I have two 3 year old cats, 3 fish, and 1 10 year old dog. i need a dog that would get along with people and other pets.
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I know that for a fact, if you raise a golden from a puppy it will most likely get along with the other pets.
I have a golden of my own, and she just loves other animals.
Golden Retrievers are known to just want to please there owners.
The following is quoted from Petsmart.com
"Height: 21.5-24 inches
Weight: 55-75 lbs
Life Span: 12-14 yrs
Breed Group: Sporting Dogs
Overview
There are few breeds as gentle, affectionate, playful, eager to please, and devoted as the Golden Retriever.
These sweet dogs like people and other animals and are ideal playmates for children. They can be annoying at times because they crave so much attention and always want to be with their owners.
Goldens generally do very well in obedience training, which should be started early, although some dogs may be easily distracted. Gentle, positive reinforcement is all that's needed.
Goldens may bark when a stranger comes to the door but more often as a greeting rather than as a warning. A fenced yard is essential--goldens tend to follow their noses and wander.
These dogs can live in the city as long as they are exercised daily and given a lot of attention. The golden competes successfully in agility, Flyball, tracking, and obedience; excels in narcotics detection and search and rescue; and is regularly chosen to work as a therapy dog as well as with the physically challenged and visually impaired.
Appearance
The outercoat is dense, shiny, wavy or flat, and water-repellent; the undercoat is dense and waterproof.
Feathering is heavy on the front of the neck, back of the thighs, and underside of the tail, and moderate on the back of the front legs and the underbody. Color is various shades of rich, lustrous gold.
Grooming %26 Exercise Needs
Goldens shed a lot and need to be brushed and combed a few times a week.
They are happiest when they are taken on several brisk daily walks and are given the opportunity to play with other dogs. Fetching Frisbees or balls and swimming are favorite activities.
Origins
Developed in England and Scotland in the 19th century, the Golden Retriever resulted from the breeding of a Newfoundland-derived yellow retriever with the Tweed water spaniel and the occasional out-crossing of this new dog with the Irish setter, bloodhound, and other water spaniels.
The advent of the breech-loading shotgun enabled hunters to down enormous quantities of ducks, and a large-bodied dog was needed to both locate and retrieve game. Until the golden retriever's arrival, setters and pointers located the game, and spaniels flushed and retrieved.
Special Alerts
It is especially important to obtain a golden retriever from a reputable breeder. Bad breeders and pet stores often sell aggressive, hyperactive, or timid goldens with serious medical problems.
Breed-related health concerns: hip and elbow dysplasia, cataracts, hot spots, hypothyroidism, lymphoma, subaortic stenosis."
I've also had Beagles before. They wouldn''t do very good with the other pets, for they are scent hounds. Shelties (Shetland Sheepdogs) might also be ok with the pets. I've had those before also.
The Spaniel I had wasn't very good with other pets. I believe it was a Cocker Spaniel. Brittneys might also be a good breed.
Well I am partial but I think the best dogs in the world are boxers. I have 2, white female and brindle male. They are personality plus....good with kids and other pets. Playful and entertaining. You will need to teach them NOT to jump as pups as this is the only drawback to owning a larger dog that I can forsee. Good luck and sounds like you are starting your own pet shop... :o)!!
i think you have enough pets, but research other breeds, ONLY if you have enough money and space for another animal.
There's not a best kind of dog. Some breeds are naturally more sociable. For example a natural hunter might see a cat as pray.
Your best bet is to go down to the local pound tell them you want a dog to get along with your cat, other dog and people. Give them a size range and they'll show you good matches.
And that isn't a breed, hon, it is training. And you need to check with people who know how to be a pack leader. See Petco, or Petsmart for the basic dog, then get some help. Even a really nutty dog can fit into your family, but it is easier to have help, and a dog with an already mellow temperment. And, watch The Dog Whisperer on National Geographic Channel. Caesar Millan is just a super sharp guy with the easy method of becoming a pack leader to your "guys" If you don't have cable, go to someone's house when that program shows and watch, and learn. And there are good trainers out there too.
Not only what breed but also the sex could have an affect on the relationship with your existing dog.
Then youre looking at a high energy type breed or a lounger type breed that you will either want to compliment your existing dog's attitude.
As far as my recommendation, I would think a lab is a great breed since they are very intelligent, very good with kids, and for themost part non confrontational with other dogs. But then thats all how you raise it.
But theire a very friendly intelligent dog by nature.
The only thing about that is its a very high energy typedog that you will either have to exercise often or have a giant back yard -- but stil it needs its daily run.
and this might conflict with a 10 year old dog -- unless its really in shape.
But you really cant go wrong with a lab.
With that said, youll still have to try the introduction betwen your dog and the new dog.
It really comes down to how you handle your dogs.
They reallycan be trained to do anything you want them to do.
Some breeds are instinctively more friendly than others -- as a whole
a small poodle would be a good fit
coker spaniels. I LOVE THOSE DOGS!!
Labrador Retrievers are one of the greatest dogs. They love everyone and everything. They are vet easy going, friendly, get with kids and other dogs. They are highly intelligent, devoted, affectionate, versatile dogs.
a well trained dog. one that doesnt bark when the doorbell rings, and doesnt pee on your floor and eat your shoes.
i am a huge fan of german shepards.
golden retriever
I agree that Labs are great dogs. Unfortunately, mine passed away in December and I miss him more than I ever thought I would.
I think there are considerations apart from breed that have to be considered. First of all, if you're going to introduce a new dog, I believe you should get a puppy. That way, being around the other pets and people will seem normal. Also, it is up to the pet owner to train and socialize the new pet appropriately. Finally, if your current dog is an "alpha" or dominant type, you may want to research and consider a breed that is more likely to be docile to avoid "sibling rivalry".
If you choose to adopt from a shelter you can use a site such as petfinder.com to assist. The listings for the dogs will typically show whether the animal will get along with children, other dogs, cats, etc. You can also find out if the dog has any other "special needs". From personal experience, I would suggest a lab or lab mix. I have 2, one mixed with German Shepherd and one mixed with Bull Terrier and recently had a pure lab leave us. The two are 50+ lbs. dogs and the other was over 100. If you're ok with a larger breed they're great. German Shepherd is another great larger breed. Usually very friendly, protective and intelligent but they tend to be vocal. If you want something a little smaller Cocker Spaniel is a great breed as are Jack Russells.
labs
i'm partial to beagles and basset hounds. both breeds tolerate other pets.
we had an old lab who had got lazy and was starting to get sick, and then we were given a lab puppy. We were worried at first that our old lab benny would get stressed out by the younnger dog and that might make him sicker- But it sorta did the opposite! Benny started to play more and more and lost some weight and ended up living for another three years.
The only thing you have to watch though, if your dog has been sedentary for a long time it will be more prone to injury which can happen with young puppies around.
As for breed- like alot of other people have said- you cant go wrong with a labrador or golden retriever.
I suggest you visit http://www.dogsvets.net and consult a Breed expert for free
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