The best dog for me?

Question

I am going to get a dog soon and I need help to know what is the best breed for me to get.

I have a very large backyard, but not alot of time to walk it.I have a Jack Russell dog also who is three. In my family there are three kids, 13, 11,11 who can play with the dog.

Please help

Answer 1

how bout a labrador.. it is a playful dog and very sweet.  

Answer 2

1. NEVER BUY A PUPPY just LOOKS, colour along, fur type-COLOUR, fur type and looks HAS NO INDICATION OF DOGS TEMPERMENT!

2. Consider your lifestyle-

4. Are you out more then 8hours a day

5. Consider your energy requirements, Size, Grooming.

6. Don't just buy because someone says this is the dog for you, people particular on yahoo answer will give you there particular favourite breed& what suits them, not what actually suit you.

7. Read all you can-THERE are alot of false information on the web and in books about different dog breed.

8 DON'T TRUST THOSE DOG BREED SELECTORS-MOST OF THE RESULTS ARE INCORRECT. Ex i search large breed dogs, and the Pomeranian came up, which of cause is a toy dog breed!!

9. NEVER BUY FROM A PETSTORE, BACKYARD BREEDER, PUPPY MILL OR NEWSPAPER, DON'T BUY FROM NEXT DAY PETS OR DOG BREED INFO, RESCUE AN ADULT DOG OR SHELTER PUPPY!

Adult dogs are the best option over 2yrs of age.

Oddly enough big dogs are generally more tolerant of younger children-Children grow to respect big dog more because of there larger size and are generally more cautious of them! Young children don't understand the fragile size of the Small/toy dogs and think there a toy, so they'll naturally play more roughly with a small/toy dog breed and are not as cautious and the small/toy breeds just don't understand the roughness or rouwdyness of young children and are too fragile for a 4yr old to handle-Small & toy dogs were breed for adults, so they are inclinde to be snappish if the going get rough! Larger dogs such as labrador and Golden Retriver Newfoundland and medium Collie were breed to tolerate families and young children under the age 8yrs, but are not suitable for people with allergies

PUG-Suit children 8yrs+ due to there fragile eyes-

6. Pugs can't go running, hiking or bicycling with you; unless you put them in a little pouch like a baby carrier and carry them on your chest. Again, because of the short nose, a pug cannot tolerate hard exercise and they have no stamina. You can usually take your pug on shorter walks when it is not too hot or humid outside. Pugs, typically, cannot swim as well. They are very solid and tend to sink instead of float. A life preserver is recommended for any pug near the lake, ocean or pool.

http://frankthepug.com/

Standard Poodle

If you want a dog who...

    * Is medium to large, combining sturdiness and athleticism with elegance and grace

    * Moves with a light, graceful, springy gait

    * Has a curly coat that doesn't shed (one of the best breeds for allergy sufferers)

    * Is lively and playful

    * Is one of the brightest and most attentive of all breeds, so intuitive, and such a skilled reader of body language and expression, that he often appears telepathic

    * Excels at obedience and agility competition

    * Is usually polite with strangers and sociable with other animals

A Standard Poodle may be right for you.

If you don't want to deal with...

    * A careful search to avoid all the highstrung, neurotic Poodles

    * Vigorous exercise requirements

    * Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young

    * Destructiveness when bored or not exercised enough or left alone too much

    * Skittishness or suspiciousness in some lines, or when not socialized enough

    * Emotional sensitivity to stress, tension, or loud voices

    * 3-4 Monthly clipping of the curly coat

    * Barking

    * Lots of serious health problems

A Standard Poodle may not be right for you.

Require 30minmum of 30mintes, but more likely more

http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews...

http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/bre...

Miniature Poodles

If you want a dog who...

    * Is conveniently-sized, light and graceful, athletic and agile

    * Has a curly coat that doesn't shed (one of the best breeds for allergy sufferers)

    * Comes in a variety of colors

    * Is lively and playful

    * Is one of the brightest and most attentive of all breeds, so intuitive, and such a skilled reader of body language and expression, that he often appears telepathic

    * Excels at obedience and agility competition

    * Is usually polite with strangers and sociable with other animals

A Miniature Poodle may be right for you.

If you don't want to deal with...

    * A careful search to avoid all the highstrung, neurotic Poodles

    * Timidity or skittishness when not socialized enough

    * Emotional sensitivity to stress, tension, or loud voices

    * 3-4 Monthly clipping of the curly coat

    * Barking

    * Health problems

A Miniature Poodle may not be right for you.

Toy Poodles

If you want a dog who...

    * Is small, easy to carry, light and graceful, athletic and agile

    * Has a curly coat that doesn't shed (one of the best breeds for allergy sufferers)

    * Comes in a variety of colors

    * Is lively and playful

    * Is one of the brightest and most attentive of all breeds, so intuitive, and such a skilled reader of body language and expression, that he often appears telepathic

    * Excels at obedience and agility competition

    * Is usually polite with strangers and sociable with other animals

A Toy Poodle may be right for you.

If you don't want to deal with...

    * A careful search to avoid all the highstrung, neurotic Poodles

    * Timidity or skittishness when not socialized enough

    * Emotional sensitivity to stress, tension, or loud voices

    *3-4 Monthly clipping of the curly coat

    * Barking

    * Lots of health problems

A Toy Poodle may not be right for you

http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews...

Answer 3

I would get a poodle - playful, excitable, and social with other dogs. Plus, they are known to be very close to their owners. So will be happy with your company and probably your jack russel's too, and won't require much walking

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Labradors are great around kids, but do need a bit of walking. But they make up for it in their good looks!!!!

How about a Cocker Spaniel??? They're small and it would probably get along with the Jack Russell and they are so soft!!!

Hope this helps

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Answer 6

I would get another Jack Russell.

Answer 7

yorkiepoo!

Answer 8

best to get another jack russel  

Answer 9

My faves are a lhasa apso or a shih tzu.  They are small, put play hard.  They don't need a lot of space, but will use it if you have it.  They are awesome guard dogs (Tibetan palace guard dogs bred to alert attack dogs outside the palace) so they have very keen hearing.  They are usually very loyal and total love bugs who want to spend time being snuggled and talked to.

Answer 10

hi,

to know what type of dog will suit you, you can use this dog finder match up http://tinyurl.com/6gkcok

the goal here is to help you figure out what type of dog best suits you and your personality. The results of the match up will suggest certain breeds.

hope this helps