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Post by TokyoJetsFan on Jan 26, 2015 15:53:56 GMT -5
I have a Husky/Makamute mix that's getting older. My kids (9 & 12 years old) want a puppy. So far Rottweiler, chocolate lab, and Pomsky have been put on the table.
Anyone have any opinions on a good family pet that's affectionate? Don't want a yappy, tiny dog, but also think a Rott (my sons choice) might be a little too aggressive for my liking.
Thoughts appreciated.
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Post by Hollywood Nosebleed on Jan 26, 2015 16:01:48 GMT -5
I have a German Shepherd/Hound mix. If your son wants a Rott that might be fair a compromise. Mines not aggressive at all, and very affectionate. She rarely ever barks too.
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Post by Fishooked on Jan 26, 2015 16:05:40 GMT -5
I have a Husky/Makamute mix that's getting older. My kids (9 & 12 years old) want a puppy. So far Rottweiler, chocolate lab, and Pomsky have been put on the table. Anyone have any opinions on a good family pet that's affectionate? Don't want a yappy, tiny dog, but also think a Rott (my sons choice) might be a little too aggressive for my liking. Thoughts appreciated. I love labs, but their have hip problems and unfortunately don't seem to do well past 11-12 years. A lot depends on how active your family is, climate, etc. My kids watch this all the time on Animal Planet, it might help you decide. www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/ |
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Post by TokyoJetsFan on Jan 26, 2015 16:08:07 GMT -5
I have a Husky/Makamute mix that's getting older. My kids (9 & 12 years old) want a puppy. So far Rottweiler, chocolate lab, and Pomsky have been put on the table. Anyone have any opinions on a good family pet that's affectionate? Don't want a yappy, tiny dog, but also think a Rott (my sons choice) might be a little too aggressive for my liking. Thoughts appreciated. I love labs, but their have hip problems and unfortunately don't seem to do well past 11-12 years. A lot depends on how active your family is, climate, etc. My kids watch this all the time on Animal Planet, it might help you decide. www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/Thanks Fish |
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Post by DDNYjets on Jan 26, 2015 16:08:54 GMT -5
I wouldn't get a new dog until the current one has passed.
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Post by southside on Jan 26, 2015 16:25:22 GMT -5
Pitbull.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 17:14:36 GMT -5
Ive got a couple of boxers.Boxers are big lap dogs they love everyone and anyone and they are really great with children.Only really downfall is they dont really have a long life span 11-12 sometimes not even that.But they are extremly affectionate dogs and are great family dogs..
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Post by TokyoJetsFan on Jan 26, 2015 17:15:43 GMT -5
I wouldn't get a new dog until the current one has passed. That was a concern of my daughters , but with that logic she wouldnt have a brother lol. Seriously though...I thought it would be fun for the older dog to have some company/play partner. You think a bad idea? |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Jan 26, 2015 17:25:41 GMT -5
Its not necessarily a bad thing for your older dog to have a companion, and an older dog to help socialize the younger pup.
I've got a pure bred German Shepherd and don't think Id get any other breed down the road. Quirky, brilliant, affectionate family dog, and honestly, when trained well, not particularly aggressive. And interestingly, mine gets along great with a couple of huskies we know.
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Post by DDNYjets on Jan 26, 2015 17:29:39 GMT -5
I wouldn't get a new dog until the current one has passed. That was a concern of my daughters , but with that logic she wouldnt have a brother lol. Seriously though...I thought it would be fun for the older dog to have some company/play partner. You think a bad idea? You're daughter is wise beyond her years. I don't think you can apply human logic to dogs. Honestly, I have no idea what your dog is like so to say it would be a good or bad idea would be foolish. I have owned dogs my entire life and while some dogs do very well with others (they are a pack animal afterall) some dogs are just meant to be the only dog in the house. You won't know until you try it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2015 17:31:49 GMT -5
I wouldn't get a new dog until the current one has passed. That was a concern of my daughters , but with that logic she wouldnt have a brother lol. Seriously though...I thought it would be fun for the older dog to have some company/play partner. You think a bad idea? It kind of depends the current dog you have now pretty much runs the house iam i correct? Bringing in another dog might work but might not work at first. These things seem to take alittle time considering the older dog has been by themself for awhile hopefully ur dog wont be to overprotective with the family etc.etc.some dogs get set in thier ways and dont like another dog coming around.I found it alot easier just to get a brother & sister from the same litter . |
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Post by thebigragu on Jan 26, 2015 18:06:39 GMT -5
I have a Husky/Makamute mix that's getting older. My kids (9 & 12 years old) want a puppy. So far Rottweiler, chocolate lab, and Pomsky have been put on the table. Anyone have any opinions on a good family pet that's affectionate? Don't want a yappy, tiny dog, but also think a Rott (my sons choice) might be a little too aggressive for my liking. Thoughts appreciated. Chow Chow or Akita two of my favorite dogs. Chow Chow Rumors are false and grossly exaggerated |
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Post by Gunnails on Jan 26, 2015 19:04:50 GMT -5
I always thought a Boxer would make a great pet, beautiful dogs. How ever I am partial to the Hungarian Vizsla, I've had 3, over 34 years of owning a Vizsla so I am a bit partial to them. They are high strung like all pointers but with daily exercise that is not a problem. They are unique in that they do not smell like a dog, and are very affectionate, and have more character then a lot of people I know. I trained all three to hunt, although I really only hunted the first one, dogs like to have a job and some discipline. My last one was very smart and well trained, it's a thing of beauty when your dog suddenly bolts after a squirrel are something towards the street and you yell "Hup" and to see the dog immediately hit the skids and set down. Also taught the last one (Jet) to roll over one evening at the age of ten just to prove a friend wrong when he said you can't teach an old dog a new trick. Extremely affectionate, very active up to 7 or 8 years, don't smell, don't drool much, easily trained, natural hunters/pointers, about 45 to 60 pounds, damn good looking hounds when young. Good with kids and adults. Misty   Brandy  Jethro     Jethro's last day May 2014  |
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Post by TokyoJetsFan on Jan 26, 2015 19:47:11 GMT -5
I always thought a Boxer would make a great pet, beautiful dogs. How ever I am partial to the Hungarian Vizsla, I've had 3, over 34 years of owning a Vizsla so I am a bit partial to them. They are high strung like all pointers but with daily exercise that is not a problem. They are unique in that they do not smell like a dog, and are very affectionate, and have more character then a lot of people I know. I trained all three to hunt, although I really only hunted the first one, dogs like to have a job and some discipline. My last one was very smart and well trained, it's a thing of beauty when your dog suddenly bolts after a squirrel are something towards the street and you yell "Hup" and to see the dog immediately hit the skids and set down. Also taught the last one (Jet) to roll over one evening at the age of ten just to prove a friend wrong when he said you can't teach an old dog a new trick. Extremely affectionate, very active up to 7 or 8 years, don't smell, don't drool much, easily trained, natural hunters/pointers, about 45 to 60 pounds, damn good looking hounds when young. Good with kids and adults. Misty Brandy Jethro Jethro's last day May 2014 Totally forgot about this dog. My friend had one of these and loved it. |
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Post by thebigragu on Jan 26, 2015 19:52:31 GMT -5
Thanks for tearing me up ASSHOLe
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