What breed should I adopt?

gabby79 · 10-03-2004, 03:22 PM

Hi, I want to adopt a dog that could go jogging and do agility/obedience work with me. Can anybody suggest a breed that would be compatible? I would, of course, do lots of research before adopting any dog of any breed. I'm looking for a medium to large-sized dog, although extra-large would be okay too. I don't care about shedding and would have the time to groom a long-haired breed. Also, my neighbor has kids (ranging from ages six to twelve) that visit frequently, so I would need a kid-friendly breed. I already have one dog, a chocolate Lab.

I'm looking into Aussies, English Setters, and Shelties.

Thanks!

-Laura

milo · 10-04-2004, 09:11 AM

Hi there ive just read your thread and why dont you adopted a Border Collie, or maybe a labrador, or a retriver coz there all sporting dogs and would run miles with you!!!!
I have two labrador's and there great with kids and other animals i also have a cat so really there great dogs anyway i hope you find the right dog!!Lol

***Carrie*** · 10-04-2004, 09:47 AM

Border Collies are really the best at agility usually and the highest on the list of intelligence for dogs. But they're not an easy dog and will take lots of work and training. They do have tons of energy and need a job to do. So if you're a jogger, that might be good. I'd suggest looking into that breed and some others. You can do a search and type in "what dog breed is best for me" There is a site somewhere that can help you narrow it down. Good luck.

fireworksinjuly · 10-04-2004, 10:01 AM

animal planet has a great dog breed quiz...butit sounds like a Border Collie might be good for you.

flyndog · 10-04-2004, 10:06 AM

Am I confused (probably

) or are you wanting to adopt a purebred adult dog? It sounds like you have lots of time, so I would invest it in raising a puppy. Adopted dogs can be disappointing if you have specific jobs in mind for them. If you have time to raise a puppy there are lots of shepard/collie/lab/whatever mixes that would be happy to learn those things. BTW, no dog is kid proof.
Kit

PitBullie09 · 10-04-2004, 02:46 PM

Blue Heelers are awesome dogs. I have one, and he is the best dog in the world. (Well i think so anyway.)

downloader · 10-04-2004, 05:46 PM

What in the world is a blue heeler?

flyndog · 10-04-2004, 06:27 PM

Yer not from around here, ar yuh...

That's what they say here in southwest Texas where dogs are either Chihuahuas or Heelers (red or blue!
Kit

PitBullie09 · 10-05-2004, 12:22 PM

go to ...
http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet...Cattle_Dog.htm

To find out what a Blue Heeler is.

gabby79 · 10-05-2004, 12:50 PM

Neat...I'll consider them as well as the BC. Both sound like great dogs.

I'm looking for a purebred adult, although I would mind a mixed breed or puppy. But I want a general idea as to what kind of dog I should get. I would prefer an adult dog because I would already know their temperament and activity level.

I know no dog is kid proof, but I don't want a breed that has been known to be unsuitable for children (generally speaking, of course). My neighbor's kids have been taught to interact appropriately with my chocolate Lab, and their mom and I are always ready to correct them if necessary. I would never expect a dog to tolerate inappropriate, harmful actions from anybody.

I'm actually probably not going to adopt this dog until six months to a year from now, because I still have a lot of research to do and I'm one of those people who likes to plan things out way ahead of time.

PitBullie09 · 10-05-2004, 12:58 PM

My Blue Heeler is excellent with my cats..(small breed and large breed dogs) and he does well with the children around here. He only gets protective if he knows something is wrong. He only wieghs about 40 lbs. And he is about 15-20 inches high. not big at all. He loves to play and he is very obident.
But If you do decide to get a mix-breed, please adopt or rescue..

10-03-2004, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
gabby79 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 72	What breed should I adopt? Hi, I want to adopt a dog that could go jogging and do agility/obedience work with me. Can anybody suggest a breed that would be compatible? I would, of course, do lots of research before adopting any dog of any breed. I'm looking for a medium to large-sized dog, although extra-large would be okay too. I don't care about shedding and would have the time to groom a long-haired breed. Also, my neighbor has kids (ranging from ages six to twelve) that visit frequently, so I would need a kid-friendly breed. I already have one dog, a chocolate Lab. I'm looking into Aussies, English Setters, and Shelties. Thanks! -Laura
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10-04-2004, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
milo Labrador lover!!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England, Portsmouth Posts: 858 Rep Power: 91	What about...... Hi there ive just read your thread and why dont you adopted a Border Collie, or maybe a labrador, or a retriver coz there all sporting dogs and would run miles with you!!!! I have two labrador's and there great with kids and other animals i also have a cat so really there great dogs anyway i hope you find the right dog!!Lol
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flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 178	Am I confused (probably ) or are you wanting to adopt a purebred adult dog? It sounds like you have lots of time, so I would invest it in raising a puppy. Adopted dogs can be disappointing if you have specific jobs in mind for them. If you have time to raise a puppy there are lots of shepard/collie/lab/whatever mixes that would be happy to learn those things. BTW, no dog is kid proof. Kit
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10-04-2004, 02:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
PitBullie09 ACD/Pit Bull Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,477 Rep Power: 126	Blue Heelers are awesome dogs. I have one, and he is the best dog in the world. (Well i think so anyway.)
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10-04-2004, 09:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,382 Rep Power: 278	Border Collies are really the best at agility usually and the highest on the list of intelligence for dogs. But they're not an easy dog and will take lots of work and training. They do have tons of energy and need a job to do. So if you're a jogger, that might be good. I'd suggest looking into that breed and some others. You can do a search and type in "what dog breed is best for me" There is a site somewhere that can help you narrow it down. Good luck.

10-04-2004, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
downloader Whippet Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 20 Rep Power: 74	What in the world is a blue heeler?

10-04-2004, 06:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
flyndog Unleash The Possibilities Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marfa, TX Posts: 3,969 Rep Power: 178	Yer not from around here, ar yuh... That's what they say here in southwest Texas where dogs are either Chihuahuas or Heelers (red or blue! Kit
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10-05-2004, 12:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
PitBullie09 ACD/Pit Bull Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,477 Rep Power: 126	go to ... http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet...Cattle_Dog.htm To find out what a Blue Heeler is.
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10-05-2004, 12:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
gabby79 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 72	Neat...I'll consider them as well as the BC. Both sound like great dogs. I'm looking for a purebred adult, although I would mind a mixed breed or puppy. But I want a general idea as to what kind of dog I should get. I would prefer an adult dog because I would already know their temperament and activity level. I know no dog is kid proof, but I don't want a breed that has been known to be unsuitable for children (generally speaking, of course). My neighbor's kids have been taught to interact appropriately with my chocolate Lab, and their mom and I are always ready to correct them if necessary. I would never expect a dog to tolerate inappropriate, harmful actions from anybody. I'm actually probably not going to adopt this dog until six months to a year from now, because I still have a lot of research to do and I'm one of those people who likes to plan things out way ahead of time.
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10-05-2004, 12:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
PitBullie09 ACD/Pit Bull Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,477 Rep Power: 126	My Blue Heeler is excellent with my cats..(small breed and large breed dogs) and he does well with the children around here. He only gets protective if he knows something is wrong. He only wieghs about 40 lbs. And he is about 15-20 inches high. not big at all. He loves to play and he is very obident. But If you do decide to get a mix-breed, please adopt or rescue..
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