Which breed is best for my family?
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I have 2 standard poodles - Chloe is about 48 lbs & Farley 58 lbs. They have been a dream to train. I have 2 young grandsons & they are wonderful with the boys. Their favorite game is fetch and they love to swim.
The one thing about any breed that doesn't shed like a poodle or a portugese water dog is that they do need to be clipped about every 8 wks. I keep mine in a short clip, nothing like a show clip, and it is very easy to maintain.
One word of warning about any of the "doodles" - you never know if they are going to grow up to be like a poodle & not shed - it is a chance you take.
You can also go to www.petfinder.org and put in poodle & it'll show you any of the purebred or mixes available in rescue in your area from puppies to seniors.
The one thing about any breed that doesn't shed like a poodle or a portugese water dog is that they do need to be clipped about every 8 wks. I keep mine in a short clip, nothing like a show clip, and it is very easy to maintain.
One word of warning about any of the "doodles" - you never know if they are going to grow up to be like a poodle & not shed - it is a chance you take.
You can also go to www.petfinder.org and put in poodle & it'll show you any of the purebred or mixes available in rescue in your area from puppies to seniors.
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Well for excercise, we have it sorta worked out...
My mom doesn't want much to do with the dog, she is a little bit afraid but we think she may be able to get over it by being around one. My sisters have a babysitter who lives in our house and loves animals, and she is willing to walk and play with him/her while we are at school. When we get home, we would play with him. When my dad gets home from work, he would have time for the dog.
We have a pretty big backyard, I would say medium sized. I live in a col de sak (sp?) with only 3 houses on it including ours, so right there is a lot of space.
We are planning to keep him/her mostly in the basement until its trained, the basment is finished, large, and its where we hang out a lot, especially my sisters and I.
My mom doesn't want much to do with the dog, she is a little bit afraid but we think she may be able to get over it by being around one. My sisters have a babysitter who lives in our house and loves animals, and she is willing to walk and play with him/her while we are at school. When we get home, we would play with him. When my dad gets home from work, he would have time for the dog.
We have a pretty big backyard, I would say medium sized. I live in a col de sak (sp?) with only 3 houses on it including ours, so right there is a lot of space.
We are planning to keep him/her mostly in the basement until its trained, the basment is finished, large, and its where we hang out a lot, especially my sisters and I.
i doubt you will be able to find a reputable, responsible breeder who produces crossbreeds. here are some signs that the breeder is the kind you are looking for:
- breeding animals are tested for genetic health problems like hip dysplasia, heart problems, eye disorders, hypothyroidism and so on. ask to see documents on this, don't just let the person get off with telling you the dog has been "health checked by a vet". this goes for any dog you buy from a breeder. also do not let them get off with statements like "there is no need to test for XYZ because it's not common in my breed".
there are many oher things to keep in mind, but pitbulliest has written them out in a great post that i will just link to instead of writing it all out again:
http://www.chazhound.com/forums/showthread.php?t=787
after reading all that, if you can find a schnoodle breeder that fits these criteria of a responsible breeder, go for it.
- breeding animals are tested for genetic health problems like hip dysplasia, heart problems, eye disorders, hypothyroidism and so on. ask to see documents on this, don't just let the person get off with telling you the dog has been "health checked by a vet". this goes for any dog you buy from a breeder. also do not let them get off with statements like "there is no need to test for XYZ because it's not common in my breed".
there are many oher things to keep in mind, but pitbulliest has written them out in a great post that i will just link to instead of writing it all out again:
http://www.chazhound.com/forums/showthread.php?t=787
after reading all that, if you can find a schnoodle breeder that fits these criteria of a responsible breeder, go for it.
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You're almost right, Zoom, but not quite 
My dad has had several dogs before, and he has a lot of experience. Everyone else in our family has not had any experience, but my dad has wanted another dog for ages, and its the first time my mom has agreed. His first choice is a poodle, but the miniature, toy, and teacup sizes are too small for him, and a standard is too big for my mom.
My dad has had several dogs before, and he has a lot of experience. Everyone else in our family has not had any experience, but my dad has wanted another dog for ages, and its the first time my mom has agreed. His first choice is a poodle, but the miniature, toy, and teacup sizes are too small for him, and a standard is too big for my mom.
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Maybe an Irish Terrier?
Maybe an irish terrier? They are around 27 pounds.The temperament of the Irish Terrier reflects his early background: he was family pet, guard dog, and hunter. He is good tempered, spirited and game. It is of the utmost importance that the Irish Terrier show fire and animation. There is a heedless, reckless pluck about the Irish Terrier which is characteristic, and which, coupled with the headlong dash, blind to all consequences, with which he rushes at his adversary, has earned for the breed the proud epithet of "Daredevil." He is of good temper, most affectionate, and absolutely loyal to mankind. Tender and forebearing with those he loves, this rugged, stout-hearted terrier will guard his master, his mistress and children with utter contempt for danger or hurt. His life is one continuous and eager offering of loyal and faithful companionship and devotion. He is ever on guard, and stands between his home and all that threatens.
Maybe an irish terrier? They are around 27 pounds.The temperament of the Irish Terrier reflects his early background: he was family pet, guard dog, and hunter. He is good tempered, spirited and game. It is of the utmost importance that the Irish Terrier show fire and animation. There is a heedless, reckless pluck about the Irish Terrier which is characteristic, and which, coupled with the headlong dash, blind to all consequences, with which he rushes at his adversary, has earned for the breed the proud epithet of "Daredevil." He is of good temper, most affectionate, and absolutely loyal to mankind. Tender and forebearing with those he loves, this rugged, stout-hearted terrier will guard his master, his mistress and children with utter contempt for danger or hurt. His life is one continuous and eager offering of loyal and faithful companionship and devotion. He is ever on guard, and stands between his home and all that threatens.