what kind of dog should I get ?

[tikeyas_mom]

I want to get another dog when I move out next year .. What breeds do you recommend would go well with a siberian husky.?
Any pics would be greatly appreitated.. Thanks !! :):confused:

[rizzy]

(hope this does not offend U)
i once read in a book that Huskeys dont get along with other dogs I wouldnt know I have never had a huskey cant help U there
I have a lot of suggestions but it depends on...
do u want a indoor small dog
a big out side dog
guard dog
family dog
hunting dog...

my first suggestion to U is a Brittany I have a brittany and she is an awesome dog
she is a great house dog
medium sized
great with kids and family
good guard dog
friendly
hunting dog
very cute
......need room to run, very protective of family, easy to train,
tell me what U think
:) :D :) :D

[tikeyas_mom]

Domt worrie my dog is fine with other dogs, and your input doesn't offend me.. :) i have a dog right now it is a Shihtzu his name is Oscar (hes my moms) Tikeya (my siberian husky) has aloways had another dog to be her friend so when i move out i want to by one.

What does a brittany look like?

Any other breeds that you would like to suggest ?

Thanks :) http://atlantic.photoisland.com/sessions/97862662387/16313240lg.jpg this is my two dogs :) :p ;) :cool: :D

[wolfsoul]

here r some pics of brittanys:

http://www.falconry.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/brittany.jpg

http://www2.dogshow.com/spring2001/pictures/0276-2.jpg

http://www2.dogshow.com/spring2001/pictures/0203-4.jpg

http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org/lostfound/gingerfull.jpg

http://www.ladyhunter.com/brittanys/belle.7.jpg

http://www.brittany-spaniel-dogs.com/brittany-spaniels-l2.jpg

[tikeyas_mom]

I have had cockers in the past and i didnt get along well with that breed! any other suggestions?

Hey does anyone know how to get a URL in your signature i have no idea and i have the cutest pic... :(

[rizzy]

cute pics.
i don't have a digital camera and i don't know how to get pictures of our own pets on pet talk
if u r interested in getting a brittany u can get information from me and we might breed our brittany....
what kind of dog do u want i have many more suggestions
what do u think about getting a brittany
they are excellent dogs
trust me

[wolfsoul]

when i move out im getting a catahoula leopard dog and a german shepherd :D
have u ever seen a catahoula? i remember last year they had a litter in kelowna and a 10 month old being sold in kelowna...here r some pics of them:

http://www.shadyspotcatahoulas.com/Flip_face_11mon.jpg

http://www.sec.state.la.us/around/facts/i-watts.jpg

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images/LouisianaCatahoulaLeopardchy3.jpg

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images/LouisianaCatahoulaLeopardstand.jpg

[tikeyas_mom]

thoughs dogs are soo cute.. I love the colors :)

Does anyone know how to post pics in signature?

[rizzy]

I have never had a golden retriever but I have heard they are very good, loyale dogs and i believe it the retrievers i know are great,obediant,loyale dogs
I also think a german shepard would be a good dog to have, I don't know much about them except I like them
Beagles and Labs also are great dogs to have good with family and other dogs
what do u think about these suggestions

[tikeyas_mom]

yay I did it :Dhttp://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/kao/otn/pangel4.gif I am soo proud!!

What do you think of umm.... Blueheelers?:confused: http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/kao/otn/blobtongue.gif

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
I have had cockers in the past and i didnt get along well with that breed! any other suggestions?


what does that have to do with brittanys though? :confused:

[tikeyas_mom]

Arnt brittanys a type of cocker?

Here is the type of dog i was thinking about .. But i am not quite sertin if thats the one for me... :confused: http://www.blueheelers.net/images/hatty.jpg

[tikeyas_mom]

:p It is a blue heeler..:D I love all the different color combinations.. (I herd that they r really hyper though) :confused:

*but on the other hand lotsa ppl say Siberians are hyper and mine isnt ..* :D

[tikeyas_mom]

http://mindscraps.com/s/kao/msroom/m-hate.gif

What abut this type of dog.......
Alaskan Malamutes I have owned them in the past but they have a HUGE prey drive and they kill other dogs... :eek: They are pritty though ...http://omalmalamutes.com/omal/photos/Nova_dn.JPG http://64.207.13.28/mysmilies/kao/msroom/m-wink.gif http://www.hundeszene.de/images/rassen/alaskan/alaska-2.jpg http://smilies.networkessence.net/s/kao/chika/chirolp_lovely.gif http://www.quadrant.net/amcc/Members_photos/Photos/jetfeb15.jpg

sooo cute :Dhttp://64.207.13.28/mysmilies/otn/love/malelovies.gif

[wolfsoul]

catahoulas are great dogs....they r very protective and are excellent guard dogs....the most common eye colour is blue, but catahoulas consist of many colours :D there eyes can be white, green, yellow, grey, amber, brown, and they are commonly bi coloured or cracked or marbled....
u can get merles and solids and patchworks and everything!

http://oldgoldrescue.net/catahoula.jpg

http://www.texashunter.org/catahoula.JPG


http://www.camerondavidson.com/personal/dogs/images/large/06.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/2495/job.gif

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/2495/cathy2.jpg

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
Arnt brittanys a type of cocker?


no, they r two different breeds ;)

[tikeyas_mom]

That first pic was sooo cute :D http://64.207.13.28/mysmilies/kao/msroom/u-chu.gif

Here is another breed i was thinking about...

http://www.alltomhundar.com/aoh/bildarkiv/bilder/Chow-Chow.jpg

Its a Chow Chow .(they dont really get along with other dogs though.. But if i got it as a pup then it would be fine right? .

Another breed I was also thinking about was a bullterrior..... http://www.arcobaleno.net/curiosita/bull-terrier.jpg

[tikeyas_mom]

http://www.canterbury-tails.com/Breeds/pics/brittany.jpg <brittany

http://www.homepet.com/dog/akita/akitas.jpg <Akita?

