i really want to get a puppy. PLEASE HELP ME!!?

Question

I had a puppy but we had to get rid of it because she bit and she was overly hyper! and now i'm ready (and i think my family is ready too) to get another puppy! do you know any dogs that fit at least two of these qualfications:
nice
friendly
playful but not like too hyper
a big dog (not huge but, could still be an inside dog)
easy to train
gets along with other dogs
can swim good (we live on a lake)
doesn't bark too much
doesn't shed like constantly
short hair

yes i know that it all depends on the puppy itself but still! thank you so much! links are appreciated! btw: do not say pit-bull because were not allowed to have pitbulls in my neighborhood! thanks so much!

Answer 1

There is a good site that will help you out. www.dogbreedinfo.com Click on ready for a dog !

Answer 2

My preference would be a labrador retriever. The breed meets almost all of your requirements except the shedding thing. They shed like crazy. The other option is a standard poodle. I'm not too familiar with their traits except that they do not shed or if so, very little. Above all, make sure you have TIME for your puppy. Proper training and socialization of any breed is the key to a good dog.

Answer 3

We have a female boxer that fits into all of your requirements. She is extremely loving, rarely barks, and just a blast to have in our family. She is great with kids and other dogs. We live in milwaukee and have had her in the lake before and she loved it!!! She is 60 lbs. but rather large for a female boxer. My mother has 4 females and 1 male. Her females all run around 40 lbs. The males tend to weigh quiet a bit more but don't look it because they are lean and muscular. They are very smart dogs and very family oriented. Heidi (our boxer) enjoys the out doors but doesn't want stay out in the cold or heat too long...she prefers to stay inside with us. Also she is a huge cuddler but loves to play with us and her toys. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

A golden Retriever,they are Ideal family dogs.1.good with children2.Easy to train.3.Fun Loving.4.Outgoing and confident.5.Friendly.6.Females are very protective.

Answer 5

ok first of all you want a supeer dog here or something i am not sure what your lookign for but a shorthaired dog is going to shed all the time try like maybe a giant schnauzer or or an Airedale Terrier there both beutiful dogs

Answer 6

If you get a puppy, you need to remember puppies have to go through the "teething" stage so they nip and bite everything. You have to keep pulling it away from things you don't want it to bite and say "no bite" or something to that effect. You can also buy a product called "bitter apple" or "bitter end" and you spray it on surfaces you don't want the puppy to bite. It's completely safe but your dog will hate the bitter taste and not bite sprayed objects. If your family can't handle that, please don't get a puppy that is going through the teething stage!

Answer 7

i know you said big not giant, but i'm here to tell you GREAT DANES fill ALL your criteria ! no kidding...inside dogs , clean , quiet, gentile, loyal , protective, eat no more than a large dog if fed a quality food. 2 cups 3x a day. easy keepers. and part of the family. so easy to house break. doggie door and fence = two days.

Answer 8

As soon as my wife and I can afford it we want to get a Boston Terrier. They aren't big dogs, but they have all the other qualities you're looking for and they are so smart. I wish we could get one now.

Answer 9

u could go on yahoo and go puppies for sale and yea u would get a lot or maybe even go to google or ask.com or any of those web site and u will get a whole bunch of sellings!

good luk
me and my older brother really want a puppy to but my dad says not in my house

Answer 10

How about a standard size poodle? They are smart, don't shed very much, can be a good swimmer. They do have to be groomed, but then you don't really have to have anything fancy done to it. They are pretty good with kids.