Anyone knows a good dog breed?

Answer 1

It depends on what your environment is and what kind of traits you want from the dog.

A few things to consider:
- Where do you live, apartment or house? Do you have a fenced in yard?
- Do you want an active breed, or a breed that would loaf around the house of the time?
- Lifespan of the dog. Large dogs live on average 10+ years, and small dogs live on average 15+ years.
- Do you plan to take your dog for activities? If you want a dog to go on 9 mile hikes with you, choose a larger active dog, a small dog won't be able to do that activity.
- Do you or do you plan to have children? Some breeds are notoriously better with or worse with children.
- How much grooming do you want to do? Some dog breeds require professional grooming as well.
- Do you now or plan to own a house in the lifespan of a dog? Many home owners associations or home insurance companies will not allow or insure certain breeds, such as pitbulls, chows, dobermans, etc..

This is not a complete list of considerations, but it should at least help you get a start in narrowing down the search of the best breed for YOU! :)

Answer 2

When you take those tests consider the fact of what will work in your living space. No dogs should be strictly "outside dogs". I find Boxers (a rather large breed) are protective of their owner and home but when intorduced to strangers by or with the owner they are very calm unless the owner shows fear. Great, gentle dogs with or without family. They can enjoy life mostly indoors or mostly outdoors with the right training. Not to mention they are naturally very well tempered and are as active as their owners are. If the owner is lazy they sleep and chill out a lot. If the owner is always on the go they're the first dogs to jump up with a "where we going?" face. Beautiful and sweet dogs. Just if you get a male make sure he is fixed if he won't be used for breeding because like any male dog he'll mark his territory (potty in the house) and hump things instinctly.

Answer 3

Good for what kind of lifestyle? Pulling sleds or a lapdog? House with a yard, or studio apartment? Kids or not? Mutts often have the "best of all worlds" and offer great personalities and fewer health issues, due to a mix of different genes.

Answer 4

This would be alot easier if you told us what environment you were in.

But I suggest going to the SPCA or a dog pound. You shouldn't buy a dog based on breed or looks. Buy on personality.

Answer 5

I personly love the labrador retriever but it all depends on how much time you are going to have to train it and exersice it. and also how much room you have in your home! It also depends on what type of personality you want the dog to have if you want a dog that will play ball with you and will love every moment you spend wioth it then i recomend a Labrador Retriever or a golden retriever the both have very sweet personalities and love to spend time with you but its all up to youi and what type of time you can spend with it.

Answer 6

I guess it really depends on what type of dog you are looking for? And what you consider is a good breed.
I have a shihtzu-maltese and shihtzu-poodle mix and they are both really great dogs. It also is up to the owner to make the dog who they are.

Answer 7

Most breeds are good for something or someone.
We don't know your circumstances or lifestyle.
Take an online quiz:
http://dog-breeds.xlnse.com/finding-the-right-dog-breed.php
http://dogbreedadvisor.com/
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm

Answer 8

I love all dogs but Golden Retrievers have great personalities

Answer 9

Collies have a lot of energy, but they have long hair and are not much to look at, Labradors don't have that much energy though they train pretty easy and have short hair, terriers are also great and so are boxers.

Answer 10

Two words: PIT BULL!!! If raised correctly (not in a fighting enviorment) he/she will be the best dog ever!!!