I love Akitas..What do you think about them?

Are the pics showing up[?

[tikeyas_mom]

http://64.207.13.28/mysmilies/kao/msroom/moji.gif

[wolfsoul]

Bull terriers are cool, but I haven't seen any around here :(
blue heelers are cool too.
http://www.vinita.net/buzzards/duo.jpg

http://www.australian-cattle-dogs.com/australian-cattle-dog0002c.jpg

http://www.australian-cattle-dogs.com/australian-cattle-dog0010c.jpg

http://www.illinoishorse.com/lazyh/Fionn.jpg

http://www.everythingdoggy.com/pupmsc.jpg

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom


Are the pics showing up[?
yep they r showing up
i like akitas...one time i went to mission creek and there was a HUGE akita....i swear, the thing was absolutely huge...way bigger than what the standard would allow :p
if you go onto americankennelclub.com, u can see videos of most of the breeds :) i have the akita video

[tikeyas_mom]

Ya cattle dogs were gunna be my next picK :)

http://www.dogmine.com/calendars/blueheelers.jpg <BLUE HEELER

http://www.cattledog.com/misc/images/burt_found.jpg <THEY ARE EXACTLY THE SAME BREED.. most ppl dont know that :)

[tikeyas_mom]

the second pic was an Austrailian Cattle dog

[tikeyas_mom]

Blueheller is just another name for Australian Cattle Dog....


<blue heeler: Also known as the Australian Cattle Dog. The blue heeler is considered one of the world's greatest working stock dogs. It was developed in the 1830's. The breeds that were involved in it's development are: the dingo, blue merle collies, dalmations, australian kelpies, old english sheepdogs and an obscure breed called the Smithfield. The coat is dense and short. The color is blue, blue mottled, or red speckled. The average blue heeler weighs about 40 lbs. and is 19 inches tall at the shoulder. The blue heeler is also known as the australian heeler, australian cattle dog, or red heeler.

[Karen]

Why not wait until you move, then go to a shelter with your dog and see who gets along together? Consider rescuing a dog, and if you still want a pure-bred, there are rescue organizations for almost every breed of dog out there.

[tikeyas_mom]

yup they are the same breed all right :p I like blue hellers they are cuties.... :)

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by Karen
Why not wait until you move, then go to a shelter with your dog and see who gets along together? Consider rescuing a dog, and if you still want a pure-bred, there are rescue organizations for almost every breed of dog out there.
yes, why not do this? our spca does have alot of purered dogs...
unless ur thinking of wanting a well bred dog to use in conformation or something?

[tikeyas_mom]

Thanks Karen :)

I was also considering adopting a pet from the spca.. :) that would be cool and I would be interested in adopting and giving a dog a new home.. :) That is most likely what ill do :) :p Thanks for posting that .. :) http://64.207.13.28/mysmilies/kao/msroom/u-chu.gif

Thanks again :D

Here are some of the dogs at the spca at the moment ....>>

http://www.okanagan.net/spca/adoption/dogs/Kobie.jpg http://www.okanagan.net/spca/adoption/dogs/Buddy.jpg
http://www.okanagan.net/spca/adoption/dogs/Chewy.JPG

[Desert Arabian]

I have to recommend a Labrador Retirever....:D :D ;) ;) :p :p
Baised on my encounters/expriences with these breeds this is what I have to say:

My dad's friend, Jim, has a Blue Heeler- and it is a sweetheart.
Brittanys are very good house dogs, and are exceptionally affectionate. My neighbor had to put their Husky to sleep because it attacked their kid (ripped flesh from arm) and other dog, I wouldn't get a Husky. Malamutes I'm not too fond of, my old neighbors Malmute gave me a bad vibe, and turned me off of the breed. It was extremely/wayyyy too protective, and would try and attack every person that came in the yard/house. I couldn't even mow the lawn 5 feet from the fence because it would snap and lunge at me. Judy had a Cocker, and it peed everytime someone walked in the door, and would jump and snap at her baby (took it to the pound :( ). I wouldn't get a Chow Chow if you have another dog, they should be kept in a household with no other dogs - they are VERY aggressive also (obviously, every Chow is different tho, everyone I've see were vicious). Chows are terrible with kids too.

No personal expreiences with Bullterriers and Akitas...I think they are cute though.

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover



Malamutes I'm not too fond of, my old neighbors Malmute gave me a bad vibe, and turned me off of the breed. It was extremely/wayyyy too protective, and would try and attack every person that came in the yard/house. I couldn't even mow the lawn 5 feet from the fence because it would snap and lunge at me.
really? i know that malamutes are one of the worst dogs for biting, but they r not generally protective at all :confused:

[tikeyas_mom]

I have owned malamutes.. They are great family dogs if you have no other pets...

As for huskys being visiouse HA :rolleyes: that is rediculas who's ever husky that was that ripped flesh off a persons arm,, That dog must have been abused.. Cockers are silly, they do pee and poop in the house often .. (they are almost impossible to train)

I am GREATLY OFFENDED about you saying that huskys are visiouse.. Mine isnt she is a dareling.. :mad: http://64.207.13.28/mysmilies/contrib/ruinkai/confangry.gif

[Desert Arabian]

This dog was evil. His name was Lambardy (sp??). He was so evil, we were thinking about calling Animal Control. Plus, the man who owned him was a giant @$$. He would leave for work around 6 am and got home around 8 pm- and would take the dog to the corner and back for its "walk". Lambardy would sit on the inclosed porch all day and whowwwwllll for hours. And in the summer, it was unbearable (sp) to go anywhere near his yard, because of the stench of the dog poop, that the man hadly ever cleaned up. I do know for a fact that he does not have the dog anymore. He got rid of it after we moved out.

[tikeyas_mom]

orignaly posted by wolfsoul:

really? i know that malamutes are one of the worst dogs for biting, but they r not generally protective at all




They do not bite? :rolleyes: :confused: I would know I have owned them befor...

