Thinkin about getting a dog. Any suggestions?

[wallyhopp]

I'll only buy from a rescue or shelter. Look online to see if there are any specific breed rescues in your area. You'd be surprised what pops up in shelters or rescues. Top notch looking dogs. I love all dogs but would never pay breeder price when other dogs need the help

 

[wallyhopp]

I'll only buy from a rescue or shelter. Look online to see if there are any specific breed rescues in your area. You'd be surprised what pops up in shelters or rescues. Top notch looking dogs. I love all dogs but would never pay breeder price when other dogs need the help

 

[dland24]

small dogs

 

[dland24]

small dogs

 

[lol]

Get a wolf

 

[lol]

Get a wolf

 

[put em up]

Originally Posted by smlb52

Boxers are amazing dogs....grew up with that breed, been around them my whole life 

this will be my first dog in a long time. can you give me pros and cons of this breed.

and dos and dont.

are they needy?
  

 

[put em up]

Originally Posted by smlb52

Boxers are amazing dogs....grew up with that breed, been around them my whole life 

this will be my first dog in a long time. can you give me pros and cons of this breed.

and dos and dont.

are they needy?
  

 

[jking0821]

http://s1182.photobucket.com/albums/x458/jking0821/?action=view&current=photo-1.jpgChi-wiener

 

[jking0821]

http://s1182.photobucket.com/albums/x458/jking0821/?action=view&current=photo-1.jpgChi-wiener

 

[ballin all day]

Originally Posted by Put em up

Originally Posted by smlb52

Boxers are amazing dogs....grew up with that breed, been around them my whole life 

this will be my first dog in a long time. can you give me pros and cons of this breed.

and dos and dont.

are they needy?
  

Maybe Ill help 

Best breed in the world. Once you get a boxer you will never want anything else. Thats what happend with me 

They are highly energetic and need to spend a lot of time with the owner. If not they might be hard to handle and get depressed if you dont have time to spend with the dog. They might be a bit stubborn, but if you had dogs before yous hould know how to handle them. If not you can always ask for professional help before it gets too late. Male might be a bit dominant if you give them too much freedom and let them do whatever they want, but thats what happens with most bigger dogs. If you have guests coming home with you a boxer will want all the attention and will do anything to get a hug 

 But if someone entered my house without me my dog would probably react and try not to let that happen.

My dog is usually submissive towards other dogs and dont cause any fights, but knows when to react when something goes wrong. My moms was in the park with her and she was just running around when an angry lab came running towards my mother with his teeth shown and ready to bite. My dog stopped him at about 20 feet away and never let him come any closer blocking the way with her body all ready to fight if the other dog would still want to come closer. They would do anything for the family and absolutely LOVE children. My dog would never budge and children could do absolutely anything with her. Just a couple weeks ago had a young boy about 3 years old curl, cuddle and all with her on grass. That was the first time she met this kid and after a couple of seconds she was absolutely his best friend 

If theres anything else you would like to know just let me know.

My dog, btw:

 

[ballin all day]

Originally Posted by Put em up

Originally Posted by smlb52

Boxers are amazing dogs....grew up with that breed, been around them my whole life 

this will be my first dog in a long time. can you give me pros and cons of this breed.

and dos and dont.

are they needy?
  

Maybe Ill help 

Best breed in the world. Once you get a boxer you will never want anything else. Thats what happend with me 

They are highly energetic and need to spend a lot of time with the owner. If not they might be hard to handle and get depressed if you dont have time to spend with the dog. They might be a bit stubborn, but if you had dogs before yous hould know how to handle them. If not you can always ask for professional help before it gets too late. Male might be a bit dominant if you give them too much freedom and let them do whatever they want, but thats what happens with most bigger dogs. If you have guests coming home with you a boxer will want all the attention and will do anything to get a hug 

 But if someone entered my house without me my dog would probably react and try not to let that happen.

My dog is usually submissive towards other dogs and dont cause any fights, but knows when to react when something goes wrong. My moms was in the park with her and she was just running around when an angry lab came running towards my mother with his teeth shown and ready to bite. My dog stopped him at about 20 feet away and never let him come any closer blocking the way with her body all ready to fight if the other dog would still want to come closer. They would do anything for the family and absolutely LOVE children. My dog would never budge and children could do absolutely anything with her. Just a couple weeks ago had a young boy about 3 years old curl, cuddle and all with her on grass. That was the first time she met this kid and after a couple of seconds she was absolutely his best friend 

If theres anything else you would like to know just let me know.

My dog, btw:

 

[jdiaz713]

Originally Posted by Trelvis Tha Thrilla

Get a bull terrier 

I miss my bull terrier, b@#!h @$s ppl who stoled him. Man those dogs are hard to find here in houston.

