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Before making any suggestions, please read what I've written, I'm sure you all have your own preferences, but please keep in mind I am look for the right dog to fit my needs.
Allow me to begin by explaining myself.
I am a senior in college. I have one semester left until I graduate. (Woo!) I expect that I won't have a job in my chosen field immediately after graduation, (especially in this economy) and will probably spend some time living with my parents before I move out into my own apartment. My parents currently own two dogs, and the male is very protective of the female when around other dogs. (stange beacuse he never barks unless there is a dog near the female, then he goes crazy. (he's also fixed)) That said, I don't plan to get a dog for about a year or so, but figured it was best to start my research now, so I know exactly what dog to get when the time comes. I also live in New england, and probably will remain in the north, so cold weather dogs are probably suitable for where I am.
Another important note is that I can also see myself having kids within the next 10 years, so I hope that my dog will be good with children.
These are all the factors I have considered about myself. If there are any other factor you think I should consider, please let me know, and I will be sure to contemplate them.
My ideal dog:
I really like the look of Akitas, Huskys, Eurasier and Samoyed dogs. I can't explain it, but there's something I really like about their curled tail, and wolf-like face.
I want a medium to large sized dog. Preferably medium, since I will probably be living in an apartment for much of my dog's life.
Good with kids.
I want a dog that is very obedient. I will gladly make the effort to train my dog, and will even bring him to a dog trainer, and stay there while he's being trained. I will do whatever I have to to make him (or her) obedient, but the dog must eventually be willing to do what I tell him or her. (Also, while tricks are a plus, when I say training, I really just want a dog that can learn to come, stay, and if need be, stop barking)
Quiet. I would really hate for my dog to make my neighbors because another dog was walking down the street, or because it needs something. I really need my dog to be relatively quiet, and only bark under rare circumstances.
I want a dog that really enjoys my company. Of the two dogs my family has now. One can rarely be bothered to come to you unless he really wants attention, or he wants something, (a treat, or to go out) while the other will only come to someone to taunt the other. (they're petting me, and not you) I really want a dog that will almost always be by my side, that I can walk outdoors without a leash, and will stay pretty close to me, that if I bring him to work, he'll stay in my office, even if I leave the door open. That said, I also want to be able to leave him at home without him wrecking the place because he misses me.
I want a dog that isn't too energetic, and isn't too lazy. I am the type of person that normally goes for a walk everyday, but never goes for a run. I want my dog to be at about the same energy level I am.
Other things:
It's fine if he likes getting on the furniture, or my lap
Money is not an issue. (within reason) I'm willing to spend a few grand on a dog, provided it is a dog I like, that is healthy, and likes me.
I realize that this may be too idealistic, and too specific, but this is just my ideal dog. I may be flexible with a few aspects of this dog. I'm doing everything I can to make sure my dog is a perfect match for me when I eventually get him or her. If you have any other advice, please let me know, and I'll be sure to consider it.
Allow me to begin by explaining myself.
I am a senior in college. I have one semester left until I graduate. (Woo!) I expect that I won't have a job in my chosen field immediately after graduation, (especially in this economy) and will probably spend some time living with my parents before I move out into my own apartment. My parents currently own two dogs, and the male is very protective of the female when around other dogs. (stange beacuse he never barks unless there is a dog near the female, then he goes crazy. (he's also fixed)) That said, I don't plan to get a dog for about a year or so, but figured it was best to start my research now, so I know exactly what dog to get when the time comes. I also live in New england, and probably will remain in the north, so cold weather dogs are probably suitable for where I am.
Another important note is that I can also see myself having kids within the next 10 years, so I hope that my dog will be good with children.
These are all the factors I have considered about myself. If there are any other factor you think I should consider, please let me know, and I will be sure to contemplate them.
My ideal dog:
I really like the look of Akitas, Huskys, Eurasier and Samoyed dogs. I can't explain it, but there's something I really like about their curled tail, and wolf-like face.
I want a medium to large sized dog. Preferably medium, since I will probably be living in an apartment for much of my dog's life.
Good with kids.
I want a dog that is very obedient. I will gladly make the effort to train my dog, and will even bring him to a dog trainer, and stay there while he's being trained. I will do whatever I have to to make him (or her) obedient, but the dog must eventually be willing to do what I tell him or her. (Also, while tricks are a plus, when I say training, I really just want a dog that can learn to come, stay, and if need be, stop barking)
Quiet. I would really hate for my dog to make my neighbors because another dog was walking down the street, or because it needs something. I really need my dog to be relatively quiet, and only bark under rare circumstances.
I want a dog that really enjoys my company. Of the two dogs my family has now. One can rarely be bothered to come to you unless he really wants attention, or he wants something, (a treat, or to go out) while the other will only come to someone to taunt the other. (they're petting me, and not you) I really want a dog that will almost always be by my side, that I can walk outdoors without a leash, and will stay pretty close to me, that if I bring him to work, he'll stay in my office, even if I leave the door open. That said, I also want to be able to leave him at home without him wrecking the place because he misses me.
I want a dog that isn't too energetic, and isn't too lazy. I am the type of person that normally goes for a walk everyday, but never goes for a run. I want my dog to be at about the same energy level I am.
Other things:
It's fine if he likes getting on the furniture, or my lap
Money is not an issue. (within reason) I'm willing to spend a few grand on a dog, provided it is a dog I like, that is healthy, and likes me.
I realize that this may be too idealistic, and too specific, but this is just my ideal dog. I may be flexible with a few aspects of this dog. I'm doing everything I can to make sure my dog is a perfect match for me when I eventually get him or her. If you have any other advice, please let me know, and I'll be sure to consider it.