As for ot being protective, yes they are .. Once My little brother was in my back yard with my family, and we were having a barbicue and JAG our *malamute* was back their as well .. Cole my little brother was 1 and playing near the fence. A strange man reached over to grab Cole, My little 1 year old brother, and Jag jumped up and almost bite the man in the face.. I loved Jag sooo much .. I miss him .. :(

*May he rest in peace http://216.40.249.192/mysmilies/kao/chika/chirol_gusun.gif http://www.mommiesplayground.com/~wackoburns/kao/otn/pangel1.gif

[tikeyas_mom]

This dog was evil. His name was Lambardy (sp??). He was so evil, we were thinking about calling Animal Control. ??:rolleyes:

Thats bull... No animal can be evil.. The dog was obvisly NOT well looked after.. I cant even believe you think the dog acted like that on perpose.. I would as well if I was mistreated... http://64.207.13.28/mysmilies/kao/msroom/m-gus.gif it is sad really ... I hate stupid ppl .. http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/kao/msroom/m-aya.gif

[tikeyas_mom]

My neighbor had to put their Husky to sleep because it attacked their kid (ripped flesh from arm) and other dog, I wouldn't get a Husky


Idiots .. If the dog was well looked after and trained and actully had some love given to it, that would have never happend.. Hukys are the sweetest dogs you can ever own I would suggest them to anyone looking for a first breed..I really feel sorry for that poor husky !! http://216.40.249.192/mysmilies/contrib/tweetz/headshake.gif

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
orignaly posted by wolfsoul:

really? i know that malamutes are one of the worst dogs for biting, but they r not generally protective at all




They do not bite? :rolleyes: :confused: I would know I have owned them befor...

As for ot being protective, yes they are .. Once My little brother was in my back yard with my family, and we were having a barbicue and JAG our *malamute* was back their as well .. Cole my little brother was 1 and playing near the fence. A strange man reached over to grab Cole, My little 1 year old brother, and Jag jumped up and almost bite the man in the face.. I loved Jag sooo much .. I miss him .. :(



i didnt mean biting in general, just fatality...malamutes are number 8 on the bite fatality list..

[Karen]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
I have owned malamutes.. They are great family dogs if you have no other pets...

As for huskys being visiouse HA :rolleyes: that is rediculas who's ever husky that was that ripped flesh off a persons arm,, That dog must have been abused.. Cockers are silly, they do pee and poop in the house often .. (they are almost impossible to train)

I am GREATLY OFFENDED about you saying that huskys are visiouse.. Mine isnt she is a dareling.. :mad: http://64.207.13.28/mysmilies/contrib/ruinkai/confangry.gif

Hey, hey, hey. This is NOT a place to denigrate any breed, nor to take personally anothers' feeling about a breed. Do a "search" for the type you're thinking of on Dog of the Day, and you'll find that ANY breed can be a great dog.

[tikeyas_mom]

I know any breed can be a great dog .. When did I ever say they couldent?

I just said that cockers are silly as in funny... H- A - h-a.. get this, my cockers always pooped in the house and were almost imposible to train ... " ALMOST"...

I ment no offence by it just common sence... :cool:

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom


I just said that cockers are silly as in funny... H- A - h-a.. get this, my cockers always pooped in the house and were almost imposible to train ... " ALMOST"...


my friend has a cocker and she isnt very smart lol (im not saying that other cockers arent) i bug my friend by telling her that her dog has brain defects lol...she cant stand it....lol :p

[tikeyas_mom]

Ya My family had 3 cockers Try dealing with that ... :eek:

[Desert Arabian]

As for huskys being visiouse HA that is rediculas who's ever husky that was that ripped flesh off a persons arm,, That dog must have been abused.. Cockers are silly, they do pee and poop in the house often .. (they are almost impossible to train)
Yes your right- the Husky was abused. They fed it baited mice and anti-freeze for "water". They took a bat to it too (sarcastic). Actually, the Husky was never abused. She was so upset that she had to put the dog to sleep, she had to go to grief counciling (sp?) for a year.


Idiots .. If the dog was well looked after and trained and actully had some love given to it, that would have never happend.. Hukys are the sweetest dogs you can ever own I would suggest them to anyone looking for a first breed..I really feel sorry for that poor husky !!
Excuse me...they are not idiots. I feel sorry for the dog, too.


They do not bite?
Any dog could bite. Ever looked in a dogs mouth before? There are these white things juting out of their gums- those are called teeth. They are used to catch prey, bite the prey, rip up the prey, and chew the prey. Every single breed can bite,unless it's tooth-less.

Like I said, I had to intention of offending people on breeds....and I wasn't bashing your dog. I would never talk about/bash someones dog.

:o :( :mad: :cool:

[wolfsoul]

What do u mean the husky was never abused?! u just said that they fed it baited mice and anti freeze! how is that not abuse!? :mad:
if you were being sarcastic, than u should make that a little more clear!

[Desert Arabian]

Wolfsoul, no no no- I was being scarastic...lol....:D :D :cool:

[wolfsoul]

ok thats what i was just thinking phew...i jhad edited my post like exactly a few seconds b4 u posted this to see if u were being sarcastic

[tikeyas_mom]

originally posted by YellowLabLover
I wouldn't get a Husky.

Alrighty whatever you say .. :rolleyes: (just because 1 person you knew had a siberian husky that bit a child?...) oh well ...

As for saying every breed of dog can bite.. Yes i agree `100% but,..... Only a dog bites if it feels threatened, chalenged, or scared... Not every dog feels this, No dog should. Owners must be furm but suttle with punishments. That dog was "most likely" scared, chalenged or threatened by the child.. That was very uncalled for that the dog did that.. But it doent mean every siberian in the world is going to.. That dog was not properly trianed.. It only thought that its "owners" were in higher rank .. When it was Suupost to know that ALL humans are in a higher rank.. (all in all : it was no trained properly)

[Desert Arabian]

Ok...let me clear up the bite ordeal.

