Help me pick out a dog...

[Mo0o]

Basset Hound
Corgi

GF really want a dog that kinds of looks like a Glen Of Imaal Terrier but preferably much easier to acquire

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: surfsatwerk

Originally posted by: uclaLabrat

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
The dog will be inside most of the time? I recommend that you do not get one then, even if it is small.

This as well.

KT

How many people can really leave their dog outside all the time? Unless you have a huge fenced in yard it's going to be inside all the time. Many dogs are perfectly happy spending >90% of their time inside and the point of the thread is to help identify them. I'm not saying I'm going to lock it in the basement and not let it see the sun.

Where do you get your numbers from?

I don't care if everyone who owns a dog leaves it inside all day, that does not make it right.

Dogs are not autonimons animals. They need intense training, constant attention, and lots of space. They get lonely. This country is pet-crazy, but in reality a very small minority of the people that do, should own dogs.

You think dogs would do better outside? My dogs would murder you in your sleep if you left them outside, not to mention paw their way through the damn wall trying to get in if you did.

Your dogs are retarded.

Obviously, you've never owned dogs.

 

[AreaCode707]

If you aren't tied to a particular breed, a shelter is going to provide the best for you - a mixed mutt. 🙂

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: surfsatwerk

Originally posted by: uclaLabrat

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
The dog will be inside most of the time? I recommend that you do not get one then, even if it is small.

This as well.

KT

How many people can really leave their dog outside all the time? Unless you have a huge fenced in yard it's going to be inside all the time. Many dogs are perfectly happy spending >90% of their time inside and the point of the thread is to help identify them. I'm not saying I'm going to lock it in the basement and not let it see the sun.

Where do you get your numbers from?

I don't care if everyone who owns a dog leaves it inside all day, that does not make it right.

Dogs are not autonimons animals. They need intense training, constant attention, and lots of space. They get lonely. This country is pet-crazy, but in reality a very small minority of the people that do, should own dogs.

You think dogs would do better outside? My dogs would murder you in your sleep if you left them outside, not to mention paw their way through the damn wall trying to get in if you did.

Your dogs are retarded.

Obviously, you've never owned dogs.

My dog won't stay outside unless there are people out there with her. We let her out, she does her business and comes and stands at the door and whines til we let her in. The yard isn't fenced but she refuses to go anywhere so it's not an issue. She basically lives on the couch unless we take her for a walk or a car ride. Half the time we sit in the backyard with her she begs to go back in. Great Dane by the way, not a small dog.

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: moshquerade
Small Non Shedding Dog Breeds
Shih Tzu
Yorkshire Terrier
Maltese
West Highland White Terrier
Dachshund (moderate shedders)
Bichon Frise
Miniature Poodle
Italian Greyhound
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Havanese
Miniature Schnauzer
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Boston Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Chinese Crested
Australian Terrier



Medium To Large Non Shedding Dog Breeds
Airedale Terrier
Standard Poodle
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
Greyhound
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Basenji
Kerry Blue Terrier

You could also add Portuguese Water Dog to the list.

All dogs shed but obviously some breeds(which Mosh listed) shed very little. Also, plenty of purebreds in rescue. If you're concerned with a dog that might be too energetic, you may want to look into an adult dog.

Check my sig for available rescues for any breed.

fwiw - I just recently adopted a 10 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback from Ridgeback Rescue. Great dog but probably the most energetic dog I've ever met.

My husband and I are planning to get a few Ridgebacks someday. Going to use them as goat-guarding dogs on a significant amount of acreage. They're not herders, I know, but I've read that they can successfully be used to safeguard herds (but not lead them).

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Get a dog that matches your lifestyle. It only causes problems and heartache if you get a dog that needs something you can't give. Do you have a regular schedule? Do you work nights? Are you a couch potato? The local humane society has a short test that will match your lifestyle to the right pet for you, take it.

 

[BudAshes]

Originally posted by: AreaCode707

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: moshquerade
Small Non Shedding Dog Breeds
Shih Tzu
Yorkshire Terrier
Maltese
West Highland White Terrier
Dachshund (moderate shedders)
Bichon Frise
Miniature Poodle
Italian Greyhound
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Havanese
Miniature Schnauzer
Norfolk Terrier
Silky Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Boston Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Chinese Crested
Australian Terrier



Medium To Large Non Shedding Dog Breeds
Airedale Terrier
Standard Poodle
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
Greyhound
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Basenji
Kerry Blue Terrier

You could also add Portuguese Water Dog to the list.

All dogs shed but obviously some breeds(which Mosh listed) shed very little. Also, plenty of purebreds in rescue. If you're concerned with a dog that might be too energetic, you may want to look into an adult dog.

Check my sig for available rescues for any breed.

fwiw - I just recently adopted a 10 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback from Ridgeback Rescue. Great dog but probably the most energetic dog I've ever met.

My husband and I are planning to get a few Ridgebacks someday. Going to use them as goat-guarding dogs on a significant amount of acreage. They're not herders, I know, but I've read that they can successfully be used to safeguard herds (but not lead them).

