So, my kid wants a dog.....

[UK_Dallas]

Golden Doodles are great dogs. And great with children. Very smart also.

But.......they, at least the bigger ones, are easily $1000+ now. Probably closer to $2000 from a good breeder. I've heard there are some bad breeders in KY that are breeding doodle with doodle(instead of golden + poodle) and selling them cheaper but they are dying at an early age.

 

[78Gooses]

Welder is looking for a house dog. So I wouldn't go with a heeler. They need work and room. That's a beautiful pic, tho, and I love the breed.

 

[Dig Dirkler]

I really don't understand the obsession of how much a dog sheds or how big it is.

It is a dog. It sheds. It *****. It barks. It can smell bad. If untrained it can be an absolute nuisance or even a danger. But it can also be one of life's best companions and a complete joy.

You either want a dog or you don't. Owning a dog is an obligation and there is a pain in the *** involved.

Shedding should be fairly low on the priority list, imo. More important is finding a dog whose personality fits your lifestyle.

I really don't understand the obsession of how much a vehicle gets per gallon or how much it can tow.

It's a vehicle. It uses gas. It emits gases. It's loud. It requires maintenance. If not used properly it can be an absolute nuisance or even a danger. But it can also be one of life's best possessions and a complete joy.

You either want a vehicle or you don't. Owning a vehicle is an obligation and there is a pain in the *** involved. Gas mileage should be fairly low on the priority list, imo. More important is finding a vehicle whose performance characteristics fit your lifestyle.

 

[cole854]

Ughh... do you know anything about the history of dogs? Do you only own wolves?

No...saber tooth tigers mostly.

Given the history of the beagle, and the hound group in general....safe to say that it isn't a lab creature like the goldendoodle.

 

[KentuckyStout]

The best house dog I can possibly recommend is a female pit-bull terrier.

Beagles, obviously, are superb dogs as well.

 

[mashburned]

Golden Doodles are great dogs. And great with children. Very smart also.

But.......they, at least the bigger ones, are easily $1000+ now. Probably closer to $2000 from a good breeder. I've heard there are some bad breeders in KY that are breeding doodle with doodle(instead of golden + poodle) and selling them cheaper but they are dying at an early age.

That's crazy.
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My recommendation would be to research rescue groups online in your area. You can view the dogs and read about them online and they will usually have a day where the rescue group takes their dogs to a local Pets Mart (or someplace similar) so people can meet them and get a feel for how they may fit in with your family.

The advantage of a rescue group is you are helping ease the terrible overpopulation in shelters, you get a dog that is spayed/neutered, has all it's shots, has a microchip and has been in foster care in someone's home so you know their personality/temperament etc. You will typically have a two-week foster-to-adopt trial to see if the dog is the right fit. If it doesn't work out, the dog goes back to the foster family with no obligation to yourself.

I highly recommend Barktown Rescue. The ladies running it are pretty great, and they set me up with the perfect dog for my lifestyle. I went there first because they seemed to have a nice size selection of dogs.

http://www.barktownrescue.org/pet-profiles.asp

 

[catsfanbgky]

A dog usually has 4 legs, are considered domestic pets, are known as "mans best friend". They come in all shapes, size, and colors. Some shed more and bark more then others. I usually prefer less barking, bigger dogs. You can either adopt, rescue, or buy full bread. Hope this helps.

Personally i own a 4 year old part Bull Mastiff / Rhodesian Ridgeback. Beautiful dog, seldom barks, housebroken, and very kid friendly.

 

[Astrother]

I have a chocolate lab and couldn't be happier with my choice. Before you get a dog make sure that you or the kids are absolutely willing to train them. Dogs that non stop bark, don't listen to commands, and jump all over people are the worst and end up being an annoyance instead of friend/companion.

 

[qwesley]

Interesting. Do you know why?

My assumption would be something along the lines of that shows that the dog is more likely to be submissive and follow directions, but that is only an assumption.

Yes, exactly. Worked for us. She is super chill and very trainable.

 

[Rebelfreedomeagle]

My recommendation would be to research rescue groups online in your area. You can view the dogs and read about them online and they will usually have a day where the rescue group takes their dogs to a local Pets Mart (or someplace similar) so people can meet them and get a feel for how they may fit in with your family.

The advantage of a rescue group is you are helping ease the terrible overpopulation in shelters, you get a dog that is spayed/neutered, has all it's shots, has a microchip and has been in foster care in someone's home so you know their personality/temperament etc. You will typically have a two-week foster-to-adopt trial to see if the dog is the right fit. If it doesn't work out, the dog goes back to the foster family with no obligation to yourself.

Best advice yet. These are people who are actively trying to make a good match for both the dog and owner. The personality of the dog matters a lot more than anything else and these folks have a good understanding of what home situations are a good fit for them. The worst pet mistakes I've ever seen have been when people fall in love with a certain breed and just get one based on that.

 

[KyCatFan_rivals45723]

I have two beagles, 13 and 5. Old one came from a shelter at 2 years old, younger one was a "free to a good home" puppy. Great, gentle dogs. They're a little stubburn and food-driven like crazy, but I know they won't attack anyone ever.