She was standing on the porch, and the dog was in the backyard. Her son was too. She called for her son to come to her, and he ran screaming to her, happy and zippy- the dog must have thought he was going after her- the dog ran after the boy and grabbed him on the arm to protect her. That's what happened.

Ending all this now.............................................si ck of going back and fourth.

[tikeyas_mom]

Well you should have been clearer in the begining...

I pictured this...

She was in the back yard and then a kid came in the yard and the dog bit the kid...

What did you expect? That I would read your mind?... http://www.myvidtodvd.com/mysmilies/kao/otn/pmusic1.gif

[wolf_Q]

YLL, please clear this up for me...who is Lambardy? Is that the malamute??


Hukys are the sweetest dogs you can ever own I would suggest them to anyone looking for a first breed..I really feel sorry for that poor husky !!

I do NOT recommend huskies to anyone as a first dog! No way...experienced owners only for huskies...guess that's just my opinion though. They are very stubborn dogs with a high prey drive, and should never be allowed off leash. They also tend to howl and dig. This is really not a dog I would encourage somebody who has no experience with dogs to get.

That said, huskies should NOT be mean or vicious dogs...they are not supposed to be protective either. You can't judge an entire breed by one experience. I've bathed some pretty psychotic labs and lab mixes too! I've been bit at by golden retrievers too--yes, the "perfect family dog!"

The owner and also the breeding of a dog play a big role in it's temperament. Just because you see a dog that looks like it's a german shepard, doesn't mean the dog was bred with the correct temperment of a german shepard..over-breeding causes alot of the problems. Along with lack of training and poor owner suitability.

Nebo is a brat....but he's also just a puppy....he's a big sweetheart, and a very intelligent, yet stubborn dog. I love sibes, and I love Nebo. :) I can definitely see myself getting another husky in the future. But hey, if YLL had a bad experience with a husky, I dont' see why we care if she wants a husky or not...obviously she wants a yellow lab! ;)

[KYS]

tikeyas_mom, Akita's are known to be a stubborn, strong and "dog DOMINANT" breed. They require lots of socializng, patience and training.
I love the breed, but a lot depends on the temperment
you end up with and how much work you
are willing to put into the dog.
Please consider before you get your next dog, where
will you be living, what will your school or work schedule be like. :)

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
YLL, please clear this up for me...who is Lambardy? Is that the malamute??
Yes, he is a Malamute.

But hey, if YLL had a bad experience with a husky, I dont' see why we care if she wants a husky or not...obviously she wants a yellow lab! ;)
BINGO! LOL. I'd take 150 if I could. :D :D :p :p

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
I've bathed some pretty psychotic labs and lab mixes too!

They're like a bull in a china shop. LOL. I got wacked so hard by Rosie's (Chocolate lab) tail, she left a bruise on my leg. Anything or anyone that stands in her way is bound to get wacked. Heehee. :D :D Rosie has two white dots on each side of her butt- we say it's her second face. :p :D

[rizzy]

soooo
i m curious what kind of dog do u want to get
it would be YOUR dog
what kind do U like best
the blue heeler
the lab
the kita
the huskey
the brittany
i m just curious........
:D :) :D :) :D :) :D :)

[tikeyas_mom]

I like the Akita.

A siberian husky was my fist dog (I got Tikeya when i was 13 and she was 7 wks old) She is such a sweet heart..
I want an
Akita for surely ..

But i will lookk at shelters first :)

[rizzy]

good idea
its nice to buy a dog and start over
but is even nicer to save a dogs life
:D :) :D :) :D

[Desert Arabian]

I plan on adopting a Labrador from L.E.A.R.N. a Labrador/Lab mix orginaization serving Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

I refuse to buy from a breeder. That goes for all animals not just dogs.

[rizzy]

why do u refuse to buy from a breeder

[tikeyas_mom]

yes why do you refuse to buy from a breeder? they have just as good dogs as shelters do :confused: !! i think giveing any dog a home is better then giving non... :)

[NYCbabi 13002]

Heather

[rizzy]

good idea :D :) :D

[NYCbabi 13002]

I think that you should get a border collie...they are very sweet and obedient...not to mention cute maggie...my border collie...should be below...isn't she cute:)

[Desert Arabian]

why do u refuse to buy from a breeder

I just do. You go to a Labrador breeder and pay $500+, when you can go to the shelter and get a Labrador for $35 (price at our shelter) and take it off of death row. That's just the way I am.

*used Labrador for an example.

[Dogz]

Lab,
German short haired pointer,
Samoyed...
Good luck,
Dogz, and'
Prince,
Digger,
Chubby,
and
Otis!

[Desert Arabian]

American Eskimos are good dogs too. Some are pretty yappy though :D.

Nikita was a spaz- and she shedded like crazy. Heehee.

[NYCbabi 13002]

I think that you should get a border collie...they are very sweet and obedient...not to mention cute maggie...my border collie...should be below...isn't she cute:)

[NYCbabi 13002]

I think that you should get a border collie...they are very sweet and obedient...not to mention cute

[wolfsoul]

ppl keep on saying that animals in shelters die....but in some shelters, they dont put down animals...

[rizzy]

do you have any kids?
do you have land?
do you want a big dog?
do you want a family dog?
do you want a hunting dog?
do you want a small dog?
do you want a lap dog?
do you want a medium sized dog?
do you want a wild dog?
the answer to these questions would help so much
:D

[Desert Arabian]

do you have the time?
do you have the paticence?
do you have the money?
do you have enough comentiment (sp!!)
do you have an apartment or house?
do you have a good vet near your house?
do you know that this could be a 10+ year comentiment (sp!!)

