I've always found these topics fun, and anyway, it's a bummer not getting to be as involved with dogs as I normally am and in the case I wanted a breed-specific career in the future, I'm curious what others think would be compatible with what I'd look for in a dog. Here goes!
Small to Medium-sized. Generally anywhere between 10 and 50lbs. I'll likely be living in an apartment for a while, and after that most likely a very cozy house with a little piece of property somewhere in rural DE.
Quiet. Goes along with living in an apartment, something that wouldn't want to bark or squeal at every little thing so that noise wouldn't be an issue.
Biddable. Definitely biddable. I don't really enjoy persuading dogs to work with me or interacting with the "Why should I?" type. I love breeds that are ready for partnership, are companionable and eager to please, and love to learn more. Plus, dog sports would interest me for the future and I enjoy teaching little tricks besides the basics.
Active! I love to get out and do things. Small hikes, walking around the neighborhood, fetch, some trick-training, frisbee, tug, all of that good stuff. I couldn't cope with a dog so high-strung that it would be spinning circles and bouncing off of walls; it would definitely need a good off-switch.
I have to admit, despite looking into a grooming-career, I don't want to do a lot of grooming at home. I don't mind brushing daily, but I'd prefer it not being too involved like...Collie involved. But some brushing, a little combing, sure!
Oh, and reactivity. I can work with it to a point but yeah I don't do well with ongoing reactivity. One of those things I just want to go without. So maybe a breed less likely to be reactive, if possible specifically toward stranger and other dogs.
What do you guys think?
Small to Medium-sized. Generally anywhere between 10 and 50lbs. I'll likely be living in an apartment for a while, and after that most likely a very cozy house with a little piece of property somewhere in rural DE.
Quiet. Goes along with living in an apartment, something that wouldn't want to bark or squeal at every little thing so that noise wouldn't be an issue.
Biddable. Definitely biddable. I don't really enjoy persuading dogs to work with me or interacting with the "Why should I?" type. I love breeds that are ready for partnership, are companionable and eager to please, and love to learn more. Plus, dog sports would interest me for the future and I enjoy teaching little tricks besides the basics.
Active! I love to get out and do things. Small hikes, walking around the neighborhood, fetch, some trick-training, frisbee, tug, all of that good stuff. I couldn't cope with a dog so high-strung that it would be spinning circles and bouncing off of walls; it would definitely need a good off-switch.
I have to admit, despite looking into a grooming-career, I don't want to do a lot of grooming at home. I don't mind brushing daily, but I'd prefer it not being too involved like...Collie involved. But some brushing, a little combing, sure!
Oh, and reactivity. I can work with it to a point but yeah I don't do well with ongoing reactivity. One of those things I just want to go without. So maybe a breed less likely to be reactive, if possible specifically toward stranger and other dogs.
What do you guys think?