I'd highly recommend them to OP, BUT they do shed, smell like a dog, and the possibility of them making a sound loud enough to wake the dead is just one sniff away.

I also have a beagle that I got from the Kentucky Humane Society. He is a great dog. He has short hair (but still sheds some), only weighs in the low 20 pound range, and is a great indoor dog. He does want to go out in the yard and run and if you take him for a walk he actually likes to take you for a walk. He is always acting like Toucan Sam and following his nose. He raises his head up in the air while sniffing when there is food cooking or a scent in the air that interests him.

Definitely can be loud if you get him started. My kids like to make howling sounds and he will copy them. The howl is kinda cute and I will post a video down below of him howling from hearing a wolf howl in Game of Thrones. Now the bark is horrible when he does that. I call it donkey talking because he reminds me of a donkey the way he barks and breathes back in real loud and fast.

He also does something I have found to be called reverse sneezing. I guess it is a common thing for beagles. Probably from sucking in so much dust, pollen, etc. while sniffing everything. I believe they are one of the top 2 or 3 dogs in the world for their sense of smell.

One thing you need to be careful of is that there supposedly is a bad case of dog flu going around. My mom took her puppy to the vet and they told her to keep it away from other dogs like at parks and don't take it out of the yard because of the flu. So the Humane Society could be a bad place to get a dog right now. They tend to pass illnesses around a lot at places like that.

 

[WayneDougan_rivals170043]

I would suggest a Weimaraner.

I used to build fences when I was in college. Every time we built a fence for someone who owned a Weimaraner, they were gay (the owner, not the dog). So apparently you're gay (not that there's anything wrong with that). #logic

 

[wildcatwelder_rivals]

Thanks for all the input guys, appreciate it. Yes, we're going to Pet Smart tonight to see what they have for adoption. (The local humane society has some there per their web page.)

The only REAL deal breaker for me is a constant barker, so all the other stuff is trivial to me. I told my son that we're going to take our time and find the right dog for us, if that means we look for 2 weeks, so be it.

 

[DSmith21]

Thanks for all the input guys, appreciate it. Yes, we're going to Pet Smart tonight to see what they have for adoption. (The local humane society has some there per their web page.)

The only REAL deal breaker for me is a constant barker, so all the other stuff is trivial to me. I told my son that we're going to take our time and find the right dog for us, if that means we look for 2 weeks, so be it.

You might try taking this test to see which breeds are best suited to you before you go shopping.

http://dogtime.com/quiz/dog-breed-selector

 

[KyCatFan_rivals45723]

In reference to barking, I don't let our beagle bark much. If he is in the yard barking at a neighbor's dog I will yell out to him to stop. Some other neighbors just ignore their dogs and let them bark continuously for what seems like hours. He also will let out one bark to let us know he is ready to come in. He doesn't really bark in the house except if he sees someone walk up to the door, but it usually is more of a quick bark to let us know someone is here. I am sure all beagles aren't the same. Just letting you know from my experience if you are interested in a beagle. Mine tends to whine a lot though. I think he does it when he is anxious about something or scared.

 

[PhattyJ4UK_rivals309166]

Golden Doodles are great dogs. And great with children. Very smart also.

But.......they, at least the bigger ones, are easily $1000+ now. Probably closer to $2000 from a good breeder. I've heard there are some bad breeders in KY that are breeding doodle with doodle(instead of golden + poodle) and selling them cheaper but they are dying at an early age.

I'm in the labradoodle game

Breeding doodles/doodles is perfectly fine. You get a labradoodle.

Where the changes come in is if you say breed a labradoodle to poodle. These are actually the most expensive ones because they **should** be the most hypoallergenic/ shouldn't shed.

But doodle to doodle is fine and shouldn't effect length of life. Basically just a fancy mutt.

 

[WayneDougan_rivals170043]

I'm in the labradoodle game

Breeding doodles/doodles is perfectly fine. You get a labradoodle.

Where the changes come in is if you say breed a labradoodle to poodle. These are actually the most expensive ones because they **should** be the most hypoallergenic/ shouldn't shed.

But doodle to doodle is fine and shouldn't effect length of life. Basically just a fancy mutt.

My wife got us a "labradoodle" when I was out of town. He weighs 18 lbs at full size now. And there's zero percent chance he has any lab in him.

 

[Lexie's Dad]

-beagle. 25 lbs. Still a real dog.

This. Or a Basset Hound. Great dogs. If I read correctly your son is 11? This will be your dog when he goes to college (or whatever). Be sure that you and the dog bond.

 

[Lexie's Dad]

If size is less important - Airedale Terrier. Smart, great family dog, naturally protective of their family. No shedding. Will need to be groomed 2 or 3 times a year.

 

[wildcatwelder_rivals]

If size is less important - Airedale Terrier. Smart, great family dog, naturally protective of their family. No shedding. Will need to be groomed 2 or 3 times a year.

Actually, size is important; we need a small to medium sized dog. Our apartment isn't overly large, and we have a lot of stuff in it as it is, as do most people, ha ha.

As to shedding, I've resigned myself to the fact that if we find the dog we like, and it's a dog that sheds, so be it. I can live with that as long as the three of us bond.

