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Posted: 1/1/2021 10:55:49 AM EDT
Have a household with a wife and two kids (5 and 8) and about a year ago we lost our Pug, crushed the kids. Initially thought we weren't going to get another dog, but you know how that goes...
So we're looking for a dog that would have the following traits or most of them...
What are some suggestions? ETA: Thanks for the mentions so far, I've also take a look at several "breed selector" sites and so far these are the ones in the mix: Hamilton Hound Harrier Portuguese Pointer Vizsla Boxer Mutt/Mix isn't out of the question at all if I can get a feel for its temperament based on its parents or breed origins Also, I keep seeing comments that seem to show some are taking my list to the extreme.. If I have something on the list, it's a factor, but not an absolute. For example, when I say not a drooler, I'm not saying a dog that drools at all isn't acceptable, I'm saying if there is a breed that is known for extreme amounts of drooling, I'll probably avoid it. If I say allergies and shedding are a concern, I'm not saying it can't shed at all or has to be perfectly hypoallergenic, I'm saying I would want to avoid a breed that is known to shed on the high side. Not sure what is so hard to comprehend with some of y'all...quit the knee jerk presumptions to the max, maybe stay off social media and lay off the caffeine for a while lol.. |
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Drop 1 of those items and a Bullmastiff would be perfect!
Seriously!! |
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In before Ovcharka or Malinois.
on a more serious note, German Pinscher. |
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Go to the pound and find the sadest, shyest puppy or mid aged dog sitting in the back of the kennel by him or her self.
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Get a mutt.
I've had a couple vets tell me they are typically healthier. |
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If size wasn't an issue, the Native American Indian Dog would fit your bill perfectly. Attached File
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Quoted: Go to the pound and find the sadest, shyest puppy or mid aged dog sitting in the back of the kennel by him or her self. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Go to the pound and find the sadest, shyest puppy or mid aged dog sitting in the back of the kennel by him or her self. Looking to raise from a puppy, kids would love that experience and bond I think. Quoted: Quoted: I would go with a German Shepherd or a Husky Did you read the post??? LOL, yea definite no on the German Shepherd. My son does have an obsession with Husky's but after reading some more here, I think that's the exact opposite of our needs haha! Husky Traits |
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Had one growing up, amazingly good natured dog. Ours shed quite a bit and drooled alot, also died younger (9 or so), but not ruling it out because everything else was so positive about her. Quoted: If size wasn't an issue, the Native American Indian Dog would fit your bill perfectly. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/132711/20201207_143314_jpg-1758462.JPG Will take a look! |
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Drop the weight and shedding and get yourself an English Golden, loyal is an understatement, sharp as a tack, and does great with kids.
Here’s Remi: Attached File |
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Standard Poodle.
Zero shedding, smart as hell. Just don’t give them the stupid fufu haircut. |
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Quoted: Have a household with a wife and two kids (5 and 8) and about a year ago we lost our Pug, crushed the kids. Initially thought we weren't going to get another dog, but you know how that goes... So we're looking for a dog that would have the following traits or most of them...
What are some suggestions? View Quote @garn With most of your criteria, I'd suggest an English Bulldog or Italian Greyhound. |
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Shiloh shepherd
A 30-50 pound dog is just a waste. If I’m getting a dog, I want one big enough that can at least look intimidating to someone |
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Eh...if you can’t manage to find time to properly exercise a dog, you certainly won’t be finding the time to properly train it, which is a good indication that you don’t need a dog.
More to the point, there’s simply no breed that satisfies all of your requirements. |
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My Brittany sheds a bit and he is considered low energy for his breed. He’s awesome and fits most of your criteria.
Btw your criteria makes it sound like you don’t want to deal with any of the downsides of owning a dog, and there are some. The puppy phase is very challenging. Just keep that in mind. |
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Poodle.
Ranks at the top of intelligence, meets the shedding requirement, can hunt with them, known to have good temperament and good with children. |
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I have a beagle chiuahia mix, alittle smaller than you are looking for but if you want pure beagle size would fit. Little to no shedding. She is a really chill pup but has her moments. She can be stubborn but listens well for the most part. Just don't let them catch a scent when they arent on a leash! Shes not even 6 months yet.
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Weimaraner
We have 2, and I think they check off all the boxes. |
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If you are willing to be flexible on the size/weight requirements, Dobermans are wonderful dogs.