Those are even more important questions. ;) :) :D

There are more shelters that kill the animals, than the ones that don't. That's a fact. :( :( :( :(

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover

There are more shelters that kill the animals, than the ones that don't. That's a fact. :( :( :( :(

yes it is true :( im just glad that the kelowna shelter doesnt put down animals unless they r sick

[Desert Arabian]

This shocked me when I read this. It made me extremely sad- an made my want to adopt a dog and cat from the shelter even more.

The number of animals put to sleep every year: 4-6 million
The number of animals put to sleep every day: 13,698.63
The number of animals put to sleep every hour: 570.776
The number of animals put to sleep every second:0.15855
Approx. number of animals in shelter: 4,000 to 6,000
Estimated number of animals entering U.S. shelters annually: 8 to 12 million

Numbers are based in 2002.

* I know this has nothing to do with "What kind of dog should I get", but I thought I should share this startling info with Pet Talkers.

I am so grateful for the small amount of non-kill shelters- at least some animals lives are spared. It could be worse-I guess.

[wolfsoul]

well, we cant all say that its the shelters faults...its the ppl who breed the animals :(
atleast most shelters try their hardest b4 having to put animals to sleep :(

[tikeyas_mom]

do you have the time? YES
do you have the paticence? YES
do you have the money? I cant tell the future ..
do you have enough comentiment (sp!!) YES
do you have an apartment or house?I cant tell the future. (i plan on moving into a duplex though)
do you have a good vet near your house? YES
do you know that this could be a 10+ year comentiment YES of course
do you have any kids? NO lol
do you have land? a Back yard lol
do you want a big dog? medium to big dog, yes ..
do you want a family dog? Sure why not..
do you want a hunting dog? no
do you want a small dog? no
do you want a lap dog? no
do you want a medium sized dog? yes
do you want a wild dog? no

I am moving nexy year when i grade so most of these questions i cannot answer lol :) :D

[tikeyas_mom]

http://www.rkamstra.demon.nl/images/cuteshogai.gif

this is one of the dogs i have narrowed my choiced down to ok it is called a Shiba Inu.. Cute hey here is a pic of one as an adult ..

http://www.petsmart.com/aspca/images/dogs/shiba_inu.jpg cute cute cute.. they originated in Japan cool eh?

here are my other choices ...

http://www.akita-kennel.com/images/puppies2/04.jpg
It is an Akita Pup I love em .. Here is what they look like as adults.. http://www.akita-shiba.net/img/akita/akita.jpg

My other choice of breed is... http://www.dandjkennels.com/thumbnails/siberian%20husky%20pups%20shastas%20in%20box.jpg a siberian husky ..

http://www.netpets.org/dogs/reference/breedinfo/submit/images/sibhus.jpg They are so beautiful.. :p

My last breed of coice is .. DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNN *drum roll*

You guessed it *well probibly not lol* a....

white shepherd.. (they are rare and so gergiouse I love them)..
http://www.ukcdogs.com/HerdingDogs/ws1.jpg
http://www.whitedogr.com/dogs/shepherds1.jpg

Soo beautifull.. Soo now you all have to help me choose and itll be IMPOSSIBLE I LOVE THEM ALL !!! :p

[wolfsoul]

actually, white shepherds arent rare at all...they r very common! :D there are approx. 5000 registered in akc every year and it is the second most common colour shepherd to be registered every year! and there are all those shepherd colours too....like black and gold, bi colour, sable, blue, liver, black...etc...
i had a white shepherd, he was a great dog! his name was polar, but he got a bone disease and had to be put down :(
we know the (former) breeders personally...their dogs are regular black and gold dogs, so u would think that they would atleast have some black and gold pups, but they had all white litters every time!

[tikeyas_mom]

Thats cool wolfsoul.. I didnt know they were soo popular :)

[wolfsoul]

yeah...great dogs....polar was a sweetheart :(

[tikeyas_mom]

I am sorry that he died!! :(

[wolfsoul]

thanx..it was sad...he was only a puppy :( he was going to be bred with stitchy to make lotsa white puppies...although they probably all woulda turned out black lol :rolleyes:
stitch is a german shepherd doberman border collie lab cross, but shes pure white :D

[tikeyas_mom]

Thats cool ... Hey we are on at the same time again lol :D

[tikeyas_mom]

http://www.dogs-in-canada.com/breeds/photos/keeshond.jpg another breed I found interesting is the "keeshond" they are very pritty .. like a samoyed but dark colors and such cool hey ? :D

[tikeyas_mom]

here are pics of "keeshond" pups :) http://www.keesdog.com/kees/images/puppies.jpg

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
thanx..it was sad...he was only a puppy :( he was going to be bred with stitchy to make lotsa white puppies...although they probably all woulda turned out black lol :rolleyes:
stitch is a german shepherd doberman border collie lab cross, but shes pure white :D

why would you breed them?
just to get white puppies

my head is spinning out of control after reading this thread. I am literally dizzy, thank God I am sitting down. Have you ever heard of spellcheck?
There are a handful of people that actually make sense on this thread, and it ISN'T the majority of the people that posted, excluding YLL. She has some very very valid points.
Guess what I am thinking?? :
-wait until you move out
-see what kind of job you get
-rescue one from the shelter, they appreciate being saved
-have fun researching all the other breeds, no harm with that
-keep in mind that A LOT of the breeds you are looking at are rare breeds and are gonna cost a pretty penny to have. Think about what YLL has said, why spend $350+ on a dog when you can get one for less than $50 at a shelter and you aren't putting money in private citizen's pockets.

[wolf_Q]

why would you breed them?
just to get white puppies

I was wondering the exact same thing, shais_mom......and I agree with you.

tikeyas_mom, from all these pictures, it sounds to me like you are going from looks alone. I suggest you further research the temperment of these breeds and decide what is best for you. Maybe you should wait a while after you move out before getting another dog. Another dog is twice the food, twice the time, and twice the money.

