What's a good laid back dog?

Question

What dog breed can I get for my family to live indoors which is laid back and easy to train. I'm not looking for a very high energy dog.

Answer 1

Bassett Hounds are good indoor dogs that are pretty laid back.

Answer 2

Well all puppies are high energy for awhile. You might want to adopt an adult dog. Labs are good if size is not a problem. You need to consider if you have children something different than if you don't. Basset hounds are good. Call your local vet. Watch some dog shows. You need to think about grooming situations as well. Do you want a long or short haired friend to adopt? Some times a mixed breed dog can be the best. Your herding breeds are good family dogs. The smaller lap dogs are great as well. It doesn't matter so much if they run around a lot. I want to put this thought out to ya. If your wanting something real laid back you might not want a dog at all. Perhaps you need to consider a cat?

Answer 3

Do you want a big dog or a small dog? Do you want a dog with long or short hair?

Big Dogs:

Rotties - Very laid back and loyal. They don't shed much and range from 60 to 150lbs. They like to play and go for walks and swims.

Grey Hound (Rescue)- Laid back since they have been raced. They don't shed much. They don't play much but they do love their walks.

Labs- Some labs are high stung as others are very laid back. As long as you get good training they make wonderful pets. They do shed and love to play. Weighing between 50 and 100+ lbs.

Golden Retrievers- BEST DOGS! But they do shed a lot! Also need to be trimmed once a month. They are very loyal and great with kids! They love to play but do know when its time to rest. They love their walks and when it is warm they love to swim.

Many more breeds but have a lot more energy!

Small Dogs:

Italian Grey hound- Small and low energy. They do not get over 15lbs.

Pekinese - Very hard headed but laid back. They get 10 to 20 lbs. They are long haired so require grooming once a month.

Lapo Apso- Best little dog! Easy to train and very loyal. Also very lazy! They will play but will walk away or lay down when they are done. They are long haired so require grooming once a month.

Once again so many breeds!

Or you can always go to your local shelter and see what is there! Mutts are great dogs and come in all different shapes and sizes. They also are very thankful for being rescued and make wonderful loyal pet!

Here is a Link to Pet finder .. You can search you local shelters on there. http://www.petfinder.com/

Answer 4

Doesnt matter the breed what matters is good training... Any dog can turn out badly behaved and hyperactive if they are not properly trained. However for sheer mellowness of nature, and an inherent easy-going attitude I would say a Newfoundland dog would be your best bet. Also not only are they mellow and sweet-natured they are natural child guardians... the tales of their deeds are in no way exaggerated and throughout history the Newfoundland dog has saved more children and adults from drowning, fires, etc than any other breed of dog... Their natural instinct to protect and save people, especially children.. coupled with their calm demeanor, easy going attitude and trainability they are the ideal dog for a family. Keep in mind that they are large hairy dogs that require grooming and preferably regular outdoor excercise such as swimming.. Just like any other dog. Also as with any other dog they do require basic training in obedience, but they are fairly easy to train. I suggest you research all the breeds suggested to you on Yahoo because you cant just take someones word for it.. only you know what your lifestyle is and what you want in a dog... Breed profiles can help you decide if a certain breed of dog is right for you, keep in mind that individual personality also varies and not all dogs of a breed have the exact same disposition.

To learn about Newfs go here... http://www.ncanewfs.org/education/pdfs/newf_and_you.pdf
http://www.ncanewfs.org/breeder.shtml

To learn about other dog breeds go here... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dog_breeds

Answer 5

Clumber Spaniel: http://www.akc.org/breeds/clumber_spaniel/index.cfm

Not a very popular breed, this dog is known to be a great hunting companion for older hunters, as they are slower & calmer than other spaniel breeds. You can find breeders through the AKC website, also - best to deal with ones that are members of your closest breed club listing: these are where the reputable dedicated breeders belong.

Also, many breeds & mixes are more laid back & take training fine when they reach 3 years of age or over. You can also check breed rescue groups to find an older dog at www.akc.org - many need homes when their owners divorce, get transfered suddenly, etc. Plus, rescue groups test the dogs to match them up with the type of family they will suit best.

Answer 6

A pekingese is a laid-back, easy-going dog. They are also independent and usually like to spend time alone. Of course, they are a companion dog and do need companionship but not as much as most other dogs. They seldom bark unless they have to, can be paper trained instead of going out side and are defiantely not high energy. If you don't like the beautiful long double coat, you can always have them trimmed short.
To see some, visit my web site at www.empresspekingese.com

Answer 7

English Bulldogs are very laid back and great with children. They are also not as big as some breeds, but they are not small either. They are a sturdy dog that will love to play with the kids, but will not get real excited. They arealso as cute as can be with all those wrinkles. Good Luck finding your dog.

Answer 8

You need to give more info. Do you like big or small dogs? Do you need an animal that doesn't shed? Do you have children? how old? How much room do you have? Is there a fenced in yard where the dog can run?
I am partial to Westies. They are very smart and very loving. There is also the lovable mutt at your local shelter.
If you have kids, that could be a big factor in choosing any breed. Please read up on various breeds, choose carefully, have your pet neutered and have a great companion for many years! Good luck!

Answer 9

Beware the terrier...I've seen numerous websites that call these dogs "low energy," HA! On the other hand a good terrier that does seem to be pretty low energy is a Silky Terrier. My adivce is look for an medium sized dog that is about (2-3) years of age. Already trained, and make sure that the previous owner had a similar lifestyle.

Answer 10

Many breeds qualify. You should specify size and coat maintenance.

Adopting an adult dog from a shelter or better yet, a rescue group, would be a great bet. They take them in and live with them and can give you honest evaluations on how he/she acts with other dogs, cats, kids, etc.

SOME goldens are high energy, some aren't (I have one).

Be honest with yourself on what you want in a dog.

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