what kind of dog should I get ?

[wolfsoul]

i wasnt in charge 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

[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 ..

[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

[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?

[bnormal]

rizzy, extreme lap dogs

[wolfsoul]

i think that if u want everything good on the list, that a mutt would be cool 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