And if you are moving out at such a young age, you'd most likely live in an apartment. It is *not* easy to find an apartment that even allows dogs, let alone 2 *big* dogs.

[Horse-Maniac]

Hi

I would highly reccomend a Golden Retriever. I have one and she never cares about a thing. Even when my brother bounces on her like a trampoline, she doesn't even budge. They are supposed to be great with any kind of dog, especially if you have a younger dog. They are kind of hyper:D

[oodlesofpoodles]

why not get another husky, :) i would recommend a puppy i dont know if your other dog is a male or female but would recommend opp sex sometimes when you try to introduce to grown dogs of the same sex you have major trouble they may both be alpha dogs try going to the bookstore or library and get a book on different dog breeds and see which one would best fit you:) :) :)

[tikeyas_mom]

I know you may think I am going for looks and I kind of am.. I want a dog that has pointed ears and is big.. (so if you count that as look then whatever :) ) Anyways I am not moving into an apartment I will mostlikely move into a basement sweet or duwplex :) With fenced back yard.. I need another dog when I move out because Tikeya (my Siberian Husky) Gets really lonely without another dog friend...

[tikeyas_mom]

I will be getting a male (not because I am sexest) but because my dog Tikeya she doent get along with other females :) She likes her males though :) dont worrie she is spayed

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by shais_mom


why would you breed them?
just to get white puppies


this was years ago, i didnt know any better...
but it wouldnt have turned out bad anyways cuz my roomate already had reserved homes, plus he was gonna take one

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by wolf_Q



And if you are moving out at such a young age, you'd most likely live in an apartment. It is *not* easy to find an apartment that even allows dogs, let alone 2 *big* dogs.

we dont have very many apartment buildings around here....maybe 5 or 6 at the most, and there are waiting lists miles long, so i really doubt she would be able to get into one....ive never ever seen a young person in an apartment...only elderly ppl...my grandma and papa have lived in some of the apartment bulidings here, so ive seen alot from them...

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
this was years ago, i didnt know any better...

You were in charge of the breeding?? What about your parents??:confused: :confused: That statement sounds like you were the one (thinking about) breeding.


There are a handful of people that actually make sense on this thread, and it ISN'T the majority of the people that posted, excluding YLL. She has some very very valid points.

Thanks Shais-mom!! So...there are people that understand my points...great!! :D :D :)

[wolfsoul]

i wasnt in charge :confused: i was only 10 years old...
stitch didnt technically belong to me either, she was just my baby, still is...just lived with me...and now shes moving away :(

[rizzy]

why not get a german shepard they are great dogs, and very beautiful and they have pointy ears.....
so do keeshounds, and another huskey

[tikeyas_mom]

I know i was thinking about keeshond and sheperds and even another husky I cant deside AHH http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/kao/chika/chirolp_tere3.gif

[Aspen and Misty]

I have read threw your thread and I think you are only going for looks and will not be happy with your Choice. Its hard to find a place that allows 2 big dogs. I don't think you are making a wise decision by going only on looks. You need to think about temperment and other things. I really think you need to think about this alot more then you are.

Ash

[tikeyas_mom]

I know akitas temp and siberians temp and sheperds temp .. I dont get it ?? I think they have wonderful temperements :D ..

[KYS]

tikeyas_mom,

IF your truely interested in finding out about AKita's temperments how about taking a look at the AKita CLub of America homepage,
and Akita Network. There are many Akita's that are given up
at shelters, because the owner was in for a big surprise when
that cute little furry puppy's temperment changed around 18 months of age.

You should consider joining an Akita e-mail list.
A good one is the AKita-l and the AKita-Network e-mail lists.
Their are some top breeders/trainers on both e-mail lists
that will be happy to answer questions what
the pro's and con's are. You can also
check out the rescue sites on the ACA list to ask
questions.


Here is the web page for ACA and Akita Network.

Hope this helps you determine whether the Akita
temperment is the right dog for you.

www.akitaclub.org

www.akitanetwork.com

[wolfsoul]

a german shepherd may not be good idea for ur husky...didnt u say she isnt well with other females? that makes me think she likes to be the boss dog, and so unless u get a shepherd puppy who could learn to be submissive (which u may not find at a shelter) ur shepherd could have dominance problems with tikeya....shepherds r quite prone to them...

[oodlesofpoodles]

akita's are know to be animal aggressive at times. we see several akitas at the clinic and everyone has become aggressive and even some have gotten aggressive toward us. even at the shows some of the akitas are tough to handle all these dogs have be trained and socialized. the breed is a determined breed if you do decide on a akita make sure to ck out the breeders you are dealing with if you get one from a shelter try to find out why the owners turned in.

[tikeyas_mom]

Noonooon nooooo.. Tikeya is aggresive towar females not males.. She rolls on her back when the male become aggresive.. :)

[wolfsoul]

ok thats good...i think a male shepherd would be a great idea :) i love german shepherds
akitas are cool too though :p

[tikeyas_mom]

My dog had no introduction to female dogs in our yard befor .. She only had male introduction as a pup ..

[bnormal]

Lets see...what breed fits the following criteria:

great family dog and loves kids
instant home protection
playful and affectionate
lap dog that loves watching tv
very intelligent
loves attention
loves going for walks
beautiful appearance and majestic
good size (not too big nor small)
great personallity and disposition

the one and only...

DOBERMAN PINSCHER

[rizzy]

dobys are lap dogs???
I think a german shepard is an excellent idea
great with kids
good guard dog
friendly
smart
what do you think?


:D

[bnormal]

rizzy, extreme lap dogs

[wolfsoul]

i think that if u want everything good on the list, that a mutt would be cool :D dont u wish u could get the perfect mix and that it has all the breeds of dog that only u want in it? i always think that would be cool...but no one really has a choice lol....but a mutt would still be neat :p

[tikeyas_mom]

Here is my perfect breed ok ..

