c_lou Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 All right boys and girls I need your help/opinions. I think I finally have my better half talked into a new family member. We have talked and I know that we don't want a big dog, anything over 40lbs. We also want one that is good with kids, we have 7 & 4 year old daughters. My wife is home 2 days a week. Walks and play time are planned daily. Also we would like one that doesn't drop a full sized dog, in hair everyday. No high maintance dogs like those fluffy floor mops you see on TV. I have a few breeds in mind that I like but want to hear about your pups. So let me know about your furry friends and what you like and don't like abou them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Sounds like you need a Jack Russell Terrier!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 For us there is nothing like a dachshund. Ours loves kids and other dogs, is smart as a whip and so loving. Our little dog (19 lbs) is a cross, so her hair does shed but a purebred dachshund does not. They have a great nose and can be trained to be trackers. Ours has just enough energy to make playtime enjoyable but not over the top with bouncing around all day. She can catch a ball and throw one too and you've all endured the videos of her closing the door. She does that (half the time) now without any prompting. They are cute, cuddly and protective too. They can be somewhat barky but a collar has pretty much fixed that problem. We'd easily get another one. Good luck! I'm sure you'll have fun with whatever you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 The thing that I don't like about dachshunds, is the potential for bad backs when they get older. That is one breed we have talked about. That and they think they are 90 pound dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Jack Russell Terrier!! Those things are very HYPER!!! FULL of energy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm23494 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 While I was in high school my parents got a Border Collie. She still is a great dog now that she is almost 12 years old. When she was younger she was energetic and had a great personallity with my younger brother and sister who were about the age of your kids when we got her. She only got to be about 35 pounds and didn't shed that much. Good luck with finding a new family member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 The thing that I don't like about dachshunds, is the potential for bad backs when they get older. That is one breed we have talked about. That and they think they are 90 pound dog. Good point , A cross like ours might be the ticket though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 We had a Minature Pincher, she was loyal to her family but if a stranger walked up, watch out! She wouldn't bite anyone just barked her head off! She was killed a few months back by another dog though, so we've been looking ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 dotson that's what you need.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 dotson that's what you need.... Ain't that a car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Ain't that a car? That would be a Datsun! :hammer1: We have a Great Dane as well but I think that's a little over your weight specs. Dane's are one of the best dogs to have as far as temperment goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 wrong button sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 get them a pit bull. they suck as dogs but you'll have a good time shooting it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 The good old faithful "BEAGLE". One of the best SMELL HOUNDS that I have ever owned, good with kids, short hair, loyal, less then 40 pounds, don't eat alot, don't take up the whole couch. But they tend to bay everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 im thinkin beagle but my mama has a poodle, but not one of those close shaven ones. he weighs like 6-7 pounds and doesnt shed. pretty good lil pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 or get a beagle/Datsun mix.......that's what we got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 We had a small beagle for 13 years and she was great! Very seldom would she bay and if she did, something was not right! I wish we still had her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 get them a pit bull. they suck as dogs but you'll have a good time shooting it. lol bwahahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 We have a Yokshire Terrier/Poodle mix. In the past 2 years she has grown on me. Bought her for my wife since I work alot of hours. She is 13 punds soaking wet, good watch dog, excellent with my 4 yr old and 4 month old, and good around other dogs, including larger ones. No shedding, easily potty trained. Whatever you all decide, do not go to a pet shop and buy one, that cost me an extra 500 bucks in vet bills. Good luck in your search. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 get them a pit bull. they suck as dogs but you'll have a good time shooting it. lol Coffee ALL over my monitor!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Too bad labs don't come in miniatures. Think a beagle could make a good dog to fit what you are looking for. Saw where Steve B suggested a pit bull jokingly, all joking aside they do make great pets, very loving and protective dogs with kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I adopted a Beagle from a rescue back in 2002 and currently have another adopted dog from a shelter a beagle/blue tick hound mix. I loved the first one and the second one is melting hearts quickly around here. As far as them not shedding....?????? 7 years of personal experience with Beagles...they do shed much more than a Doberman I had in the past and it was 5 times bigger! People...theres a good reason there is a cover on this chair and it aint because the dog had some occasional horrific flatulence...LOL My Beagle was right around 22-24lbs which was perfect for inside. The Beagle/Blue Tick Mix is 44lbs....almost too big for an inside dog. I would recommend going by a local shelter(without the kids) and taking a look at whats availible. Give yourself some time to make the best decision possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Saw where Steve B suggested a pit bull jokingly, all joking aside they do make great pets, very loving and protective dogs with kids. Pit bulls make excellent pets. They are one of the best family dogs out there. It's to bad that jack-hole owners gave them a bad name. Sorry but I don't find the original post about Pit bulls funny at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doe-ee Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I adopted a Beagle from a rescue back in 2002 and currently have another adopted dog from a shelter a beagle/blue tick hound mix. I loved the first one and the second one is melting hearts quickly around here. As far as them not shedding....?????? 7 years of personal experience with Beagles...they do shed much more than a Doberman I had in the past and it was 5 times bigger! People...theres a good reason there is a cover on this chair and it aint because the dog had some occasional horrific flatulence...LOL My Beagle was right around 22-24lbs which was perfect for inside. The Beagle/Blue Tick Mix is 44lbs....almost too big for an inside dog. I would recommend going by a local shelter(without the kids) and taking a look at whats availible. Give yourself some time to make the best decision possible. And I thought WE spoiled our dog!! Lette looks very royal today! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Just a couple weeks ago my brother's Dashund jumped off a chair and broke her back. She had to be put to sleep. It was very traumatic for the kids. It's true they are susceptable to that kind of injury. They still have another Dashund, and my brother uses her as his tracking dog when he's bowhunting. That little dog flat can find a deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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