What dog should i get?!!!!!!!!?????!!!!!?

Question

I can exercise this dog for 1 to 2 hours a day. I can buy him some agility course. I am very active. I am willing to play with him. I can buy him toys.

But the only problem is that I am going to school for 5 hours but i think i will just buy him a small tv so he could hear something while i am gone, so he wont be bored.

i HAVE A BIG BACKYARD

My top choices of dogs are Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky, German Shepherd, Italian Greyhound, Jack Russell Terrier, beagle, Canaan dog and boxer

But if you have another kind of dog that you think will fit me just tell me and i will consider it.

Answer 1

please read all of it you dont have to read where its from though. i love these dogs!  Here is all about them!

Country of Origin: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (also known as the ‘Great Swiss Cattle Dog’, ‘Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund’, ‘Large Swiss Mountain Dog’, or simply ‘GSMD’) is the largest and most ancient mountain dog from Switzerland. Like many breeds, its origins are uncertain, but it likely descended from Roman Mastiffs crossed with sheepdogs during the Roman invasion of Switzerland in the first century B.C. Another theory is that they arrived earlier with Phoenicians and were crossed with indigenous breeds. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog survived for centuries as a draft dog, farm dog, and butcher’s dog. They were not considered a distinct breed from the Bernese Mountain Dog until the 1890’s when Professor Albert Heim recognized them as distinct, dubbed them the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, and promoted their development. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog arrived in America in the late 1960’s, achieving full recognition from the American Kennel Club in 1995. It is believed to be an ancestor of the Saint Bernard and Rottweiler.

Size: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a shoulder height of 58-74 cm (23-29 in) and weighs 59-61 kg (130-135 lbs). It is a large, agile dog with a flat, broad skull, dark eyes and nose, triangular ears, scissors bite, and defined stop (point at which the muzzle meets the forehead). Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have low hanging, thick tails, deep chests, and round feet. Males are larger than females, but both are very strong. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is slightly longer than it is tall (a ratio of about ten to nine).

Coat: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is distinguished by its highly recognizable tri-color pattern. It has a solid black body, legs, head and ears, rust or tan colored cheeks and calves, and white chest, muzzle (with a stripe running up to the forehead), toes, and tail tip. The only variation in pattern is the amount of white; a ‘Swiss Cross’ shape of white on the chest (as seen from the front sitting position) is ideal. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an outer coat which is about 5 cm (2 in) in length, and a dense undercoat on the neck or the entire body. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs shed twice a year; they are an average shedder.

Character: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are eager to work, friendly, intelligent, reliable, and protective. They are attentive and calm, known for their sociability and obedience. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog barks infrequently and makes a great watchdog. It requires frequent human companionship. A common expression is that ‘All dogs are great, but the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is greater’. Actually, that’s not a common expression, but it should be.

Temperament: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are great with children and protective of their loved ones. They get along well with cats and other household pets provided proper socialization has taken place. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog will announce unfamiliar visitors with a hearty barking and watch them carefully. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are dominant towards one another.

Care: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires weekly grooming with a brush and comb, more often when shedding. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs have an average lifespan of 10-12 years. They are susceptible to bloat (which can be prevented by spacing meals throughout the day and avoiding exercise immediately after meals), distichia (extra eyelashes on the eyelid which can scratch the cornea if not properly treated), and hip dysplasia.

Training: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog must be handled with a loving, consistent approach and on an even keel. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is an eager learner and is very responsive to its trainer's voice. Training must be consistent but not severe, allowing the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog to develop a clear understanding of what is allowed and what is not.

Activity: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog greatly enjoys taking part in various dog sporting activities. It is a very diligent worker which enjoys herding and long walks, pack hikes, and most especially pulling. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs enjoy cold weather and love to run and play off the leash whenever possible. Avoid strenuously exercising the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog when young, as it needs all of its energy to build strong bones and joints and put on weight.

Here is the link     http://www.puppyfind.com/search/?submit=...

Answer 2

This is a long time to leave a pup or young dog. They easily become bored and unhappy then hard to train.

Maybe you could "adopt" a mature dog from a rescue centre. In this case temperament will be more important than breed. A rescue centre will ensure that you choose the right dog.

Answer 3

A Brittany!

They are the best dogs - i have 2, so maybe i'm a little biased :o)

They are funny, loyal, loving, intelligent, a mangable size, cute as anything but still act like a real dog.  Their only drawback is that they need a lot of exercise, but you have that covered.  They make fabulous agility dogs, so would be great if you're thinking of that too.

Don't worry about being away for a bit - i recommend getting two dogs, so they can keep each other company - that's what we did!

Think about getting a rescue dog too - much easier to look after than a puppy.  Our 2 are rescues, and they have been fabulous, no behaviour problems at all.

Not sure where abouts you are.  I'm from Australia, but if you're in the States check out the rescue sites below...and check them out anyway to see how lovely Brittany's are!

Answer 4

I love Australian Cattle Dogs (also called red or blue heelers or Queensland heeler depending on where you live) they're VERY smart, easy to train but also high energy and require regular exercise and play. They are very loyal and good with children. The breed is good for agility training as well, I currently have a 7 month old Cattle Dog and she's a natural in the tubes, shoots and teeter totter she took to them on her own. They are typically medium size dogs 40-45 lbs, but I've seen them as small as 30 and as big as 70 (very rare), they also live a long life, my previous cattle dog was 17 when she passed away.

Plan on taking training classes with the dog, it's good for the dog (these are working dogs) and you bond with the dog. Also socialize them with other dogs.

ANd finally using a dog saddle bag on walks is also a plus, makes them feel like they are working (don't put anything heavy in it)

Check the rescue groups, they sometimes have them and if you search the web there are specialized groups the do cattle dog rescue.

Answer 5

You know, why not make an appointment with a vet or go to your local shelter and describe your life and what you can provide.  We did this at our shelter and they matched us with a fantastic dog.  They really are there to help with things like this.  Good luck and don't stress yourself out.  This should be a fun experience, not a stressful one.  Who knows?  You might end up with two:)

Answer 6

I don't have anything different then what you have listed. I have 2 German Shepherds. I think they have to be one of the smartest dogs I have seen..They are also good with kids. They are very active..

Answer 7

Huskies need A LOT of excersize.

Greyhounds are fine.

It's kind of strange how you wouldn't mind a smaller dog, usually it's either a big one or a small one heh.

I hear beagles bark  A LOT in the beginning until they're trained not too.

Russel Terrier's are fine as weel.

Don't know much about the German Sheperd except it sheds A LOT and it's an awesome dog.

I love the lab (about to get one) and the boxer is an awesome dog as well. I'd have to choose from one of them.

(Since you have a big backyard, and if you're going to get a Lab, I suggest, if you don't have already, some sort of pool, like a kiddie blow up pool, labs ADORE water.)

The more research you do on a dog the less/more you'd like it.

I had this issue a few months ago.

I suggest going to http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/bre...

And searching for about 1-3 hours on the dogs, if you like it, reasearch it more and see if you can continue to like it and what not.

Good luck!

Answer 8

i would say a labrador! I have one and they are normaly well behaved and also very cute.German shepards are nice to though.