A pateint breed with low or no prey drive. Gets along with other dogs, and animals and is cute as heck lol .. Oh ya and not hyper,,... :p

[rizzy]

i think you should get a mutt like wolfsoul said get a family dog mixed with a lap dog mixed with a guard dog.....
what do you think?:D

[wolfsoul]

yes...i think a mix that would be a good family dog and guard dog is a shepherd lab mix :D although they usually dont have pointed ears...very pretty though...i saw a huge one on tv, it was black and white, and i saw this really cute one and petted her one day....she was a really light beige, almost white....i thought she was a lab husky cross, but the owner said lab shepherd....she was a sweetheart! :D but i seem to see alot of shepherd retriever crosses at our spca....never seen shepherd labs advertised :confused:

[Desert Arabian]

These are two Shepherd mixes currently up for adoption at the local humane society.

This is Cassie, she is a Shepherd and Husky mix:
http://members.aol.com/OrliBloom177/cassie.jpg
This is Pickles, he is a Shepherd and Pit mix:
http://members.aol.com/OrliBloom177/Pickles.jpg

They are so cute! I have more pictures of mixes from the humane society if you want to see them, let me know, they are REALLY cute!! ;) ;) :D

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
Here is my perfect breed ok ..

A pateint breed with low or no prey drive. Gets along with other dogs, and animals and is cute as heck lol .. Oh ya and not hyper,,... :p

Most of the dog breeds you have posted in this thread do not fit that discription at all. Akitas really do not fit especially the prey drive and getting along with other dogs. Obviously you haven't researched any of the breeds more then their appearance.

[tikeyas_mom]

wolf_Q yes I have researched.. If you have a dog as a pup and rais it with other animals then it wont have a prey drive.. I will probibly just adopt a pup from a shelter :)

[wolf_Q]

That is not true at all. The high prey drive is an instinct, not a learned behavior (most of the time). And some dogs you can socialize all you want, but they still will not get along with other dogs.

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
And some dogs you can socialize all you want, but they still will not get along with other dogs.

But I thought that dogs got along well with other no matter what? :p

[primabella]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
These are two Shepherd mixes currently up for adoption at the local humane society.

This is Cassie, she is a Shepherd and Husky mix:
http://members.aol.com/OrliBloom177/cassie.jpg
This is Pickles, he is a Shepherd and Pit mix:
http://members.aol.com/OrliBloom177/Pickles.jpg

They are so cute! I have more pictures of mixes from the humane society if you want to see them, let me know, they are REALLY cute!! ;) ;) :D

omg they are both SOOO adorable!! :D

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty


But I thought that dogs got along well with other no matter what? :p

Yes apparently every dog can live in a pack and be perfectly fine. :rolleyes:

[tikeyas_mom]

if you get a youngue puppie thathas had lots of kitten and rabbit and hamster contact and was raised with them and always in contact with them ..They wont feel the need to kill them because they are part of there pack. I even talked to a trainer about it..

[Desert Arabian]

That doesn't mean diddly squat...every dog is different...every dog has a prey drive. My cat has been around my rats for three years, and he still stalks them. Every carnivorous animal has a prey drive...it's in their blood.

[tikeyas_mom]

I can argue about that.. Cats are a totally different animal and they donot live in packs. If they are raised with rats who cares it wont mean a thing, but dogs on the other hand can be trianed to follow pack rules suck as pecking order and such *dogs are dependent and cats are independent*... You should know that...
If a dog is raised with kittens and is always with them, itll picture them as part of there pack, I think that you are saying that all breeds are what they are bred to be when they arnt. They all have their own personality. You can change a dog froms it bloodline. Such as a pitbull they are very misunderstood because they were Suposibly bred to fight other dogs?? That is bull cr*p. Pit bulls were bred to take down large animals such as buffalow ect. You can change any dog to be good you can make their blood line instinks almost or totally disapear if you do it right. .

[Kfamr]

I can't really understand what you've typed so far tikeyas_mom, but my suggestion to you is to go to a shelter almost every week and check out the animals they have there. One day one will pop up that will fit you, your current dog, and your family. They normally allow to bring your current animal in to see if they get along,which is what you should do. I don't think the description of the "perfect breed" you have said is available, anywhere. Nothing is perfect and nothing can become perfect. Try what i've auggested. I go to the shelter near me atleast 3 times a week, hoping to find the one thay my parents will fall in love with.

[Desert Arabian]

Cats are a totally different animal and they donot live in packs.
Really? Um.......the last I checked lions in Africa did. Big cats kill animals and have a prey drive, domestic cats kill animals and have a prey drive. Wolves kill animals and have a prey drive, domestic dogs kill animals and have a prey drive also. PERIOD.


You should know that
Why...I did know that. I guess I was thinking too far out of the box,viewing the bigger perspective, looking at the animals ancestors and such. Next time I will think lower.


I think that you are saying that all breeds are what they are bred to be when they arnt
:confused: :confused: :confused:


You can change any dog to be good
Not really. You can't CHANGE them...because we are two totally different species. We can just MANIPULATE them to fit us, our lifestyles, and our needs. (And don't even tell me that that is bull cr*p, because it was on the Ultimate Guide: Dogs on the Discovery Channel.)


One day one will pop up that will fit you.
That is a very good point Kfamr!! ;) :D

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
if you get a youngue puppie thathas had lots of kitten and rabbit and hamster contact and was raised with them and always in contact with them ..They wont feel the need to kill them because they are part of there pack. I even talked to a trainer about it..

Apparently your experience with this is about as good as your spelling. :rolleyes::mad::rolleyes:
My dog, from the time she was born to the time I picked her up, at 6 weeks, was raised side by side with kittens, she suckled the mom right along side a kitty. From the time, Keegan realized she was bigger than Kylie, I don't trust her with her. She is ok 50% of the time, the other 50% she is trying to eat her. I am not sure if I will ever be able to let Keegan out of the crate while Kylie is around and I am not there, I am afraid of the consequences. And some breeds, their prey drive is simply too strong to ignore.

