what kind of dog should I get ?

[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?...

[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.

[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. Rosie has two white dots on each side of her butt- we say it's her second face.

[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........

[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

[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 !! i think giveing any dog a home is better then giving non...

[NYCbabi 13002]

Heather

[rizzy]

good idea

[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