Another dog???

Kuchi · 11-07-2006, 12:02 PM

Well in a year or two I would like to get a new dog. I just like to research as much as possible before I do. Before I got Kuchi, I researched for about 2 years (including being on waiting list) on what breeder, what to feed, how to train, personality matches...

I was wondering what my next breed should be... Since some of you will have more experience with dogs other than keeshonden I wanted to ask on here.
My requirements or preferred traits (I understand every dog in the breed is different)
Quiet, but okay to bark for warning so no beagles
Active (1 hour walk daily, hikes in spring/summer), but not too active aka border collie
Close to no grooming requirements, since Kuchi will take up to 4-5 hrs a week on grooming, I won't have time to do that twice!
Will show, male preffered so will have to get along with another intact male
45 pounds or larger, Kuchi gets along with dogs larger than him faster
Easy to moderate training ability
And of course CUTE!!!

What to do you think?

***Cassiepeia*** · 11-07-2006, 12:27 PM

Maybe a Pointer? Or one of the other gundogs?

What's your idea of 'cute'? To me 'cute' is a giant slobbering beast of a dog like a Neapolitan Mastiff. lol So you see it's a bit subjective.

Cass.

Kuchi · 11-07-2006, 12:45 PM

I guess cute to me is pretty general. Though I don't care for the "pug snouted" dogs.

KennelMom · 11-07-2006, 01:53 PM

How bout a greyhound?....there are some excellent AKC lines out there since you are interested in showing.

annie_so_pink · 11-07-2006, 02:03 PM

Here is a link to a "dog breed search"
http://animal.discovery.com/breedsel...animal_leftnav
Hope that helps

IceyBlueSibes · 11-07-2006, 03:50 PM

I agree. They are active, but are very happy to snuggle up on the couch and watch some movies

Vanilla · 11-09-2006, 12:49 PM

I say the greyhound too.I work with these and beagles and have to say that the greyhound and the beagle are two of my favorites...greyhounds are #1.Since you said no to the beagle,I suggest the grey!

They are couch potatoes for the most part,but are up for nice long walks.I used to have co-pwnership of 3 of them and they were really happy to go on walking trails and everything.I would take them everywhere.They make good jogging/hiking companions.

They are very quiet...very rarely do they bark and some just don't bark at all.They are docile,friendly and super sweet.

They get along well with other dogs and also cats.Well most anyway.And they are a beautiful looking dog!

I only have good things to say about the breed!

Kuchi · 11-10-2006, 07:53 AM

The quietness of a greyhound does sound tempting.

I still have another year or two I guess. I tried the searches and I think I got labrador, gsd and of course keeshond!!!
I guess I just wanted to see what everyone's pick would be. Looks like greyhound would win.

Novel · 11-10-2006, 08:15 AM

Try meeting a few of each breed. That's how my husband made his decision.

Glitzie · 11-10-2006, 09:56 AM

GSDs are awesome! They can be cuddlers too. Love to be with you all the time & just love to hike.

11-07-2006, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kuchi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 379 Rep Power: 44	Another dog??? Well in a year or two I would like to get a new dog. I just like to research as much as possible before I do. Before I got Kuchi, I researched for about 2 years (including being on waiting list) on what breeder, what to feed, how to train, personality matches... I was wondering what my next breed should be... Since some of you will have more experience with dogs other than keeshonden I wanted to ask on here. My requirements or preferred traits (I understand every dog in the breed is different) Quiet, but okay to bark for warning so no beagles Active (1 hour walk daily, hikes in spring/summer), but not too active aka border collie Close to no grooming requirements, since Kuchi will take up to 4-5 hrs a week on grooming, I won't have time to do that twice! Will show, male preffered so will have to get along with another intact male 45 pounds or larger, Kuchi gets along with dogs larger than him faster Easy to moderate training ability And of course CUTE!!! What to do you think?

11-07-2006, 12:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,247 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 279	Maybe a Pointer? Or one of the other gundogs? What's your idea of 'cute'? To me 'cute' is a giant slobbering beast of a dog like a Neapolitan Mastiff. lol So you see it's a bit subjective. Cass.
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IceyBlueSibes Eyes = Mirror to the soul Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter, Fla. Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 263	I agree. They are active, but are very happy to snuggle up on the couch and watch some movies
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11-07-2006, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kuchi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 379 Rep Power: 44	I guess cute to me is pretty general. Though I don't care for the "pug snouted" dogs.

11-09-2006, 12:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vanilla Doggy Foster Mommy Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 304 Rep Power: 43	I say the greyhound too.I work with these and beagles and have to say that the greyhound and the beagle are two of my favorites...greyhounds are #1.Since you said no to the beagle,I suggest the grey! They are couch potatoes for the most part,but are up for nice long walks.I used to have co-pwnership of 3 of them and they were really happy to go on walking trails and everything.I would take them everywhere.They make good jogging/hiking companions. They are very quiet...very rarely do they bark and some just don't bark at all.They are docile,friendly and super sweet. They get along well with other dogs and also cats.Well most anyway.And they are a beautiful looking dog! I only have good things to say about the breed!

11-10-2006, 07:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kuchi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 379 Rep Power: 44	The quietness of a greyhound does sound tempting. I still have another year or two I guess. I tried the searches and I think I got labrador, gsd and of course keeshond!!! I guess I just wanted to see what everyone's pick would be. Looks like greyhound would win.

11-10-2006, 08:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Novel Boxer Mom Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 4,854 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 214	Try meeting a few of each breed. That's how my husband made his decision.

11-10-2006, 09:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Glitzie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rutland, MA. Posts: 279 Rep Power: 53	GSDs are awesome! They can be cuddlers too. Love to be with you all the time & just love to hike.
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