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Post by StreetBum87 on Apr 24, 2009 8:58:34 GMT -5
so ive assessed my situation...and im pretty sure i can afford a dog..but what im kind of looking for is a smaller dog, as im living in an apt...and a dog that is somewhat easy to take care of..i.e. low health problems, simply require a fun and love.. i was looking at a bull dog.. i mean look at it
that is a perfect "lenny" and it is a somewhat smaller dog for an apt. but i hear they become the vets best friend, i dont know..i just dont want a yaping ankle yapper.
seeing the animal lovers you all are, what would you guys recomend
also, im not worried about amy having her cats....far too many times ive seen dogs that are raised from pups around cats and they act as if there is nothing different.
For what it's worth - we have a boxer - I love her to death (and I am sooo not a dog person) our cats have adjusted to her being around. The first few months were not fun and we did have some issues - but they got over it and now it is just one big happy animal family
I know Becca's brother has a bulldog - so maybe she would know more about the vet situation with a bulldog.
Post by NothingButFlowers on Apr 24, 2009 9:16:58 GMT -5
There's not much cuter than a bull dog, but they are super expensive (I think a pure-bred bull dog runs $1000 or more). I think health-wise, they tend to have some respiratory problems too because of their unnaturally squished faces. The pics you posted are English Bull Dogs, right? I like Frenchies too:
Again, though, super expensive dogs for a pure one.
We have a Boston Terrier:
She is a sweet dog, and I think they have relatively few health problems, although I think they may have a few respiratory issues as well. She does this thing that is like a backwards sneeze which sounds awful when she does it, but, apparently, is not a huge deal. She mainly does it when she gets overly excited or she eats too fast (which is because she's overly excited). I would totally recommend a Boston if, and only if, you (a) don't mind a really energetic dog, and (b) have a place where you can take it on regular walks. Bostons (or any Terrier, really) have a ton of energy and love to exercise/play. (Josh used to work at a doggy day care place, and he would take ours. She would literally go through all of the dogs, playing with each one until she wore it completely out. Once she got through all of them, she was ready to go back to the first one and start over.)
If you don't mind the hair, Corgis are really sweet, smaller dogs:
I don't know about any health issues, but I don't believe they are prone to major ones. I know my grandparents and my aunt and uncle all have had Corgis forever, and all of their's have lived pretty long lives. If it wasn't for the hair, I would totally get a Corgi, but my boyfriend takes care of the dog grooming/bathing stuff, and he's asked that we stick with short-haired dogs. (I'm pretty sure there are a couple of people on here who have Corgis and could probably tell you more about them.)
I would not recommend a Jack Russle Terrier based on my experience. They are extremely high-energy and loving animals. According to my neighbors at the time, mine would cry whenever left alone. She also ate a hole in the carpet and somehow managed to get on top of the dining room table and ate an entire 1 lb bag of M&M's. (No worries for all of you dogs-and-chocolate-don't-mix folks out there -- she vomited it up all over all of my furniture and the aforementioned carpet.) Also, whenever I came home she would jump up and down on two legs while peeing.
Don't get me wrong, she was a sweetheart but she required near-constant attention. Probably not what you are looking for. (I cannot report any unusual health issues, though.)
I have a bulldog and she is a sweet heart. But in all honesty they are more work than you would think by looking at pictures. If you want a small dog that still has that lovable "pig" quality then I suggest a pug. My grandparents got one two years ago and she is just pure happiness transformed into a dog. Plus one could be happy living in a home the size of an apartment.
Ooh, I love doggies! I don't have one right now, but everyone is my family has at least one! And they are all small dogs. I'll tell you a little about each of them....
My grandparents have a French Bulldog named Patch. He's still a puppy (and close to 25 lbs already) but you can tell he's going to have respiratory problems as he gets older. He's very playful and likes to chew, but I'm guessing that's the puppy in him.
My sister and b-i-l have two dauchshunds, Maggie and Belle. They are sweethearts and not hyper but a little yappy. They like to lounge. Dogs that are low to the ground like that can develop hip and/or back problems as they get older. This is maggie:
My mom has a miniature fox terrier, Petey, and a chihuahua-mix, Jake. Petey was never super-hyper even as a puppy but he still likes to play and sometimes chew on things. My mom got Jake when he was already 9 years old (he was a rescue) so he's always been mellow.
