What dog.......?

Question

What dog breed should i get or should i get a puond dog?

I have/want-

the dog cant be to bid.
good with children.
ready for a 20-30min walk every day.
i have a friend whose house i go to w/ horses and i want the dog to learn how to heard.
i have 1 other dog for the dog to play w/.
ex.

i want a dog that will be able to be good at shows.
a little less than 1,750 for the cost.

Answer 1

It seems to me that you have some contradictory requirements. If you want the dog to learn to herd, then you would want a herding breed of some sort. However, those tend to be highly active dogs that need a lot more than 20 - 30 minutes of daily exercise. Most herding dogs are in the medium to large range, so they are not too big, which I think is what you're saying. Most tend to be good with children.

If you're really interested in showing your dog, then the price of the puppy is the least cost you will encounter. A few weekends of shows will run you more than the puppy, considering travel, lodging, fuel, meals, entry fees, etc.

It's not too likely that you will find a good herding dog at the pound, and you will definitely not find a show dog there. If you really want to do the herding and showing, then research the herding breeds, and set about to find a high quality dog from an established breeder. Here's a link to the breeds in the AKC's herding group. Click on the pictures of the dogs to get more information about that breed.

http://www.akc.org/breeds/herding_group.cfm

Answer 2

Labs and beagles are not herding dogs. There are a few border collie rescue shelters. They are excellent with herding, and can be great with children if raised around them. But you must be committed to having a dog who is very intelligent, and requires a work regimen. Border collies who get bored, get in trouble. But you need to remember that all the qualities you are looking for in a dog, cannot be found in one breed. But check out some good shelters, and some good breed specific rescue shelters before spending a lot of money from a breeder, who cannot guarantee their performance anyway. As far as shows, a show dog is bred to be a show dog, and requires special handling. You can however enter local shows with any breed, and the more you work with them, the better you and the dog will become.

Answer 3

Siberian Huskies were bred to herd reindeer and go for long distances with their owners. They are excellent with children and other dogs and are easily trained if you know how to play the alpha card as soon as they come into your home. Siberian Huskies are loyal, friendly, and do not eat very much. Most Sibe puppies are between $500 and $1000 for a well-bred puppy. Make sure that you get a health guarantee and have the ability to return the pup to the breeder at any time if he or she turns out to be less than you expected. Also, buy yourself a copy of Siberian Huskies for Dummies. It will give you all the information you will ever need for one of the furballs. They are the best dogs I have ever had. I now have fifteen (racing team) and a few show prospect pups. I cannot imagine my life without these stunningly beautiful dogs!!

Answer 4

You really expect a lot for this new dog. All of the items you listed are possible but don't expect them to come in a package with the dog and written instructions to activate.

You need to train yourself in dog behavior so you can train the dog. These are not automatic behaviors

If you want a herding dog, get one with genetic pre-disposition for that trait. Australian heeler are good but so are a lot of other sheep dogs and the little short corgies are bred to heard.. Do some Internet breed searches.

But remember YOU ARE THE TRAINER

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Answer 5

hmmm.. usually its good to get a dog as a puppy for all those needs. Then you can train him/her to do what you want them to do, and they'll grow up with your routines and your sorroundings. Puppies are a lot of work so make sure you have the time for them, because it's a full day experience. (but im sure you know that since you have a dog.) Usually pups will learn from the older dog in the house. But its kinda hard to teach an older dog diff. and new things. but do w.e you think is best. either way it'll take time to show/train them.

Answer 6

I'm against paying for a dog personally since there are so many that need to be adopted. Just be careful with small dogs and children, sometimes they can get snappy with them. Boston Terriers are good with kids for the most part but they can be hyper. My mom had a toy poodle that loved kids but her Pomeranian is not fond of kids at all. I adopted two chihuahua mixes and I do not recommend a chihuahua with children at all. Good Luck on your decision.

Answer 7

Rescue a dog.

I have a Shar Pei / Australian Cattle Dog mix that I rescued who is the best dog ever.

Save a life.

Answer 8

Go with a female lab or golden retriever.

Both great dogs and if you do your research, you can find a breeder that has a smaller animal.

Answer 9

I prefer golden retrievers; they are excellent with kids and are very loyal dogs. But you threw me with the herding thing, so my next choice would be a border collie...they are very smart herding dogs and are good with kids too.

Answer 10

a maltese is a good dog. i have 2 of them. kinda small. good dogs. don't shed. playful. not good for herding i don't think.

beagle or collie somewhere in that range

*save one from the pound*

u will be saving a life and buying a friend for life.