What breed of dog would be suitabe for a family living in the suburbs with a small garden but VERY near a large park? Also, good with children and easy to train.
Thanks!
2007-08-09 22:58:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you want a active but small dog a Jack Russell is the dog for you. But if u want a big active dog, a Border Collie, Labrador or a Retriver is best. Labradors and Retrivers goes well with children and are not too hard to train.You must walk an active dog everyday.
My suggestions:
Beagle, Labrador, Retriver, Germen Shepard or Jack Russell. Keep in mind Jack Russells for not every good with children because they are very rough, you will be surprised how rough they are.
2007-08-09 23:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by icypole11 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you have a small garden despite the fact your near a large park, consider the size of the dog and I would suggest you take a smaller breed. You can also train them well and they are quick to learn, plus you can also take them for walks in the park. But the final decision obviously lay with you. All the best.
2007-08-14 03:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any dog is easy to train provided the humans know what they are doing.
A dog, any dog, any breed will always think like a dog. The best way to learn is through positive reinforcement, therefore from the humans perspective it is the best way to train.
So the real question is how to train a dog to live most harmoniously in the lifestyle that you choose.
There are many answers available, libraries, web and other people who have successfully trained well socialized and child friendly dogs.
Once you have that figured out you can do the best for your new dog and enjoy many happy years together. No matter what breed or Heinz57 that you choose.
It is best all around if you learn this before getting the dog. Have fun.
2007-08-10 06:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a sheltie so you know I would say that. A black or gold lab they are great with kids, or a golden retriever ... all dogs are easy to train if you know what your doing and you keep training the same way continuity is the key with training . A Jack Russel loves to play they are smart they love kids and kids love them but so are the labs and retrievers.. good luck what ever dog you get make sure you get tons of photos of them playing with you and the kids so the kids have photos when they are older and the dog is gone. Good luck hope you can email me with what you choose.
Ops I forgot one beagle someone said it already beagles love alot they have very high energy lol a crack dog lol but full of love lol and smart real smart
2007-08-10 06:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by ynot_chas 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An english toy terrier might do the trick they only need 20-40mins of exercise they are also pretty good with kids this website might provide you with further information. Any dog can be good for you with the proper training.
Hey for the person who gave me a thumbs down, don't you ever watch it's me or the dog?
2007-08-10 06:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What are the childrens ages...be careful with too small or too large of dog. How active or inactive is your family? How much grooming are you willing to do or pay to have done? You need to think of your family's wants/needs and lifestyle and find a match that works for you. Please research carefully.
Here is a 'breed selector' which may help narrow it down:
http://www.breederretriever.com/breedselector.php
What's good/bad about them (pros/cons to various breeds, click on the picture and then the breed review):
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/dogbreeds/index.html
AKC: http://www.akc.org/
Petfinder: http://www.petfinder.com/index.html
2007-08-10 06:05:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a 9 month old beagle and he is just perfect for my 4 year old daughter. He is the sweetest dog ever.
He doesn't mind when my daughter pulls on his ears, pulls on his tail or just hug him so tightly. You know how children are. They are very intelligent too.
2007-08-10 06:09:02 · answer #7 · answered by bookworm1576 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how bout a beagle?
i have one, and i read in a book:
" beagles love chidren and other dogs, in fact ifd you introduce it when its a baby, it'll even like a Cat"
and there pretty easy to train ^.^
tho im not shure about the suburbs i live in a small neighborhood
but boy do they like parks =)
2007-08-10 06:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by ILuvMyGaara 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
border collies are great dogs and very smart and easy to train but they do need alot of exercise they make great family dogs and are very sweet
2007-08-10 06:46:57 · answer #9 · answered by Katie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Labrador? Golden Retriever or German Shepard all come 2 mind but they are quite big dogs.. i love my lab!!
2007-08-10 06:06:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