Hello! I'm thinking about getting a dog in the next year but I'm having trouble finding a breed that would suit me so I'm hoping if I told you guys a bit about me you could give me some suggestions x I'm 17, and the most important thing you need to know is that I have many chronic health problems that prevent me from a lot of things. For instance, I cannot offer a dog long runs and things like that. However I am willing to do short walks and I have a garden. On the good side of that, I'm not at college and when I do go it will be 2 days a week, and I'll only ever be able to work part time in my life. So I have the time for a dog I do have allergys to fur but Its not all fur as we have a spaniel and I'm fine with her x It needs to be ok with the spaniel as she is shy, and it needs to be ok with small animals (rodents and chickens). Incase you don't want to read all that, this is what I'm looking for briefly- -small/medium -good with other dogs, cats and small animals -friendly -doesn't need lots of exersize -doesn't shed too much and doesn't have really long fur - I can give it a lot of time - won't be dominant over our other shy dog x -fairly quiet I did consider things like sausage dogs, corgis, pugs I'm not even 100% sure if a dog like that exists but I thought it's worth asking x
If you can't exercise a dog on long runs then something along the lines of a retired Greyhounds, they are happy with just 20 mins run about, they love lounging on sofa all day & they can live with other animals, my friend as 4 retired Greyhounds 6 cats 4 rabbits & tank full of gerbils. www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk
Yorkshire Terrier? Most seem to be playful and undemanding. You could keep it trimmed if the hair was too long.
Grace, you are young but you appear to be well informed as to wanting to learn about what dog what suit you and what dog you would suit, so I commend you for thinking through everything before you decide what would be the best dog for both you and for the dog. There is no hurry - there are always dogs and puppies desperate for new, loving, forever homes, and you are young enough to wait until the dog is waiting for you, whatever breed or non-breed he or she is. I hope you will find the right dog/puppy to which you will be able to give a forever home.
Thankyou when I was at college I did animal care, so I know it's important to think about it and think it through im thinking I like the sound of a havanese, I like the short haired ones too x Your right, wait for the right one, I'm not in a rush :3 Thankyou! C
I'm not fussed About pedigrees and breeds, I wish I could go to a shelter and pick one but I know with my illnesses Its not fair for high energy dogs :3
Pugs would be happy with a mad dash about the garden, mine get a lot more but I also have bigger dogs. Some people say Pugs shed constantly, I think mine shed once a year. It does then get everywhere. Any companion breed should be suitable as that's what they were bred for. Their whole focus in life is you. Mine do bark not yap but they were brought up with Dobermanns so I'd be shocked if they didn't bark. Pugs tend to get on with everyone and everything but there will never be anyone as special to your Pug as you will be. Just make sure you get a well bred quality Pug, if you do get one.
Aww Thankypu yeah that's a good idea, I'd defiantly get a pug from a breeder Becuase i know they can have health problems x
I say visit the shelter and pick an adult dog. You will know its temperament, energy needs, can see how it is with your dog and also find out with you will react to their fur. If there isn't any particular breed that you want then the most predictable outcome will to choose an adult dog that suits you.
If you do go to a shelter, explain the full situation regarding possible fur allergies and your concerns about whether another dog would distress the Spaniel - be OK with cats and small animals. They should then be able to point you in the direction of a dog they think meets your requirements, and of course you would take the Spaniel to meet any possible rescue dog before any decision is made. Good luck with your search - I hope you find the perfect dog for you!
