Hi there,
I'm looking to finally get a family dog and would really appreciate some suggestions regarding what breed I should be looking for.
I've got two small active kids (2 and 5 years old). I work 8 hours/day my wife works 5 hours/day. We have a fenced back yard and live near Toronto - cold winter and the odd hot/humid streak during the summer.
Some of my priorities:
I don't want to spend a fortune and have no qualms with a cross-breed.
My thoughts on a couple I've looked at so far:
whippet: want to be able to let it off the leash without worrying about it running away
beagle: don't want to hear barking all day
puggle: would like some more energy to chase a ball and go for a run
Any input/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
-Peter
I'm looking to finally get a family dog and would really appreciate some suggestions regarding what breed I should be looking for.
I've got two small active kids (2 and 5 years old). I work 8 hours/day my wife works 5 hours/day. We have a fenced back yard and live near Toronto - cold winter and the odd hot/humid streak during the summer.
Some of my priorities:
- Good with kids
- Quiet-ish ("hello" when someone's at the door is ok)
- Not too much grooming
- Plays fetch with a frisbee and tennis ball
- Good with mixed outdoor/indoor environment
- Trainable but not smarter than me
- Can let off the leash safely
- Not going to kill the neighbor's cat
- Not going to bark all day at the neighbor's cat
- Prefer fur that is soft, short(er), and consistent length
- Ok with snow (Canadian winters)
- Ok with sleeping by itself (indoors)
- Low odor
- Prefer consistent fur color
- Don't want to have my clothes covered in fur after getting off the couch
- Will go for a jog with me
I don't want to spend a fortune and have no qualms with a cross-breed.
My thoughts on a couple I've looked at so far:
whippet: want to be able to let it off the leash without worrying about it running away
beagle: don't want to hear barking all day
puggle: would like some more energy to chase a ball and go for a run
Any input/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
-Peter