I am thinking about getting a dog. What kind should I get?

Question

Should I get a lab, a husky, or a boxer?

Answer 1

i like them all husky r the beautifulist animals well dogs i think

Answer 2

They're all good dogs. The breed you choose matters less in the long run than your treatment of the specific dog. If you treat a dog with love and kindness, spend time with it, train it properly and never, ever hit it, you'll get a good dog regardless of breed.

The three you are considering are all breeds which require a lot of attention. Labs and boxers are very energetic and need lots of exercise. Huskys need to be brushed every day so they don't get matted. If you don't feel you have the time or inclination to spend an hour a day, every day, just tending to your dog, get something a little lower maintenance, like a bassett hound - short hair, pretty lazy, pretty much content to just "hang out" most of the time. Just don't overfeed it. They have long bodies and squatty legs and letting one get fat is just asking for back problems. You'll still need to spend time with it or it will be destructive, but it won't need the level of grooming and exercise as the breeds you're considering.

Good luck.

Answer 3

If you have not owned a dog before then I believe out of the 3 you should go for a lab. Husky's apparently are quite demanding and usually have to be kept on a leash whilst out on a walk due to their tendancy of running off. Boxers can often suffer with heart problems due to thorough breeding. Saying that though pedigree labs usually have joint problems and can suffer with arthritis or hip displacier (sp).

My advice would be go down to your local dogs home and get a young mongrel. They're much hardier than pedigrees and can give you the same companionship than a thorough-bred one!

Answer 4

you should get the kind you want.
why would u want a lab, a husky or a boxer?
how much work does each of them take?
do you want 1 for cuteness? which 1 is the cutiest..
also another good thing u should know before you get a dog.
is what 1 matches your personality better.
i love huskys.so i kno that huskys are good in cold weather.
so you have to think abuot the dog too.
also think abuot the money.
when you think abuot all of these. then you might come to a better conclusion of what kinda dog you'd like the best.

Answer 5

I suggest you get a Golden Retriever. G.R's are so amazing and their extra-good qualities outnumber their bad ones. I myself had a G.R and she was totally fantastic.

Also, I suggest that you ask youself this: what am I looking for in the puppy I want to get? (i.e: guarding, hunting, sheep-watching...)
If you have nothing specific in mind, then you so should get a G.R.
And here's why....

(1) They're extremely obedient
(2) Extremely loyal and faithful
(3) Loving and considerate
(4) Do not bark frequently
(5) Not demanding
(6) Active... and maybe, a little too much. I can tell you that this is the major, and perhaps, only problem about them. They have lots of energy and they adore activities. If you are sporty, or if you like the outdoors, then a G.R is a great choice. They are suitable for most of ground and water sports, and they make good hunters/scavengers too!
(7) Well-behaviored and good-tempered. They are kind to strangers/ overall not aggressive.
(8) They make good guards.
(9) Sociable, and they love interacting with people and other dogs
(10) They are curious, yet in a good way.
(11) Tolerating... they can understand you and your nature and they can adjust to keep up with you. (i.e activity levels ~ or even sleeping!)
(12) Intelligent. They catch on quickly.
(13) Finally, they are extremely adorable and cuddley!!

...hopefully I have given you good reasons. All I have to suggest now is that you be careful in your selection...
If you've never had a dog before, I recommend you read more about them. There are plenty of good books and sites that provide you with a step-by-step plan on how to get a pup; from choosing the best one in the litter to teaching it how to catch a frizbee/ball in the water!

...Good luck! :)

Answer 6

Labs are super loyal and tend to be the most behaved of any dog... a husky i think needs tons of excersise, but don't quote me on that...and boxers look the coolest...so factoriing all those in...i'd say a lab...my mom has one and she is the best hunting dog in illinois...kids pull on her ears and crawl all over her and she just calmly watches them...good dogs

Answer 7

It depends on your life style. Labs are VERY hyper..always on the move. Huskeys are great but get ready for tuns of grooming! A boxer is a wonderful but can have some minor health problems.
I would go with a boxer, they're so fun and have great personality's.

Answer 8

well i would say it depends on how big ur house/apt. is.. i mean.. if u have a nice house.. u can get any of these. but i would say to get a lab because they're really cute. husky and boxers are scary all hell.. i mean if u have little kids and stuff lol

Answer 9

A yellow lab is great however they chew, they need a lot of attention and socialization. If trained correctly and kept out of stuff they turn out to be great dogs. Just make sure you talk to a lot of people who own any breed you chose.

Answer 10

Ofcourse the kind u lyk

if u lyk violent dogs, if u lyk peaceful dog, if u lyk alshachians, if u lyk bull dogs, the 1 u prefer the most,
ofcourse howcum others wud say vich wud suit u, wud suit ur nature??

is this a thing to ask ....vich dog u should get!!?

if u urself don't noe then howcum others will noe......!!