When I was in college, my boyfriend and I had a terrier-mix that we found wandering around campus. We named her Lady and the ex-bf still has her. She is the best dog ever! Super smart and easily trained. She can be a bit hyper, which is a terrier trait, but she also knows when it's time to calm down. This is Lady posing with her favorite toy, bunny:
Post by StreetBum87 on Apr 24, 2009 9:45:49 GMT -5
see a pug...i jsut dont know about those...i hate to sound like an a-hole...but it just kind of seems like a feminine dog, where as im kind of wanting a masculine dog....amys cats are already feminine..its like living with three women, (no offense to the ladies, i love the women) but i need a brah to hang with.
the corgis are a good looking dog to keep in mind...also, ist that terrier wearing a diaper...priceless, it allways cracks me up seeing a dog in a diaper. is it possible to get corgis in a short hair.....i guess i can look that up on the net
see a pug...i jsut dont know about those...i hate to sound like an a-hole...but it just kind of seems like a feminine dog, where as im kind of wanting a masculine dog....amys cats are already feminine..its like living with three women, (no offense to the ladies, i love the women) but i need a brah to hang with.
the corgis are a good looking dog to keep in mind...also, ist that terrier wearing a diaper...priceless, it allways cracks me up seeing a dog in a diaper. is it possible to get corgis in a short hair.....i guess i can look that up on the net
My dad and stepmom had a pug, and it was pretty cool. After working at the doggy day care and some grooming places, though, my boyfriend says he'd never get a pug, but I can't really remember why. I think maybe they are kind of stubborn and don't always want to do what you want them to do.
Yes, she's wearing a diaper. We intended to get her fixed before she became a lady, but we waited too long. One cycle was enough for us though, and she is fixed now. No more diapers for us. It was really cute, though. She's an in-between size, and we had a lot of trouble getting diapers that fit her, so she'd walk around and they'd fall off.
As far as I know, Corgis only come with longish hair. It's not long like a lhasa or something, but it's still long, and the ones I've been around did shed like crazy (but I think you can combat that some if you keep them brushed out). My aunt keeps sheets over all of her furniture when they don't have company at their house.
Almost any dog is going to shed - even short haired dogs - our boxer sheds alot more then I expected. (particularly right now as it is getting hotter outside)
Post by steveternal on Apr 24, 2009 9:58:01 GMT -5
You may already know this, but bulldogs kind of shouldn't exist. They have been bred to perfection (although lots of dogs can claim that), yet with terrible side effects like the respiratory problems you mentioned and also the fact that it is extremely difficult for them to reproduce. They say it takes two bulldogs and four humans to get puppies. They are indeed cute, but something about their state of life makes me feel bad. I'd rather go with something that thrives. Just my two cents.
Bulldogs are awesome...probably one the most compasionate and loving dogs you can find..and they're great for apartment / condo living...but like a couple people said before they can have their share of health issues....respitory problems and joint problems....my guy is 4 1/2 yrs old and he's got some issues but that's really do to having lymes disease...if you do end up getting a bully I highly recommend getting pet insurance...it's helped me out a lot over the past couple years..
Post by slobpatttop on Apr 24, 2009 10:24:02 GMT -5
I don't want no stinkin bulldog. They are ugly and they get all snotty. No offense to you bulldog owners. What wrong with going to the humane society and getting a mutt from there? Mutts need love to. Maybe I'm crazy for not wanting to spend hundreds of dollars on some ugly dog. And I really think we need a bigger place to have a dog.
I don't want no stinkin bulldog. They are ugly and they get all snotty. No offense to you bulldog owners. What wrong with going to the humane society and getting a mutt from there? Mutts need love to. Maybe I'm crazy for not wanting to spend hundreds of dollars on some ugly dog. And I really think we need a bigger place to have a dog.
Cats do too smile - you just have to have the right cat. And nothing beats a sweet loving cat that curls up in your lap purring like there is no tomorrow because it is just happy to be where it is.
AND - do check out your local shelter. Back to our Boxer - she is a shelter dog - full blooded boxer from the shelter. You would be amazed at the animals that come through the shelters
Cats do too smile - you just have to have the right cat. And nothing beats a sweet loving cat that curls up in your lap purring like there is no tomorrow because it is just happy to be where it is.