I used to have a ridgeback as a kid, it was a great dog. They are totally fearless, they aparently were used to hunt lions back in the day.

 

[KingGheedora]

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I live in an apartment and when I was searching for a dog (still never got one, never broached the subject with landlord), I had similar requirements as you and was leaning towards a rhodesian ridgeback. This thread makes me want one again. One of the main reasons I didn't is that I'm at work most of the day. That and the landlord probably wouldn't allow it anyways.

 

[KingGheedora]

belgian shepherd dog

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: AreaCode707

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
fwiw - I just recently adopted a 10 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback from Ridgeback Rescue. Great dog but probably the most energetic dog I've ever met.

My husband and I are planning to get a few Ridgebacks someday. Going to use them as goat-guarding dogs on a significant amount of acreage. They're not herders, I know, but I've read that they can successfully be used to safeguard herds (but not lead them).

Make sure to get Ridgebacks with no prey drive. They are hunting dogs. My old Ridgebacks would kill goats if given the chance. My current one would just want to play with them.

Feel free to pm for Ridgeback resources

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: KingGheedora
belgian shepherd dog

Exercise:
Belgian Shepherd Dogs do require plenty of exercise and most of these dogs love retrieving and playing with a ball. If they have adequate exercise then they will be calm when indoors.

Belgian Shepherd Dogs have intelligent minds which can easily lead to mischievious habits, if the owner doesn't keep them occupied and well trained.

Grooming:
Belgian Shepherd Dogs only need periodic grooming to remove the dead hairs during moulting.

doesn't look like the right dog for the OP....sheds, tons of exercise and needs a ton of attention.

 

[alkemyst]

if you search for 'breed all about it' on youtube.com there are some good breed breakdowns.

 

[xanis]

Originally posted by: hungfarover
Pit Bull. Especially if you have small children and/or babies. Fantastic fodder for local news and ATOT threads.

That's really a shame, because not all pit bulls are mean or nasty. 🙁

My roommate's boyfriend has a year-old pitbull named Daisy and she's the sweetest dog in the world. Hell, I'm not menacing by any stretch of the imagination and she was hiding from me.

 

[alkemyst]

dogs that hide have issues, not a good example to use.

Problem with pitbulls is the owners and the breeders looking to keep aggression high. Ballers want a pet that's also an attack dog. Even pro's know this doesn't work.

Most dogs no matter how mean get along with the immediate family perfectly...even babies.

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Originally posted by: hungfarover
Pit Bull. Especially if you have small children and/or babies. Fantastic fodder for local news and ATOT threads.

SAVE THE CHILDREN!!!

 

[Davidpaul007]

Originally posted by: hungfarover
Pit Bull. Especially if you have small children and/or babies. Fantastic fodder for local news and ATOT threads.

Nice.

I have a pit bull, along with a 7 year old and 5 month old (kid). Best dog I've ever owned.


That's ok, my parents were totally anti-pitbull a few years ago (like some here) and had a fit when I (finally) got a pitbull after at least a year of on/off research and breeder visits. Their view has shifted 180degs in the last 3 years.

As to the OP question...I have to agree with what some others have said. Try out your local shelter for a non-puppy--and non-working breed dog.

 

[dr150]

Check out "Dogs 101" on the Animal Planet. On each show they break down each breed and what they're good for. They do a GREAT job of helping one make a decision.

There's also similar books at the book store, but it isn't as entertaining and cute as "Dogs 101".
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Based on your criteria, you won't find a non-shedding dog that's a "man's dog".

Most of the hypoallergenic dogs are fru fru like the super intelligent Poodle (great dogs) and apt. dog Bichon Frise and Schnauzer (great dogs). Most owners don't groom them with such sissy cuts though. The normal cut makes the dog look like more of a normal dog/mutt.

You could go with a "designer" Labradoodle from an established breeder (labrador/poodle mix) which is cute and won't shed and meets your criteria for intelligence, shedding and medium size.....check the dog magazines at the book store for ads on established sellers/breeders.

Bear in mind that any bull mix (popular with guys) in a dog can lead to hip dispasia (bull dog), slobbering, snoring, farting (Boston Terrier) due to the way the jowl is structured.

Also keep in mind that ANY dog you get, you'll have to walk it at least an hour each day. Basic common wisdom among experts is that since dogs are work animals, you have to take out their nervous energy lest they destroy your furniture or have other obedience/behavioral problems.

Also, IMHO, 2 dogs are better than 1 since they can keep each other company while you're away at work. Dogs with companions tend to have less "issues"...just like humans....

 

[dr150]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
I thought about doing the SPCA thing and it's the right move in a lot of ways but I know I'm too much of a perfectionist. I'm not the kind of person to go in and see a dog, play with it for 5 minutes and fall in love. I need to understand what type of dog it is and what the traits are, etc. Some people go into Best Buy and point at a TV and buy it, I spend 2 months researching reviews and what the problems are, etc. I applaud those who rescue a dog but I don't think it's for me.

