Any Suggestions On What Kind Of Dog I Should Get?
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I am considering (key word) getting a dog right now. I live in a one bedroom apartment with my fiance. I work night shifts; I can be home during the day, and I stay up late because I get off late. Obviously, I would need a relatively small dog. I would also like one who trains easily. For instance, I don’t want a dog I have to lock up. Recently, I have been looking at the Havanese breed. What do you guys think, and what experiences have you had?
Note: Please don’t tell me to go to the pound. The only thing I have found there are very large dogs, and our apartment is not even close to big enough.
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try http://www.petfinder.com
locate a rescue that you are interested in and they can help arrange transport to you..there are many many people that help with rescue transports that can get your new family member to you
Honestly, I know you have said “don’t tell me to go to the pound” but by your standards, that sounds most ideal.
One that trains easily, and a dog you “wont have to lock up”
If you’re only finding big dogs, then I can bet you aren’t looking hard enough. Try breed specific rescues.
Puppies take a LOT of work. And crate training tends to be a great method for when they go through that chewing stage. Oh and you know that whole issue of house breaking as well.
Australian Sheppard’s are one of the smartest breed of dogs around. they train very easily. they are medium sized dogs. they are low maintenance and you shouldn’t have any issues with chewing or anything like that but it really doesn’t sound like you are in a place where you can properly take care of a dog.
you want something you wont have to lock up as much
i hear’d that pekingese are not to bad
Bichons are cute but i had one that i fostered and she would cry all day and all night and you can’t go anywhere unless you bring them with but they are loving but i would say something that maybe is a bit more quite try looking at some pekingese if you fine them
I think whatever dog you get just do the Research on the breed or breeds. Nothing wrong with mixed breeds. I like my lhasapoo. Very smart. Also my Cocker spaniel. But you need too work with any dog from the get go.
Basset Hounds are large dogs, but short. they are awesome dogs. if you want a smaller dog, a Cocker Spaniel is a great choice.
i think a dauchund would be a good dog i have had many. if you get them as a puppy it is easier to train