Hey all, I am looking to get a dog, but not sure what kind. I have done the dog breed selectors online, but dont really like any of them that are coming up. Except the labrador retriever. I was also considering adopting a pup. I am looking for a dog that is around maybe 60 or 70 pounds, that is also a easier dog to maintain. The dogs I was thinking of are: lab, german shepherd, well pretty much I am open to any ideas. If you have questions please post.
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When you choose the breed of dog that you want, you have to not only look at their personality and such, but also look at what type of health risks you may come into.
I know that with labs, some have skin allergies or skin problems.
I know with Belgian SHepherds some have epilepsy, as well as allergies
GSDs with hip dysplasia
If you want to get a purebred, go with a highly respected breeder for sure! Make sure BOTH parents were tested BEFORE breeding and that the pups were well taken care of during and after birth!
More info on your lifestle would be best to suit you with a dog as well
I know that with labs, some have skin allergies or skin problems.
I know with Belgian SHepherds some have epilepsy, as well as allergies
GSDs with hip dysplasia
If you want to get a purebred, go with a highly respected breeder for sure! Make sure BOTH parents were tested BEFORE breeding and that the pups were well taken care of during and after birth!
More info on your lifestle would be best to suit you with a dog as well
I sure can. Sometimes it all depends. Most of the time I could give exercise to the dog everyday. Probably between 30 minutes-an hour. Mixing in backyard play with toys,walks, and stimulation indoors. Saturdays and Sundays I will be home all day pretty much. Mondays I leave the house at about 7:00 and get back around 3:40 in the afternoon. Tuesdays- fridays it will be the same thing, but at least one person will be home, but will leave for only about an hour or 2 then come back. I have had dogs a long time ago germen shepherds, but it has been a long time. But I am around dogs all the time usually. I dont really have a shedding preference, but it would be nice if the dog didnt shed too much. Does this help?
Sure does.
GSD's shed like crazy but they really are great dogs if you can get past that. Sometimes, if you're patient, you will find The greatest dog at a shelter. It might take a while, depending on your location and the popular breeds where you live, but you'll find one I'd really look into rescuing, puppies are really cute, but they're a lot of work - it'll take longer to house train if you're not home a lot.
Have you ever been to www.petfinder.com ??
GSD's shed like crazy
but they really are great dogs if you can get past that. Sometimes, if you're patient, you will find The greatest dog at a shelter. It might take a while, depending on your location and the popular breeds where you live, but you'll find one I'd really look into rescuing, puppies are really cute, but they're a lot of work - it'll take longer to house train if you're not home a lot.Have you ever been to www.petfinder.com ??
If you go with a purebred lab I would get a one from Show lines. They are more laid back.
Otherwise there are tons and tons of labs in the shelters. Puppys too!
petfinder.com is a good place to start if you dont care if its pure or not.
If you want pure find a few breed clubs in your area. They usually have lists of breeders who are reputable. Be prepared to pay a pretty penny
Otherwise there are tons and tons of labs in the shelters. Puppys too!
petfinder.com is a good place to start if you dont care if its pure or not.
If you want pure find a few breed clubs in your area. They usually have lists of breeders who are reputable. Be prepared to pay a pretty penny
here are the links to them if I put the pics and descriptions it would have been a lot.Please tell me which one you all like the best or which one would fit well with what I explained.
http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Red-Dog.htm
http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Precious-Dog.htm
http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Seli-Dog.htm
my favorite is this one http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Archie-Dog.htm
http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Wojo-Dog.htm
http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Red-Dog.htm
http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Precious-Dog.htm
http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Seli-Dog.htm
my favorite is this one http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Archie-Dog.htm
http://www.maxfund.org/Pages/Dogs-Pages/Individual Pics/Pages/Wojo-Dog.htm