Suggestions please.?
I am taking my son and his family to a dog rescue center today with the aim of getting a dog he wants his son 1yr old to have a friend who will grow up with him,any suggestions as to what breed or perhaps a mongrel type.
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a mixed breed is a good choice, make sure the dog is very freindly and does not hesitate to come up to you, do not take a dog that is initially shy, not usually a good sing, the dog should be very outgoing from the very start, x breeds seems to have less illness, remember that they have to be fed, vaccinated once a year, walked and groomed, dont get a cuddly hairy dog is you are not prepared to pay for grooming and groom it at home, they can turn into a real mess. hope you enjoy the dog and have many years of fun.
LABRADORS ARE GREAT WITH CHILDREN
im sure the rescue center will advise you as they dont just give any old dog to anyone and normally asks a variety of questions about the type of enviroment that the dog will be in.
Have a gd day
maltese are great with kids, i grew up with 2 of them, also maybe something like a small dog they will "bond" with them better. as they are not 10 feet taller than them lol. Good Luck!
i think more important then the type is the size, often the people working there can give you an estimate of the full grown size, remember in dog terms , a medium dog can vary, our medium almost can look me in the face when he puts his arms on my shoulders. so those dogs need a fenced in yard to run in, atleast for part of the day. often by looking at the paws is a indication of the adult size ,,,
other then that, also keep in mind that a puppy is a baby, its going to be rambuctious and need training,, they do play rough, this is natural for them as its what they do if they were still with their birth mates,, im not sure 1 year old is old enough to get a dog for,,,,, not old enough to even pick out his dog, like a two year old or 3 could do..
dogs grow fast, so even if he got one when the child was 3 or 4, they would grow up together.
just make sure your son is aware that if he gets a puppy or any dog now, it will have to be monitored constantly around the baby,,
not trying to discourage you, just trying to make you aware of the extra attention and work needed both with a puppy and when you have a puppy and infant in the same home
Get one with a bit of sheep dog in him, they are children friendly and protective.
I think a mixed breed is the best. mongrel, as you say.
they have better temperments. It is also better to wait until the child is older and will be able to understand what is going on.
4 or 5 is a better age to start with a pet
mixed breeds are good because you get the "best" of the breeds they are mixed with. labs are great family dogs.be aware of the fact that large breed dogs are not fully mature until they're about 18 months - two yrs old. terrier mixes are good too. the dog will probably choose you, so pay attention. lol. don't forget to spay/neuter. hope you find a great friend!
JACK russells are cute my housemate had one..and little to so easier to handle
I like your idea of a mongrel as they tend to have great personality. Pure breeds can sometimes be a complete handful. Someone's suggested a labrador, and I'd go with this too as they have excellent reputations when it comes to kids, also whippets and greyhounds do too.
Don't go for collie/working dogs as they can do what comes naturally to them too easily, round up. It's well known that colie dogs have round up their families into corners of the room etc (though not the one person they see as the alpha male)
Labradors and G. Retreiversn are good with kids. but the thing is that they are hard to find in rescus and pounds.
look for a relaxed mutt, or a smaller dog. small dogs are usually good with kinds!
********NONE*********!!!!!
A year old is ***9*** years TOO YOUNG!!
I would think "not too big" where a 1 year old is concerned. It will grow much faster than the child. But not a tiny dog either cause the baby could hurt it. Decide on temperment not looks with a dog. Take the dog out of the pen, leash it and go outside. Spend a little time with each dog you look at. If they are too jumpy and paw all over you constantly that could be bad for the baby. Find one that is humble but not afraid. You will know when you find it. You dont want one that just lays there but you dont want one dancing on the babys head either. m
you won't be allowed to get a dog from a proper rescue since they won't rehome to people with small babies. No dog will be a good pet to a baby.
i would say a bigger breed i have a yorkie and she bites (she only bites me and im only 12yrs old) i would definetly go for a bigger older dog i have an older dog from a rescue centre n shes freindly never bit me or gone for me and iv had her for 9yrs n she was mistreated by her revious owner
Please do not listen to the people saying that no dog is good for a baby. I'm not sure why they say this, it could just be that they have seen a dog given up because of a bad interaction between the dog and a toddler, I just don't know. These people have to remember not everything is black and white, there are shades of grey as well.
We have 5 children, they range in age from 7 years to 6 months. They have been brought up around dogs. The dogs ranged in size from a Mini-Poodle to a 125 pound Newfoundland cross we adopted from a private source. The newfie mix passed away last year however. Sure the dogs knocked them over, but you know what, that's what happens when you have children and dogs together. We know this and everyone who mixes the two should know that it's going to happen. Our own children were knocked over from time to time. i think they have gotten more hurt from their own siblings more then the dogs ever have. Are people going to tell me that you shouldn't have another child till the first one is ten years old?
I am going to suggest if you can find one a Newfoundland or Newfie cross. They are known as gentle giants. They really are deserving of the title. They truly are gentle.