The Vizsla looks really interesting, friend of mine has a Rhodesian Ridgeback which is apparently very similar but larger. His is -very- energetic. Basenji is also interesting, never heard of those before. Unique look.

Stay away from the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

They call it the "Navy Seal dog" b/c of its athleticism and stamina. They were bred in Rhodesia (Africa) to deal with the wild life and were bred to keep up with horses for over 30 miles plus.

Marathoners love this dog b/c this dog can run and run and run for hours.

Unless you're extremely active on a daily basis, I'd stay away from the RB. You'd be doing the dog a disservice by keeping the RB in a small place.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: dr150

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
I thought about doing the SPCA thing and it's the right move in a lot of ways but I know I'm too much of a perfectionist. I'm not the kind of person to go in and see a dog, play with it for 5 minutes and fall in love. I need to understand what type of dog it is and what the traits are, etc. Some people go into Best Buy and point at a TV and buy it, I spend 2 months researching reviews and what the problems are, etc. I applaud those who rescue a dog but I don't think it's for me.

The Vizsla looks really interesting, friend of mine has a Rhodesian Ridgeback which is apparently very similar but larger. His is -very- energetic. Basenji is also interesting, never heard of those before. Unique look.

Stay away from the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

They call it the "Navy Seal dog" b/c of its athleticism and stamina. They were bred in Rhodesia (Africa) to deal with the wild life and were bred to keep up with horses for over 30 miles plus.

Marathoners love this dog b/c this dog can run and run and run for hours.

Unless you're extremely active on a daily basis, I'd stay away from the RB. You'd be doing the dog a disservice by keeping the RB in a small place.

Depends on the age of the Ridgeback. An adult Ridgeback would do fine in an apartment since when indoors, all they want to do is sleep on your couch. A 6+ year old Ridgeback will be happy with leash walks.

My Ridgebacks even with a fenced in backyard and doggie door really never used it except to do their business and sun bath. But they loved playing with other dogs at the dog park and running around the woods.

My current 12 month old Ridgeback needs about 3 hours of exercise a day.

 

[uclaLabrat]

Originally posted by: dr150

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
I thought about doing the SPCA thing and it's the right move in a lot of ways but I know I'm too much of a perfectionist. I'm not the kind of person to go in and see a dog, play with it for 5 minutes and fall in love. I need to understand what type of dog it is and what the traits are, etc. Some people go into Best Buy and point at a TV and buy it, I spend 2 months researching reviews and what the problems are, etc. I applaud those who rescue a dog but I don't think it's for me.

The Vizsla looks really interesting, friend of mine has a Rhodesian Ridgeback which is apparently very similar but larger. His is -very- energetic. Basenji is also interesting, never heard of those before. Unique look.

Stay away from the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

They call it the "Navy Seal dog" b/c of its athleticism and stamina. They were bred in Rhodesia (Africa) to deal with the wild life and were bred to keep up with horses for over 30 miles plus.

Marathoners love this dog b/c this dog can run and run and run for hours.

Unless you're extremely active on a daily basis, I'd stay away from the RB. You'd be doing the dog a disservice by keeping the RB in a small place.

that's the most crap advice I've ever heard. My 4 month old loves to play for a while, then passes out completely. I've taken him on long walks, short walks, etc. We typically walk him 3 times a week. The rest of the time he plays with our other dogs. He chews on bamboo outside, and has gnawed on other stuff, but he's been pretty good so far.

 

[alkemyst]

Saw a puggle (pug beagle) and a bulgle (bulldog beagle) at dog park today...those may fit the bill.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: uclaLabrat
that's the most crap advice I've ever heard. My 4 month old loves to play for a while, then passes out completely. I've taken him on long walks, short walks, etc. We typically walk him 3 times a week. The rest of the time he plays with our other dogs. He chews on bamboo outside, and has gnawed on other stuff, but he's been pretty good so far.

probably a key factor...at 4months this may work, at full bore adult expect him not to be that worn out just playing around the house (unless he becomes obese).

 

[uclaLabrat]

Possibly, but our youngest pug (about 2 and half) was like flubber as a puppy, and has slowed considerably. I'm actually hoping our rhodie picks up sometime soon, he's drags on walks pretty bad. Hell, my wife brought him up today and he was dragging ass on the way back from in n out.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: uclaLabrat
Possibly, but our youngest pug (about 2 and half) was like flubber as a puppy, and has slowed considerably. I'm actually hoping our rhodie picks up sometime soon, he's drags on walks pretty bad. Hell, my wife brought him up today and he was dragging ass on the way back from in n out.

4 months is still very young. Wait til he gets to 8 months. Today, my 12 month old Ridgeback played for over 3 hour, tired out about a dozen dogs and still was looking for his next playmate.

 

[eits]

get a puli, female portuguese water dog, female spanish water dog, border terrier, or french bulldog.

my favorite out of all of these is the french bulldog, but the other ones are cool small shedless dogs for a guy to have.