I want my next dog to just sit at my feet or across the room from me. Dogs that follow me around and need constant attention are annoying. I don't need a lecture, just name some breeds please. I can do my own research on them.
2007-03-02 05:43:36 · 16 answers · asked by Ambie 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
chow chows are great. When you come home they are happy to see you, then they go and do their own thing. They are not annoying at all. Don't get a greyhound. They are very loving.
2007-03-02 06:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by Velvet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard these traits described in a Chesapeake Retreiver but they are also somewhat single minded about what they want to do. Swim and retrieve! You may not want a clingy breed but you don't mention what other interests you have. If you like to run or walk daily, you may want a dog who can do things with you. I can't see the point of a dog at all if you don't either want to do things with it or you don't want to really cuddle it. You say just lie at your feet? Get a cat.
2014-08-21 15:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by pam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the northern breeds (alaskan malamute, siberian huskies, greenland dogs, etc...) are very affectionate but also independent. They will be happy to see you but won't feel the need to follow you around everywhere, and they can take care of themselves. Otherwise, most sight hounds (afghan hound, greyhound, whippet, etc...) would be good. If you get a greyhound, be sure to adopt a retired racer- they are usually only a few years old, and make excellent pets.
This site can also give you some more information on aloof dogs:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/strangers.htm
Or take a quiz:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm
2007-03-02 14:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by snowprincess1313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having been a breeder of afghan hounds for a long time, and currently have 3 greyhounds, I would truly hate to see you get any kind of sight hound. Contrary to what some people are telling you, these dogs are very affectionate to their people and would not do at well belonging to someone like you.
2007-03-02 14:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Rhodesian Ridgeback:
http://dogbreedinfo.com/rhodesianridgeback.htm
Greyhound:
http://dogbreedinfo.com/greyhound.htm
2007-03-02 13:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by Stark 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from beagles and other hounds. Some people just love beagles everyone Ive rescued has been needy and nosey.
2007-03-02 14:10:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afghan Hounds are that way - I have had 1 for a long time. But, they take alot of grooming.
2007-03-02 13:48:04 · answer #7 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chow
2007-03-02 13:55:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything from the hound group would be great. This is a funny website below. :D
2007-03-02 13:51:04 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whippets or greyhounds
i have a whippet and she isn't needy or clingy...just feed her and take her for walks...shes fine sleeping most of the day...great tempermant too
2007-03-02 13:54:51 · answer #10 · answered by dotdotdot 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