what kind of dog should I get ?

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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)

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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.

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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 !!

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Excuse me...they are not idiots. I feel sorry for the dog, too.

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They do not bite?

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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:

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!

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

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

originally posted by YellowLabLover

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I wouldn't get a Husky.

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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)

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.

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

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

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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 !!

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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! ;)

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. :)

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

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Yes, he is a Malamute.

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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! ;)

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BINGO! LOL. I'd take 150 if I could. :D :D :p :p

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

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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

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 :)

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 :)

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

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.

why do u refuse to buy from a breeder

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... :)

Heather

good idea :D :) :D

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:)

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why do u refuse to buy from a breeder

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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.

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

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

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

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:)

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

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

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

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. :( :( :( :(

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Originally posted by YellowLabLover

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

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

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.

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 :(

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

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/thumbnai...20in%20box.jpg a siberian husky ..

http://www.netpets.org/dogs/referenc...ges/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

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!

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

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

I am sorry that he died!! :(

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

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

http://www.dogs-in-canada.com/breeds...s/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