Buying A Dog

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Don't buy from pet stores (aka puppy mills) or from disreputable breeders. Adopt from the local SPCA or a rescue organization.

Bulldogs are good dogs but not all that active and tend to be fat. I had two boxers and they loved to lay around all day but would jump up at any time ready to play if you wanted them to. We would have fun sometimes getting them excited over the dumbest things. They are good dogs but much bigger than a bulldog. Labs are extremely friendly but need a lot more exercise than most dogs. Most little dogs have lots of energy but don't need to be excercised as much as bigger ones.

Do some reading on a few breeds you're interested in. You can't really know until you have the dog though and dogs differ even within breeds so you will have to adjust a little no matter what you get. I hope you will find a good dog and take care of it well.

There are so many dogs out there that need a good home or they will be killed- Please do not buy from a pet store or breeder. Go to your local animal shelter or rescue organization or petfinder.com!!!

I second those who recommend adopting from a shelter or rescue agency. You can research what breed you want and find a dog of that breed that is available for adoption. Plus, with adoption, the organization fostering the dog can tell you about its history and personality. So, unlike a puppy, you'll have a pretty good idea what the dog's personality is like.

I got some damn dogs fo ya! Me and my homies won't be usin' 'em no mo!

Both times I bought dogs, I went to the humane society. They could hardly have been better dogs - excellent running companions, smart and dumb at the same time, playful, absolutely loyal... I chose each dog based on what they acted and looked like when I met them. For what it's worth, one was german shephard/lab mix and the other was husky-german shephard mix. It really is a decent way to go.

dog rescue wrote:

I second those who recommend adopting from a shelter or rescue agency. You can research what breed you want and find a dog of that breed that is available for adoption. Plus, with adoption, the organization fostering the dog can tell you about its history and personality. So, unlike a puppy, you'll have a pretty good idea what the dog's personality is like.

yea, definitely go to the spca or an animal shelter.

and if that doesn't work try Bad Newz Kennelz

though I hear they're a touch hard to get ahold of these days.

This might be too obvious but it sounds like you want a Golden. They're not true running dogs but they're obviously in a different realm than Bulldogs. You can play fetch with them all day or take them on 5 milers when it's not too hot (assuming they're in shape). There's also no better dog for kids. If you find something that's part golden at a shelter you'll probably do well, plus the mutt aspect might spare you/it some of the genetic problems that are often inherent to purebred animals.

Adopt A Greyhound wrote:

Don\'t buy from pet stores (aka puppy mills) or from disreputable breeders. Adopt from the local SPCA or a rescue organization.

listen to this person!!!!

don't get a dog with your girlfriend...... what happens when you split?