Hi everyone! My name is Ryan and I’m 25 years old. I've been thinking about getting a dog for a while and now is the time. Heres a little background: I am currently living with my parents in a good size house and large backyard but no fence. I have been battling lyme disease the past 2 years so I haven't been able to work and not sure when I will be able to again so right now I pretty much have all the time in the world so now is the best time for me to get a dog. We have an 11 year old cat that is very friendly but I’m not sure how she would react to a dog. I am hoping I will be able to work within a year and once I start I will probably have normal 8-5 hours. I will also probably be moving into an apartment or a house with a fenced in yard when I am able to.
I am looking for a small to medium sized dog that will get along with my cat and fit my lifestyle which will change eventually. I plan on adopting a puppy or young dog from a shelter. Here is a list of my preferences.
-Small or medium sized dog
-Moderate exercise (daily walks)
-will get along with my cat
- I do not have a fence right now
- Will have to be ok by itself during the day when I start working (not sure when but not any sooner than 6 months)
-no toy dogs
-friendly
-affectionate
I have been looking at corgi mixes, sheltie mixes, and King Charles cavalier spaniel mixes. They seem to be suitable for what I’m looking for but just wanted other opinions. I would love a golden retriever/mix or labs but I don’t think they can be left alone all day when I start working.
Also are male of female dogs better with cats?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Ryan
I am looking for a small to medium sized dog that will get along with my cat and fit my lifestyle which will change eventually. I plan on adopting a puppy or young dog from a shelter. Here is a list of my preferences.
-Small or medium sized dog
-Moderate exercise (daily walks)
-will get along with my cat
- I do not have a fence right now
- Will have to be ok by itself during the day when I start working (not sure when but not any sooner than 6 months)
-no toy dogs
-friendly
-affectionate
I have been looking at corgi mixes, sheltie mixes, and King Charles cavalier spaniel mixes. They seem to be suitable for what I’m looking for but just wanted other opinions. I would love a golden retriever/mix or labs but I don’t think they can be left alone all day when I start working.
Also are male of female dogs better with cats?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Ryan