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Reccomend 3-5 Dog Breeds
Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:57 am
Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:57 am
The family is looking into getting a new pup for my youngest's 9th birthday. Shockingly, my wife and I can never come to an agreement on which breed we want.
What we're looking for:
-Family friendly dog. We'd like to be able to take the dog out for walks, to the park, running, stopping off for a drink/coffee without any issues with strangers/other animals.
-Medium to large size dog. We do agree that we'd prefer a bigger dog to a little one.
-Shedding...a little is to be expected, but we don't want a husky. My wife does do a good job of keeping the house clean with three kids and just doesn't want much more.
-We live in Chicago, but take advantage of the parks. We also have a smaller sized yard. Enough for a pup to stretch his/her legs, but we'd still take it on walks/to the park.
Suggestions ?
What we're looking for:
-Family friendly dog. We'd like to be able to take the dog out for walks, to the park, running, stopping off for a drink/coffee without any issues with strangers/other animals.
-Medium to large size dog. We do agree that we'd prefer a bigger dog to a little one.
-Shedding...a little is to be expected, but we don't want a husky. My wife does do a good job of keeping the house clean with three kids and just doesn't want much more.
-We live in Chicago, but take advantage of the parks. We also have a smaller sized yard. Enough for a pup to stretch his/her legs, but we'd still take it on walks/to the park.
Suggestions ?
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Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:58 am to Forkbeard3777
Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:59 am to Forkbeard3777
Goldendoodle
Labradoodle
Any combo of poodle with a medium dog will get you the size, temperament and shed issues covered.
Labradoodle
Any combo of poodle with a medium dog will get you the size, temperament and shed issues covered.
This post was edited on 2/3/17 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:59 am to GRTiger
Boxer
Posted on 2/3/17 at 11:59 am to Forkbeard3777
Cant go wrong with a boxer.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:00 pm to Forkbeard3777
The ol' Labrador retriever.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:00 pm to Forkbeard3777
Wirehaired pointing griffon
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:01 pm to kook
Don't boxers shed quite a bit? My boyfriend and I were looking for one but they always had problems
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:01 pm to Forkbeard3777
Get that dog always used in rap videos..
Rottweiler?? Pit bull?
Rottweiler?? Pit bull?
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:02 pm to Forkbeard3777
Golden Retriever + Roomba
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:03 pm to Forkbeard3777
Golden Retriever and a Roomba
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:03 pm to Forkbeard3777
There are a bunch of quizzes online that can help narrow it down for you.
Some people go with a pure bred dog. You can look at the AKC list of dogs to get an idea.
Some go with a puppy/dog mutt from a rescue shelter.
However, it's really going to depend on what YOU want.... and what breed will fit YOUR lifestyle.
For the most part, dogs are bred to do a specific job. Hunting, working, companionship.
If you put a dog in the wrong environment for its breed, it will give you trouble. So, just be mindful of that and set yourself up for success.
Some people go with a pure bred dog. You can look at the AKC list of dogs to get an idea.
Some go with a puppy/dog mutt from a rescue shelter.
However, it's really going to depend on what YOU want.... and what breed will fit YOUR lifestyle.
For the most part, dogs are bred to do a specific job. Hunting, working, companionship.
If you put a dog in the wrong environment for its breed, it will give you trouble. So, just be mindful of that and set yourself up for success.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:03 pm to Pettifogger
quote:
Pettifogger
What the frick!
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:04 pm to Forkbeard3777
quote:
Family friendly dog. We'd like to be able to take the dog out for walks, to the park, running, stopping off for a drink/coffee without any issues with strangers/other animals.
all of this depends on how you raise/train the dog, not necessarily the breed.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:04 pm to Forkbeard3777
It's smaller dog but pretty hearty. Cairn or west highland terrier. Great little dog with a lot of personality.
This post was edited on 2/3/17 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:05 pm to fareplay
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Don't boxers shed quite a bit? My boyfriend and I were looking for one but they always had problems
No more than labs. We got a zoomgroom brush for ours and as long as we brush her once a week in summer months, shes good. The personality makes up for any shedding though.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:05 pm to Forkbeard3777
Is this the thread where everyone says their own dog breed and claims that it is the best breed in the world and all other breeds suck?
I'm in: corgi. I have 2. Best dogs in the world, all other dogs suck.
I'm in: corgi. I have 2. Best dogs in the world, all other dogs suck.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:06 pm to Forkbeard3777
Doberman
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:06 pm to Displaced
quote:
all other dogs suck.
cats>dogs
Posted on 2/3/17 at 12:17 pm to Forkbeard3777
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