We went to visit my sister this afternoon and saw a lady in her neighborhood walking a goldendoodle; it was a beautiful dog. My sister has a Cavapoo, whatever that is, lol, and it's the best dog I've ever seen, we all love her. I know they gave a lot of money for her but I forgot what she said they paid. All I recall is it was out of my price range.

 

[Nubb16]

Best dog I've ever owned is a German Shepherd.

 

[wildcatwelder_rivals]

Well, we went to both the Madison and Fayette County shelters today, with no luck. We will keep looking.

 

[BlueVelvetFog]

Let me be the pitbull guy.

No. Indefensible breed.

 

[BlueVelvetFog]

If you're a proud pit bull owner, go get a neck tattoo, your food stamps and GTFO. F@@k pits.

 

[KyCatFan_rivals45723]

Unfortunately the popularity of this show probably caused a major increase in pitbull breeding. Now it seems like over half the dogs at shelters are pitbull/pitbull mixes. One of the shelters near the Newburg area in Louisville is more like 90%+ pitbulls.

 

[420grover]

If you're a proud pit bull owner, go get a neck tattoo, your food stamps and GTFO. F@@k pits.

I had the neck tattoo before I owned the pitbull. If you would like to come say that to my face instead of behind a keyboard, just let me know and I'll send you the address.

 

[rudd1]

-exhibit a.

 

[Hank Camacho]

If you would like to come say that to my face instead of behind a keyboard, just let me know and I'll send you the address.

What if I wanted to specifically address your neck tattoo rather than your face? That cool?

 

[Stonewall12]

German Shepherd is the only breed anyone should consider....smart, loyal, and protective..... I leave my 16 year old daughter home alone with her with no worries. Getting another one as soon as the breeder has puppies available. I love my freaking dog

Nah

 

[Wall Knight Teague]

Corgis are the best. Smart, good-natured, affectionate, playful. They do shed though.

 

[420grover]

What if I wanted to specifically address your neck tattoo rather than your face? That cool?

Yeah, give me an email and I'll send you the address. I've got to get this on video. A guy talking to the back of man's neck just might go viral and make us famous. You'd be more famous for looking like a complete idiot, but if that's your thing, I'm good with it.

 

[78Gooses]

Hey kid, you said your dog don't bite!

That ain't my dog, mister.

 

[Hank Camacho]

Yeah, give me an email and I'll send you the address. I've got to get this on video. A guy talking to the back of man's neck just might go viral and make us famous. You'd be more famous for looking like a complete idiot, but if that's your thing, I'm good with it.

[email protected]

 

[BlueVelvetFog]

I had the neck tattoo before I owned the pitbull. If you would like to come say that to my face instead of behind a keyboard, just let me know and I'll send you the address.

To wit

 

[mashburned]

Actually, size is important; we need a small to medium sized dog. Our apartment isn't overly large, and we have a lot of stuff in it as it is, as do most people, ha ha.

As to shedding, I've resigned myself to the fact that if we find the dog we like, and it's a dog that sheds, so be it. I can live with that as long as the three of us bond.

We went to visit my sister this afternoon and saw a lady in her neighborhood walking a goldendoodle; it was a beautiful dog. My sister has a Cavapoo, whatever that is, lol, and it's the best dog I've ever seen, we all love her. I know they gave a lot of money for her but I forgot what she said they paid. All I recall is it was out of my price range.

Barktown Rescue has good dogs man. Look at that lil 10mo beagle "adopt me". That corgi/hound up top is 6 and probably pretty chill. Beagle pup would be less chill. Will your dog be mostly inside or outside? Get a lot of walks?

Some of their dogs are fostered. They are already living with someone and know how to act a bit, you would have a better idea of what type of environment they're suited for.

 

[wildcatwelder_rivals]

Barktown Rescue has good dogs man. Look at that lil 10mo beagle "adopt me". That corgi/hound up top is 6 and probably pretty chill. Beagle pup would be less chill. Will your dog be mostly inside or outside? Get a lot of walks?

Some of their dogs are fostered. They are already living with someone and know how to act a bit, you would have a better idea of what type of environment they're suited for.

Thanks Mash, we adopted a pup last night. Got the call at 6pm and went to pick it up.

 

[PhattyJ4UK_rivals309166]

Thanks Mash, we adopted a pup last night. Got the call at 6pm and went to pick it up.

That's what you give us after two page thread?


Come on now. Give us some details.

 

[mashburned]

Congrats man, what did you get?

 

[wildcatwelder_rivals]

That's what you give us after two page thread?


Come on now. Give us some details.

LOL, sorry, I'm working on posting payroll for over 250 employees, and trying to ensure all the data is put in correctly into the system.

Taking a quick lunch break right now. We weren't expecting to get the pup until tonight, so once we did we had to rush to the store and buy a few things. Got him home, set up everything, and while my son was playing with him, I crashed before I could think to take a photo or two. I will tonight.

The folks we got him from said he was a Chug, but he has no Pug features at all. Looks like to me he has some hound in him. He's 8 weeks old and tiny.

 

[mashburned]

chug