So,which breed should I get now?

MyValentine · 03-04-2010, 04:40 PM

Ok, so if you haven't read my newest thread, here you go: Had to give Loekin away :( there's a story
It will better explain why I am looking for a new dog.

Anyways,
It has been around a week or so since that happened and I am looking for a new dog. I really missed out on having a normal, happy, friendly, dog so I am looking to get one that has a really good personality.
I am NOTwanting a large dog this time, I think I pushed it when getting loekin as my first dog. So I am looking for a dog under 30 pounds. Something small and non agressive. Does anyone have ideas of a good breed for me?

I also made my mind up, I am not going to get a puppy. I am going to get a adult dog, that way I know what I am getting from the start.

Thanks for the help.

**alfi** · 03-04-2010, 05:07 PM

I think good and easy breeds are poodles, maltese, Bichon Frise etc and mixes.
But going for an older dog you can know many things already so may breeds don't matter as much as the character

Mikey · 03-04-2010, 05:09 PM

I think a beagle (so long as barking doesn't bother you-they are great dogs) would be ideal or a lot of people like maltese or bichon frise. Corgi's are GREAT but they are high energy. Border Collies are just the BEST, they are smart and big pleasers-high energy as well.

Actually I'd totally recommend a BC or BC mix from a shelter-they are great dogs. Border Collie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

MyValentine · 03-04-2010, 05:29 PM

I kinda like Papillons

They are wayyy cute! BUT SOOOO EXPENSIVE! and I like long haired chihuahuas....but I like papillons more.

Anyone know about those?

Mikey · 03-04-2010, 05:43 PM

Chi's can be very hard to train-they really have minds of their own and they are very barky-papillions are lovely dogs

MyValentine · 03-04-2010, 05:54 PM

Im going to do some hard core researching on papillons and in the mean time post a WANTED ad for a papillon

Hopefully someone will reply. Doubt it..but its worth a try. wish me luck

Luv2byte · 03-04-2010, 06:05 PM

check breeder websites for your area, ofter they have retired breeders for adoption or past pups to rehome.

tankstar · 03-04-2010, 07:19 PM

TBH. I would say go for a lab or a golden retriever. born to be friendly, easy going ect. I never recommend these, just because honestly not my cup of tea. but for a novice dog owner, these are pretty forgiving breeds. easily found in a pound/shelter. I know larger then you want know, but not by to much, even a mix would be fine.

Id g o n petfinder.com I wouldn't get a owner re-home. because if you go with a breed specific rescue, they will have temperment tested the dog ect. owner re-homes, though can easily be wonderful, they can be terrible as well.

Mikey · 03-04-2010, 08:43 PM

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TBH. I would say go for a lab or a golden retriever. born to be friendly, easy going ect. I never recommend these, just because honestly not my cup of tea. but for a novice dog owner, these are pretty forgiving breeds. easily found in a pound/shelter. I know larger then you want know, but not by to much, even a mix would be fine.

Id g o n petfinder.com I wouldn't get a owner re-home. because if you go with a breed specific rescue, they will have temperment tested the dog ect. owner re-homes, though can easily be wonderful, they can be terrible as well.

Ditto

retrievers are GREAT

I really agree on not getting a dog from another owner.

It's better to support a shelter and usually there is a reason (That they won't tell you) they are rehoming-they will lie and you will believe them-and you could VERY well end up with a problem dog medically or behaviorally.

And if you adopt you are saving TWO lives because you are giving a dog a good home AND giving a spot to another dog in need. Really really don't get a dog from an owner.

And to boot! The dog will either come fixed and vet checked and utd on shots-or with a voucher for those things to be done -all responsible shelters fix and update shots.

Check out petfinder.com PWETTY PWEEEZE

MySoulmateEmmy · 03-04-2010, 09:27 PM

I agree that a small lab or a golden would be a great first dog

Another one I think would be a Schnauzer or Boston terrier. Both are friendly pretty easy to train types and make all around good family pets.

I am happy that you won't let a bad experience get in the way of hopefully a more positive one now and you are approaching adopting another dog with caution. In a way it is good I think you had Loekin for the time you did because you learned a lot about dogs during that time, and that is a good thing

I also agree definitely adopt from the shelter or a rescue. They will definitely be willing to work with you to find a good match for your lifestyle and they might come neutered as mentioned above. Both are def. a plus.

~MSE