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New around here...
Hi everyone,
I'm new here so does someone mind explaining how this works? I'm looking for a dog but I also want to hear all about members pets and the tips and tricks they've learned over the years |
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What kind of lifestyle do you have , you should try to find a breed that fix in your lifestyle.
http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org....html#rightdog |
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hello and welcome
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Welcome to the forum!
I Agree with Barkingdog big time on the lifestyle match.
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Once you know what breed of dog suits your lifestyle and what health concerns are prevalent in the breed my tip is to either rescue from a shelter or go to a reputable breeder who does all the breed club suggested clearances, proves the dogs in some way and offers a good health guarantee. Please, no pet stores or BYB.
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Thank you guys for such a warm welcome
I live a some what lazy lifestyle with about an hour of activity a day but not one of those athletic personalities that are constantly on the go. I'd also like a some what smaller dog, not everyone in our family is in agreement about the size of the dog (if it was up to me I'd go with a German Shepherd) so around 20-30lbs is about as big as we're okay with. So knowing that... does anyone have an idea of a breed that would suit these needs? I completely agree with Longblades which is why I'm looking for a rescued dog because there's so many amazing dogs out there who need a second chance. I haven't had a dog before but I've always wanted one. I don't know how to describe WHY I want a dog so much but as fellow dog lovers I'm sure you all understand my reasons without needing to describe it. |
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German Shepherds are very intelligent and high energy dogs and would not be the best dog for person with a lazy lifestyle . They can get bored very easy and need to have a place to run . They're great family dogs, we had one in my family and as a kid and I knew nothing about training dogs but being a smart dog I was able to train our dog to sit and stay. It would not be fair to get a dog that won't be able to live it lifestyle. There are a lot of web sites on line that tell you all about a dog bred. when I got Marty I check out the a dog bred to see if we would be a good match.
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I will say take your time and do your research, don't get a dog by impulse, they are a joy for sure, but they are also a lot of work and you should be ready for all the responsibility
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