DOGGIE!!! wrote:
A friend and I are moving into a house May 1st. The house has a fenced in back yard so we are considering getting a dog. It would have to be a full time outdoor dog, however during incliment weather there is a shed it could go in. Any suggestions on what type of dog to get? We want one that is fat and lazy and awesome!
Don't do that to any dog or to your neighbors.
Pug.
DOGGIE!!! wrote:
. Any suggestions on what type of dog to get?
Have you tried a hot dog?
Get a labrador. Can't go wrong.
No Way wrote:
If you leave it outside all the time its going to become neurotic and jump on you all the time because it is attention starved. If you don't want it to jump on you all the time then give it attention and train it.
I have two border collies and neither of them would ever dare jump up on someone without permission. Any dog can be trained not to do that but it takes a big commitment. Once a dog learns that a particular behavior is acceptable it becomes more difficult to teach it that it is unacceptable so you need to start early and be consistent.
If you don't already know this I still recommend not getting a dog. It doesn't sound like you're willing to put in that kind of time.
My experience is that it’s easy to train a dog not to jump on you. If you lift your knee at about a 45 degree angle from the dog, it will soon get tired of slamming into your leg.
Advice, with a caveat wrote:
Well, first and foremost, I recommend getting a mix, if you're going to get one. Purebreds tend to be (not always, I know) high strung and require a lot of maintenance. Furthermore, you can usually adopt a really nice mix from local shelters or one of the services posters have mentioned above. Adopted dogs are often very loving and sweet, and are sometimes (surprisingly) even already trained.
From what it sounds like, a Samoyed mix would be a good fit for what you're describing. They are very loving but independent dogs who love to hang out in the snow. Just bring them in if it's storming and don't let them hang out in the cold TOO long, as some Samoyeds can get tender paws from that. Samoyeds enjoy being outside and while they do like running around, they are usually content to amuse themselves within a smaller amount of space if you walk them properly and frequently enough. The only real concern is if you are some place where it is too hot. Samoyeds have thick coats to protect them from the cold and do not do well for long periods of time in the heat. Make sure to have plenty of water available for the dog outside, whatever breed you choose...
That being said, I agree with what most others have said. I don't think you get a dog period. Dogs should be well loved and you cannot simply decide when you do and do not want to take care of them. You don't sound mature, responsible, or dedicated enough to own a dog.
If you buy a pure bred dog you know exactly what you’re getting. I’ve owned multiple female Springer Spaniels and it’s almost a 100% chance, that they’ll be a sweet, loyal, easy to train,Velcro dog. They’re also pet friendly and great with kids. There are many other breeds that aren’t high strung or require high maintenance.
Adopting dogs from shelter is noble, but bad behavior can be ingrained and returning a dog can be heart breaking. An extreme example are put bulls. If they have been mistreated or not socialized, they’ll always be too aggressive.
This thread is 14 years old. The hypothetical dog is dead.
doggie heaven wrote:
This thread is 14 years old. The hypothetical dog is dead.
In that case, I would worry less about the breed and more about things like the size.
And I wouldn't even worry about that too much, either.
Adopt don't shop!
390,000 healthy shelter dogs are put down each year in US alone!
Dog breeders don't care they just want profits
Depends. If you live in an apartment and work a job don't get a dog. If you live in a house with a yard, preferably with a stay-at-home GF or roster, then get a dog. A big dog, no tiny dogs. I like labs.
adogthatneedsahome wrote:
Adopt don't shop!
390,000 healthy shelter dogs are put down each year in US alone!
Dog breeders don't care they just want profits
According to this study, only 5% of dogs found in shelters are purebreds:
Labs are probably the easiest breed to train. They have good pattern recognition and were bred to work in conjunction with a human. Bird dogs and scent hounds are harder to train. Bird dogs are bred to look away from their human master and move away from him. They are good hunting dogs, but trying to train one to walk alongside or behind you is more difficult.
well this post is probably fake news anyway
Don't get a dog.
Get a stuffed toy; it seems that is the level of responsibility that you are capable of.
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