Best dog to have?
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Bichon....zero shedding and won't affect you if you're at all allergic to dogs.....not sure if that's too small for you or not
Airedale Terrier. No shedding, easy for people with allergies. Smart. Naturally protective. But.....
They need to be groomed 3 or 4 times a year. They also need regular exercise.
They need to be groomed 3 or 4 times a year. They also need regular exercise.
When my kids were little we got one of these.
Super intelligent, very athletic (often trained as frisbee dogs), great with kids, easy to train. An Australian Shepherd. I loved my Aussie! Medium sized dog. Full grown he was about 45-50 lbs. They do shed, and they need lots of regular grooming.
But the best dog for me is not the best dog for you. Lots of variables including your lifestyle, how much room you have, your desire for a high-energy dog or low-energy dog, and your overall expectations of having a dog. No shortage of resources out on the interwebs about how to select a breed that fits your family.
Super intelligent, very athletic (often trained as frisbee dogs), great with kids, easy to train. An Australian Shepherd. I loved my Aussie! Medium sized dog. Full grown he was about 45-50 lbs. They do shed, and they need lots of regular grooming.
But the best dog for me is not the best dog for you. Lots of variables including your lifestyle, how much room you have, your desire for a high-energy dog or low-energy dog, and your overall expectations of having a dog. No shortage of resources out on the interwebs about how to select a breed that fits your family.
Rottweilers. They do shed in the spring to blow our their undercoat but if you brush them for a week or two it's all good.
Have had several and they the best combo of best friend/no one will contemplate breaking in your house dog you can find for a young person.
Have had several and they the best combo of best friend/no one will contemplate breaking in your house dog you can find for a young person.
Ridgebacks are fine but they couldnt hold a Rottweilers jock with 2 hands and a wheel barrow. Mods - ban kooky on the grounds of insanity.
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Beagles. They're cute. They're docile. They can be active or lazy, but do need regular exercise. They shed some, but it can be easily brushed out. You'll never have to pay for a haircut.
They're pack animals, so if you plan to chain them up in the back yard, choose another breed unless you like the sound of a sad dog baying all the time. (Scratch that. If you plan to make it an inmate in your back yard, don't get a dog.)
They're pack animals, so if you plan to chain them up in the back yard, choose another breed unless you like the sound of a sad dog baying all the time. (Scratch that. If you plan to make it an inmate in your back yard, don't get a dog.)
When my kids were little we got one of these.
Super intelligent, very athletic (often trained as frisbee dogs), great with kids, easy to train. An Australian Shepherd. I loved my Aussie! Medium sized dog. Full grown he was about 45-50 lbs. They do shed, and they need lots of regular grooming.
But the best dog for me is not the best dog for you. Lots of variables including your lifestyle, how much room you have, your desire for a high-energy dog or low-energy dog, and your overall expectations of having a dog. No shortage of resources out on the interwebs about how to select a breed that fits your family.
Shelties are great dogs around anyone, but they do bark at everything that moves.
Just get a bullmastiff. Sure they are big..but they are big babies. Completely docile, goofy, extremely loyal, can live in a small space, don't bark, and are independent.
However, the negative: drool
However, the negative: drool
I love hounds, but are you sure they can be active?Beagles. They're cute. They're docile. They can be active or lazy, but do need regular exercise. They shed some, but it can be easily brushed out. You'll never have to pay for a haircut.
They're pack animals, so if you plan to chain them up in the back yard, choose another breed unless you like the sound of a sad dog baying all the time. (Scratch that. If you plan to make it an inmate in your back yard, don't get a dog.)
I'm gonna give you a pass Kooky because you're gf (in your avatar) is a Duke fan.
I live in Florida. I also don't want to vacuum or brush it everyday.
That Bichon is pretty cool dog.
Had a Chow mix. Was the best dog I have had until now. Have a Pyrenees mix now and she is awesome. Protective, smart, obedient, and loyal to a fault.
If you are talking a house dog we have a mini Schnauzer that is a great dog. She doesn't shed much at all. My wife has allergy issues and this is the 1st one that we have owned that doesn't bother her.
Had one growing up, and it was a great dog. Super intelligent. Always longed for a Bluetick hound. But never have had the right setup for one. When we had that redbone it was in the country with a lot of space.
I was always against Golden Retrievers just because of the shedding, but man my GF's dog is a Golden and it's up there with the best dog I've ever come across. Smart, sweet, easygoing. But they do shed like a mf'er for sure.
I'm a big Brittany Spaniel guy. Mine is nearly 11, i've had him since he was about 7 weeks. Good as a pet, exercise partner, hunting dog... Plus they were just named Best Dog Breed by a very reputable magazine.
There is a joke in there but out of respect to you and your dad I am not going to say it. :sunglasses:
I have an English Setter and it is one of the best dogs that I have ever owed. Extremely family friendly and calm as long as she gets her daily walks. I will probably get another in a year or two. Is your dad's operation in Kentucky?
Yeah. I wouldn't really call it an "operation" more of his passion. He had his first liter of puppies last fall. Sold two males and kept the rest. Think he has 5 or 6 total right now.
That is great. Had to drive to Akron, OH to get my current setter.
I have 2 dogs... a mutt that was turned in by someone at the humane society and a Bell County stray that walked up to me. They're awesome because nearly all dogs are awesome.