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Quoted: Standard Poodle. Zero shedding, smart as hell. Just don’t give them the stupid fufu haircut. View Quote Poodles are great dogs. If I didn’t just get a Doberman I’d be looking for a new poodle. Only drawback is their hair maintenance- you have to take care of it, if you don’t they get nasty because they don’t shed. |
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Mutts tend to be the healthiest and most intelligent. My last two have been Dane Lab mixes and have averaged 120 lbs. Never needed to go to the vet.
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Quoted: In before Ovcharka or Malinois. on a more serious note, German Pinscher. View Quote He doesn’t want one of those. I have one, and he’s a great dog and over 120lbs at 9 months. OP get a GSD, you’ll be happy. Attached File Attached File |
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I'm sorry - were you looking for a Tier 1 family dog?
Golden Retriever The shedding is worth it. Not really a deal breaker, IMO. Best family dog we've ever had. Can lay around for days at a time, then you give a little whistle, and go for a 4 mile hike. Tail wagging the whole time. |
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Quoted: Boxer. View Quote Although I don’t own one and never have I can say that the people I know that do have them ,they have been excellent with children and seem very much guardians over them without being overly aggressive. I thing if I ever do stray from the Aussie it would be a Boxer. |
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Quoted: Eh...if you can’t manage to find time to properly exercise a dog, you certainly won’t be finding the time to properly train it, which is a good indication that you don’t need a dog. View Quote Agree with this. As a breeder, potential buyers fill out a Puppy Questionnaire. If I don't like the answers I don't sell them one of my pups. Reading your post I suspect I'd turn you down as an owner. A puppy is a lifetime commit to the dog's health and that includes mental health. I don't think your dog would be happy. |
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Quoted: Go to the pound and find the sadest, shyest puppy or mid aged dog sitting in the back of the kennel by him or her self. View Quote Quoted: Get a mutt. I've had a couple vets tell me they are typically healthier. View Quote |
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Quoted: Drop the weight and shedding and get yourself an English Golden, loyal is an understatement, sharp as a tack, and does great with kids. Here’s Remi:https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/417747/CE4F8CBB-337A-4E32-8117-662519755953_jpe-1758477.JPG View Quote Next door neighbors have an English Golden. Amazing dog. She is just a few weeks older than our 2 GSD's. The 3 of them play together constantly. |
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Basset hound is the answer to all dog questions.
Unless you’d feel like more of a man walking this thing down the road: Attached File |
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Not a dog person.
I like dogs but don't have the lifestyle that would be good for a dog. Friend has a Whippet and if I were to get a dog I would opt for a Whippet after seeing how nice a dog he is. |
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Quoted: My Brittany sheds a bit and he is considered low energy for his breed. He’s awesome and fits most of your criteria. Btw your criteria makes it sound like you don’t want to deal with any of the downsides of owning a dog, and there are some. The puppy phase is very challenging. Just keep that in mind. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: My Brittany sheds a bit and he is considered low energy for his breed. He’s awesome and fits most of your criteria. Btw your criteria makes it sound like you don’t want to deal with any of the downsides of owning a dog, and there are some. The puppy phase is very challenging. Just keep that in mind. No just being realistic as there are obviously huge swings in breed traits on the energy front and we typically have full time work schedules, so obviously choosing an extremely high energy working dog that bare minimum requires a couple of hours of vigorous outdoor activity a day isn't going to be a good fit. That's not saying there won't be time spent with the dog however. Every dog I've owned I've raised as a puppy (3, boxer, lab mix, pug/beagle mix), I'm generally aware of what to expect there! Quoted: Quoted: Eh...if you can’t manage to find time to properly exercise a dog, you certainly won’t be finding the time to properly train it, which is a good indication that you don’t need a dog. Agree with this. As a breeder, potential buyers fill out a Puppy Questionnaire. If I don't like the answers I don't sell them one of my pups. Reading your post I suspect I'd turn you down as an owner. A puppy is a lifetime commit to the dog's health and that includes mental health. I don't think your dog would be happy. Not sure if you are reading a bit much into my words, or only breed the most energy demanding dogs known to mankind.. |
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Quoted: If you are willing to be flexible on the size/weight requirements, Dobermans are wonderful dogs. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/77002/328C651C-4EF9-4C61-A6D5-E23AFE07C101_jpe-1758503.JPG View Quote The correct choice. And those are good looking dobes also. |
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Quoted: Go to the pound and find the sadest, shyest puppy or mid aged dog sitting in the back of the kennel by him or her self. View Quote |
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