 

[jdiaz713]

Originally Posted by Trelvis Tha Thrilla

Get a bull terrier 

I miss my bull terrier, b@#!h @$s ppl who stoled him. Man those dogs are hard to find here in houston.

 

[veryanalytical85]

I'm just as partial to pits, retrievers, labs, shepherds, and huskies like most of NT. But I must say...
This is all you need OP:
Welsh Corgi Pembroke 

 

[veryanalytical85]

I'm just as partial to pits, retrievers, labs, shepherds, and huskies like most of NT. But I must say...
This is all you need OP:
Welsh Corgi Pembroke 

 

[Platinum State]

Originally Posted by 2b1ASK1



Top choice..

AKITA

 

 

Arent Akita's hella expensive? Like $1, 500. I may be wrong of course

 

[Platinum State]

Originally Posted by 2b1ASK1



Top choice..

AKITA

 

 

Arent Akita's hella expensive? Like $1, 500. I may be wrong of course

 

[Smorgasbordgie]

Get an Irish Wolfhound. You'll thank me later.

 

[Smorgasbordgie]

Get an Irish Wolfhound. You'll thank me later.

 

[antonlavey]

Originally Posted by lol

Get a wolf

i want one of these, but i'm not sure how to raise them.

 

[antonlavey]

Originally Posted by lol

Get a wolf

i want one of these, but i'm not sure how to raise them.

 

[put em up]

Ballin all day wrote:

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Originally Posted by Put em up

smlb52 wrote:

---

Boxers are amazing dogs....grew up with that breed, been around them my whole life 

this will be my first dog in a long time. can you give me pros and cons of this breed.

and dos and dont.

are they needy?
  
Maybe Ill help 

Best breed in the world. Once you get a boxer you will never want anything else. Thats what happend with me 

They are highly energetic and need to spend a lot of time with the owner. If not they might be hard to handle and get depressed if you dont have time to spend with the dog. They might be a bit stubborn, but if you had dogs before yous hould know how to handle them. If not you can always ask for professional help before it gets too late. Male might be a bit dominant if you give them too much freedom and let them do whatever they want, but thats what happens with most bigger dogs. If you have guests coming home with you a boxer will want all the attention and will do anything to get a hug 

 But if someone entered my house without me my dog would probably react and try not to let that happen.

My dog is usually submissive towards other dogs and dont cause any fights, but knows when to react when something goes wrong. My moms was in the park with her and she was just running around when an angry lab came running towards my mother with his teeth shown and ready to bite. My dog stopped him at about 20 feet away and never let him come any closer blocking the way with her body all ready to fight if the other dog would still want to come closer. They would do anything for the family and absolutely LOVE children. My dog would never budge and children could do absolutely anything with her. Just a couple weeks ago had a young boy about 3 years old curl, cuddle and all with her on grass. That was the first time she met this kid and after a couple of seconds she was absolutely his best friend 

If theres anything else you would like to know just let me know.

My dog, btw:

pics wont show


man i truly appreciate it.

 

[put em up]

Ballin all day wrote:

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Originally Posted by Put em up

smlb52 wrote:

---

Boxers are amazing dogs....grew up with that breed, been around them my whole life 

this will be my first dog in a long time. can you give me pros and cons of this breed.

and dos and dont.

are they needy?
  
Maybe Ill help 

Best breed in the world. Once you get a boxer you will never want anything else. Thats what happend with me 

They are highly energetic and need to spend a lot of time with the owner. If not they might be hard to handle and get depressed if you dont have time to spend with the dog. They might be a bit stubborn, but if you had dogs before yous hould know how to handle them. If not you can always ask for professional help before it gets too late. Male might be a bit dominant if you give them too much freedom and let them do whatever they want, but thats what happens with most bigger dogs. If you have guests coming home with you a boxer will want all the attention and will do anything to get a hug 

 But if someone entered my house without me my dog would probably react and try not to let that happen.

My dog is usually submissive towards other dogs and dont cause any fights, but knows when to react when something goes wrong. My moms was in the park with her and she was just running around when an angry lab came running towards my mother with his teeth shown and ready to bite. My dog stopped him at about 20 feet away and never let him come any closer blocking the way with her body all ready to fight if the other dog would still want to come closer. They would do anything for the family and absolutely LOVE children. My dog would never budge and children could do absolutely anything with her. Just a couple weeks ago had a young boy about 3 years old curl, cuddle and all with her on grass. That was the first time she met this kid and after a couple of seconds she was absolutely his best friend 

If theres anything else you would like to know just let me know.

My dog, btw:

pics wont show


man i truly appreciate it.

 

[daytona 5000]

I was just reading up on dogs yesterday and from what I read they require a lot of discipline. Article also said most people have trouble with dogs because they treat a dog as if they're a human.

Does anyone have an recommendations for dogs that would be better suited to apartment life? Not one of those small girly looking dogs either.