I'm Looking For A Dog.?

Question

I am interested in getting a puppy, and I have a lot of time to commit to raising a dog. I need a dog that will be easy to house break, size is not an issue, I prefer larger dogs. I have a very large yard so I can provide plenty of exersize. What would be a good puppy for me?

What should I look for in a dog at a local shelter or pound? What are good questions to ask?

Answer 1

Well first of all may i please recommend going to the RSPCA a dog costs about £90 including neutering and injections, theres absolutly nothing wrong with these dogs i have one and it is soft as anything, loving caring playfull and very clever. but these are qualities of dogs
DOBERMAN - Courageous, vigilant and faithful, very intellegent and honest and sincere. however they are difficult to control and very proud so dominant
St BERNARD - brave, very faithful, sensitive and affectionate, calm, intellegent, devoted and loyal. however large and a appetite to match and slaver a lot
BOXER - Understand everything, faithfull for life and to the death, limitless affection, does nothing by halves glad to be alive. however can be over spirited for those who like the wuiet, can be disobediant
LEONBERGER - brave intellegent, very gentle, warm, excellent social relations, very effective guard dog, soft as a lamb and can be trusted 100%. Bad point when you return home this dogs likely to be over affectionate but not to bad is it.
other nice dogs if brought up right are japanese akitas but these can be expensive and very large also, alaskan mowhare i think theyre called there intellegent and cute.
if you go to the RSPCA these will be able to give more info and advice hope this has been a help

Answer 2

Why not look into adopting a retired Greyhound? They are wonderful companions. They'll need some training at first, but are very eager to please. The fact that you have a large yard and prefer a larger dog is certainly a plus, because a Greyhound will need to be in a securely fenced yard or leash walked - no letting off the lead and expecting them to stick around no matter how much you love each other. They're sight-hounds and will take off if something catches their eye. Contrary to popular belief, they do not need lots of exercise. They need a good walk a few times a day and they generally have short bursts of energy, then sleep it off for a few hours!! They are gentle, sweet dogs and there are lots of them who need good homes.

Answer 3

I have heard that you should put the puppy on his/her back and stare at the puppy.

If the puppy turns its head away quickly, then it is a good dog.

If the puppy keeps staring at you, then it is a dominate type of dog which will be more difficult to train. Not necessarily a bad dog, but definitely more difficult.

I'm sure there are more tests, but that's all I have heard so far.

Good luck with your new puppy!

Answer 4

I like Golden Retrievers and Golden Retriever mixes. I also like Labrador Retrievers. You can get good dogs from Rescue groups that should be local to you, rather than spending the hundreds of dollars for a show quality dog. These dogs are very friendly, intelligent, easy to train, great with people and other animals. I prefer males... My preference, only.

Try to get a puppy that is about 49 days old and socialize it with as many people as possible. Teach it to sit, to know its name, to come, and to walk with a leash during the first two weeks. Teach it bite inhibition, also. (I like Ian Dunbar books and videos). Gradually introduce distractions. After all of its shots, socialize with as many puppies, dogs, cats, squirrels, etc. as possible. See if you can learn about Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas.

Answer 5

We have a lab mix that is the sweetest, smartest dog I've ever had. We could do anything to that dog. She has diabetes, and when she hears me mixing up her insulin, she goes to the place where I first started giving her the shots, sits down, sticks out her leg, and poses. She learned commands I didn't even know I was giving her. I used to come home at lunchtime, let her out of her cage and take care of her(we only caged her as a pup), then when it was time to go back, I must have looked at my watch and said "It's time to go." Now whenever you say "It's time," she goes to her cage.

We got Molly at the pound, too, and it was love at first sight for us. Don't pick out a dog--let it pick you out. When I went there, most of the other dogs were growling and barking. Molly put her paw on the cage and looked at me like "Hi there, friend!" She's been my best friend ever since.

Answer 6

You didn't mention price. Large dog I would go with a Newfoundland as they are charming, smart but very large breed of dog that will live about 10 years. If you like small, I would go with chihuahuas. Very loyal, obedient and highly intelligent. A little hard to housebreak but if you crate train it, it can be done. They will live close to 15 to 20 years. Last but not least, the ultimate dog is a lab and they come in a variety of colors, black, chocolate or yellow. They love water, love to play and very smart and obedient and loyal dogs. I had one so I can attest to that. Very, very inteligent too. Last but not least, is the Golden Retriever which to me reminds me of a lab as far as character is concerned. Very docile animal. Loves to fetch things. Frisbee anyone?

Answer 7

I have a German Shepard and she has a great temperment, she is loving, protective and............... your in luck:). She just had three puppies that need a very good home.
My dog is a house dog. Shepards are very smart and very easy to train. Unfortunatly she got with a Lab, but the good news is they are also very smart, excellent with children, and love to play in the water.
It really sounds like I have the dog you need. They are one month old today, and now starting to eat puppy food.
let me know

Answer 8

I would suggest you go to your local shelter and see who speaks to your heart. Save a life. Find out if the dogs have been vet checked and wormed. Make sure it is a licensed shelter, not an "animal collector."

Answer 9

Go and look at the local shelter and see what you can find. You might fall in luv!
We have 2 labs! Thier great, loyal, trained easily and are cute! They listen really well and go on hikes w/ you and stuff.

Answer 10

Awhhh!!! Get yourself a Doberman Pinscher pup. They are so much fun!! They will humor you, love you and protect you!!! All in all he/she will be your best friend till the end. They are very sleek, beautiful, intelligent, protective and affectionate. The grooming is very easy. Good luck on which ever breed you choose!!