I would like a dog, a medium to big dog?

Question

I would like a dog, perferably NOT small, but large, not too much fur, so wont shed that much, good with kids and animals, and easy to train? So what breed?
I have wanted a german shepherd for a very long time,(i know about GSD's needs and ways already, like they shed a lot and and they sometimes are'nt good with kids.), but i was wondering if there r any other dogs for me?
Yes, and i have a good size yard, so don't lecure me about the space, and time for a dog. I know already.

Oh, and no dogs that slober, like a mastiff.
Thank u for your time

oh yah, and not dogs who bark too much,
thanx

And of course I'll get the dog from a shelter! I just wanna know what kind of breeds i'm looking for. :)

Answer 1

Since you seem to have put a lot of thought into what your needs are so the dog will fit into your life, perhaps you can find the perfect dog at your local shelter. If you go in knowing what you're looking for, and talk to the kennel attendants, you probably find a perfect dog and save its life. I have seen many mixes at my own shelter that behave as you describe, and also happen to look very much like German shepherds, but smaller and with coats similar to boxers. Whatever breed or mix you settle on, I commend you for thinking about how happy the dog and yourself will be, instead of just getting some critter because it's *cute* or cheap. :-)

Answer 2

The only dog I had that was not good around children or strangers was a German Sheppard, too protective.
Other then that all the dogs I have had were great and friendly. Mutts are usually a good bet.
On the larger size the best clown I ever had was an Old English Sheepdog. Long fur that needs a lot of grooming and really does not shed a lot. He did really well with other animals as when I had him I also had a bunch of cats, he would chase them but was to big of a klutz to catch them. My big old tom cat wouldn't play and would just sit there. It was so funny to see that big galoot come to a screeching stop when the cat did not run. There was no problem with the other dogs, or the horses, or the chickens, or the goat, or the pigs. You have probably figured out I lived on a farm. When people came to visit he was always at my side, sitting on my foot, not beside me but on my foot, and he was 90 lbs.
If you would rather go for a medium size. The best dog I have ever had is an APBT. Absolutely great with kids and loves everyone. She weighs in at 65 lbs. She will lay on the floor next to my baby grandson for hours. She lets him play with her ears while she licks his toes.

Answer 3

Utilize these sites:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/
http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do
(There are many more where these came from)

Also, just because a dog might be a mutt or came from a shelter does NOT mean that it will be a bad dog as someone posted. I do agree that you don't know a dogs past but all dogs that are put up for adoption go through a lengthy process to determine if they are aggressive or not. If they didn't, that would be as irresponsible as the people who abuse their animals. I have owned pure breeds and mutts and I far prefer the mutts. Pure breeds have many issues of their own due to inbreeding.
Good Luck!

Answer 4

labradoodles are labrador and poodle crosses. This may be hard to find at a shelter but you'll get all that and then some. Great trainability. Low shedding. If you are willing to train and it sounds like you are you can limit barking. Since it is a cross between to purebred animals I would suspect less health concers, which means it'll be easy on the checkbook :)

Answer 5

I have a Boston Terrier and I absolutely love him. He is great with kids and is a lover! He loves other animals and is playful, yet loves to cuddle. They average about 15-25 lbs. They have short hair, and don't slobber like a mastiff. I am so glad I chose this breed. He hardly barks unless he feels threatened or he's playing. He doesn't chew on anything except his toys. You can't go wrong with this breed. Don't get a beagle, they bark too much!

Answer 6

Go for a Standard Poodle. They're not too big, don't shed and don't smell. They are the 2nd smartest dog next to the Border Collie, but not as hyper. They get along with just about everyone. I have a website all about Standard Poodles. Check it out, it might help.

http://www.standardpoodlesusa.com

Answer 7

To above, beagles are very prone to diseases and have a terrible roaming instinct. The answer is clear to me: a shelter. Mutts and mixed-breeds are less prone to hereditary diseases, and you would be saving a grateful animals life. Don't get a purebred unless you are absolutely sure that you want that breed or if you are planning to show. Do the right thing, adopt from a shelter. :)

Answer 8

You are so smart to do so much research into just what you want. I didn't and I have a shedder and a drooler. Anyway maybe a Labrador retriever mix if you want a big boy or a beagle or jack russell or something like if you opt for a medium. Several trips to your shelter and Im sure you will get exactly what you want.

Answer 9

I have two soft coated wheatens and highly recommend them to all. They don't shed but must be brushed on a very regular basis or else keep their fur trim to a shorter length (which is what I do). Their personalities stay puppy like their entire lives. Mine were very easy to train but they will follow you from room to room and lay at your feet when you are in a chair. This is just part of their personality. They are excellent with everybody! Love to be around people and other dogs. The biggest problem I ever had with them was breaking the "wheaten welcome." They like to jump up on people when they first come over to the house. They have to be trained not to do so. It took over a week to break them of this bad habit but now they behave. (That is also part of the bred hence they came up with the name wheaten welcome.)

Answer 10

You can find plenty of Lab mixes at the local shelters. Labs are unbelievable great people dogs and when they are mixed with other types, that's when you will find your perfect size...Mutts (often all there is in a shelter) are your best bet...they are usually highly trainable, smart, and appreciate a home outside of the chaos of a shelter...good for you for adopting!!!!