AND - do check out your local shelter. Back to our Boxer - she is a shelter dog - full blooded boxer from the shelter. You would be amazed at the animals that come through the shelters
Yeah, my dad's pug was full-blooded and it came from the shelter. Next time we get a dog (hopefully a long time from now because we don't plan on getting one until something happens to one of the ones we have now), we are going to get a shelter dog. I wanted to do that before, but Josh was afraid they'd have behavioral problems. Lately, though, he's been watching a lot of Animal Cops on tv, and now, he's come over to the idea of getting a shelter dog.
Post by noeysasquatch on Apr 24, 2009 11:09:00 GMT -5
I have a jack russel terrier and it's the most wonderful dog around. They are loyal and are all about protecting their master even though they are small (sort of a Napolean complex i guess). They love to play and have a lot of energy plus jack russels are just about the damn cutest dog ive scene. I don't think they have an inordinate amt of health problems like pugs(nasal) and dachsunds(back) do. Bulldogs sound fun to have as a pet plus they are adorable.
But i wouldn't trade my jack russel for anything. This is Spring
Post by dreamingtree on Apr 24, 2009 11:27:34 GMT -5
No matter what dog you get, please rescue one from an animal shelter. All of my 3 of my 4 dogs are rescues and they are the most wonderful dogs. Even if you want a pure bred, there are pure bred rescue places also.
The best behaved one and also the one with the most personality is the Rhodesian Ridgeback mix - she was found homeless with 8 puppies after tornadoes and taken to a foster home. They think she was homeless for at least 3 months. Also, she hardly sheds which is really really nice. She is the coolest dog I have ever owned.
holy crap, what about an Australian Shepherd...only problem high in energy..
Only if you have a large fenced in yard or plan on walking/running them for miles
Also, I'm not sure if you have owned a dog before but puppies are a HUGE amount of work. I will not ever get a puppy again. I had one (my oldest dog) and she trashed my house. I had to replace doors, carpets, base boards and lots of furniture and clothes...... I always adopt dogs that are over 2
holy crap, what about an Australian Shepherd...only problem high in energy..
Only if you have a large fenced in yard or plan on walking/running them for miles
Also, I'm not sure if you have owned a dog before but puppies are a HUGE amount of work. I will not ever get a puppy again. I had one (my oldest dog) and she trashed my house. I had to replace doors, carpets, base boards and lots of furniture and clothes...... I always adopt dogs that are over 2
born and raised with dogs, thats part of the reason i want one so bad...and i see where your coming from on the energy and the puppy thing....but is it gonna be easy to get a dog friendly with the cats
Only if you have a large fenced in yard or plan on walking/running them for miles
Also, I'm not sure if you have owned a dog before but puppies are a HUGE amount of work. I will not ever get a puppy again. I had one (my oldest dog) and she trashed my house. I had to replace doors, carpets, base boards and lots of furniture and clothes...... I always adopt dogs that are over 2
born and raised with dogs, thats part of the reason i want one so bad...and i see where your coming from on the energy and the puppy thing....but is it gonna be easy to get a dog friendly with the cats
Ya I think most dogs will become used to them over time. I guess the younger the better with that.
Only if you have a large fenced in yard or plan on walking/running them for miles
Also, I'm not sure if you have owned a dog before but puppies are a HUGE amount of work. I will not ever get a puppy again. I had one (my oldest dog) and she trashed my house. I had to replace doors, carpets, base boards and lots of furniture and clothes...... I always adopt dogs that are over 2
born and raised with dogs, thats part of the reason i want one so bad...and i see where your coming from on the energy and the puppy thing....but is it gonna be easy to get a dog friendly with the cats
If you get a dog from a shelter - it should show on the paperwork if the dog gets along with cats. You would not believe the amount of dogs that get dropped off at shelters that were family pets and the owners just can't deal with them or don't want to - so alot of shelter dogs have been raised with other animals - it never hurts to ask
Post by sweetmelissa on Apr 24, 2009 13:03:28 GMT -5
CORGI!!!!!!!! Get a Corgi. The breed is very intelligent and loyal. They really just love some love. They are very healthy pups and grooming is minimum (just brush it out once a week or so). They are playfull but also know when you want to just chill and they will chill with/on you! We have 2 corgis and will never get a different breed. We've tried a bull dog, boston terrorist, and schipperkee (still have the schip) but none of the other breeds really match what a Corgi has to offer.