[Desert Arabian]

Apparently your experience with this is about as good as your spelling. My dog, from the time she was born to the time I picked her up, at 6 weeks, was raised side by side with kittens, she suckled the mom right along side a kitty. From the time, Keegan realized she was bigger than Kylie, I don't trust her with her. She is ok 50% of the time, the other 50% she is trying to eat her. I am not sure if I will ever be able to let Keegan out of the crate while Kylie is around and I am not there, I am afraid of the consequences. And some breeds, their prey drive is simply too strong to ignore.


yep...

[tikeyas_mom]

There is no reason to insult here ppl, I have dyslexia. I cannot help but sound out words and see them backwords and crud. Please donot insult my spelling I am very sensitive about it. Thank you. :(

[lovemyshiba]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
Here is my perfect breed ok ..

A pateint breed with low or no prey drive. Gets along with other dogs, and animals and is cute as heck lol .. Oh ya and not hyper,,... :p

I think you can eliminate the Shiba from your list--they are cute as heck--but also very hyper. Ours in particular has a high prey drive (just for rodents), because that is what the breed was originally bred for. He also wasn't socialized well as a pup, and doesn't accept other dogs right away--but that's just my dog, they are all different. Oh, and Kito has no patience either.

[tikeyas_mom]

maybe I should redo my perfect breed status eh?

Low or no prey drive, good tempered, good with other breeds.
:) is that better..

[Kfamr]

Maybe you should try what i suggested.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
There is no reason to insult here ppl, I have dyslexia. I cannot help but sound out words and see them backwords and crud. Please donot insult my spelling I am very sensitive about it. Thank you. :(

Not sure if she was trying to insult you, just making a comparison

[shais_mom]

Tikeya's mom, I apologize. I didn't know. I should have been more understanding. BUT that still doesn't change that I think you should try KayAnn and YellowLabLover's approach and go to the shelter rather than getting a purebreed.
(thanks kayann!! ;) )

[tikeyas_mom]

thank you for sayikng sorry.. :) . I said i'll goto the shelter and atke a look around.. :)

[tikeyas_mom]

*saying

[Desert Arabian]

I check out the Milwaukee Humane Society website everyday to see what new animals come in.

Everyone really needs to check this out, these dogs and puppies are beyond adorable. PLEASE! Ya gotta look at them. ;) :)

Click here to see the pups (http://www.wihumane.org/adopt/dogs.html)

Tell me which one you like the best. I am madly in love with Vanilla. Those eyes.....I'm lost in them.....and that face.....it's too cute! :p

[harleychicken]

I have two huskies. Huskies are pack animals....therefore are much happier with another dog in the house. There are husky rescue groups all across the States - I volunteer for one. There are so many that need good homes....as opposed to going out and buying one.

[tikeyas_mom]

: Herbie is my favoret. The pit bull mix.
I always check and see the new dogs at the S.P.C.A here..
http://www.okanagan.net/spca/adoption/dogs/Buddy.jpg

this is Buddy.

[lovemyshiba]

I love this one:
http://www.wihumane.org/adopt/animalpictures/animal-52526.jpg


And the 4 little black lab/ rottie mixes--adorable!!!

[wolf_Q]

There was a post on here earlier today about tikeyas_mom and something that happened on another forum.

I'm curious what happened to it.

[Desert Arabian]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH....me too! Why was it deleted?? Maybe was it the forum about her Husky killing her rabbit in Pet General, Wolf-Q?? :confused: :confused:

[tikeyas_mom]

yes as a matter of fact is was about my dog killing my rabbit. I am tearing my self up about it and I cant stop thinking about her. *cry*

[Kfamr]

dogs will be DOGS.

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH....me too! Why was it deleted?? Maybe was it the forum about her Husky killing her rabbit in Pet General, Wolf-Q?? :confused: :confused:

No, the post was here early yesterday I believe, before anything with the rabbit happened. It was not about that.

[tikeyas_mom]

karen emailed me and told me she deleted one about my dog killing my rabbit.. That hgas to be the one u guyz are talking about.. :confused: I just want to forget it ever happend.. It hurts to think about it..

so ya I think I am gunna get an Akita or a riverdale dog from the S.P.C.A.. they were abused by a man and rescued by the spca here..:( over 50 had to be put down because they were attacking ppl. It was horrid.:mad:. There is around 10 riverdale dogs left at the spca. .. . they are shepered husky mixes.. they are soo presious. :)

[tikeyas_mom]

Ill try to find some pics for you guyz...

http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/cgr/images/Dogs/bandit2.jpg

http://www.palrescue.org/images/dogpics/sherrezade.jpg
this one is blury but you can still see the poor dog...

http://www.globalspan.net/images/RescueLeopoldWyoming_crpd.jpg

http://www.playdog.com/124-Fawn2.JPG

these are not the actull dogs at the spca right now they are just husky shep mixes ... They have no pics on the website of the shep/huskies.

[wolfsoul]

wow that first puppy was really cute...amazing colours :) kinda reminds me of timber ;)

[wolfsoul]

tikeyas_mom, did u mean the husky mixes that were rescued from that guy who just kept breeding them? and didnt take care of them? if its the one im thinking of, they wouldnt have any dogs left....the last of them were put down in january :(

[tikeyas_mom]

no they wernt put down .. There is about 3 or so of them in the S.P.C.A when I went and adopted umm, my little baby Angel in the sky.. I miss my bunny but I am not gunna think about it.. :) But the point is that there is some husky shep X left in the S.P.C.A I swear .. :D ..

[wolfsoul]

ok...i think they put down about 15 of them in january...it was sad, but the dogs just couldnt be adopted :(...do u think that u will be able to get one of the husky shepherd mixes soon?

[tikeyas_mom]

not soon. not intull next year when I move out.. they'll all be gone by then probibly.. :(