im getting a dog, what type not to get?
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I'd definitely reccomend not getting a jack russel terrier.
They are seriously hyper and hard to take care of.
My aunt has one and he's on like tons of drugs lol.
My lil sister is scared of him. But I would reccomend like a yorkshire terrier or a miniature daschund. They're pretty easy to take care of and are probably the best choice if you live in a small house or apartment.
It's probably better to ask what is a good type to get. It really depends on your situation as well. Example: If you are in an apartment, a larger dog might be out of the question.
Pit bull
Rottweiler
Doberman
and any of the other "strong willed" breeds.
They are all good dogs and make excellent pets but if not properly trained especially by someone who knows nothing about the breed. This can lead to problems.
What sized dog do you want can significantly help in choosing a breed and ruling out cetain types. Also what kind of space and time will you have for the dog? Indoor or outdoor dog? once you answer those questions for yourself you can narrow down your choices.
I defiantly wouldnt reccomend any 'working dogs' i.e sherpherds, dobes, rotti's.
All dogs are the same in, if you do not train them from an early age, if you dont socialise them with children, adults and other dogs, you will have a problem on your hands no matter what breed the dog is.
It is important to get it right. read books, talk to breeders, search the internet.
good luck!
It really depends on the dog's personality. The best thing to do is go to the pound or a rescue and get a young adult dog, as they usually are already trained and have had their temperment evaluated. If you just have to have a purbred for some reason, go to the American Kennel Club website and check out the breed standard on temperment for dog breeds that interest you. Guarding, working, independant, and things along that line will mean more work and/or interaction is needed from the owner and accordingly more experience is better. However there are plenty of dogs that won't conform to their breed standard so that is just a guideline. No matter what dog you get you better do your homework before getting it home, and you better expect to do some work getting the dog adjusted to you and your house rules.
I would say Pits, German Shepherds, Dobermans %26 Rottweilers since they are very intelligent, strong willed with tremendous strength %26 can be very headstrong or stubborn.
For a first time owner, you should probably stick with a smaller breed. Bigger dogs get to be overwhelming when the get to be over a year old and if you don't have much experience with dogs, it could drive you crazy trying to control them.
Alaskan Malamute (DIFFICULT to train but the best pet ever)
Husky
Akita
pit bulls
rottweilers
Dobermans
They can all be good dogs but those are some strong headed dogs that can get difficult to train and what not. I would start with a small or medium size dog not large. Basset Hounds are pretty good.
For a first time owner, I would suggest you buy a breed book from the bookstore. Just about every breed available will be in there with size, average life span, temperment and personality traits. Do some research and make a list of your accomodations for a dog, such as, how long will you be gone during the day? What size yard do you have? Are you sports oriented or a couch potato? How involved do you want to get with training? This is a big step, as dogs live anywhere from 10-18 years. Once you match all this up, you should be able to get exactly the right breed. Then all you have to do is fall in love with one of them!
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