I have a two year old son who loves animal so he will chase the dog around the most.
2007-07-31 01:56:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I am interested in a Beagle, are they easily trained, house broken, and do they bark a lot.
2007-07-31 03:00:25 · update #1
I agree that Golden retrievers and beagles are great dogs. They are friendly and beagles do not shed a lot. They are large enough to handle a bouncing 2 year old. I will warn you though that you have to be careful of where you get a dog. I would get a puppy, they are playful like your little one. However, puppy's like to nibble, you would have to quickly teach them that it is wrong so that your little one doesn't get scratched with some teeth. The reason I say get a puppy is because then you are its owners and the way you raise it will determine its temperament. You cant really tell with older dogs, as they were raised by different people. Some dogs can be very vicious, even ones that should be nice due to their breed. Dogs I would not suggest due to their reputation, Chiwawas, Dalmatians, cocker spaniels, German Shepard's, and collies. Chiwawas are little and easily spooked. Dalmatians tend to be aggressive, same as German Shepard's, and collies, but cocker spaniels are not child friendly. We had one who was an angle until my youngest sister was born and began to walk. The dog got jealous and mean.
Currently we have a beagle and a red bone. The beagle is very fun and playful, she is terrified of thunderstorms and cuddles with the kids. The red bone is extremely playful, but she knows when to stop. They are the best dogs we have ever had. Good luck.
2007-07-31 02:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by Tina S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! Id have to say a golden retriever. Their a great family dog that love children and adults. They are pretty clean but they do shed a lot of fur so if i were getting one id get a short coat Goldie. They are very smart and will usually be very obedient if trained properly. One other thing about the Goldie is that they need lots of exercise so if you get one you better put on your jogging shoes. I hope this has helped. Good luck with your choosing!
2007-07-31 02:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Beagle wouldn't be bad. They have a nice temperment, not too large for a child to play with, and also don't shed dog hair all over your house.
2007-07-31 02:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by kianvis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will want a slightly larger dog who can take a bit of rough-housing without getting mad at the baby. My nephew has a greyhound or greyhound-mix dog the family found at the local shelter, and she stays inside most of the time.
Your best bet would be to take a look at the dogs at the local SPCA, and see if there is one there that meets your needs.
Good luck!
2007-07-31 02:02:51 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a schipperke. There not aggresive, love to play, small, and in my opinion, cute. theres a picture if you click on the link.
2007-07-31 02:15:02 · answer #5 · answered by Tinkerbellpixie11713 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chihuahua's are great.. mines litter box trained.. lol
2007-07-31 01:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by bananaz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