We are thinking about getting a dog. We have a small back yard and live in a very small 3 bedroom... any advice on dogs? I love dashhounds but not sure if that would be a good dog....
2007-01-15 03:45:00 · 14 answers · asked by poohgirl 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
labs and jack russell terriers are very good with children. If you look at it this way any dog is good with chilren if you get them when they are puppies and raise them with the kids. I had a pitbull with three small children my brother was just a baby when we got her and she never nipped or bit him no matter what he did to her. It all depends on the enviroment and what age you get the dog at.
2007-01-15 04:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by mattsgurl79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin just got the type that's like a small collie. She has younger kids, and this dog is so sweet. She'll only get to be about 12 inches high and about 20 lbs. Sorry, wish I remembered the kind.
2007-01-15 03:53:36 · answer #2 · answered by babbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i prefer big dogs, however let me tell you about my sister. she has a female rat terrier, they are small (5 lbs at 6 months) and don't really like living outside (short hair, similar in size to a chihuahua but MUCH better personality). she has 3 small kids (4 and under) and the dog fits in great.
i don't think they are a recognized breed, but i'm sure you could look them up in the paper. it really is a good dog.
2007-01-15 03:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by theoutcrop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have two dachshunds and we love them. The female is aggressive but never bites. The male thinks that he is a human. He watches TV with us. They were given to us and I have never had a dachshund before and never been around any. They are easy to live with. We also live in a small 2 bedroom mobile home.
2007-01-15 04:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by Nancy M. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say rat tettier. They're good with all ages and they don't seem to outgrow their desire to play. I'd also suggest you get a male and have him neutered. I've read that females as they get older get moody and don't like to play as much. I think that was for dogs in general. Rat terriers are short haired, smart, loving, fun and easy to train. They come in several different sizes and I'd suggest a mid size to be around kids. You can read on them at this site. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/ratterrier.htm
2007-01-15 05:03:17 · answer #5 · answered by Nett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs are good with kids but need big yard or walked alot . those little dogs bark alot and tend to not like kids grabbin them alot .if you get a puppy training is key no matter what breed .
2007-01-15 03:51:47 · answer #6 · answered by lil pit cat 71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
f you want a good, loving,and protective dog that loves people and kid's as well as other animals.I would suggest a St Bernard,yeah they are big but they are a great pet.And are easy to train,I have had many St Bernards,and Rott's,and I have had many other kind of dog's.St Bernards are by far the best dog.
2007-01-15 04:15:20 · answer #7 · answered by Lacie A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
golden retrievers labs but if you want a dog that will not attack you and can live in a small area and will take care of but they are big is a Saint Bernard
2007-01-15 04:05:53 · answer #8 · answered by Garr G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basset hound --they are short --but very stout--they get along well with children --short haired so there is less hair problems than a long haired type of dog--
2007-01-15 04:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by skizzle-d-wizzle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boxers are wonderful. as puppies they are playful and great withkids. as they get older they calm down and area pleaure to have around the house. my oxer never barks has never hurt a child or any one for that matter. the only problem with them is that they get tumers
2007-01-15 04:04:16 · answer #10 · answered by Kelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