What dog breed do you have?

Question

- What dog breed do you have?
- What are it's advantages?
- What are it's disadvantages?

Answer 1

I have a Maltese shes adorable, playful and very proctive. She loves when you rub her belly and loves to sleep with you. And shes small and doesnt shed because maltese are considered hair not fur and you can take her anywhere.

Answer 2

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It will help your dog learn to behave around other dogs, and help keep your training moving forward as you'll want to be prepared for the next class. Also, a good instructor can be a wonderful resource, someone to help you with any questions or concerns about your dog. Leash training can take a LOT of time and patience, depending upon the dog. I'm not sure what you mean by 'horrible on a leash' but my basic suggestion is that you take a lot of yummy treats with you on walks. When your dog behaves well on the leash (not pulling) praise her and give her treats. Change direction a lot so that she learns to pay attention to YOU and where you are going. It's also helpful to teach a "Watch Me" command such that whenever your dog looks at you you praise her and give her a treat. About chewing, yes a Kong is a great chew toy. Some dogs also like Nylabone brand bones. I suggest also teaching a "Leave It" command. You use this when she shows interest in chewing on something she shouldn't. Then immediately give her something she is allowed to chew, such as the Kong stuffed with somethig yummy. This same command will be helpful on walks when she wants to sniff or eat something she shouldn't. Again, when she does leave the item alone, be sure to give lots of praise. I would look into an obedience class right away. I think that you'll find that a good obedience class can help enormously! Good luck and enjoy your new dog.

Answer 3

Scrappy - mutt from the pound. I think part Belgium Malonios and maybe boxer or pitbull.

Advantages - He was only $25 neutered, and the sweetest 110 lb beast I've ever owned

Disadvantages - Don't know when his birthday is :(

Molly - another pound puppy. Some type of hound dog or beagle mix

Advantages - Scrappy has now lost his beer belly from playing with the puppy for 8 hours a day instead of laying around getting a suntan. She also was only $25 and spayed

Disadvantages - she likes to dig...and still very much a puppy!!

Answer 4

I have a boxer x. He is a tad on the nutty side (I think someone sneaks in and gives him crazy pills when I am at work) He is rather entertaining and a typical velcro dog, very loveable, and he has an adorable pearly white smile. Advantage: people think he is mean (because of his brindle color, not sure why) so they stand back when talking to me when I am out walking him, nope I am not a people person. Disadvantage: If someone does get in when I am not home he will hold the flashlight for them.

Answer 5

2 schnauzers and a beagle/basset mix

advantages for schnauzers: Very High intelligence.. training was a snap.. bond easily with one member of the family, but will accept the family..
Disadvantages: Stubborn.. very stubborn.. If not socialized well and often they do become problems.. they are smart enough to know that if you are not present you can't tell which one did something.. so, any rules go out the door when you can't see them.

Beagle mix advantages: Very happy.. easily socialized and eager to please. He's MUCH calmer than the two schnauzers.. (Terriers are high strung.. hounds just excitable) Mine has been easy to train.. (although he was already housebroken when I got him.. I trained him on the leash to the point where I can rollerblade with him safely)
Disadvantages: He follows his nose if given a chance. He can climb fences.. and with wooden fences he tests them every time he goes out.. and often finds one that is loose enough to slip through. He will come when called, but if you are not paying attention the nose will lead him away. He does bay quite a bit when he wants something.. (so the 30 minutes before meal time he starts going nuts) and that bay is LOUD.

In both cases the advantages beat the disadvantages..

Answer 6

I have an American Dingo and a pit bull

The advantages are both the same. They are the most loving dogs I've ever met. They love cats, dogs, kids, birds, adults, and anything else you throw at them. They are both very well trained and socialized. They are very intelligent and good looking dogs. And the best part is...They are BOTH shelter dogs, and happily spayed.

The only disadvantages are

The Dingo - Virtually NO ONE has heard of these dogs, and they are GREAT dogs.

The Pit bull - She is the sweetest dog in the world, and nobody will give her a chance JUST because she's a pit, and that's not right.

Answer 7

We have a chihuahua, a Boggle (Boston terrier/beagle), Golden Retriever and Samoyed.
The chihuahua is wonderful but he gets snippy every once in a while, not with the family, but with people he doesn't know well.
The Boggle is the sweetest dog and very smart! The only thing is that she has the beagle's run away spirit, she's always digging holes and doing pretty much anything to get out of the yard.
My Golden is the best behaved, best with kids, just an all around good dog, I really don't have one bad thing to say about her.
And then my Samoyed, She's fussy and wants things her way but in the end will listen. She's very loyal to our family but had a hard time adjusting to strangers for a while. b

Answer 8

Breed: Papillon

Advantages:
- extremely intelligent, very trainable
- great personality and temperament
- small so it's easy to take places and lives comfortably in an apartment
- very beautiful breed, and doesn't require the grooming one might think (they are "wash-n-wear" dogs)
- generally healthy, do not have as many health issues as many other breeds do

Disadvantages:
- a 'vocal' breed and an 'alarm barker', so requires training to reduce barking
- somewhat fragile due to size
- are prone to teeth problems, like many toy breeds
- are prone to luxating patellas (slipping of the knee-caps), so it's important to get from a breeder who have the parents have OFA patella clearance)

Things that I see as advantages but some people may see as disadvantages:
- dependent, will follow you everywhere
- high-energy, very active and playful

Answer 9

I have a Border Collie.

Advantages:

-Intelligent
-High working drive
-Quick to learn new things
-Natural instinct for herding

Disadvantages:

-Intelligent... this breed WILL remodel your home if you don't keep it physically and mentally stimulated DAILY. Preferrably needs a job to do.

-High working drive... does not make a good breed for the first time dog owner. Far too many get one and have no idea how much work this breed requires to have a happy, healthy, well adjusted dog. This is why they often end up in rescue.

-Natural Instinct for Herding... they will herd anything and this can end up bad if you cannot channel their energy and focus them on something appropriate, such as a performance sport like agility, or actually get out and train them to herd.

This is not a breed for the first time owner.

Answer 10

German Shepherd puppy whose 12 weeks old. He is lovely but into mischief all the time - luckily he gets tired and sleeps it off for awhile!!
Advantages are they are very loving and loyal, intelligent and of course good looking!
Disadvantages has to be the moulting - endless! Suppose some people may need to consider they need lots of exercise.

Answer 11

I own a beautiful ( inside and out ! ) sable and white Rough Collie ( as opposed to " Smooth coat " collie ) named "Madison". ( Think " Lassie " )

This is a very people and family oriented dog. Likes and needs to be with their family. Not the kind of dog to leave out in the backyard for a long time, alone and lonely ! Tends to get along with other animals very well, and will " help" you with any task you undertake ! Think " me and my shadow" !
Very laid back and very soft temperment, but good watch dog. Will bark to let you know someone is there, but not the temperment to necessarily do anything about it ! They are watch dogs, not guard dogs. Usually just their size and barking will put off any would be trespasser !

Coat needs frequent , thorough (at least weekly, more in shedding season ) grooming, but is easy to do, once you get the hang of it. The only drawback I can think of is the hair left lying around the house, but this can be minimized with proper grooming. Besides, what's a few hairs among friends ? This is a beautiful, gentle, intelligent, tolerant, affectionate breed . I wouldn't trade her for any other breed !