How is your Shepherd? They are usually really dog dogs. Mine is a great dog, she does get aggressive with other dogs though, so now we are going to take some training courses.

dont get a dog...worse than having a child

Greyhounds are great dogs, get a retired racer, 3-4 years old. I've had 2 when I was a kid, never fucked with furniture, chewed anything.

Or get a ferret, they're cute fuckers and don't chew stuff, and you can take them out for walks... Girls love em. hehe
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Just remember, dogs aren't "things" or "objects" as many pet owners like to think of them. It is those people who think of dogs this way that end up turning them over to shelters. They are living creatures with wants and needs just like humans have. If a dog rips up furniture that is the owner's fault, not the dog's.

I rescued a golden retriever (2 year old) but even if you go that path thinking you are gonna get a house trained dog just know that it takes time for a dog to get used to a change of environment, so there may be messes in the house the first month until they adjust to you and your ways.

A dog takes a lot of time and effort, especially the first few months, so unless you have the time and energy to invest don't get one. If you can try fostering one for a few months and see if it works out.

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thats the one i was thinking about, matter of fact, cute little dogs

i dont mind a few messes here and there, but it would be a big deal if i were to come home and find they fucked up my couch or something else expensive, thats what im worried about

great input, although i cant say its very encouraging :)

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Exactly, if you are not prepared to deal with some problems or issues from time to time you shouldn't get a dog (or any other animal). Even the most well trained and behaved dog can get sick or frightened and with that will come messes or incidents. You need to have time to spend with and on the pet. And it is definately a 10 to 15 year commitment (depending on the breed and age of the dog when you get them). It can also be an expensive proposition should they get sick at any time. However if you are prepared for these things the rewards far outweigh the costs.

A Pomeranian.. I have one.. he's loyal.. normally they get extremely attached to the one that takes care of him or is around them the most.. They're good guard dogs.. mine only barks when he hears something outside or a car.. they are easily trained if you work with them.

Not to mention they are just soo loveable..

i have two toy fox terriers and two shiba inus, they are all awesome in their own way. :)

Ferrets are so cute. I want one, but my dogs would hate it.

Get a rot, tough on the outside nice on the inside. Kind of like me :winkwink:

Doberman all the way
 

We have a female red Dobie, one of the sweetest dogs we have ever owned, and will fuck anyone's shit up that is stupid enough to try to get into our back yard or house. We rescued her from a place in California. She is loyal, affectionate, very smart and a fabulous watchdog. Short hair is a plus too. Granted we trained her on a Dogtra shock collar, but in our opinion it is one of the best training tools for dogs like this. No matter what you get, you have to have the time to correct any faults the dog may have and train it correctly...

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A Bassett Hound would probably be the easiest type of dog breed to take care of. The first two years of any dog will be the hardest. But after the dog goes through adolesence a bassett is fairly easy. They don't even care about going for walks. However, you also don't want the dog to become overweight either.

Shock collars are only recommended as a last resort by most dog trainers and behaviorists. You can ruin your relationship with your dog the minute you use one of those things. A dog will lose trust in their owner if those things are abused. I do think they are great for very severe cases. But it is the LAST thing a dog owner should try. Unfortunately there are many people who will buy one of those without trying other methods first. I saw a dog once that wore one who couldn't settle in one place in fear of being shocked.

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Always had one or more dogs - they got to be among the most travelled dogs ever and flown em wherever we went (not that they liked flying too much!!) and all from dog homes.

Ya can trust a dog :pimp

Nice dog!! :thumbsup Had a few Dobie's and they were good as gold.

cats are better

No dog will fuck your place with a proper training.I had puppies, and they didn't do anything bad.You are going to buy them toys for chewing,bones, wood sticks and stuff, after that you are going to pay attention to what they do, and for a week or two, they will start to u8nderstand what they are not allowed to do!!If you take dog from a shelter, nobody can guarantee you that the dog will not chew your carpet or shoe...That's the risk you have to take.But still i recomend you to take rescued dog,they are more gratefull and loving, and know how to appreciate their owner!

No dog will fuck your place with a proper training.I had puppies, and they didn't do anything bad.You are going to buy them toys for chewing,bones, wood sticks and stuff, after that you are going to pay attention to what they do, and for a week or two, they will start to u8nderstand what they are not allowed to do!!Is you take dog from a shelter, nobody can guarantee you that the dog will not chew your carpet or shoe...That's the risk you have to take.But still i recomend you to take rescued dog,they are more gratefull and loving, and know how to appreciate their owner!

i had chinese palace dog for almost 15 years, he would have lived longer but died because of accident :(

ideal dog for home, i always admired his fuck-it-all attitude, this dog won't bother you at all, but since he is very hairy expect lot of loosen fur everywhere

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Don't get a puppy. There's too much work to train them. And they pee and shit inside your house.

Here's my and my gf's dog.
It's a rottweiler and a... pudel-mix.

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Dogs are cool, but its a lot like having a kid... have to spend time with them everyday etc. The biggest pain in the ass is usually traveling. Pets make going out of town anywhere a pain in the ass. You definitely lose some independence.

Check and see if there are any private animal shelters in your area. Theres one here called Project HALO that lets you foster dogs, maybe theres something similar where you are. You basically get to take a dog home, keep them temporarily as your own. They'll usually provide you with food and leashes etc. They do this partly to get people attached and hopefully adopt out the dog, and also as information gathering so they can find out how the dog is in a home, or around other pets, and really as a way to get them out of their cages for a while. Its a good way to see if your prepared to have a dog fulltime.

i want a St. Bernard... :D

A friend of mine just got this very cute puppy...

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That's quite a dog you had there. I've never heard of this breed before. I wonder if they are more popular in Europe than here in the US? I imagine they are related to the Shi-Tzu and the Llasa Apso.