I am looking for a new doggy, but he can't be too big, and I'm not keen on toy size - so medium size, sort of Cocker Spaniel size. Would appreciate any thoughts on nice breeds to consider.
What breed of medium-size dog would you recommend?
BIchon-- don't shed and don't bite but require grooming
Beagle-- don't bite, but love to run and roam
Don't get a cocker, they are nippy and shed
Bassetts are sweet, but drool and have back issues
Doxies love their owners, but are rather "difficult" at times and stubborn
There are lots of great medium breeds and mixes. Your options are wide open in this size range.
Reply:it depends on how much space and time you have for this dog... what are you living arrangements?? apartment? house with fenced in yard.. etc etc etc
Your best bet is to go to your local shelter and find a wonderful "MUTT" they are the best!! smile... tell the people at the shelter what YOU have to offer this new family member then tell them what you expect to get out of this new relationship... smile GOOD LUCK!!!!!
plus you will be saving a life!!!! Here is a great website info that might help you out:(an a couple more..)
So you'd like to get a dog, but you're not sure what kind. Purebred? Mutt? There are certain advantages to owning a mixed-breed dog, believe it or not.
1. Mixed-breeds are often healthier. With purebreds, there are certain health problems that are particular to the breed. Mixed-breeds may develop those health problems, but they may escape them thanks to their mixed heritage. Some purebreds have health problems simply due to certain exaggerated breed traits -- like short faced dogs with bulging eyes tend to have eyes pop out! A mixed breed may be less likely to experience something like that.
2. Mixed-breeds can live longer than purebreds. A healthier dog can live longer than a dog that is predisposed to major health issues. Genetic issues that are caused by recessive genes may not show up in a cross-breed thanks to other dominant genes from the parents.
3. Mixed-breeds often have the best qualities of each parent breed. Look at the popularity of "labradoodles" -- the personality of a Labrador and the low-shed coat of a Poodle.
4. A shelter pet will cost less than a purebred pet. Purebred puppies can cost several hundred dollars from a reputable breeder! A shelter pet may come with an adoption fee of a hundred dollars -- AND a coupon for a free neutering.
5. A shelter pet often knows that you saved them, and will be all the more loving and loyal -- and rewarding for you!
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Reply:A medium sized rescued mutt!!! Save a life!!!
Reply:To dogs that I would consider with good personalities are a pug or a boston terrior. Pugs are really mellow and sweet. Boston terriors like to bark a lot and can some times, not often, have an attitude!! :)
Reply:Poodles, dont shed hair and are very intelligent.. t
Reply:I'm with Catherine. If you have the time for grooming, Schnauzers are the road to go! They are a smart and beautiful breed, with sub-groups ranging greatly in size. Miniature/standard Schnauzers are great smaller dogs, and the 'giant' Schnauzer is a good medium-large breed.
Reply:do not get ahusky, they need ALOT of exercise or they will destroy your house. I have owned huskies for a very long time and i hate to hear about people who get rid of their husky because they though it was cute but could not train them. I currently have a cocker spaniel puppy and she is the sweetest thing. I would go for that if you have time for their grooming needs.
Reply:i have had two minature long haired dauschund and they have both been big minatures and they are the most beautiful natured dog. so so good with all aged people. a good guard dog and so loving. my dog just died this year after 10 years. extremely devastating. he was part of the family.
Reply:It depends on what you are looking for.
Beagles are nice family pets--but they can bark a lot and have high energy. They don't need a lot of grooming, though.
Medium-sized poodles are very smart--but have grooming needs.
Shnauzers, West Highland White Terriers have high grooming needs but are friendly dogs.
English Springer Spaniels are fabulous pets, but again, they are high energy, and require specialized grooming.
Reply:Well first of all, you have to look for a dog thats great with kids, even if you don't have any but I mean if kids come to your house and stuff. Then you need to know if he is a good listener so he can be trained easily or learn fast if he is doing something wrong, and of course you need a good looking dog, the only one that I can think of off the bat is a siberian husky you know those snow dogs but they are a little bit over medium size so if they don't fit the bill how about asking pet stores about the tips I just gave they will know what is a good type :)
Reply:How about a Basset hound, a beagle, or a miniature poodle? These are all great dogs! Research online some at the AKC website, www.akc.org.
Reply:Miniature Pincshers are cute, and they come in black OR brown.
And schuanczers are very cute.(sry, don't know if i spelled that right!), and they come in large, medium, and small. :)
Good Luck!
Reply:Either Cavalier Kings Charles or Beagle.
Reply:Welsh Corgi's are wonderful smaller dogs. They are extremely intelligent and very lovable. I would recommend having them shaved in the summer time though, their fur will get everywhere.
Reply:if you dont mind hair in the summer,then i would suggest a collie,then again if your not into the lassy type the go for a duchound (weinner dog),then agin if none of these work try asking a pet store,or a kennel about it.
Reply:Cockers are nice but tend to be hyper active. I would go with a cockapoo. They are non shedding, have hair rather than fur so no alergies. They are loyal and smart, I cannot say enough good about them.
Reply:Let me preface this by saying that I work in a dog park/kennel so I deal with a ton of dogs every day.
First off, there is no perfect breed. You will always get to the point where you have to say, "I want this therefore I will have to deal with that." IE: Beagle; cute, cuddly, great family dog, but will bark and howl like the six o'clock siren if it sees a little critter in the yard. Especially a rabbit.
Some breeds to look into would be: Whippet, Basenji, Beddlington Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Bulldog (Always have to clean it's eyes), Shiba Inu, Corgis, Australian Cattle Dog (They're awesome), Border Collies (Amazingly smart and love to play flyball), Brittany Spaniel.
These are just a few of the breeds that come through the kennel that I think would make a great family dog and would be a little on the smaller side of the medium sized breeds.
Check out the AKC to find out more about these breeds. It would also be a great idea to go to a shelter and find a medium sized dog there that has been abandoned and provide it a great home. Some of the best dogs I've ever met have been Heinz 57 dogs.
Good luck in your search.
Reply:How about you adopt.
Reply:i swear by golden retrievers, loving, playful and GREAT with kids, Border Collie's are extremly smart and will give you alot of love, but need a bit more attention
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