Choosign a dog breed.?

Question

i want to get a loyal medium - large dog who is easily trained but have one problem, im single and work. What dog breeds can be left alone during the day but spoiled and loved before and after work?

Answer 1

Go to YAHOO! and type in "dog breed selector" Several questionnaires will come up. They will ask you about your lifestyle and preferences. This should give you a good idea about the breed good for you. Once you get it narrowed down, go to akc.com and look at the breed standard. then you may want to volunteer at a shelter or rescue so you can meet the dogs in person and see if you connect. Another resource might be to go to a dog show. Whatever you do, don't go to a pet shop or a backyard breeder

Answer 2

I have owned tons of different breeds of dogs and although I loved every dog I never fell inlove with a breed until I met and then got my first Labrador Retriever. They are highly intelligent and easy to train, hence they are the number one dog for service work. My Lab was housebroken within a week. By 1 years old he knew over 75 words and commands. They are the most loving affectionate. devoted, versatile, intelligent, and loyal dog. They do have lots of energy as pups you may want to consider rescue of a younger Lab since you are not home while working. But that goes for any breed, puppies can not hold it long. But I would recommend a Lab they thrive in being with you and there is nothing you can not teach them.

Answer 3

Adopt! There are millions of medium-large mutts at shelters all around this country, all of whom will be loyal and loving. Train-ability is simply a function of the work you put into the dog, but I can attest that many shelter animals create an immediate and steadfast bond with their owners, wanting nothing more than to be obedient to their new master. Many animals are already potty-trained, and some have learned the most endearing tricks! If you go to your local shelter, I guarantee that you'll find an animal - quirky, cute, and unique - that you just can't live without.

Crate training is a valid way to go if you're out of the house for a long time, especially if the animal is not potty-trained. I personally adopt older dogs, and have found crate training unnecessary. It your animal is well-behaved and able to hold it while you're gone at work, there's no reason he can't be given free reign of the house. Leaving your dog at home for 8-10 hours a day is absolutely fine - you'll find that on weekends when you're home all day, you're simply interrupting his doggie-nap time!

Good luck, and again, Adopt!

Answer 4

Just about any breed. Crate training is the key. The crate should be large enough to allow the dog to stand up and turn around without difficulty. It should have toys for him and at the very least, a water dish. Puppies can't "hold it" for very long, so be gentle when he messes in the crate the few times. Eventually, he will want a tidy crate and will learn to hold it as long as he can until you get home. Letting him out to potty as soon as you walk in the door from work should be your top priority. After that, bring on the treats, the food, the play, the love and the belly rub.

Never, NEVER use the crate as a means of discipline or punishment. If you do, your dog will think he was naughty when you leave for work every day and he won't understand what he did wrong when you put him in his crate before you go to work. When not in use, the crate door should be wide open so he can retreat to his private den whenever he wants to.

Answer 5

Well, u should get a cavlier king charles spaniel because They love attension and sitting on your lap. We just got one and they are no problem with house training. Though the good part is you can leave them at home for a while. But not too long when they are a puppy. About 3 hours because they need to go pee. But grown ups can be left alone all day. The only bad part is that they are a medium size dog. Hope u find a good dog :)

Answer 6

A dachshund. They are the adorible weiner dogs of the world. I've had two of them. My whole family leaves him alone a lot of the time. But he still loves us all. He greets my brother and I every day after school. And sometimes even comes with our mother to pick us up (at least till my brother gets his licence). He is very loyal. He has tried to protect me several times while walking. And after a couple of training secions at Petsmart, he was a perfect puppy, and still is!

Also, after a while, you don't have to leave them in the crate, they can run around the yard, or in the house/apartment!

I hope this helps you make your desicion on what breed of dog you will like.

Oh, and a little tip, don't take them away from their mother for about 6 1/2 weeks. My other dog got taken away too early, and was a very tentative dog till her death. God rest her soul.

Answer 7

i would get a golden retriever puppy's r harder to handle at first u they r the best dogs long living large dog need lots of attention and spoiled Adoption would be nice also Another large dog would be a great Perineas

Answer 8

A lab defintly, but sometimes they shouldnt be alone for very long, and they love attention well at least mine does, they just want to make you happy, and pretty easy to train too. They are very smart and loyal!!

Answer 9

My Rottie is alone all day & he is a perfect angel. He does get a walk in the AM & a longer one in the PM, and of course i come home at lunchtime to let him out. He is very very loyal & gives us a lot uf love & yes, he is spoiled!

Answer 10

I've got 2 pitbull mixes. Both came from shelters and were housebroken when I got them. They lay around all day when I'm at work, and are very affectionate and loyal.

I would say avoid high energy dog like Jack Russell, because they won't handle the down time so well.