Talk of the next breed to adopt us??

[Freedom]

Mostly I am just wanting a breed that is easily excersized and good with kids!

Um, not sure how to break this to you. These breeds:
the last selector I took matched me with Belgian Shepherd, Stardard poodle, Golden, Lab, And Collie!
tend to be exactly that!

And these breeds:
I want : Somthing smaller , maybe like a Havanese, or a sheltie, or maybe a Shih tzu, or shiba inu?? Or a Spitz type like a kleekai, or a keeshund.
tend NOT to be.

Which is leaving me rather puzzled as to why you wrote this!
I never get matched with breed that suit my lifestyle.


Just to be sure I was on the right track, I checked the AKC pages for the shiba inu, shih tzu, and confirmed my suspicions.

So now, I am really confused, lol.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Freedom, while those breeds are generally ones that are good with kids, I gather that exercise requirements are just as important to Jynnelle as being good with kids is. Belgians and any of the retrieving breeds are very active, energetic dogs. I don't know enough about Collies to say what they're exercise requirements are, but many appear to be more laid back than the majority of other herding breeds (that's not to say they're inactive though). I've only met a handful of Collies, so I could be wrong. I barely know anything about Poodles, but while active dogs, they seem relatively easy to accomodate exercise wise.

Jynnelle, it must be hard to decide on a breed when there's someone else involved! I know nobody in my family truly has the same tastes, but fortunately it works out here to have what I like (tollers) and to have what my mom likes (dobes). As far as the breeds you're interested in, I'd stay away from Shibas I think for sure. Klee Kai too. My family thought we might be interested in a Shiba, but wow, are they ever a handful! Very independent thinkers, couldn't really care less about what you have to say to them, and apparently need quite a bit of exercise/mental stimulation to keep those highly intelligent brains busy! I have no one on one experience with Klee Kai, but based on what I've heard about them, they don't really sound right for your lifestyle. Neither does a Vizsla for being easy to exercise -- they're an incredibly energetic breed usually. Shelties are nice, but they seem to be a very sensitive breed so I'm not sure what they'd think of living with children. Anyhow, that probably wasn't too helpful of a post considering I have no suggestions as to anything to actually look into... nor do I have any suggestions as to how you guys can come up with something that you both like that would fit well into your life.

As to your original question as to what breed I'll be thinking of getting in the future? Tollers... lots and lots more Tollers. There are plenty of other breeds I'd love to have, and perhaps will someday, but the above is my only real definite. As to why? Tollers suit me really well and I absolutely love having them around - I can't imagine not having one. I don't doubt that I'll have another Doberman someday, too.

[binka_nugget]

Um, not sure how to break this to you. These breeds:
the last selector I took matched me with Belgian Shepherd, Stardard poodle, Golden, Lab, And Collie!
tend to be exactly that!

And these breeds:
I want : Somthing smaller , maybe like a Havanese, or a sheltie, or maybe a Shih tzu, or shiba inu?? Or a Spitz type like a kleekai, or a keeshund.
tend NOT to be.

Which is leaving me rather puzzled as to why you wrote this!
I never get matched with breed that suit my lifestyle.


Just to be sure I was on the right track, I checked the AKC pages for the shiba inu, shih tzu, and confirmed my suspicions.

So now, I am really confused, lol.

I have both Shelties and a Belgian.. If I had a young child, there's not a chance in hell I'd get a Belgian. I wouldn't hesitate to get a Sheltie though. The reason I say this is because Belgians are very, very energetic dogs. They're very needy and require a handler who is *always* on top of things. A Belgian will take full advantage of you without hesitation. Aside from the energy level, temperament is also hit and miss. I got lucky with Keeva. She's a sweet dog but still is very flighty, which makes it hard for her to trust people. There are some awful temperaments out there. There's so much work to be done to the breed.

Shelties, on the other hand, are smaller in size, so there would be less worry about the dog knocking the child down. They're easily content being your average family dog, but are also happy to participate in ANY activity you have in store for them. They're sweet natured and I've seen far fewer Shelties with poor temperaments than I have Belgians. The only thing that would worry me is the herding instinct. But the drive in my Shelties is almost non-existant, while the drive in my Belgian is unreal!

As for my future breeds, I see more Belgians for me. I've really fallen in love with Malinois but would equally love to get one of the other varieties too.. perhaps a Visa puppy My next dog will probably be a Papillon though. I'd like a dog suitable for agility, while taking a bit of a breather from another large breed puppy.

[Husky_mom]

I´ll always be surrounded by huskies... ALWAYS...I want a red and a white, although blacks will haunt me forever

now with a lil Pom too.. I might get another one in the future...

I´d also love to get a Bull terrier (brindle) or a Pitbull (chocolate/white)...

this are my top possible choices...^

this next ones are my in-dreams-only ones.. v

I´d also looooooove to get a Borzoi... but it just ain´t gonna happen... not ONE close to me and very very hard and $$ to have one shipped...

in this "list" also include a standard black poodle... also very hard to find although you get to see the mini´s popping out from every pore in the city.. hehe...

Saluki, Ibizan Hound and Paraoh Hound.. *drools*... same issue as with Borzoi

this other ones are also choices I´d like...

Doberman
Aussie (red merle and/or Tri red merle)
Basenji (brindle)
Greyhound/Whippet

[Jags mom]

i wanted a rottie but found out there is a dangerous dog ban in my area so i think thats out. i love all bully breeds (now i cant have any). im thinking german short haired pointed, border collie or aussie. i need to fin out more about the german short hair. any help from an owner would be great!

[tikeyas_mom]

Um, not sure how to break this to you. These breeds:
the last selector I took matched me with Belgian Shepherd, Stardard poodle, Golden, Lab, And Collie!
tend to be exactly that!

And these breeds:
I want : Somthing smaller , maybe like a Havanese, or a sheltie, or maybe a Shih tzu, or shiba inu?? Or a Spitz type like a kleekai, or a keeshund.
tend NOT to be.

Which is leaving me rather puzzled as to why you wrote this!
I never get matched with breed that suit my lifestyle.


Just to be sure I was on the right track, I checked the AKC pages for the shiba inu, shih tzu, and confirmed my suspicions.

So now, I am really confused, lol.

Well I have also done a whole lot of research on these breeds as well... I have only read good things about Shihtzus and Children, but you are right about Shiba inus, They are head strong,a nd very stubborn somewhat like a Siberian Husky, thats why I was interested in one tho, I like the husky personality, but their size and excersize requirements are just not suited to my likestyle as they once were.. Labs, and Goldens need tons of excersize but can be awesome with kids.. I have a black Lab right now, she is amazing with Dominic, but I dont have time to give her the excersize she needs on an everyday basis.. The good thing with a lab is that you can throw a ball for an hour and they dont let up.. That can be an annoying thing too tho...

I just want a smaller breed that likes kids and doesnt need a whole lot of excersize.. No terriers tho..I have taken every breed selector quiz out there and they dont really match well to me, and one ocasiont here is a breed that does bit my lifestyle, my SO will disslike it... Hes kinda ignorant tho, he judges dogs on their looks more then their personality.. It urks me..