To my knowledge there are no short-hair corgis. My pups get an undercoat during the winter and it blows (sheds) when it starts to warm up. We bought a "Firmenator" that is really good for removing the undercoat. We brush them once a week or every other week and the pups are good to go. There is a giant picture of my Corgis in the Furry Friends thread.
i LOVE it - this is what I call Boz's Boston! She lives with his mom now tho - but she is a little Boston terrorist (although - as she has aged over the last 6 years - she is calming down)
i LOVE it - this is what I call Boz's Boston! She lives with his mom now tho - but she is a little Boston terrorist (although - as she has aged over the last 6 years - she is calming down)
Aw! Y'all shouldn't be trash talkin' about the Bostons! (In all seriousness, though, they are some energetic, little things!)
My brother has a pure bred English Bulldog, he got it right before he left for Iraq so we had to take care of it while he was gone. I'll tell you this, maintenance IS terrible for a Bulldog, and Pet insurance is a wise investment, but you will LOVE the dog.
The thing is, Bulldogs are in the bottom five for overall intelligence for pure breeds (I think, I know it's close to that though), so they're a crack up. As difficult as it was to raise Herman (best name for a Bulldog BTW) I think it was totally worth it. We had him for about a year before my brother got back from the war and I still kinda wish we kept him.
I wouldn't worry about the maintenance as long as your willing to do the work. On top of respiratory problems, you have to keep their eyes clean from infection, keep their wrinkles clean from infection too, and wipe the slober from their mouths on an hourly basis. They will return the favor though, trust me. Even though I don't live with Herman anymore, every time I see him he immediately starts to play with me like when he was a puppy.
With all that said, my advice is to just goto the SPCA and adopt a mutt from there, or check the paper. My dog (who passed away a few weeks ago) was half German Shepard and half Siberian Husky. I can tell you with 100% confidence that he was THE best dog I have taken care of, and I honestly feel that will never change. We got him from a guy who had two puppies for about 3-4 months, and was planning on living out his RV for a few years so he couldn't take care of the pups. We wanted to get both, but he sold his sister right before we got there.
Long story short, after 12 great years of loyalty, he never once bit another dog or person, nor did he ever growl at anyone/anything. Every person that met him instantly fell in love with him, and left our house talking about how great of a dog he was. So my advice is to just scour the papers and SPCA, and find a mutt to raise yourself. I know half-husky, half-shepard isn't exactly what you were looking for, but you can find a mutt for cheap and they'll be the best dog you've ever owned as long as you train them right
Post by dreamingtree on Apr 24, 2009 13:45:49 GMT -5
^^^ What he said. German Shepherd mixes are amazing although they do tend to shed a lot.... My oldest dog is 13 and is a Rott/Shep mix. Most amazing temperment and everyone loves her. I also have a terrier mutt who is the sweetest thing. I really love mutts
With all that said, my advice is to just goto the SPCA and adopt a mutt from there, or check the paper. My dog (who passed away a few weeks ago) was half German Shepard and half Siberian Husky. I can tell you with 100% confidence that he was THE best dog I have taken care of, and I honestly feel that will never change. We got him from a guy who had two puppies for about 3-4 months, and was planning on living out his RV for a few years so he couldn't take care of the pups. We wanted to get both, but he sold his sister right before we got there.
Long story short, after 12 great years of loyalty, he never once bit another dog or person, nor did he ever growl at anyone/anything. Every person that met him instantly fell in love with him, and left our house talking about how great of a dog he was. So my advice is to just scour the papers and SPCA, and find a mutt to raise yourself. I know half-husky, half-shepard isn't exactly what you were looking for, but you can find a mutt for cheap and they'll be the best dog you've ever owned as long as you train them right
Yeah, I didn't mention our other dog because you specifically mentioned wanting a smaller one, but we have a mix (we're not entirely sure what, probably boxer and some kind of bull dog; a lot of people say she looks like a pit), and she is the sweetest thing ever. She's not very well socialized, though, so she takes awhile to get used to people who come over (but we're not very socialized either, so we don't actually have a lot of company ), but she loves to curl up on you. She's about 70-80 pounds, and she would love to be a lap dog.