitive; train firmly but gently. Some females can be dominant and need a dominant owner who knows how to be a leader.


Keeshond
Size: Medium Intelligent, affectionate, outgoing, alert and friendly to all. Good watchdog; likes to bark. Easily trained as long as training is consistent. Needs to be part of the family to be happy. Clean, extensive grooming needed. Socialize well while young.

Samoyed
Size: Medium Highly intelligent, very loyal, easy-going, friendly and playful. May resist formal obedience training. Likes to bark. Reserved with strangers. Excellent with children. Likes to roam. Seasonal heave shedder. Needs a lot of grooming. May be dog-aggressive; do not trust with non-canine pets.
*You are so lucky to have a dog!

Answer 5

i suggest going to the local shelter. mixed breed dogs tend to have less health problems and will already be spayed and up to date on vaccines when you get them. as for the mild mannerd you can ask the shelter employees what dog is going to best work for your family. they are knowledgeable about the dogs there and can match them up. but no matter how great the dog is take her to a training class. it will build her confidence and help you to bond to your new pet. for good with children, first ask are your children good with dogs? have you talked with them about how much care is required to properly take care of a pet. sit them down and go over proper pet ownership and get a schedule and involve them in it. that way once your new dog comes home they automatically know what to expect and when and by whom. the more the children are involved in care of the dog, the better the dog will adjust.

Answer 6

most mind size dogs are good for a home its all about how you teach them to behave with the rest of the family, any dog can be a bad dog with kids if not taught, and kids have to remember to respect their dogs its a good lesson for everyone they all have their own personality just like people. good luck

Answer 7

I suggest a labraodor or lab mix from a shelter. They are the most loyal dogs a person can find.

Answer 8

I have a cockapoo and she loves kids and thinks she is one herself she does not shed, I have had her for over 7 years she is very smart and loves to play,ride or just snuggle. she does not like being left home alone so when I have to I leave tv on animal planet and that helps. she is not very brave but does love to run cats. I think she is a great family dog and everyone who comes to my house loves her

Answer 9

Sure! Everytime I go to my local animal shelter I see at least two or three young dogs, cute, beautiful that would make excellent watchdogs! Try it, you'll see! The best dogs I have had (save one) were all mixed breeds. The one that was not mixed breed was a collie. He was very special. But all of my dogs have been great watchdogs. I have had Great Danes, Boxers, a Cocker mix, a Saint Bernard, and all the rest were various mixed breeds. They all have the instinct to protect their den and their pack.

Answer 10

A beagle, a Bichon Frise, a poodle (not miniature), a french bulldog, english bulldog or a basset hound.

Answer 11

I suggest a basset hound. They are everything you just described and so much more.