I have a labrador he is a dead soft dog id go for a labradour
i'm told beagles are the best breed for wanting to start a family with. They are great with children. My 8 month old pup is terrific with kids we live down the road from a primary school and the kids all come running down the road and throw themselves at him and he is very good and does not jump or anything.
labs
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Answers:
a mixed breed is a good choice, make sure the dog is very freindly and does not hesitate to come up to you, do not take a dog that is initially shy, not usually a good sing, the dog should be very outgoing from the very start, x breeds seems to have less illness, remember that they have to be fed, vaccinated once a year, walked and groomed, dont get a cuddly hairy dog is you are not prepared to pay for grooming and groom it at home, they can turn into a real mess. hope you enjoy the dog and have many years of fun.
LABRADORS ARE GREAT WITH CHILDREN
im sure the rescue center will advise you as they dont just give any old dog to anyone and normally asks a variety of questions about the type of enviroment that the dog will be in.
Have a gd day
maltese are great with kids, i grew up with 2 of them, also maybe something like a small dog they will "bond" with them better. as they are not 10 feet taller than them lol. Good Luck!
i think more important then the type is the size, often the people working there can give you an estimate of the full grown size, remember in dog terms , a medium dog can vary, our medium almost can look me in the face when he puts his arms on my shoulders. so those dogs need a fenced in yard to run in, atleast for part of the day. often by looking at the paws is a indication of the adult size ,,,
other then that, also keep in mind that a puppy is a baby, its going to be rambuctious and need training,, they do play rough, this is natural for them as its what they do if they were still with their birth mates,, im not sure 1 year old is old enough to get a dog for,,,,, not old enough to even pick out his dog, like a two year old or 3 could do..
dogs grow fast, so even if he got one when the child was 3 or 4, they would grow up together.
just make sure your son is aware that if he gets a puppy or any dog now, it will have to be monitored constantly around the baby,,
not trying to discourage you, just trying to make you aware of the extra attention and work needed both with a puppy and when you have a puppy and infant in the same home
Get one with a bit of sheep dog in him, they are children friendly and protective.
I think a mixed breed is the best. mongrel, as you say.
they have better temperments. It is also better to wait until the child is older and will be able to understand what is going on.
4 or 5 is a better age to start with a pet
mixed breeds are good because you get the "best" of the breeds they are mixed with. labs are great family dogs.be aware of the fact that large breed dogs are not fully mature until they're about 18 months - two yrs old. terrier mixes are good too. the dog will probably choose you, so pay attention. lol. don't forget to spay/neuter. hope you find a great friend!
JACK russells are cute my housemate had one..and little to so easier to handle
I like your idea of a mongrel as they tend to have great personality. Pure breeds can sometimes be a complete handful. Someone's suggested a labrador, and I'd go with this too as they have excellent reputations when it comes to kids, also whippets and greyhounds do too.
Don't go for collie/working dogs as they can do what comes naturally to them too easily, round up. It's well known that colie dogs have round up their families into corners of the room etc (though not the one person they see as the alpha male)
Labradors and G. Retreiversn are good with kids. but the thing is that they are hard to find in rescus and pounds.
look for a relaxed mutt, or a smaller dog. small dogs are usually good with kinds!
********NONE*********!!!!!
A year old is ***9*** years TOO YOUNG!!
I would think "not too big" where a 1 year old is concerned. It will grow much faster than the child. But not a tiny dog either cause the baby could hurt it. Decide on temperment not looks with a dog. Take the dog out of the pen, leash it and go outside. Spend a little time with each dog you look at. If they are too jumpy and paw all over you constantly that could be bad for the baby. Find one that is humble but not afraid. You will know when you find it. You dont want one that just lays there but you dont want one dancing on the babys head either. m
you won't be allowed to get a dog from a proper rescue since they won't rehome to people with small babies. No dog will be a good pet to a baby.
i would say a bigger breed i have a yorkie and she bites (she only bites me and im only 12yrs old) i would definetly go for a bigger older dog i have an older dog from a rescue centre n shes freindly never bit me or gone for me and iv had her for 9yrs n she was mistreated by her revious owner
Please do not listen to the people saying that no dog is good for a baby. I'm not sure why they say this, it could just be that they have seen a dog given up because of a bad interaction between the dog and a toddler, I just don't know. These people have to remember not everything is black and white, there are shades of grey as well.
We have 5 children, they range in age from 7 years to 6 months. They have been brought up around dogs. The dogs ranged in size from a Mini-Poodle to a 125 pound Newfoundland cross we adopted from a private source. The newfie mix passed away last year however. Sure the dogs knocked them over, but you know what, that's what happens when you have children and dogs together. We know this and everyone who mixes the two should know that it's going to happen. Our own children were knocked over from time to time. i think they have gotten more hurt from their own siblings more then the dogs ever have. Are people going to tell me that you shouldn't have another child till the first one is ten years old?
I am going to suggest if you can find one a Newfoundland or Newfie cross. They are known as gentle giants. They really are deserving of the title. They truly are gentle.
I have a labrador he is a dead soft dog id go for a labradour
i'm told beagles are the best breed for wanting to start a family with. They are great with children. My 8 month old pup is terrific with kids we live down the road from a primary school and the kids all come running down the road and throw themselves at him and he is very good and does not jump or anything.
labs
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